Most people treat us like kids. Texas Cavaliers treat us like a million dollars.
TEXAS CAVALIERS FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Who Are Those Good Guys in the Blue Suits?
Texas Cavaliers are husbands, fathers and us for health, safety, education, recreation, grandpas. We’re ranchers, businessmen, inclusion and the hope of a brighter future. physicians, dentists, attorneys, oilmen, Contributions to our Adopt-A-Charity program engineers, educators. You can find us hunting, brought in record gifts this year. All of this fishing, playing catch with our children, made it possible for us to give $1,088,551 to supporting our military, volunteering in the support children’s charities. community and worshipping at churches throughout the city. We’re the good guys in blue suits who have been around since 1926. And we are proud to We’re always up for a good party, and that’s give back. Thanks to everyone who pushed one of the ways we raise money to do the our philanthropic goal to exceed the $1 million thing that truly binds us together as a social mark … making a positive and beautiful organization with a charitable mission: Our difference in the lives of countless children. Annual Texas Cavaliers River Parade raises money to support the children who look to
We Treat Kids Like a Million Dollars
In 1989, we formalized our mission by forming ment and Adopt-A-Charity. Together with the the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation. Fiesta River Parade, we continue to build the King Antonio and his royal court dedicate corpus of our Foundation. We launched the hundreds of volunteer hours to this great Foundation with $14,000 in 1989 and have community, spreading a spirit of lighthearted grown this fund from which we draw our fun and reminding us that play is essential to charitable gifts to $3.5 million in 2017. our well-being. King Antonio XCV Mike Casillas and his court Other ways we raise the funds to build a better of good guys volunteer their time, energy, life for local children: memorials and special talents and resources so they can Treat Kids gifts from our members to honor friends and Like a Million Dollars. family, the Endowment Fund, the Lewis Hart Society, Silver Knights, New Member Auction, Annual Fishing Weekend, Annual Golf Tourna -
2 3 Dear Fellow Cavaliers & Friends,
We surpassed the Million Dollar Mark in gifts diverse opportunities, joyful promise and all in 2017! What an incredible milestone for the good things to the children who depend on us. children’s charities we support! To leverage our giving from $500 in 1989 to this 2017 We made it look like pure fun – the hundreds benchmark is the realization of the Texas of visits to schools, hospitals, military Cavaliers Charitable Foundation’s philanthropic installations and not-for-profit organizations – dream. And we’re not stopping here. We will and it was fun. The shiny medals, dancing, continue to grow the Foundation’s funds marching bands, colorful floats, cheering so that our impact on charitable children’s crowds and festive foods united our causes may continue through this century community in fantastic joy. It was, as always, and beyond. magical. To serve as the city’s royalty for 10 days and witness the delight in children’s eyes To all who made these gifts possible, we thank is something we’ll never forget. you with gratitude beyond words. You sup - ported the River Parade with your selfless Mike Casillas – King Antonio XCV and tireless volunteer hours, creativity and Billy Freed – President, The Texas Cavaliers generosity. You gave to Adopt-A-Charity and Charitable Foundation the numerous other avenues we offer to bring
Serving as King Antonio XCV was the greatest privilege of my life. I could not have received a more meaningful gift as King than being able to give more than $1 million to children’s charities. Gifts to our Adopt-A-Charity program were a critical contributing factor in our ability to award over $1 million in grants for the first time. It brought tears to my eyes to visit schools and charitable organizations and see the impact our dollars make on real children and their inspired caregivers, mentors and teachers. In making site visits, I have gained a deep appreciation for the directors and staffs of the children’s non-profit organizations who take these gifts and put them to creative and responsible use. The Texas Cavaliers have assumed a new persona with their philanthropic mission and I am proud of our teamwork and honored to be a part of an organization that is making such a positive influence. 4 Mike Casillas In the five years I have served as a trustee of the Foundation, I’ve been impressed by the growing level of sophistication in the way we vet the charities, manage the grant process and practice transparent diligence. We have truly become a profes - sional fund-raising philanthropy. Our donors can have utmost confidence in our stewardship of their funds. They know we manage with wisdom and integrity. We apply best practices in everything we do and that is singularly important to me. We know you could donate directly to your favorite charities, and we appre - ciate your trust in us to leverage your charitable dollars and support a wider range of children’s charities with greater impact than we could accomplish alone.
