“If Not Me, Then Who...” 2016 Annual Report 4 . Letter from the President 5 . Our Mission 7 . Programs & Impact 14 . Geographic Reach 15 . Financials 16 . Board of Directors 18 . Spartan Society FROM THE PRESIDENT WHAT TRULY SURPRISED ME TMF Spartans, “about the Travis Manion Foundation In this past year, we experienced the greatest surge in new members that our organization has program was how much I would enjoy ever seen. We are now 100,000 Spartans strong, working together to develop a national legacy it and how much I would get from it. of character that is defined by courage, integrity, leadership, and service. Despite the political I learned so many things about and cultural events that seek to drive wedges into our country, you have made your position abundantly clear: You want unity over hostility, authenticity over celebrity, others over self, and myself just From the program that it character above all. astonishes me. The most valuable aspect of the program, to me, was Because of your support and generosity, we have been able to grow the reach of our programs learning the many different nuances into six regions, which include expansion into Chicago, IL; Raleigh, NC; Atlanta, GA; and Houston, TX. TMF is poised to continue on this trajectory, expanding into new regions and making our of leadership and how they apply to programs available to constituents in communities all across the country. both teamwork and the myriad of environments in which they can be used. Following the leadership of our veterans and families of the fallen, we will continue our work to redefine America’s national character in 2017. We will develop character in future generations by asking ourselves, “If Not Me, Then Who…”And with your continued support, we will look forward Steve R., to celebrating our tenth year with renewed strength, hope, and determination. High School Student Yoursurs in ggratitude,ratitude, 94% OF TMF SPARTANS REPORT THAT THE FEEL Ryan ManionM i President, TMF THEY HAVE GREATER SENSE OF PURPOSE “If Not Me, Then Who…” % AFTER PARTICIPATING IN TMF PROGRAMS. 4 THE PROBLEM 55% OF TRANSITIONING VETERANS FEEL DISCONNECTED FROM THEIR COMMUNITY % 1 IN 3 YOUNG ADULTS GROW UP WITHOUT A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL OR ADULT MENTOR ENGAGEMENT MEANING RELATIONSHIPS USING STRENGTHS AND PASSIONS SERVING A HIGHER PURPOSE CAMARADERIE AND SUPPORT THE SOLUTION>> 94% TMF MEMBERS FEEL A 85% OF TMF MEMBERS FEEL 86% OF TMF MEMBERS GREATER SENSE OF PURPOSE EMPOWERED TO BE A LEADER HAVE DEVELOPED IN THEIR COMMUNITY IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS 6 TMF IS OFFERING something very few government and VSO organizations are. They are delivering a product that reaches far beyond a veteran's transition. They are arming vets for a lifetime of success whether in the classroom, boardroom, or in their community. Jeremy P. - Active Duty, Coast Guard % ENGAGEMENT hrough Veteran Transition Workshops and service- “ 276 VETERANS AND based Expeditions, TMF provides personal and FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN professional development to transitioning veterans PARTICIPATED IN SERVICE and survivors to identify and leverage their personal PROJECTS, EXPEDITIONS, strengths and passions to make an impact in their OR TRANSITION WORK- career and how they continue to serve. SHOPS, WHERE THEY WERE EMPOWERED WITH A GREATER SENSE OF PURPOSE AND CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY 8 MEANING THROUGH SERVICE % Through our Character Does Matter program and 390 SPARTAN Operation Legacy service projects, veterans continue AMBASSADORS, IT IS A CULMINATION service outside of uniform by leading and mentoring OF SMALL ACTS, COMPRISED OF high school age students while uniting communities EVERY DAY that help develop VETERANS AND character. You must always try, keep together and carrying on the character and legacy of working, and never think you are FAMILIES OF THE fallen heroes. ‘done’ ...developing your character. FALLEN, INSPIRED Dan M., Spartan Ambassador AND MENTORED 27,000 STUDENTS “ 10 1000 MEMBERS SERVING IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH OPERATION LEGACY SERVICE PROJECTS RELATIONSHIPS TMF chapters host networking and community based % events throughout the year, including 9/11 Heroes Runs and Operation Legacy service projects. These provide an avenue to build camaraderie and a support NOW THAT MY 50,000 YOUNGEST DAUGHTER network for our members. PARTICIPANTS ACROSS “IS 3, I