ANNUAL REPORT - Chester CountyChester County Futures Annual Report 2013 -2014 Middle and High School Student Demographics: Eighty-five percent (85%) live in households earning less

ANNUAL REPORT

2013-2014 Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Nelson Mandela

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents Letter from Our Chairman & Executive Director About Us Our Programs Board of Directors (Fiscal Year 2013 -2014) Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program Corporate Partners Donors

Independent Auditor’s Report Contact Information

Chester County Futures Graduating Class of 2014!

Chester County Futures Annual Report 2013-2014

Dear Friends, Chester County Futures continued to serve over 300 low-income students in five school districts in the county, and an additional 143 college students. We proudly report a 100% graduation from high school rate for the class of 2014, with 90% matriculation to college/post-secondary schools. Chester County Futures programming remained strong while a smooth transition to new leadership was accomplished. After the resignation of Kimberly Hall, a formal executive search was conducted by the Board of Directors. Former Director of Development Maria McDonald was awarded the position in May 2014 after serving as Acting Executive Director for four months. Her insight and knowledge provide important continuity to both programmatic and fundraising efforts of the organization. Our remarkable students are at the core of all we do. Our staff and Board are inspired by their determination to succeed, to obtain what previous generations in their families frequently have not, a college degree. Eighty-five percent (85%) of our students will be first-generation college students. Their path is fraught with the all too common obstacles that come with living below the poverty level.

Imagine navigating the college application process if your parents did not finish high school, did not speak English, if you did not have a computer in the home or a quiet place to study. These are just some of the obstacles our students face on a daily basis. This is where Chester County Futures steps in…to keep the college dialogue ALIVE for our students, helping them stay on track and focused.

Activity highlights from the 2013-14 school year include:

Our high school students participated in corporate site visits to SEI, Siemens, and SAP.

LETTER FROM OUR CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


A select group of female students were invited to attend the DigiGirlz conference hosted by Microsoft.

100% of our program staff received extensive training in Project Based Learning techniques that were implemented in our after school curriculum for middle school and 10th grade students.

Students toured the campuses of Albright College and West Chester University.

Our first collaboration with the Coatesville Youth Initiative resulted in college trips for both student populations to Cheyney University and Penn State Brandywine.

Over two hundred (200) Chester County Futures students and twenty (20) Coatesville Youth Initiative students attended the annual College and Career EXPO hosted by Lincoln University.

We are deeply grateful to our partners, large and small, for their support of our hard-working students. We continue to mindfully manage our resources to improve our programs and invest in our young people. We promise to continue to be good stewards of your generous donations and thank you for placing your trust in us and our motivated students.

Sincerely, James L. Coyne Maria McDonald Board Chair Executive Director

ABOUT US


OUR MISSION:

Chester County Futures is a poverty prevention program providing academic, mentoring and scholarship support for motivated, disadvantaged youth living in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

OUR GOAL:

Our goal is to provide our students the college readiness and life skills needed to be self-sufficient and to prosper.

WHERE WE SERVE:

Coatesville Area School District Kennett Consolidated School District Oxford Area School District Phoenixville Area School District West Chester Area School District

OUR STUDENT POPULATION 2013-14:

Student Enrollment 216 high school students 70 middle school students 143 post-secondary students

ABOUT US


Middle and High School Student Demographics:

Eighty-five percent (85%) live in households earning less than $40,000 per year, with 25.5% living on under $18,000 per year (secondary students).

ABOUT US (continued)

Student Quote:

“I told you I‘d get there… thank you for believing in me, not just you but the rest of CCF. I am so blessed to have and continue to be part of this amazing program. I am thankful for having this kind of help. I am making a promise as of today, once I make it big, I promise to contribute a donation to CCF, so that they can continue to help those kids like me that need that extra help. Whether it is financially or with their school work, I will continue the legacy so others will do the same. Thank you to everyone at CCF.”