Billy Freed
5 The Winston School
Educating Special Children to their Highest Potential
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation Dr. Charles Karulak, Headmaster, says, selected The Winston School as its featured “Students who come in with low self-esteem charity in 2017, awarding a record $285,000 find confidence and self-reliance. More than grant to the private, independent school with 90% go to college. Some join the military. a mighty mission. Others go directly into the work force. All dis - cover their gifts and leave us with the tools A stroll around the campus and through the to succeed and self-advocate.” hallways of The Winston School tells you everything you need to know. This place is Students whose learning would likely be distinctive. Teachers and administrators have hampered in a traditional school setting are a passion for their work. Students from kinder - nurtured here and they blossom. Their families garten through senior high are smart, creative, experience the joy of their achievements. engaged, motivated, supported, accepted and For the 22% who need assistance, the school accepting of each other. Their experiential provides financial aid. approach to learning imbues this campus with remarkable energy. The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation grant will help expand the school’s performing Students know they are special: Each has been and visual arts programs, digital media and identified with a learning difficulty as well as black box theater. Our gift will help them reach the high potential for success. Here, they are their capital campaign goal of $9.78 million to given the individualized support and expand and transform the campus. environment they need, under the guidance of a faculty that understands variations in Bart Simpson, Parade Marshal, said: “The learning. That’s what The Winston School has Texas Cavaliers Foundation selected The been doing since 1985. Winston School because it provides for children who might otherwise be overlooked. Students are enthusiastically involved in This is a place for students to excel well STEAM (science, technology, engineering, beyond ordinary expectations. Winston arts, mathematics) and community service. teachers reach these kids and bring them to They are excelling and competing in robotics, their highest potential. Our gift, presented performing arts, athletics and more. They during Fiesta, put The Winston School at the serve as mentors and role models for younger forefront in the media, raising awareness and students on campus. support and we feel really grateful for the ability to do that, to make a difference. It’s what our charitable mission is all about.” 6 7 Over $1 Million Impact on Children’s Charities
In 28 years, we have substantially expanded while children’s causes that bring joy, hope, our commitment to the children of our commu - healing, education, dreams fulfilled, art, sci - nity. From our first year’s grants that totaled ence, athletics, adventure, nutrition, security, $500, to this year’s landmark $1,088,551 in basic sustenance and pure fun to the children gifts, we continue to fulfill our promise to the we touch through these diverse charities. children of San Antonio. We support worth -
Any Baby Can Eva’s Heroes SAY Sí Assistance League of San Antonio Family Service Association of San Antonio Seton Home AugustHeart Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Soldiers’ Angels Autism Community Network Girls Incorporated of San Antonio Southwest School of Art AVANCE-San Antonio, Inc. GirlStart, Austin, TX St. Jude’s Ranch for Children- Believe It Foundation Good Samaritan Community Services Texas Region Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Habitat for Humanity St. Paul Lutheran Child Boy Scouts-Alamo Area Haven for Hope Development Center Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio Healthy Futures of Texas St. Paul’s Episcopal Montessori School BoysTown Texas, Inc. Healy Murphy Center St. PJ’s Children’s Home Boysville, Inc. Hill Country Family Services Inc. Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children Brighton Center House of Neighborly Service TEAMability Catholic Charities’ Guadalupe Kinetic Kids Texas Burn Survivor Society Community Center Make a Wish Central & South Texas Texas Diaper Bank Child Advocates San Antonio Mission Road Developmental Center The 100 Club of San Antonio Children’s Association for Maximum Morgan’s Wonderland The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas Potential (CAMP) National Western Art Foundation The Children’s Bereavement Center Children’s Hospital of San Antonio- dba Briscoe Western Art Museum of South Texas Christus Santa Rosa Our Lady of the Lake University The Children’s Shelter ChildSafe Harry Jersig Speech and Hearing Center The Classic Theatre of San Antonio Christian Assistance Ministry Prevent Blindness Texas The DoSeum City Kids Adventures Project Mend The Ecumenical Center Clarity Child Guidance Center Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. Magik Theatre Communities in Schools Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc. The University of Texas Foundation for the Court Appointed Special Advocates Ronald McDonald House Benefit of the UT Health Science (CASA) of Central Texas, Inc. Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, Inc. Center San Antonio Cystic Fibrosis Foundation San Antonio Council on Alcohol Pediatric Dental Clinic Lone Star Chapter and Drug Abuse Transplants for Children Daily Bread Ministries San Antonio Food Bank University Health System Foundation DaisyCares San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind Woodlawn Theatre Down Syndrome Association San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. YMCA of Greater San Antonio of South Texas San Antonio Sports Foundation Youth Orchestras of San Antonio 8 San Antonio Zoological Society YWCA San Antonio 9 Financials
DIS TR IBUTIONS Charities 94% Administrative 6%
TO TAL GIFTS TO C HARITY $1,088,551
TO TAL ASSETS
2018 1989 $3. 5M $14 K
10 11 Donors: The Pillars Behind Our Philanthropy
Our deep gratitude to the hundreds of donors, sponsors, patrons and volunteers who trust our careful and thoughtful review process and put The Texas Cavaliers in the forefront of local philanthropic impact. We physically and financially vet every charitable request to ensure that your dollars are maximized and meaningful.
Adopt-A-Charity
Thanks to the following Cavaliers whose individual gifts were earmarked to specific children’s charities to increase their impact by aggregate strength. Your growing support of this arm of our Foundation was an important factor in our ability to award $1,088,551 in grants in 2017.
Jim Aderhold, Jr. Nick Campbell Kathy & Joe DeMott Affleck Photograph LLC Amber and Jorge Canseco Elizabeth and Chris Dewar Paul Allen Lon Carpenter Miguel Dilley Anita and Christopher Allison Caroline and William Carrington Sue Dodson Anonymous Lucia and Jason Carter Julie and Kenny Dorbandt Dunn Armstrong Diana and Fred Casillas Bobby Dullnig Jordan and Brian Arriaga Margaret and Albert Casillas & Family Robert Dullnig Cory and Phil Bakke Mark Casillas M.D. & Family Lynnette and Trey Embrey III Brian Ballantyne Mike Casillas DDS Mr. and Mrs. Walter Embrey, Jr. Steve Ballantyne Elvia and Art Cavazos Mark Falvo Tres Basse Cavazos Public Relations Kelly and Carl Fellbaum Don Beeler & Advertising, Inc. Nancy and Rob Finney Steven Beeler Rick Cavender Chrissy and John Fitch, Jr., M.D. Matt Bishop Charlie Cheever, Jr. Laurie and Tom Fitch M.D. Elizabeth and Cooper Boddy Nancy and Charlie Cheever Jolie and Meade Flavin Jane and Clark Boddy Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Deborah Foster Bolner's, Inc. Foundation of 1992 Lori Franckowiak Amy Bradley Brent Conger Billy Freed Pete Broderick Hunter Conger Frost Bank Lauren and John Browning M.D. Kate and Ben Crawford Casey Fry J. Byron Burton Ginna and Michael Crocker & Family Donna and Triple Fuhrmann Susan and Stephen Butt III Brandon Danford Christin and Rob Gish Elizabeth and Jon Calvert Cindy and Vincent Dawson Richard Goldman Emma and Toby Calvert Jonathan Dear Barbie and Henry Gonzalez & Family
