Thanksgiving Point 2014 Annual Report FROM THE PRESIDENT and CEO Dear Friends and Supporters, I’m pleased to share Thanksgiving Point’s exhibits for children of all ages. Since 2014 annual report with you. Twenty its opening in May of 2014 more than years ago, Thanksgiving Point was 750,000 patrons came to visit. The founded with a dream to offer beautiful Museum of Natural Curiosity joins and educational spaces grounded in the Farm Country, Museum of Ancient ability to change and improve lives. Life, and Thanksgiving Point Gardens Today, Thanksgiving Point Institute as the places of Thanksgiving Point used is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farm, garden, to expand the ways Thanksgiving Point and museum complex. Last fiscal year makes an impact on lives. This growth we attracted 2,890,506 guests to a could not have happened without wide variety of venues and activities. the generous community of donors, We are fulfilling our mission to draw members, volunteers, and guests who upon the natural world to cultivate share their time and their resources. MIKE L WASHBURN president and ceo transformative family learning. Last year was a tremendous year, in large part Sincerely, due to our newest venue, the Museum of Natural Curiosity. This museum features more than 400 interactive STORIES During the 2014 fiscal year, in the Archimedes Playground. The programs are offered in partnership entertainment and culturally Thanksgiving Point experienced Museum of Natural Curiosity had with Utah State University enriching experiences. Some of significant growth with the more than 750,000 visitors during Extension 4-H. Growing Leaders the most popular signature events addition of the Museum of Natural its first year. This museum joins is a leadership and mentoring club include the Tulip Festival, Labor Curiosity. With more than 400 the Museum of Ancient Life, Farm for high school students, Fairchild Day Luau, Eat Like a Pilgrim, and interactive experiences, guests can Country and the Gardens as venues Challenge offers teenagers an Holiday Lights. choose a new adventure each time that enhance families and help environmental themed contest to Thanksgiving Point provides a they visit the Museum of Natural develop strong minds for families. engage with today’s most pressing myriad of educational opportunities Curiosity. In Rainforest, guests environmental problems, and Transformative learning is part of for all ages for the community to can explore the ancient ruins and Tulips Journey North is an outreach Thanksgiving Point’s mission, which enjoy year round. It is a place where chambers, crawl inside the 45-foot- program teaching elementary school is offered through educational families come together to learn, tall monkey heard, and pretend to students to become critical thinkers programs for all ages. Programs discover, grow and laugh. fly the Piper Cub. At Water Works, included field trips, adult classes, and citizen scientists. guests can explore science with youth classes, summer day camps, In addition to youth programs, water, wind, sun, and earth, or go to family night activities, and signature Thanksgiving Point hosted more the Discovery Garden to learn about experiences like the Tulip Festival. than 50 signature experiences nature and the six simple machines Thanksgiving Point’s impactful providing family-friendly Key Numbers for 2014: 2,890,506 guests 4,168 Birthday Parties 41,511 Field Trips 37,172 Rounds of Golf 10,390 Youth Education 2,090 Horticultural and Class Attendees Cooking Class Attendees 200,570 Events Attendees 437,162 Food Services Guests FINANCIALS General & Investment Government Income 1.3% 4.05% 11.56% Administrative .5% Fundraising Community 12% Support Sponsorships, and Corporate, Individual, and Foundation Support 86.2% Earned Income Restaurants, Catering, 84.4% Retail, Rentals, Events, Programs Admission Fees, and Memberships Income: $18,952,866 Expenses: $18,232,372 Individuals, Foundations, Corporations & Other Organizations National Income Averages for Museums, Gardens, and Similar Experiences 24.4% 36.5% 27.6% 11.5% Government Community Support Earned Income Investment Income 0 20 40 60 80 100 LEADERSHIP BOARD of DIRECTORS Alan Ashton Dave Harkness Karen Ashton Barbara Barrington Jones Spencer Ashton Scott Runia Stephen Ashton Mike L Washburn BOARD of ADVISORS Stephen Ashton, Phd, Audience Research, Thanksgiving Point Lee McCullough, Attorney-at-Law, Callister Nebeker & McCullough, Board Chair Kim Brown, Owner, Kim Brown & Associates Steve McGhie, President & CEO, Utah Broadband Paul Durham, Partner, Durham, Jones & Pinegar Lo Nestman, Vice President, Zions Bank Shelli Gardner, Co-founder & CEO, Stampin’ Up! Linda Rasmussen, Community Advocate Jeremy Hanks, Co-founder, Chairman & CEO, Dropship.com Susan