2017 IMPACT REPORT LEADERS’ NOTES WHO WE ARE OUR IMPACT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT TILLMAN HONORS PAT’S RUN TEAM TILLMAN PARTNERS WAYS TO GIVE LEADERSHIP FINANCIALS ROSTER DONATE A NOTE FROM OUR LEADERS Dear Friends, Fourteen years ago, the Pat Tillman Foundation was born overnight in the wake of tremendous tragedy, and with determination to honor a man whose passion for life was contagious. On and off the field, Pat made his mark as an athlete, scholar, soldier and leader. Together, the Tillman Scholars are now making their mark as leaders in the fields of medicine, business, law, social work, public policy, technology, education, and the arts. As you’ll see in this report, we are making a profound impact by investing in their potential. In 2017, we welcomed another remarkable class of Tillman Scholars, and expanded the network to more than 520 leaders nationwide. As the next generation of private and public sector leaders, the Tillman Scholars are tackling challenges across national security, healthcare, technology, civil rights Marie Tillman with Tillman Scholars 2016 and education. They believe their best years of service to our country are still ahead of them, and they are committed to strengthening communities at home and around the world. We’re proud to support each of them in their drive to serve and empower others. To date, we have invested more than $15 million, and last year, we kept overhead spending at 5 percent while achieving an over 80 percent program expense ratio. Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities, recognized our work — awarding us a 4-star rating for exceeding standards. This many years on, we are humbled and grateful for our donors, university partners, the board leadership, and our experienced and dedicated staff. In the following pages, you will find a report detailing our activities throughout the year. Yet, there is so much more to do, and we hope you will find even more ways to get involved and invest our impact in 2018. On behalf of the Tillman Scholars who have been empowered by your commitment and generosity, thank you. MARIE TILLMAN KILLJAN ANDERSON Board Chair & Co-Founder Executive Director Killjian Anderson, Alex Garwood, & Marie Tillman at Leadership Summit 2017 LEADERS’ NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS “SOMEWHERE INSIDE, WE HEAR A VOICE. IT LEADS US IN THE DIRECTION OF WHO WE WISH TO BECOME. BUT IT IS UP TO US WHETHER OR NOT TO FOLLOW.” PATRICK TILLMAN ATHLETE. SCHOLAR. SOLDIER. LEADER. Pat was born in 1976 in San Jose, California. He led his high school team to a championship after he was told he was too small to ever play football. Arizona State University recognized Pat’s potential with a scholarship to play as a linebacker for the Sun Devils. What Pat lacked in size, he more than made up for in intensity—he led ASU to the 1997 Rose Bowl after an undefeated season. Between games, Pat earned a B.S. in Marketing, graduating Summa Cum Laude. The Arizona Cardinals selected Pat in the 7th round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Despite skepticism about his ability, he became the team’s starting safety and broke the franchise record for tackles in 2000 with 224. However, Pat’s NFL success did not go to his head. He drove to games in the same beat-up truck he had in college. In the off-season, he challenged himself with marathons and triathlons while pursuing a master’s degree in history from ASU. He volunteered with Boys and Girls Clubs, the March of Dimes, and local schools. In the spring of 2002, Pat married his high school love, Marie. He then decided to place his NFL career on hold, turning down a $3.6 million contract to enlist in the U.S. Army. Pat and his brother Kevin joined the U.S. Army that July, committing to a three-year term. They were assigned to the second battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and served tours in Iraq in 2003 and in Afghanistan in 2004. On April 22, 2004, Pat’s unit was ambushed. His heroic efforts to provide cover for fellow soldiers led to his tragic death via fratricide. Pat & Kevin Tillman served with the 75th Ranger Regiment While the story of Pat’s death may have been more publicized, it is Pat’s life, principles and service that are his true legacy—and this foundation’s inspiration. WHO WE ARE TABLE OF CONTENTS WHO WE ARE VISION Family and friends established the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) following Pat’s death in April Our vision at the Pat Tillman Foundation is to help develop the next generation of 2004 while he was serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan. Through the Tillman American public and private sector leaders committed to an idea or cause. Scholars program, PTF is building the leading fellowship program for military veterans and spouses. Founded in 2008, the program supports active-duty service members, veterans and MISSION their spouses with academic scholarships, a national network and professional development opportunities, so they are empowered to make an impact at home and