12 Roy Gonzalez, Jr. Robert McClane Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schimcek III Gonzalez Chiscano Angulo Christy and Mark Meador Tony Serna IV & Kasson, PC Jack Meyer Sam Shannon Jim Goudge Robert Miggins & Family Ann and Rick Shaw Janet Graves Susie & Pat Molak Sisters of the Holy Spirit Carrie and Tom Green Austin Moore John Smelko Loren Gulley Laura and Lew Moorman Ryan Smith Shawn Gulley Chris Moser Sue and Dudley Snyder Susan and Wendell Hall Jack Nahoum, Jr. & Family Richard Sparr Jennifer and Charlie Hargis Lanham Napier & Dr. Dacia Napier Sparr & Geerdes, Inc. Libby and Norty Hargis, Jr. Bobby Nelson III Laura and Mark Stawarz Michelle and Tres Hargis III Carol and Boyce Oliver Tres Steves III Jennie and Ed Hart Jenny Oliver Catherine and Randy Stier Al Hartman III Will Osborn IV Blair Stouffer Karen Hasty M.D. Clay Page Joan and Cary Stratton Susan and Will Hausser William Parker Joci & Joe Straus, Jr. Elliott Hayne Family Joey Peacock, Jr. Patrick Sullivan Jaimie Hayne Dan Peavy Pierce Sullivan HealthTexas Medical Group Jill and Gardner Peavy Kelvin Tatum Peter Hennessey IV Steve Pritchard Robert P. Thomas III Trish and Clint Hennessey Kenneth Pruitt Jessica Touron Joann and Bill Hinchey M.D. Quincy and Estine Lee Christine and Thomas Tyng Eric Hoffman Charitable Foundation Melissa and Alan Utley Katherine and Charley Hollimon Manny Quiñones M.D. Richard Walton Lamont Jefferson Amber and John Quirk Jeanie and Bob Wehmeyer, Jr. Clyde Johnson IV John Quirk Ty West Christopher Jones Will Quirk Andrew Whaley Yvonne Katz Chuck Randall Carolyn and Miles Wilson Kenedy Junction, Ltd. Nancy Rector-Finney M.D. Craig Wilson Lisa and Steve Kienlen Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc. Tracy and West Winter Viginia and Gary Koehl M.D. Elizabeth and Barry Roberts Mrs. Jess Womack II Koontz Corporation Pam and Paul Rohlfs Fred Woodley Bonnie and John Korbell Paul Rohlfs, Jr. Gregory Wright Ralph Lehr, Jr. Terri and Allan Ross Lori and Mark Wright Steve Lewis Kelly and Bart Roush Peter Zacher Emily and Ted Liljenwall Stacey and Jamo Rubin Josh Zeller Mr. and Mrs. Richard Malone Ruth's Chris Steak House Thad C. Ziegler Matt Markette, Sr. San Antonio Pediatric Society Manuel Zuniga Wesley Mayo San Antonio Surgical Arts, P.A. David McAllister Kelly and Jim Satel
13 Campaign for Children Endowment Fund
Increasing the size of our permanent endowment fund ensures that we may award sustainable, impactful gifts for children’s charities into the future. We salute Bob Worth, his committee and all donors who contributed in 2017 and we invite you to use the attached envelope and watch the beautiful benefits of your gifts unfold. Champion For Children The A.J. (Jack) Lewis, Jr. Family Honor Bridgade Peggy & Lowry Mays Circle Bar Foundation in honor of Fred Middleton in honor of John H. White Red Plume Society Wendy & Billy Atwell Cindy & Vincent Dawson in memory of William W. Atwell Lisa & Erik Hanson Cory & Phil Bakke Mary & Bob Worth in memory of Joe. A. Peacock The L Society Cheryl & Billy Freed Carol & Jack Hebdon Annie & Tim Swan in honor of Jack Hebdon, Sr.
Fred Middleton Society Genny & Nick Campbell Joann & Bill Hinchey M.D. Laura & Lew Moorman Nancy & Charlie Cheever Kathy & Bill Johnson Sue & Dudley Snyder Elizabeth & Tom Hart Jennifer & Mark Johnson, Jr. Lucille & Jim Travis in honor of Fred Middleton and Lisa & Ed Kopplow in memory of Maxey Hart Lewis Hart Society Amber & Jorge Canseco Nancy & Drew Fuller Olive Ann & Tres Kleberg Kimberly & Mark Casillas Susan & Wendell Hall Lisa & Mark Krenger Stephanie & Bobby Cavender Linda & Herb Hill Lynn & Porter Loring Bonnie & Berkley Dawson Janet & Boxy Hornberger Brook & Richard Peacock Lou Celia & Don Frost Carolyn & Mark Johnson Nancy & Edward Steves Virginia & Chuck King Herb Stumberg 14 Kate & Bill Kingman Page & Craig Wilson 15 Memorial and Honor Gifts
When you honor or memorialize a loved one or colleague through a gift to the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation, your gift is doubly meaningful. In remembering someone dear to you, you are also touching the lives of children. Thank you to all listed here who gave memorial and honor gifts.