- Victor, Futures Class of 2013


FUTURES AHEAD – THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM Futures AHEAD is designed to provide early intervention to low-income students to set them on the path toward higher education. After-school academic enrichment curriculum is grade-specific and includes:

Academic skills Transitioning to high school College exploration Career exploration Financial literacy Life skills School course selection

PASSPORT TO COLLEGE – THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Passport to College is designed to equip and empower students for educational and life success through after-school academic enrichment classes and real world learning opportunities. Curriculum includes activities and discussions on relevant, grade-appropriate topics, such as:

Academic skills SAT preparation and test-taking skills 21st century workplace skills Financial literacy Community volunteerism College selection and application support Financial aid application support Career exploration Technology provision

SCHOLARSHIPS – POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Once a Futures student enters post-secondary school, they are eligible to receive up to $6,000 in scholarship funds.

PROGRAM RESULTS: 100% of our Class of 2014 graduated high school on-time. 90%+ of our Class of 2014 matriculated to post-secondary school the following school

year. Since 1996, Futures has served over 850 students. Since 2012, we have graduated 118 low-income high school students on-time. Over 92% have

matriculated to post-secondary school.

OUR PROGRAMS


John Atkinson Strategic Planning Chair, Golf Michael S. Burg, Esq. Nominating & Governance Patrick D. Burke Golf, Development Frank J. Cirone Finance Chair, Endowment Donna M. Coughey Finance James L. Coyne Chairman Monica L. Didier Development Michael F. Ferreri Technology Richard A. Kienzle Development Linda L. Lamwers, Ph.D. Program Chair Joseph J. O’Brien, Ed.D. Program Marcia Zaruba O’Connor Human Resources Patrick M. Pendergast Vice Chair Michael E. Roynan, Esq. Golf, Nominating & Governance F. Carl Walton, Ph.D. Program

HIGHLIGHTS: We piloted a technology-based Project-Based Learning (PBL) program in four of our after-school academic enrichment classes. PBL is an active, hands-on, student-driven learning model that places particular emphasis on 21st century skill development and maximizing the use of technology. We made available to our students a mobile computer lab further increasing access to technology, thus supporting skill development necessary in today’s educational and career environments. We received a ‘Phoenixville Initiative for Endowment’ grant in spring 2014 from the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation. This endowment initiative will increase our long-term sustainability allowing us to serve low-income students far into the future.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Fiscal Year 2013-2014)

Student Quote:

“Chester County Futures has helped me a lot these past few years. Everything from college visits to just being there for me when I was in need. Whenever I was having a bad day or just needed someone to talk to, I knew I had a great support system that would always be there for me.

For me, my home life is not great. I had a lot of problems and being able to go to Futures every week helped because I was able to not only talk to my leaders about school issues, but my issues at home as well.”

- Katelynn, Futures Class of 2014

Member Committee


EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT (EITC)

Did you know that Chester County Futures is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Commerce and Economic Development as an Educational Improvement Organization for our programming related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics?

Thank you to our partners contributing through Pennsylvania’s EITC Program:


Alexar Therapeutics Ana Aguilar Aegon Transamerica Foundation All Things Sown Jeremy and Debbie Allen Martin Althouse and Associates David W. Anstice Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mary Jo Ashenfelter and Tom Heckman William and Barbara Ashenfelter Daniel Astolfi John and Sheryl Atkinson BJ's Charitable Foundation BNY Mellon BNY Mellon Wealth Management John and Gale Bachich Herbert and Laurie Bailey Ray and Lauren Baran Charlot Barker Kate Becker John Bell Ben and Sally Lewensohn Foundation The Beneficial Foundation Pamela Bennett Bennett Family Foundation Deborah Bone Jane Botchie Margaret Botchie Troy Brady Brandywine Valley HVAC Ed and Julie Breiner The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Vincent Brophy Jr. Margaret Brower

Brian Brown Mike Brown Terry Brown-Walker The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Michael and Linda Burg John and Gloria Burgos Patrick and Patricia Burke CTDI CCRES Sharon Caffrey Maria Campbell William and Stephanie Carbo Marian Caroselli Allen Cartwright Luis Castillo Chandrani Chaudhury Chester County Community Foundation Christina Chepel David H. Chick Chorus Enterprises Gina Chupka Anthony and Donna Cianci Frank and Cindy Cirone Citizen's Bank Patti Ciuffetelli Catherine Civatte Claneil Foundation Clarence J. Venne Foundation: Ms. Marie Pendergast Nancy and Robert Cleveland Luis Colmenares Paul and Tammy Condrack Anne M. Congdon Dr. Idna Corbett and Robert Corbett Giselle Cosentino Ryan Costello Donna and Keith Coughey

