ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2012 / 2013 1 ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Board of Directors 2012/2013 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Colleen Smagala-DeVane President Steve Sain Vice Chair/Vice-President Jeff Hunter Treasurer Ed Munson Secretary Bruce Solari Chair Program & Grant Distribution Suzi Brown Immediate Past President William Taormina Chairman Emeritus Terry Lowe Chief Executive Officer Orin Abrams Community Volunteer Sarah Alevizon Community Volunteer David Bostwick Community Volunteer Steve Faessel Community Volunteer John Guastaferro Community Volunteer Irv Pickler Community Volunteer Michael Rubin Attorney at Law Jim Ruth Community Volunteer Jacqueline Terrell Community Volunteer Fran Wiseman-Lewis Community Volunteer 2 ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PRIDE The Mission of the Anaheim Community Foundation is to strengthen the Anaheim Community through people, partnerships, and pride. The goals in support of the Anaheim Community Foundation’s mission are to: Encourage community participation, partnerships, and collaboration that result in successful responses to community challenges and opportunities. Strengthen community-based organizations that effectively address community needs, promote volunteerism, and provide community leadership. Promote community-building programs and events that inspire community pride and unity. Provide individuals and businesses opportunities to make charitable investments that directly benefit the Anaheim community. During Fiscal Year 2012/2013, the Anaheim Community Foundation continued to provide the means for people, organizations, and corporations in “Building Community through people, partnerships, and pride” in Anaheim. Under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors from the Anaheim civic and business communities, the Foundation linked citizens who wanted to give with neighbors who are in need of assistance, thereby enriching the community’s charitable spirit. Since its 1984 incorporation, the Foundation has continued to expand and provide leadership to meet community needs. In Fiscal Year 2012/2013, the Foundation maintained its firm dedication to supporting a broad base of programs, services, organizations, and facilities that enrich the lives of Anaheim residents. In the Fiscal Year 2012/2013, the Anaheim Community Foundation Board of Directors continued to offer a well-managed non-profit organization that acts as a community vehicle for accepting donations of property, money, or securities from individuals, organizations, and corporations. All contributions are returned to the community. Managing assets of over $1,028,022 this fiscal year the Foundation received $900,632 in donations and provided $462,299 in support to enhance programs and services that met human needs and aided local groups. The Board of Directors continued to provide both the leadership support required minimizing administrative costs and maximizing direct service to those in need. ACCOMPLISHMENTS As a result of its leadership and reputation for sound fiscal management, the Foundation’s role as a community asset continued in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 through its leadership of the Helping Hands program where individuals and business can choose to donate to the Foundation through their utility bills. Through this dynamic program, $45,581 was collected and $39,602 was awarded in grants to 18 local community organizations. There was also an allocation of $10,000 made to the emergency utility bill assistance programs. Anaheim Youth Services Assessment - The highlight for the ACF in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 was the completion of the Anaheim Youth Services Assessment, a comprehensive report that explores the current landscape of Anaheim’s youth services. Released in February 2013, the assessment identified specific gaps in service including: underserved geographic areas and age groups; the need for systemic solutions that involve youth and parents; an increased focus on prevention as well as intervention; and comprehensive engagement by all parties in fostering safe communities. The report further advocates for improved communication among all stakeholders, along with a unified vision for strategic and collective action. This is the first detailed analysis done in Anaheim since 1989, and highlights the challenges and priorities for serving the young people in California’s 10th largest city. The research and report were made possible through a donation from the Disneyland Resort to the Anaheim Community Foundation. Disneyland Resort also committed an additional$250,000 to ACF as seed money to address key findings identified in the report. 3 This past year, the ACF Board added the financial oversight of several new programs including: Anaheim Health Fair, Anaheim Community Gardens, Community Services Employee Club and the Anaheim Mobile Entertainment Stage Campaign. CREATING A CARING COMMUNITY Giving to the Anaheim Community Foundation allowed donors the opportunity to make a difference, be remembered, and enrich the quality of life in our community now and in the future. The Anaheim Community Foundation served as a charitable channel through which worthwhile programs including arts and culture, environmental/nature, gang-drug prevention and interventions, youth programs, human service/emergency assistance, senior programs, therapeutic programs, library, and scholarships were supported. Because of the Foundation’s minimal operating costs, donors had the unique opportunity to give locally and be secure in the knowledge that their gift was directed to the program of their choice. During Fiscal Year 2012/2013, the Foundation actively sought funds from the following sources: ACF Helping Hands Donor Program Individual donations of cash, real and personal property, or land/securities Corporate/Organization donations Employee Payroll Deduction/Contribution Plans Gifts in memory of family or friends Bequests in a will or trust Designation as a life insurance beneficiary Establishment of charitable trusts Establishments of endowment funds In-kind donation of service The Foundation will continue to look for opportunities to act as Fiscal Agent in order to facilitate fundraising and services to those in need. In addition, the Foundation will continue to encourage all forms of charitable giving as a means of expanding the delivery of critical services that improve the quality of life in Anaheim. With the help of concerned and caring donors like you, the Anaheim Community Foundation is building a better Anaheim for youth and adults in Anaheim. To make an on-line donation via PayPal, please visit us on the web at www.anaheimcf.org or mail a check, payable to Anaheim Community Foundation, to: Anaheim Community Foundation 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. #433 Anaheim, CA 92805 4 PROGRAM NARRATIVES COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM FUNDS YOUTH PROGRAMS Ballet Folklorico Dance Program - The Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth) Folklorico and Cultural Dance Program provides youth with an opportunity to learn about and strengthen the cultural heritage and rich history of Mexican folk dance. Youth dancers perform in monthly events including the Orange County Fair, the International Dance Festival at Anaheim High School, the Cinco de Mayo Fair, and various other community events. Your support will help offset the cost of dance costumes, shoes and shoe repair, and general supplies. Community Service Volunteers / VolunTeen Recognition - The 34th Annual Volunteer Recognition Event was held on Thursday, March 20, 2013. Over 450 individual City of Anaheim volunteers were recognized for their valued support, including Fire, Police, and Community Services programs and facilities during the 2012 calendar year. Also recognized were contributors from local corporations and service clubs. Over $904,935 in support for important community based activities was received from local corporations and organizations including, Anaheim Arts Council, Anaheim Historical Society, Anaheim Transportation Center, Anaheim Transportation Network, Disneyland Resort, Kaiser Permanente of Orange County,L-3 IEC and Republic Services. The summer 2013 VolunTEEN Program had 88 active teens volunteering throughout the City and contributing 13,853 hours of service. Sites included the West Anaheim Youth Center, Pearson Park Amphitheatre, Oak Canyon Nature Center’s O.A.K.S. Summer Day Camp, Anaheim City Hall and Tiny Tots Program. Along with the teens, there are active volunteer adults in senior programming. Downtown Anaheim and West Anaheim Youth Centers Events and Programs - The Downtown and West Anaheim Youth Centers continued to provide a variety of activities for its youth members. The Foundation managed funding of $23,717 which was used to help offset recreation and special event supply costs that enabled the program to serve over 500 youth. Contributions of $732 were received from the Employee Giving Campaigns. Project SAY (Support Anaheim’s Youth) Youth Development - Project S.A.Y. is the City of Anaheim’s Youth Development Program and uses a combination of outreach, recreation, sports, academic support, and individualized guidance to engage junior high and high school-age youth in positive and constructive activities that help them develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for their successful transition to adulthood. Over 26,586 Project S.A.Y. outreach and guidance contacts to at-risk youth and their families were made this past year. The Foundation managed funding that provided 471 youth with