WE GROW cfsea.ca CFSEA engages donors with causes they are passionate about to build permanent endowments WE GIVE CFSEA distributes investment earnings to a broad range of community initiatives WE INSPIRE CFSEA connects issues, convenes partners and develops community-based solutions 2019 / 2020 CONNECT ANNUAL Hat, AB T1A 2S8 Medicine SE – 6th Avenue 104, 430 GIVE JOHN IGNATIUS IMPACT FOUNDER REPORT You can leave a legacy for generations to come! Community Foundation of * fiscal year end June 30, 2020 Online: cfsea.ca Southeastern Alberta In Person or Mail: 104, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 Cheques made payable to: Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Charitable Registration number: 136030285RR0001 The Community Foundation of Southeastern Thank you for your generosity! Alberta honors and acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 7 and Treaty 4 territory. Traditional lands of the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan), Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina (Sarcee) as well as the Cree, Sioux, and the Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa peoples. We also honor and acknowledge that we are on the homelands of the Metis Nation within Region III. Vibrant, healthy, caring communities ~ Today, Tomorrow, Forever! 104, 430 - 6th Avenue SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 P 403.527.9038 F 403.527.9204 E [email protected] W www.csfea.ca AT A GLANCE Land Acknowledgment Page 1 CFSEA Message Page 3 Heritage Club Page 4-5 Agency Funds Page 6 Endowment at a Glance Page 7 Rural Community Funds Page 8-11 Granting Initiatives Page 12-15 COVID Response Page 16-17 Inspirational Youth Pages 18-19 DONATIONS $3,979,982 GRANTS ENDOWMENT FUND Michael Anctil – Chair Sue Edwards – Executive Director $682,418 $15,970,035 WE CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VIBRANT, HEALTHY, DONORS AND LOCAL CHARITIES FOR THE CARING COMMUNITIES PERMANENT BENEFIT – Today, Tomorrow, Forever! OF SOUTHEASTERN ALBERTA INTEGRITY – We are trustworthy, transparent, and accountable INNOVATION – We respond quickly and creatively to local needs and issues INCLUSION – We embrace diverse perspectives and experiences LEADERSHIP – We support community conversations and collaboration as a catalyst for change 2 WELCOME Chair & Executive Director Message We are proud to be working with a wide range of CFSEA welcomes Julie Friesen, Stanley Sakamoto dedicated, thoughtful individuals and organizations and Tyler Pocsik to the Board of Directors! from across our region. This has been an unprecedented year and our community continues to inspire us This report celebrates the accomplishments and our through COVID-19. We are honored that donors donor’s contributions which drives our passion and and community builders continue to believe in our makes the work we do possible. From the donors vision. By choosing to support the initiatives that who entrust us to guide their philanthropy, to the our staff and volunteers embark on to support our organizations devoted to addressing some of our most vulnerable populations in the wake of the community’s greatest challenges - we thank you for pandemic, we are able to continue providing funds joining us in supporting a vibrant, healthy, and caring to our community. community. We would like to express a sincere thank you to five Michael Anctil – Chair of our dedicated Directors who have retired: Gregory Sue Edwards – Executive Director J Niwa, Pamela Lehr, Robert Belau, Suzanne Curtin and Tracy Stroud. We wish you success and joy in the coming years. STAFF CFSEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sue Edwards, Executive Director Executive Committee Barbara Kenworthy, Finance Administrator Niki Gray, Community Engagement Coordinator Michael Anctil – Board Chair Kim Stief, Community Fund Coordinator – Prairie Crocus Ajit Atwal – Vice Chair Community Fund Cheryl Pocsik – Secretary Nicole Nichols, Community Fund Coordinator – Brooks & Robert Belau – Treasurer District Community Fund Michelle MacLean, Community Fund Coordinator – Rural DIRECTORS Community Fund of Forty Mile David Andrews The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Jim van der Sloot wants to convey our heartfelt thank you and appreciation Myrna Stark to Chris Christie on her retirement as our Executive Suzanne Curtin Director. In three years with CFSEA, Chris initiated various Tracy Stroud programs that have led to exceptional growth. Chris’ Matthew Lofgren vision will impact the communities that we serve, for Neil Maser many years. The Staff, Board of Directors and committee Frances Barnes members wish Chris all the best in her retirement. It was Cody Ibbotson our pleasure to work with such a forward thinking and Pamela Lehr dedicated professional. Thank you, Chris, your leadership, Gregory J Niwa and commitment to the Community Foundation will be dearly missed. 