In Memory Of Timothy D. Word, King Antonio LV Jan and Roger Hill, Jr. Tom L. Powell Joann and Bill Hinchey M.D. Betty Kathryn Peavy LeFlore Mary and Peter Hollimon M.D. Bill Cox Memorials Mark Johnson, Jr. Billy J. Ricks Given By Cardo Kleberg Byron Louis LeFlore, Sr. Fred Labatt Cecil Schenker David S. Angulo Mr. & Mrs. T. Weir Labatt III Donald Edward Miller Cary and Walter Bain M.D. Leco Management Dorothy Walser Boldrick Stanton P. Bell, Sr. Luther King Capital Management Elizabeth Zaiontz Jennings Pat Biesenbach Sue and Bob McClane Elmer A. Dittmar Brenda and John Blaha Fred W. Middleton Frederick "Tommy" Fey The H.L. Brown, Jr. Family Foundation Pat Molak George Andrew Casseb James S. Calvert Terrie and Jamie Musselman Hal S. Motheral, Jr. Toby Calvert Jane Powell Hester Marylene Finney Jorge Canseco Helen and Paul Rohlfs, Jr. Howard Butt, Jr. Judith G. Cavender Lisa and Kelly Sechler James H. Calvert, King Antonio XXIX James M. Cavender III Family Trust Ann and Rick Shaw James M. Cavender IIII Trish and Marshall Clegg J. Dudley Snyder Jean Cadwallader Laurin and Bill Cothren Polly and George Spencer, Jr. Jean Littleton Marilyn and Huard Eldridge Weisie and John Steen, Jr. Joe W. Ruple Carolyn and Georgie Fischer, Jr. The Witte Museum John Burton Barnes III Laurie and Tom Fitch Jill and George Vassar M.D. John W. (Whitey) Winter, Jr. Pat and Tom Frost, Jr. Page and Lyman Webb Julia E. Bendele Henry B. Gonzalez III Jeanie and Bob Wehmeyer Lewis J. Moorman III Suzanne & Jimmy Goudge Susan and Drew Whaley M.D. Marie Matocha C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Carolyn and Miles Wilson Ofila Gamez Menchaca Shawn Gulley Wiltamuth Family Fund Patrick S. Chumney Mrs. T. Maxey Hart, Jr. Mary and Bob Worth Patsy Ziegler Sally and Bill Hawkins Thad M. Ziegler Robert L. Worth, Sr. Lynne and Peter Hennessey III Lynn and Thad W. Ziegler Stevenson Atherton F. Peter Herff II T. Maxey Hart, Jr. Mary and Christian Herff
16 In Honor Of Honors Given By
Andy Allen's 60th Birthday Jill and George Vassar M.D. Margaret O'Dell Bobby, Reeves, Liam Shaw Lynn and Thad Ziegler Frank Seaman 1st Birthday Jane and Ross Brackett Edwin Stock, Jr. Charles M. Huey, Jr.'s Retirement Julian Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Richard Woodmansee Dr. and Mrs. Frank C. Sammis III Ann and Chico Newman Louis Zbinden, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William Hinchey Beth and Charlie Plummer Almeda and Ed Hodge III Dr. Michael A. Casillas and Staff Vernon Broyles III Theodore Meyer Dr. Michael A. Casillas, Mrs. T. Maxey Hart, Jr. Lucille and Jim Travis King Antonio XCV John Kimbirl Lynn and Porter Loring III Edward Steves Ginne and Arvin Hendrickson Fred W. Middleton Joe Straus, Jr. John K. Meyer, King Antonio LXIV Lynn and Porter Loring Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hodge Nancy and Edward Steves Sam Bell Steves II Sarah and Sam Bell Steves II Sue and Dudley Snyder T. Maxey Hart, Jr.