Richards, Community Advocate Dave Harkness, Managing Partner, Ash Capital Scott Runia, Private Wealth Advisor, Merrill Lynch Nancy Hart, Chair, Thanksgiving Point Volunteer Advisory Board David Simmons, Chairman and CEO, Simmons Media Gary Herbert, Governor, State of Utah Carla Smith, Community Advocate Kathie Horman, Community Advocate Don Stirling, Community Advocate Barbara Barrington Jones, Founder & CEO, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Jason Walker, City Administrator, Lehi City Stan Lockhart, Government Affairs, IM Flash Technologies David A. Young, President, Paragon Wealth Management DONORS $100,000 and above Nu Skin Providence Management ABS Packaging LLC Jacobsen Construction Barbara Barrington Jones Security Service Federal R. Harold Burton Durham Jones Pinegar Coldwell Banker Family Foundation Credit Union Foundation Lester Moore Commercial Gail Miller & Kim Wilson Union Pacific Foundation Utah State University Jonathon & Jennifer Blue Valley Insurance Sterling & Shelli Gardner KC Gardner Company LC Erickson AirCom USA/FaxPipe Foundation $9,999 – $5,000 WTL Oil LLC RBM Services, Inc Snell & Wilmer Intermountain Healthcare Eric & Kim Loveland The Okland Family Sunridge Properties Eli Kirk Sorenson Legacy Jason & Sage Hoopiiaina Foundation Love Communications Cota Cole LLP Foundation Office of Museum Services Sysco Intermountain Double Take Culinary Crafts Workers Compensation Sam & Mary Dunn John & Heidi Pestana Advertising, LLC Intermountain Healthcare Fund Carla & Lanny Smith Sheryl & David Wilson David & Kerri Johnston Urban South Region Pro Star Fulfillment Inc. $99,999 – $50,000 Amy Jo & Chad Young Julie & Val Stokes Employer Solutions Group $4,999 — $1,000 Mary Crafts-Homer & US Synthetic David & Cathy Young Bill & Pat Child Excel Eye Center Rick Homer Lehi City Corporation Adobe Mike & Sandi Carter Callister Nebeker & $999 — $250 George S. and Dolores Utah Educational Janae & Jon Moss McCullough Linda Coombs Dore Eccles Foundation Savings Plan Christopher & Amber The PI Foundation Lynn & Karen Beckstead John & Robin Walker Tracy & Carol Erdmann Richard & Karrie Votaw Carlston Spencer & Traci Ashton Lyndsie & Chris Miles $49,999 – $10,000 Allen & Denise Alexander Kathie & Chuck Horman Rick Westfall Kaydee & Casey Gehrke Moreton & Company Brittany Moore-Law Zions Bank Larry H. & Gail Miller Carla & David Meine & Graham Law Family Foundation O.C. Tanner Oakdell Egg Farms, Inc. Cynthia & Tyler Gambill Rob & Valerie Seolas Young Electric The Church of Jesus Christ Stephen & Erin Ashton Meadow Gold Steve & Jamie McGhie Sign Company of Latter-Day Saints Tom & Gayle Holdman Questar Corporation LJ Cooper Capital Aaron & Heather Erickson Utah Sports Commission Foundation Management Lisa & Steven Bearnson Leon & Vivian Moses Mountain America Allen’s Camera Thanksgiving Park Ron Dunn Fidelity Charitable Credit Union Scott & Tammy Runia Beesmark Investments Katie & Justin Ricks Gift Fund Linda Smith The Church of Jesus Christ Sydnie & Greg Olsen Intermountain Vein Ronald W. Jibson of Latter Day Saints Emily & Ladd White Thomas Dickson Center Kerry Thompson Sterling & Shelli Gardner Foundation DONORS Orvetta & Myrl Thurston Brittany & Susan Weidauer Misty & Brandan Rowley Jennifer Mitchell Scott & Lydia Gill Chante & Gary Hammond Mary Louise & William Witte Cheryl & Del Satterthwaite Nancy & Gregory Monson Megan & Danny Hunt Matthew & Marci McDaniel Whitney & Joshua Hasler Quinn & Jon Silcox Rebekah & Gary Nixon Gladys & Sylvia Noon Allissa & Scott Hunt Gary & Shannon Hyatt Heidi & Tim Skaggs Jenny & Rikard Osthed Michael & Barbara Graf Processpoint, Inc Mike & Nancy Easton Autumn & Tim Skousen Kristin & Mitch Price Kathy & Greg Pitt BlenderBottle John & Myrna Kowallis Ashlee & Greg Swenson Leah & Landon Putnam Ereka & Jordan Boogaard GeAnna & Steven Alsop Tara & Mark Liston Sherry & Fred Tanner Todd & Cassie Simmons Shari & Mahmoud Elmadhoun Nan & Carl Black Mike & Johanna Chamberlain Melinda & Michael Watson Kirstin & Philip Smith Kara & Jared Fielding Michael & Karla Carter Marcia & Dan Anderson Kirsten Weakley Roger & Jenny Timmerman Brian McCleary Jelaire & Lawrence Christensen Ann Atkin & Kim Ashton Julie & Lamar Wiscombe Izabella & Erik Tovar Ryan & Heather Moore Todd & Jeannetta England Andrea & Matt Bishop Stephanie & Mark Wolfley Tina & Andy Urbanik Tessa & Sam Partridge Dayna Goates Lezlee & Nate Bowler Carol & Sam Yadon Charlene Wells Brady & Melea Johnson Greg & Miranda Graves Courtney & John Brown Angela & Casey Adams Jon & Lisa Williams Kelly and Jeremy Neish David & Paulina Gudgell Bryan & Jamie Bryce Gabriel Rodriguez Travis & Jenna Anderson Rachel & Ken Orr Michael & Teresa Harris Becky & Marc Bule & Angela Congote Lindsey & Josh Rich Melanie & Kris Ricks Norman & Cheryl Harrison Brittany