coast guard foundation 2018 annual report your impact F message from the president projects were 160 completed by the Coast Guard Foundation in fy 2018 — across the country, in every Coast Guard District, and on 28 cutters deployed on the high seas. $622,000 was provided for morale, wellness and recreation for Coast Guard members around the country. coast guard 240 members participated in the Coast Guard Foundation’s Admiral Karl L. Shultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard, with Susan P. Ludwig, Foundation President. Workforce Development Program, earning professional certifications in outboard he Coast Guard Foundation works closely with United States Coast Guard mechanics, aviation leadership to define what is needed by Coast Guard members and their mechanics and Merchant Tfamilies. This partnership is key for us to remain ready, relevant and Mariner credentialing. responsive in our support. Together, we help prepare highly skilled and trained service members for large-scale natural duty, and build stronger Coast Guard families. When we invest in building up 4 disaster responses, including Hurricane Florence Coast Guard members for service, we extend that effort beyond those who wear and Hurricane Michael, which the uniform and include husbands and wives; babies, toddlers and teenagers; devastated Coast Guard and all of those in our community who surround us. When the whole family is communities on the East cared for — which is much of the work of the Coast Guard Foundation — our Coast, wildfires in California Coast Guard members are better equipped for the critical work of saving lives, and a typhoon in Saipan. securing our ports and waterways, and protecting our marine environment. Our work is very real, and it’s personal and it makes a real difference for the men and coast guard 182 children received women of the United States Coast Guard. scholarships for college. We learned a lot from the 2017 and 2018 hurricane seasons. Each of these storms carved a different path, and the United States Coast Guard adapted and implemented their responses accordingly. Thanks to each of you, the Coast $500,000 Guard Foundation can also be nimble and flexible to respond to the unique needs in scholarships was provided by the Foundation of the service, where and when they need us most. in fy 2018. On behalf of the Coast Guard Foundation Board of Directors and Trustees, and staff in Stonington and across the country, thank you for your commitment coast guard to our organization. I am grateful for your support and partnership in delivering 100 spouses received programs that have the greatest impact on the lives of Coast Guard members grants to pursue their college and their families. degrees and professional certifications. Susan P. Ludwig, President 2 coast guard foundation z annual report fy 2018 25,229 coast guard foundation 2018 overview F were total gifts z education made to the Coast Guard • Provided 177 new scholarships to children of enlisted Coast Guard members, Foundation in fy 2018. and combined with three multi-year awardees and two Fallen Heroes scholars, reached 182 students, totaling $500,000. Our record-breaking $7.95M scholarship streak continued by providing over 100 Coast Guard spouses with scholarships this year, and $55,000 for enlisted members’ education. total value of gifts received in fy 2018.* • Launched our Professional Licensing Program to provide certification and training to Coast Guard members for use in their careers both within and after the service. In its inaugural year, we are proud to report over 240 Coast $10.2M Guard members earned their professional licenses through our initiative. in free airtime for psas was gifted to the z support Foundation in fy 2018. • Supplied over $622,000 in morale, wellness, and recreation initiatives to Coast Guard members stationed around the country. This year 160 projects were completed, including major installations such as a gym enhancement 15,668 project at Sector Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; outdoor recreation equipment individual donors for remote station in Ketchikan, Alaska, so families stationed there can made gifts in fy 2018. enjoy the natural beauty of the state and stay active during the bright summer days, and darker winter months; and, provided 28 cutters across percent of the the service’s fleet with a variety of projects to benefit members on longer 55 total dollars deployments, maximizing their opportunity for training and staying in top donated in fy 2018 came shape, both mentally and physically. from Individual donors. • Supported the future officer corps at the United States Coast Guard Academy with close to $500,000 in support for academic, enrichment, 1,488 athletics, cadet activities and sailing/waterfront activities. corporate and • Supported the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association’s outreach programs, foundation donors including boating safety seminars, member training and important made gifts in fy 2018. leadership initiatives of the organization. percent of the z relief 45 total dollars • Aided Coast Guard families devastated by Hurricanes Florence, Michael, donated in fy 2018 came as well as members in California affected by wildfires, and the Saipan from Corporations and typhoon which impacted members stationed in Guam. This financial Foundations. assistance totaled over $320,000; combined with the continued aid we provided this year for members impacted by the record-breaking 2017 thoughtful hurricane season our disaster relief efforts provided $425,000 in 2018. 