want to start branching out a bit more and becoming more involved in THE COUNTRY AND projects that are bigger than just myself, AROUND THE WORLD our family, and the elementary school. I want my children to have a heart to help HONOR THE SACRIFICES others, to become fiercely patriotic, and to OF THE HEROES OF 9/11 resist the entitlement taught in our culture. Jen W., Operation Legacy Project Leader 12 THRIVING PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION NEW ENGLAND REGION NOTHEAST REGION CENTRAL REGION MID WEST REGION TMF programs enable veterans and survivors WEST REGION THRIVING IS MID-ATLANTIC REGION to thrive in their post-military lives by providing DETERMINED BY HIGH a renewed sense of purpose, connection to PERFORMANCE IN 3 AREAS: community, and leveraging their unique strengths SOUTHEAST REGION Engagement (leveraging Regional Headquarters strengths and passions to and passions to make an impact. By channeling make an impact), Positive Satellite Locations Relationships (having the profound value that our military community Future Regional Headquarters camaraderie and a strong network of support) and brings, TMF establishes a strong and unified Meaning (serving a higher purpose in one's life). When national identity built on character, leadership, TMF is building a national infrastructure to support our TMF Spartan members are forming volunteer chapters an individual has all three, they are physically, mentally, and service. members throughout the country. TMF has headquarters throughout the country, supported by our regional staff. socially, and emotionally and staff in 6 regions within the US: Northeast, In addition to building a national infrastructure, TMF healthy and live a fulfilling Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Central, West, and Midwest. offers online platforms and remote training/support life that also contributes to for members outside of our staffed regions. the wellbeing of others. 14 BOARD MEMBERSBOARD (listed in order) MEMBERS Tom Manion, USMC (RET) Chairman Emeritus Barbara Orr, Chairman TMF IS COMMITTED TO EXPENSES Alex Gorsky, Vice Chairman John DiNome, Vice Chairman BEING A BEST IN CLASS $8,564,935 Mary Katharine Ham, Secretary Croft Young, Treasurer ORGANIZATION WHEN • Programs: 92.2% Tom Manion, Ryan Manion, President USMC (RET) IT COMES TO FISCAL • Administrative: 3.2% Chairman Barbara Orr, Alex Gorsky, Aloysius Boyle, DirectorJohn DiNome, Mary Katharine Emeritus Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman Ham, Secretary Greg Call, Director • Fund Raising: 4.6% TRANSPARENCY AND ADM. Stephen K. Chadwick, USN (RET), Director RESPONSIBILITY. Ken Clark, Director Ken Davenport, Director Tom Kubit, Director ACCORDING TO AN Marshall Lauck, Director ADM. Stephen K. Croft Young, Ryan Manion, Aloysius Boyle,Don Morel, Director Greg Call, Chadwick, USN Treasurer President Director Director (RET), Director INDEPENDENT AUDIT, Knox Nunnally, Director TMF HAS MAINTAINED REVENUE Kate Papak, Director Carlo Pecori, Director AN AVERAGE OF 90% OF $8,734,922 Ward Savage, Director FUNDS RECEIVED BEING • In-Kind: 50% Nick Trainer, Director DIRECTED TO PROGRAM • Corporations: 19% Ken Clark, Ken Davenport, Tom Kubit, Marshall Lauck, Don Morel, Director Director Director Director Director GROWTH AND OUTPUT. • Individual: 15% • Program Service Revenue: 7.5% • Foundations: 7% EXPENSE & REVENUE & EXPENSE • Other: 0.5% Knox Nunnally, Kate Papak, Carlo Pecori, Ward Savage, Nick Trainer, Director Director Director Director Director 16 DIAMOND $250,000 + Dog Tag Brewing Foundation Textron Inc. 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Greg Call Katy Miller Nikea Bradford-Mcgee Staci And John Burpee Carry The Load GE Foundation The Thursday Club Foundation Cost of Freedom, Inc. Gregg Smith Keith James Rothfus Oracle Corporation Stanley Wood CBS Radio Houston Civic Events Inc. The USAA Corporation County Builders, Inc. Harris Corporation Keith Palmer Pamela Szabo Stephen Shanahan Goldman, Sachs & Co Houston Police Officer's Union The William and Susan Federici Charitable Fund Courtney Billington Helen Chong Kevin From Heaven Foundation Park Avenue Charitable Fund Steve Beers Milbank Foundation for Rehabilitation Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation W. Marcus Sheridan Covanta Fairfax, Inc. Helene Hartman Key Financial Patricia Chapman Stewart RTI International Hudson Automotive William E. Conway, Jr. Daniel Mehdi Hunter Medical Supply Wimmer Solutions Daniel Neufeld