around the world. Our mission is to unite and empower remarkable military veterans and spouses as the These Tillman Scholars are already making a difference in the fields of medicine, law, business, next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. technology, education, the arts and more. That’s why your support for PTF is more than a gift— it’s an investment. CORE VALUES SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP HUMBLE LEADERSHIP IMPACT Dedication to service beyond Actively pursuing education; Bringing people together to Advancing an idea or cause to self in and out of uniform. listening and learning by doing. achieve uncommon results. make the world a better place. WHO WE ARE TABLE OF CONTENTS THE TILLMAN $ +MILLION 2014 15 525 U.S. ARMY SCHOLARS INVESTED IN ACADEMIC TILLMAN SCHOLARS SUPPORT TO DATE IN OUR NETWORK THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY PH.D., BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING Tillman Scholars are military veterans or spouses with a high potential for impact as demonstrated through a proven track record, the pursuit of education and commitment of their resources to service beyond self. GREG The tenents of the Tillman Scholar Program are: SCHOLARSHIPS NATIONAL NETWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FREISINGER Annual funding for academic Access to a community of high- Opportunities to advance After 9/11, Greg Freisinger answered the call to serve as an expenses, including tuition, performing peers, mentors and knowledge, skills, and experience. Army officer, deploying with the 84th Engineer Battalion to books, and living expenses. industry leaders. Iraq and Southeast Asia. Following active-duty, he earned his Ph.D. as a Tillman Scholar in Biomechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University. Now, Greg is teaching the next generation of Army officers at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. As an assistant professor, he is advancing TOP FIELDS OF STUDY research on human performance and technology to improve the lives of soldiers in combat and injured veterans at home. 1. HEALTHCARE 5. PUBLIC POLICY & 8. SOCIAL WORK 2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 9. INTERNATIONAL 3. LAW 6. EDUCATION AFFAIRS 4. STEM 7. PSYCHOLOGY 10. POLITICAL SCIENCE 13% MARINES MILITARY OFFICER 18% 48% 48% VS 52% 43% GENDER 57% AIR FORCE BRANCH ARMY OFFICER ENLISTED ENLISTED FEMALE MALE 21% NAVY OUR IMPACT TABLE OF CONTENTS Tillman Scholars are serving in news ways to strengthen our communities. WATCH THE VIDEO SERVING AFTER SERVICE Explore our series illustrating the new ways our Tillman Scholars are serving to strengthen our communities. OUR IMPACT TABLE OF CONTENTS 2012 U.S. ARMY CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK B.A., POLITICAL SCIENCE SAMUEL INNOCENT Sam Innocent joined the military in 2004 as a path to pursue higher education. Now, as a veteran specialist for a workforce development company, Sam collaborates with government agencies to develop workforce programs. He is a passionate advocate for quality education, jobs and affordable healthcare in low-income neighborhoods like SCHOLARSHIP his own in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Appointed as the Vice Chair of the Veterans’ Advisory Board for the Commissioner Since its inception, the Tillman Scholar Program has evolved into a world-class community of military veterans and spouses, of Veterans’ Affairs, he has also played a role in several accepting less than 5% of applicants based exclusively on merit and potential for impact. PTF made a $1.1 million lifetime legislative successes for veterans in New York City. commitment to the 2017 Class of Tillman Scholars, from a pool of approximately 2,100 applications. UP TO + 60 100 3.6 AVERAGE GPA SCHOLARS CHOSEN EACH YEAR UNIVERSITIES AND GROWING % % 98 GRADUATION RATE 96 EMPLOYMENT RATE LEARN MORE OUR IMPACT TABLE OF CONTENTS NETWORK The Regional Foundation Captain (RFC) program, a network of dedicated and resourced Tillman Scholars, accelerates the growth, effectiveness, and connectedness of Tillman Scholars both with one another and with their communities. Tillman Scholars have proven to be vital resources to one another: as professional references, as mentors to one another, and as organization and project leaders and collaborators. RFC’s are Tillman Scholars who volunteer to serve as ambassadors of the Tillman Scholars program. SEATTLE BOSTON TWIN CITIES NEW YORK CITY PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO WASHINGTON, DC BAY AREA DENVER RALEIGH DURHAM, NC LOS ANGELES ARIZONA TAMPA OUR IMPACT TABLE OF CONTENTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2015 Tillman Scholars may apply for a mini-grant up to $1,000 to support a professional development opportunity. These mini-grants are U.S. ARMY provided for professional development opportunities including conferences, workshops, training, and certifications. To date, over 50 HARVARD UNIVERSITY Tillman Scholars have participated in rewarding opportunities across the country.