17 Order of the Silver Knights
The Silver Knights are those Texas Cavaliers who have made at least one capital gift of $1000 or more to the Foundation. This endowment strengthens our support of children’s charities, and we are proud of those who have achieved this distinction. We welcome the following new Silver Knights who joined this group in FY 2016-2017.
Brian Ballantyne Robert Miggins Sam Shannon Jason Carter Clay Page Derick Thomson Rob Gish Tres Peacock Richard Walthall Jr. Clifton MacDaniel Brandon Raney Robert Watson
River Parade Lead Sponsors
Our ability to support children’s causes is strengthened by partnering with local businesses and individuals who sponsor our River Parade. We are grateful for these friends and thank them for their generous support. The following were our lead sponsors of the 2017 River Parade. We encourage you to see the full roster of sponsors at www.texascavaliers.org so that you may thank them and patronize their businesses.
Argo Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation H-E-B Kitty Nelson Ferguson Foundation Priscilla and Ed Kohutek / S.A. Brake & Clutch Mays Family Foundation Nelson Puett Foundation NuStar Foundation Silver Eagle Valero Energy Foundation Visionworks, Inc. Whataburger
18 Golf Tournament Sponsors
Golf and fun for a charitable cause – what could be better than that? And we couldn’t accomplish our goals without the support of these sponsors. We are very grateful. Thanks also to those who contributed to our Silent Auction, whose names can be found on our website: www.texascavaliers.org. When you see these big-hearted folks, please thank them.
PRESENTING SPONSOR - $7,500 HOLE IN ONE - $2,000 BRONZE LEVEL - $500 Cavender Auto Cavender Auto Group Abaco Gunn Auto Broadway Bank PLATINUM LEVEL - $3,000 JETLINX Campbell Lumber Co., Inc. Blackfish, Ltd. JLL Commercial Real Estate Cavender & Hill Properties, Inc. Freddy's Cinco Vodka Gunn Auto SILVER LEVEL - $1,000 Glass Wealth Management Bill Hinchey, MD Commerce Capital Partners, LLC Hill Country Classics, Inc. Luther King Capital Management Frost Bank Jefferson Bank Porter Loring Family Go Smart Solar Kopplow Construction Co. Jim Travis and Mark Casillas, MD Herb & Linda Hill Langley and Banack IBC Bank Los Birdies GOLD LEVEL - $2,000 J.P. Hart Lumber Company Brent Marshall Gunn Auto Kiolbassa Milam Real Estate Capital, LLC Hornberger Fuller & Garza Inc. Labatt Food Service Glenn Mortimer & Leon Walthall R. L. Worth & Associates La-Z-Boy Jimmy Norman Republic National G.W. Mitchell Construction Building Petro Waste Environmental LP for Generations Seersucker Southern Gin New Braunfels Smokehouse Joe W. Taylor Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisin e The Winter Law Firm Ann B. Watson Wortham Insurance & Risk Management
Our Mission The mission of the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation is to encourage, foster support and conduct activities and programs which will benefit children residing within the State of Texas.
If you find inaccuracies or omissions on these pages or on our website, please accept our apologies and let us know so we may rectify: 210-822-2216. 19 Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation Board 2017-18
Fred Middleton Richard Sparr Chairman Emeritus Past Commander Mark Casillas Mike Casillas Past President 2017 King Antonio Billy Freed Clyde Johnson, IV President River Parade Marshal Bill Hinchey Scott Christy Vice President River Parade Vice Marshal Vince Dawson Charles Beever Treasurer 2012 Class Representative Mark Krenger John Smelko Events Chairman 2013 Class Representative Bill Kingman Andrew Himoff Secretary 2014 Class Representative Stephen Cavender Hughes Welder Chair of Kings’ Council 2015 Class Representative Nick Campbell Clifton Macdaniel Vice Chair of Kings’ Council 2016 Class Representative Roger Hill, III Commander
Investment Committee
Vincent Dawson – Chairman Stephen Cavender Billy Freed Bill Kingman Bill Hinchey Mark Krenger Paul Bracher Mike Kreager Mark Casillas Brad Oxford Jeff Rochelle