108 individuals made estate plans • Sponsored Coast Guard Foundation Run to Remember events around the to provide a lasting legacy country, to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service through Coast Guard to our country. Participants took part in road races, memorial walks, and Foundation’s Douglas more to raise over $50,000 for the Fallen Heroes Fund this year. Included A. Munro Society. in this amazing effort, LT Duane Zitta, who raised $12,000 competing in over 15 ultra-endurance events in memory of the Coast Guard’s fallen. our support z 50+ comes from honor and recognition all 50 states, plus • Welcomed 3,000 guests at special events and tributes all across the Puerto Rico, the District of country, to honor those who serve. We hosted members of the Coast Columbia, Guam and the Guard at these events, demonstrating to those in attendance the value U.S. Virgin Islands. and appreciation of a grateful public, and showcasing the honor, respect and devotion to duty on demonstrated each and every day. *excludes the value of in-kind air time donations for psas (860) 535-0786 z coastguardfoundation.org 3 H support for coast guard members H e support Coast Guard members with morale, wellness and community projects, workforce development programs, and emergency and disaster relief so they are prepared for duty. At the core of who we are is a firm and unabiding Wcommitment to the wellbeing and success of those who serve in the United States Coast Guard. When Coast Guard members are supported with quality programs that enhance their service to our Nation, we know we are fulfilling our mission. We keep a watchful eye on our programs and make sure they align with the current and emerging needs of the service, both so we can be relevant to the Coast Guard, and so we can be the best stewards of our donors’ investments in our organization. z morale, wellness and community projects In 2018, we supplied more than $622,000 in morale, wellness, and recreation initiatives to Coast Guard members stationed around the country. This year, 160 projects were completed, including major installations such as a gym enhancement project at Sector Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; outdoor recreation equipment for a remote station in Ketchikan, Alaska, so families sta- tioned there can enjoy the natural beauty of the state and stay active during the bright summer days, and darker winter months; and, provided 28 cutters across the service’s fleet with a variety of projects to benefit members on longer deployments, maximiz- ing their opportunity for training and staying in top shape, both mentally and physically. We supported the future officer corps at the United States Coast Guard Academy with close to $500,000 in support for academic, enrichment, athletics, cadet activities and sailing/waterfront activities. The 2018 Coast Guard Foundation Hedrick Fellow program featured Ambassador John Negroponte, who participated in classroom discussions prior to delivering a corps-wide address. Support to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association was in the form of outreach programs that include member training and important leadership initiatives of the organization. z workforce development We launched our Workforce Development Program in 2018 to provide certification and training so Coast Guard members can better serve their communities while enlisted in the Coast Guard and after their service ends. The certification coursework strengthens a member’s knowledge and skills needed to remain semper paratus in service to our country. A Captain’s License course was the most popular offering this year, while some participants earned specialty certifica- tions in Mercury Verado engine service and an aviation mechanic program. In its inaugural year, more than 240 Coast Guard members earned their professional licenses through this initiative. After 20 Coast Guard members earned their Captains’ Licenses through a course held in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, its Education Services Officer wrote a letter expressing appreciation. “As we continue working with our local resources to deliver professional develop sea-service accredited offerings, the support of the Coast Guard Foundation to our members cannot be overstated. The attending students asked me to forward a “thank you” and expressed their appreciation for the Coast Guard Foundation support in making this professional training opportunity a reality.” z disaster relief and response After a devastating hurricane season in 2017, additional resources were needed to re-establish some infrastructure that primar- ily served Coast Guard members’ fitness and recreation needs, and family and community spaces.