It begins with a moment of inspiration... 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Letter from Dr. Sachiko Kuno ....................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 2 Arts ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Science ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Social Entrepreneurship ............................................................................................................. 11 Looking Forward ......................................................................................................................... 16 Financials ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Board, Honorary Board, & Staff ................................................................................................. 19 2013 Supporters & Partners ....................................................................................................... 20 “ It’s been tremendously LETTER FROM DR. SACHIKO KUNO exciting to watch the S&R Establishing places for talented people to gather together, inspiring one another to think, create and feel vision become a reality supported, is at the heart of S&R Foundation’s mission. In that sense, 2013 was an exceptionally exciting through the concerts, year. I am delighted to share two of Washington’s most significant historic properties with everyone in the speakers’ programs, Greater Washington community, and just one short year after moving S&R Foundation’s headquarters to social initiatives and other Evermay Estate, our impact has grown exponentially. As our original vision for S&R continues to strengthen activities S&R Foundation and develop, 2014 brings us closer to fulfillment of our mission than ever before. supports, and we’re all looking forward to S&R Foundation balances a healthy respect for history and tradition with forward looking and innovative continued growth and approaches. In that vein, we began 2013 with the decision to use Halcyon House as the headquarters of a cutting edge incubator dedicated to social enterprise. The Halcyon Incubator exemplifies S&R Letter from Dr. Sachiko Kuno ....................................................................................................... 1 success.” Foundation’s commitment to both tradition and innovation, as well as our dedication to strengthening — Dr. Sachiko Kuno Washington D.C. and the world by empowering individuals who can change it for the better. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 2 We were honored and excited in 2013 to share S&R Foundation’s work with so many more partners. Arts ................................................................................................................................................. 4 The increased commitments from longtime supporters, as well as support from many new stakeholders, Science ........................................................................................................................................ 10 including an honorary board, circle members, committee members and donors has been so humbling. All of the wonderful new projects started in 2013 would not have been possible without the support of our Social Entrepreneurship ............................................................................................................. 11 longtime friends and many special new friends and partners. Looking Forward ......................................................................................................................... 16 Indeed, 2013 was a pivotal year for future growth. As 2014 progresses, S&R Foundation’s future is bright, and our commitment to cultivating talent and nurturing the leaders of the future is stronger than ever. Financials ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Board, Honorary Board, & Staff ................................................................................................. 19 Warm regards, 2013 Supporters & Partners ....................................................................................................... 20 Dr. Sachiko Kuno Co-Founder, President & CEO S&R Foundation 2013 Annual Report | 1 INTRODUCTION Established in 2000 by Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Dr. Ryuji Ueno, S&R Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. In the beginning, S&R Foundation’s mission was grounded in its support of talented artists and scientists involved in work for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. Over the past 13 years, S&R’s mission to support talented individuals has expanded to encompass broad support of individuals with great potential and high aspirations in the arts, sciences and social entrepreneurship, with a special emphasis on furthering international cultural collaboration and ensuing social benefits. In support of its goals, S&R sponsors annual award programs, hosts concerts and events, and works with its partners to encourage social, scientific and artistic innovation, and to promote cultural and personal development. By supporting individuals and enabling their growth and success within various communities, S&R Foundation nurtures their desires, in turn, to enrich society by sharing the fruits of their hard work and dedication. Throughout 2013, S&R Foundation continued its commitment to existing programs, including the Washington Award, the Ryuji Ueno Award, the Global Leadership Program, and the Overtures Artist Concert Series. Additionally, the calendar was filled with new programs and events such as the first Artist-in-Residence and the inaugural event of the Illuminate Speaker Series. These programs draw together disparate groups concerned with a wide variety of issues – cultural, economic, research and change processes – enabling them to benefit from small, happy surprises, learn from shared experiences and profit from a sense of community. 2 | www.sandr.org AWARD & RECOGNIZE Washington Awards Ryuji Ueno Awards This graphic illustrates the breadth Fellowship Programs and depth of S&R Foundation programs. Encompassing the arts, sciences and social entrepreneurship, these programs impact a diverse audience well beyond S&R’s Washington, D.C. home. SHARE & INSPIRE IMMERSE & INCUBATE To support talented individuals with Community Programs great potential and high aspirations in Artist-in-Residence the arts, sciences and social Social Investment entrepreneurship, especially those who are furthering international cultural collaboration. SHOWCASE S&R Foundation 2013 Annual Report | 3 S&R Foundation arts programs nurture and promote award-winningArts visual and performing artists with performances and support throughout the year. Programs include the S&R Washington Award, Overtures Artist Concert Series and Artist- in-Residence. 4 | www.sandr.org THE S&R WASHINGTON AwARD Presented annually to talented young artists in the fields of fine Ryu Goto, Violin Soichi Muraji, Guitar arts, music, drama, dance, photography and film, the Washington Ryu Goto began his career at age seven, Classical guitarist Soichi Muraji made his Awards are intended to encourage individuals who contribute to playing Paganini’s “Violin Concerto debut at the John F. Kennedy Center for international collaboration. The award includes a cash prize and No.1” at the Pacific Music Festival in the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. winners are eligible for an S&R-sponsored event allowing them to Sapporo, Japan. Since then he has in May 2006. He released Danza Brasilera, appeared as a soloist with many of the in 2007 and it was used on in-flight audio showcase their talents. world’s leading orchestras, including programs on airlines including All Nippon the National Symphony Orchestra, Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL). The 2013 award winners, announced in December 2013, are Münchner Philharmoniker, the London officially honored at the S&R Washington Awards Gala the summer Philharmonic and Wiener Symphoniker, following notification of their award. The 2013 S&R Washington among others. Award recipients are: “ I’m thankful that S&R Foundation has supported Tim Park, Cello Grand Prize my growth as a musician Cellist Tim Park has been praised since I received the for his energetic and exhilarating Washington Award.” Michael Djupstrom, Composer performances as well as for his Tanya Gabrielian, Piano Grand Prize expressive and beautiful sound. Tim Lauded by the Washington Post — Yu Kosuge, Piano, 2003 Washington The work of composer and pianist has performed as soloist, recitalist for her “strikingly poised nobility” Award Grand Prize Winner Michael Djupstrom (b. 1980) has and chamber musician in many of the and “commanding presence,” been honored with first prizes world’s most prestigious concert halls. pianist Tanya Gabrielian will perform in the international composition during the 2013-14 season with the competitions of the U.K.’s Delius Washington International Piano Festival, Society, the American Viola Society International