Dear Friends, In my years with the Mathile Family Foundation, I have been both humbled and inspired to work with so many exceptional people and organizations striving to make a difference in our community. As we continue to impact children and families in need, I strongly believe that we must acknowledge Table of Contents two essential truths: 2... Scholarships • Addressing the needs in our community requires a tremendous variety of resources, strategies, and programs. 4... Q1 2007 Grants • The effort of every individual truly matters. 6... Q2 2007 Grants One of Mary Mathile’s favorite quotes by Mother Teresa conveys this idea beautifully: “Good works are links that form a chain of love.” One person, 8... Q3 2007 Grants one action, or one moment may not seem to accomplish much in isolation, but every link is essential to keep the chain intact. 10... Q4 2007 Grants The theme of this year’s annual report, Links to Learning, embraces this concept. Each organization that received a grant in 2007 contributed a vital 12... Grant Application Guidelines link to the chain that binds us all. “Links” can also refer to the important role technology plays in education today. By providing unprecedented 14... Mathile Community Awards access to people, information, and resources, technology can help children to learn and connect in new and remarkable ways. The booklet accompanying 16... The Salvation Army of Greater Dayton this folder is modeled on a popular high-tech device and includes links to useful Web sites. 18... PACE Looking ahead, I can’t predict how technology may transform the way 20... Mathile Community Awards Guidelines we live, learn, and connect. Come what may, though, we will continue to support organizations that link vital resources to children and families 21... Trustees and Staff in need. Sincerely, 22... Financial Statement 24... Final Thoughts 25... Links to Learning Gregory S. Edwards Executive Director 4 2007 Scholarships – $311,956 Anderson University Bowling Green State University Carroll High School Cedarville University Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School Cleveland State University Miami University North Central University Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Ohio University Sinclair Community College University of Cincinnati University of Dayton University of Montana Valparaiso University Wittenberg University Wright State University Xavier University “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mohandas Gandhi 2 Q1 2007 Grants – $5,396,598 A Special Wish Foundation Dayton Contemporary Dance The Jeremiah Program St. Rita School for the Deaf Company Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Kids Voting USA Sinclair Community College Disorders Association, Inc. The Dayton Foundation Foundation The Learning Tree Farm, Inc. American Cancer Society Dayton Fund for Home Sisters of the Precious Blood Rehabilitation Life Essentials American Diabetes Association Son Reign Ministries Dayton Public Schools March of Dimes American Heart Association Southern Illinois University Dayton Sickle Cell Affected Families Mary Queen of Peace School American Lung Association Special Olympics of Greater Dayton Association, Inc. The Muse Machine Archdiocese of Cincinnati Suicide Prevention Center, Inc. The Dayton Urban League National Multiple Sclerosis Society Artemis Center Tri-County Women’s Network Epilepsy Association of Ohio Business Week Foundation Western Ohio Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Victoria Theatre Association Ohio FFA Foundation, Inc. Greater Miami Valley, Inc. The Foodbank, Inc. We Care Arts The Ohio Foundation of Black Brothers/Black Sisters Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Independent Colleges Wilson Commencement Park Involvement Council Ohio State University Womanline of Dayton, Inc. Boys Hope Girls Hope The Glen at St. Joseph Building Bridges Omega Community Development Wright State University Golden Acres Migrant Ministrant Corporation Catholic Schools Office Center YWCA of Dayton The Omega School of Excellence Catholic Social Services Goodwill/Easter Seals of the of the Miami Valley Miami Valley Parents Advancing Choice in Education The Center for Education Reform The Grandview Foundation Pathway Family Center Chaminade-Julienne Catholic Greater Dayton Area Health Rehabilitation Center for Neurological High School Information Network Development Christ Child Society of Dayton Greater Dayton Pro-Life Education Ronald McDonald House Charities Foundation of the Miami Valley Region Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Dayton Chapter Huesman Heart Foundation, Inc. St. Anthony Catholic Church The Dayton Art Institute Humane Society of Greater Dayton Saint Mary’s College 4 Q2 2007 Grants – $5,004,902 Congregation of Divine Providence New City School The Dayton Foundation