3 JOHN AND MATA RINKE Every so often, our Foundation is the recipient of an extremely generous bequest that is a true game changer for charities in southeastern Alberta. Here is the story of two individuals who have done just that – today, tomorrow, forever! The story of John and Mata Rinke began The memories of John and Mata on June 30, 1942 when they eloped and will live in the hearts of many began their new life together on a farm near and our community will feel their Eastend, Saskatchewan. John was a man presence forever from the kindness, that personified respect, dignity, honor, and generosity, and impact of their integrity. Mata was proper, dignified, and down to earth. legacy. John was a proud man who had a strong silent We are forever grateful for their image that always saw the good in people. contributions to CFSEA and He loved nature and the outdoors – his cattle extremely appreciative for the ranch was his pride and joy. Mata was a hard bequest of $2.7 million, which worker who in the early years, carried out the will have an impact on southeast job of a hired man as money was sparse. She Alberta for generations to come. had a soft spot for animals, seniors, and kids even though she and John did not have children of their own. John and Mata’s philanthropic journey with the Foundation began on March 9, 2000, when they established a Charitable Remainder Trust listing CFSEA as the beneficiary. When John passed away on August 29, 2003, Mata continued their passion as philanthropists and became a Heritage Club member in 2007. At that time, Mata also established the John and WE Mata Rinke fund designated to the Smart and Caring Fund which supports the community’s GROW greatest needs. 4 HERITAGE CLUB MEMBERS Heritage Club Members are donors who have included our Community Foundation in their future plans with a gift through their estate. Heritage Club Members commit to leaving a bequest/future gift of cash, a percentage of their estate, life insurance, retirement funds or other appraisable assets. Their foresight and generosity creates positive impact across SE Alberta communities for generations to come. Amos, Michelle Edwards, Tyrone Neubauer, Janet Shabatura, Cheryl Anctil, Michael Garden, Al Nittel, Jim Siegle, Rod Anctil, Wanda Garden, Tanis Niwa, Gregory J Siegle, Shirley Anctil, Yvonne Grona, Eleanor O’Reilly, Todd Sihvon, Murray Anonymous 12 Hawthorne, Glenda O’Reilly, Darlene Sihvon Margaret Atwal, Ajit Heine, Doug Panabaker, David Snedden, Shann Barnes, Drew Heine, Shirley Panabaker, Debbie Stimson, Gary Barnes, Frances Hern, Ben Pearson, Les Stickle, Glen Bernhardt, Otto Hern, Kathy Porter, Mark Stickle, Joanne Bernhardt, Ann Hogg, Nelson Renner, Rob Summerbell, John Best, Debra Hogg, Sharon Roberts, Bill Summerbell, Freddie Bradford, Keri Houlston, Robin Roberts, Lavina Taylor, William Christie, Andy Kammerer, Dan Rodych, Ted Taylor, Marg Christie, Anne Knight, Kimberley Rodych, Donna Thompson, Barbara Christie, Chris Lloyd, Bill Rothwell, Brian Torrance, Ken Christie, Michael Lloyd, Fay Rothwell, Gwen Valli, Gilda Cunningham, Karen MacKay, Sandy Saunderson, Donald Way, Nora Dynes, Bruce MacKay, Jane Saunderson, Marjorie Welling, Miriam WE Dynes, Jan Mueller, Elizabeth Semrau, Kevin Edwards, Susan Neubauer, Barry Semrau, Marlene GROW 5 AGENCY ENDOWMENTS An agency endowment fund is a safe and simple way for a nonprofit organization to establish its own endowment. Donors can be sure that the endowed fund’s principal will not be spent and can grow over time, $49,478 providing a source of lasting support and sustainability. These agencies have established endowment funds at CFSEA which generate valuable annual operating revenue to support their impactful TOTAL AGENCY work. You can make a contribution directly into an endowment fund for the FUNDS DISTRIBUTED charity of your choice! • REDI Enterprises Society • City of Medicine Hat (Arts & • The Mustard Seed • Brooks Public Library Heritage) • Ronald McDonald House • Big Brothers Big Sisters • Friends of Medalta Society • United Way of Southeastern • Medicine Hat News Santa Claus • Medicine Hat and District Food Alberta Fund Society Bank • YMCA of Medicine Hat • Rotary Club of Medicine Hat Music • Medicine Hat Public Library • HALO – Southern Alberta Medic Air Festival Society • Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society • CORE Association Society • Canadian Mental Health Association SE Region “The Board of Directors of REDI contributes to the REDI Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation to recognize retirees from the Board. We are also honored to make contributions in the memory of individuals who have asked for a donation in lieu of flowers.” – Executive Director, Craig Wood WE PICTURED: GROW Craig Wood, REDI Executive Director Rachel Kruitbosch, REDI Board Director Cheryl, Pocsik, CFSEA Grant Committee Chair 6 2018 - $5,374,933 2020 $6,182,014 2019 - $5,318,261 Total 2018 - $5,206,451 Endowment 2020 $7,806,779 2019 - $5,511,200 2018 - $1,668,382 2020 $1,638,633 2019 - $1,723,341 Smart and Caring Fund Designated Operating 2018 - $127,769 2020 $181,449 2019 - $191,418 Grants 2018 - $182,230 Distributed 2020 $200,827 2019 - $185,955 2018 - $22,005 2020 $300,142 2019 - $39,640 Smart and Caring Grants Designated Flow Through * Flow Thru grants for 2020 include $231,591 of the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund.