IECA Foundation 2017 Annual Report Leaving FOOTPRINTS OF IMPACT 2017 Grantees Grant Recipients 2017 message Dear Friends, Best Foot Forward- Florida Thanks to the support of our incredible donors, 2017 was a year of success from Chucktown Squash- South Carolina and progress for the IECA Foundation. We granted $51,500 to 31 organizations Codman Academy Charter Public School- Massachusetts the chair across 19 states. We held our biggest fundraiser yet in Washington, DC, hosting more than 300 guests and raising over $45,000 towards our mission. Community Preparatory School- Rhode Island We also began a partnership with a national nonprofit consulting firm to Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization- Florida identify organizational efficiencies and further professionalize our operations National GRACE Foundation- Rhode Island so that we can better fulfill the Foundation’s mission. New Futures- New Hampshire While 2017 was indeed a year to remember and celebrate, we are moving into Reading Power- Illinois the new year with excitement. In 2018, we plan to grant at least $75,000 to Sisters Circle- Maryland organizations that address the needs of underserved students. We strive to TREAT- Texas expand our reach, touching the lives of more students each year. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts- Louisiana Thread- Maryland A sincere thank you to our loyal supporters. We look forward to continuing the important work of the Foundation, together. Gratefully, Micro-grants 2017 Prepare2Nspire- Minnesota Bright Futures- Utah Luisa M Rabe, CEP Waukegan to College- Illinois Chair, IECA Foundation Board The Legacy Foundation of Hartford- Connecticut IECA Foundation Mission Statement The IECA Foundation was founded in 1996 to support the mission and expand the role of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). The Mission of the IECA Foundation is to identify and support programs that have significant impact on students and their educational environments. Priority is given to programs that assist students as they make educational choices. Chucktown Squash Reading Power 1 What We’re Hearing testimonials All of us at Gold Coast are so grateful to the IECA Foundation for their amazing support of the Thanks to the generosity of the IECA Foundation, sisters Learning Program. The generous grant has allowed Sisters Circle expanded its college and career us to produce hundreds of books, flash cards and circle support program by: other materials for our parents to take home and 1. Helping young women explore their use with their children. Ninety-one percent of our post-high school options; families surveyed indicated that they are using these materials once or multiple times a week. 2. Offering intense support throughout They will use those books and materials for years, the college application process; and often will share them with other parents as their kids grow up. The IECA Foundation is a silent 3. Providing resources and connections partner in the kitchens and family rooms where for non-college students; and our families are working to improve the education 4. Offering ongoing support to retain of our children. You may not be seen, but your and complete degree programs. presence is very real. Heather Harvison One of our parents said of the Learning Program, Founder and Executive Director of Sisters Circle “I couldn’t do it without you guys. Thank you for Gold Coast your help & support.” And we couldn’t do it without the generosity of the Independent Educational Down syndrome Consultants Association Foundation. Organization Anne Dichele Executive Director of Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization waukegan to college On behalf of Waukegan to College students The support we receive from IECAF enables us and parents, thank you IECA Foundation for the best foot forward to assist youth in foster care with reaching their generous grant that allowed us to take 150 students educational goals. Best Foot Forward is able to and parents to visit three college campuses. Four provide weekly sessions with graduation coaches, buses brought eager parents and students to which results in our students having a 100% high University of Wisconsin Parkside, Carroll University school graduation rate compared to a national and Beloit College, exposing many families to a average of 46%. We are very grateful for your college campus for the first time ever. The visits partnership. included talks from the admissions staff and student led tours where families got to see classrooms, Donna Biase cafeterias, dorm rooms and much more. These Co-Founder of Best Foot Forward annual visits help students envision that one day they too will be enrolled on a college campus! Gratefully, The staff and families of W2C 2 3 Board of Trustees Ex Officio The 2017 Katz Award was presented to a group of 37 IECA members who Luisa Rabe, Board Chair Mark Sklarow katz volunteer their time to work with students pro-bono through The Possibility Educational Consultant, Pennsylvania Executive Director award Project, a New York City-based organization that “Empowers teenagers to Phil Cocchiola Independent Educational Consultants Association transform the negative forces in their lives and communities into positive Head of School Ann Rossbach action.” IECA members work with at-risk students in the program to help The Oxford Academy, Connecticut President, Independent Educational Consultants Association them identify postsecondary options and successfully navigate the college Award Betsy Donnelly application process. Led by IECA Past-President, Marilyn Emerson, this group winners: Educational Consultant, Georgia EMERITUS MEMBERS of volunteers demonstrates the commitment of IECA members to helping Marilyn Emerson all students achieve success in education, regardless of social and financial Kristina Dooley Robin Abedon Paula Feldman Brittany Maschal barriers. Educational Consultant, Ohio Educational Consultant Educational Consultant Amy Rich Julie Gray Florida California Kristina Dooley Director of Development Tina Heiman Steven Antonoff Jean Hague Dana Hall School, Massachusetts Andrea Goldman Educational Consultant Educational Consultant Lisa Bleich Tracy Hopkins Colorado Georgia Noreen Cambria Business Development Director Judith Berg Lynn Hamilton Kate Coon Outback Therapeutic Expeditions, Utah Educational Consultant Educational Consultant Alan Haas Carl Lovejoy New Jersey California Hilary Lehn Associate Executive Director, External Relations Brooke Dudley Jon Tarrant Mountain Valley Treatment Center, New Hampshire Educational Consultant Kim Mehta Lee McLendon Texas Joan Casey Educational Consultant, Vermont Nicole Oringer Cori Dykman Ann Montgomery, Secretary Jennifer Tabbush Educational Consultant, Texas Jason Katz, son of award namesake Irv Katz, Marilyn Emerson, IECA member Ann Rossbach who led The Possibility Project, Robin Abedon, 2017 Chair of IECA Board, Kristen J. Naspo IECA Foundation Eileen Nolan Betsy Donnelly, Chair of the Katz Award Committee Educational Consultant, Connecticut Eileen Antalek Board of Trustees Sarah Norfleet Anne Weisholz Chief Administrative Officer Rachelle Wolosoff Chamberlain International School, Massachusetts Carmen Tercilla Beth Cashel Dr. John Singleton Lynn Huang Owner/CEO Meredith Greenberg Whetstone Academy, South Carolina Sandy Clingman Michael Spence, Treasurer Margaret McNally Educational Consultant, Massachusetts Cynthia Kunkel Barb LeWinter Geri Perkal Jane Klemmer Chris Andersson Shereem Herndon-Brown Lynn Pulito Robyn Spoon Elaine Seremetis Marilyn Emerson accepting the Katz Award along with IECA members who volunteered with The Possibility Project 4 3 5 Sara Leavenworth Upper Valley Stewardship Luisa Rabe: Midge Lipkin 2017 Donors & event supporters Karin Leinwand Center College Possibilities, LLC, Paula Memorial Campaign Thank You Deborah Levin Diane Vater G. Feldman, Janet Rosier, Robin Abedon McGregor Links Foundation The Hun School of Princeton College Discoveries Shelley Levine Helen Waldron Rachel Sobel Sunny Adler to our of The Community Lisa Gelman and Teresa Collins Barbara Levy Stephanie Klein Wassink Ann Rossbach: Matthew Appelstein Foundation for the Greater Matthew Kenigsberg Catherine Conover Covert Barbara LeWinter Imy Wax Luisa Rabe Elyse and Bruce Balder Supporters Capital Region Mike and Megan Kowalchick Suzanne Crump Melinda and Jeff Leyden Josh White Mark Sklarow: Arlyn Bamberger Lee McLendon Lawrence Academy Mark Cruver Carl Lovejoy Betsy Wolf Paula G. Feldman Julie Berger McMillan Educational Group LD Tactics Rachel Daly Audrey Ludemann Wolfeboro Camp School Michael Spence: Shereen F. Berlin Ann and John Montgomery Kristen Naspo David Damico Ryan Luse Christie Woodfin Luisa Rabe Barry Coffman Mountain Valley Treatment Wanda Nelms Shirley Darling Suzanne Luse Rhea M. Wolfram: Jill Cohen Linda Magnussen Jane E. Kolber Founder’s Circle Center New Leaf Academy Bill and Dale Dingledine Donor (up to $99) Rachel Daly Oliverian School Charles O’Hearn Jody Dobson Bibi Malek Ellen Ades John and Joan Wolter: Mark Derby ($5,000+) Luisa Rabe The Oxford Academy Victoria Dodge Marylou Marcus Arlyn Bamberger Upper Valley Stewardship Brooke Dudley Angelo Family Charitable SafePassage Adolescent Pacific Quest Carol Doherty Duncan Marshall Sandra Clingman Center Phillip Fisher Foundation Services Pomfret School Kristina Dooley Jacqueline Masia Barry Coffman Eileen Foley Richard and Robin Abedon Luisa Rabe honored the Hazel Schultz Jill Porter Educational Avenues, Inc. Allison Matlack Kelly DuBreuil Beth Freeman Jamison Monroe following