Northmont City School District Dayton Metro Library Our Lady of the Rosary Founders Family Center Parents Advancing Choice in Education The Glen at St. Joseph Rebuilding Together Dayton, Inc. Holy Angels School St. Christopher Church Hospice of Dayton, Inc. St. Jude Children’s Research Kettering Medical Center Hospital Foundation Saint Mary’s College The Maria Joseph Living Care Center The Salvation Army Marianist Province of the U.S. Samaritan Outreach Mary Queen of Peace School Senior Resource Connection Memorial United Church of Christ South Community, Inc. Miami Valley Career Technology Unified Health Solutions, Inc. Center University of Dayton Miami Valley Young Marines The National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton “May we all be instruments of peace, of love, and of compassion.” – Mother Teresa 6 Q3 2007 Grants – $4,712,380 A Special Wish Foundation K12 Gallery for Young People Boys Hope Girls Hope The Learning Tree Farm, Inc. Camp Fire USA Greater Dayton The Maria-Joseph Living Area Council Care Center Carroll High School Mary Queen of Peace School Catholic Campaign Office The National Conference for Community and Justice Catholic Inner-City Schools of Greater Dayton Education Fund Our Lady of the Immaculate Catholic Schools Office Conception Church Catholic Social Services Parents Advancing Choice of the Miami Valley in Education Central American Ministries Partnerships 4 Success Cincinnati Works Reach Out of Montgomery County Cox Arboretum & Gardens St. Christopher Church The Dayton Foundation Saint Mary’s College Dunbar House Samaritan Health Foundation Eastway Corporation Southern Illinois University Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails University of Dayton Council University of Iowa The Glen at St. Joseph Wright Dunbar, Inc. The Grandview Foundation Greater Dayton Area Health Information Network 8 Q4 2007 Grants – $5,194,239 Adventures for Wish Kids, Inc. Dayton Public Schools Ronald McDonald House Charities Cincinnati Chapter of Greater Cincinnati East End Community Service Adventures for Wish Kids, Inc. Corporation St. Anthony Catholic Church Dayton Chapter Eastway Corporation St. Anthony School Artemis Center Elizabeth’s New Life Center St. Christopher Church Boston College Family Service Association St. John’s Jesuit High School Catholic Schools Office Family Violence Prevention Center Saint Mary’s College Central American Ministries of Greene County St. Peter School Chaminade-Julienne Catholic The Glen at St. Joseph High School St. Vincent DePaul Society Golden Acres Migrant Child Care Choices Ministrant Center South Community, Inc. The Children’s Medical Center Greater Dayton Area Health Southern Christian Leadership of Dayton Information Network Conference Cincinnati Art Museum Holy Trinity Catholic Church The Summit Country Day School Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Junior Achievement OKI United Way of the Greater Dayton Area Medical Center Partners, Inc. University of Dayton The Cincinnati Zoo and Mary Queen of Peace School Victoria Theatre Association Botanical Garden Memorial United Church of Christ Cooperative for Education Mercy Manor Crayons to Computers Ohio Association of Nonprofit Culture Works Organizations Dakota Center Ohio Grantmakers Forum Daybreak Parents Advancing Choice in Education The Dayton Foundation Parents Television Council Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra 10 Mathile Family Foundation Quarterly Grants Application Guidelines Submission Methods also considers funding requests for scholarships, • Description of the project for which 4. Please include with your proposal one copy of The Mathile Family Foundation capital, and operating expenses. Scholarship funding is requested the following supporting documentation: encourages grantseekers to submit applicants are required to complete a separate • Profile of the population served and how • One-page cover letter, signed by the chief funding proposals online via our Web site at application form that may be acquired by they will benefit executive officer, that summarizes the project www.mathilefamilyfoundation.org/giving/grants.asp. contacting the Foundation. • Description of project goals or objectives and states the requested amount We will continue to accept hard-copy proposals • Timeline for implementation and duration • Board of Trustees list Grant Limitations but prefer that applications be submitted online. of project • Copy of IRS determination letter verifying tax- The Mathile Family Foundation will not consider • Total dollar amount requested, along with exempt status Mission funding requests for the following: a line-item project budget • List of major financial contributors To create opportunities for children in need by • Endowment funds • List of collaborating partners in the project • Most recent audited