Courtyard by Marriott, Coatesville James and Nancy Coyne Wayne Crowther, Esq. Customink.com DNB First Kell and Katherine S. Damsgaard Dansko Foundation The Darden Foundation Marjorie Conner Dawkins Deerbrook Charitable Foundation Brian DiSabatino Lou Diorio Laura Doerr Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation David Dondero and Katherine Platt Linda Dubois David Ebling and Andrea Welker Elsie Lee Garthwaite Memorial Foundation The Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania Foundation Earl Emerson Episcopal Church of the Advent George Evans Patricia Exley Mary Faddis Fairman Group Family Office David and Linda Fazzini Alan and Claire Fegley Nicholas Ferrara Michael and Kay Ferreri Fieldstone 1973 Foundation Nicole Fiorilla First Resource Bank Fiserv John Flynn Debra Forman Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Frank's Union Wine Mart

DONORS

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AT&T

Kerry Acker

CORPORATE RECOGNITION

DONORS


Daniel and Maureen Ostien Frank Pagliaro Maria Palka CarolAnn Pampuch John E. Panizza Peco Energy Linda Peduto Patrick and Marie Pendergast Penn Liberty Bank The People's Light and Theatre Company Alec Peterson Lauren Peterson Scott Peterson Janet E. and Joseph Petsko Pew Charitable Trusts Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift The Philadelphia Foundation Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Mark Pinnie Charles and June Piola James and Judith Pohlman Tony and Carol Poluch Keith Portner Scott M. Portner Joe Powell Premier Planning Group, Inc. Philip and Beverly Prohaska RJM Foundation Conrad Radcliffe Jeanne Reith Patrick Richards Robert and Karen Rigg Robert Riley Lenny Rivera Leo and Nan Robb

Robert E. Lamb Foundation Brian and Donna Roberts Charles and Kathleen Rogers Tiffany Roibu Kathleen Romano David and Marjorie Rosenburg Renee Rosica Rotary Club of West Chester John Rothwell Robert Rouse Michael and Jennifer Roynan, Esq. Dennis Ryan SAP Americas, Inc. SEI Investments Mary Jo. Salazar Miguel and Carmen Sanchez Sara Bowers Committee Saul Ewing, LLP Paula Sauer Ronald Scaramuzza Kate Schaffer Christopher H. Scholl Pat Scott Peter and Cary Sears The Segel Foundation Joe Shaffer Gary and Deborah Shields Katharine D. Shutt Mark Sieczkowski and Lori Crenny Siemens Caring Hands Foundation Tara Siler Smart Devine James and Maryann Smart Thomas Smithson Dalis E. Soler George and Rita Sprenkle

State Street Foundation James Sterchele The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Joseph and Sandra Strohsack Subaru of America Foundation Susquehanna Bank TD Charitable Foundation Teva Pharmaceuticals Robert and Debra Tevelson John and Kathleen Thaeder Sue Tiernan Toyota Financial Services Kristen Travaglini Kelly Travis Mary Travis Patrick Travis Thomas and Susanne Travis Tri-M Corporation Mary Ellen Troy William Truitt Tuttle Marketing Services Unionville Presbyterian Church US Airways Education Foundation Valley View Community Church Danielle Van Drew John R. Van Grinsven The Vaughn Family Fund Verizon Foundation Carlyn Vickers Mary Vuong WSFS Bank Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Walker Walmart William and Jennifer Warren Waste Management Waterford Group Charitable Foundation

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Maureen Freebery Fulton Bank Michael Galante, Jr. Ellen Gayda and Tom Meyers Daniel and Kathy Geary James Geddes Gerry Gentilotti Rick Gennett Genuardi Family Foundation Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess LLP Globus Medical Inc. Michael and Pareez Golub Judy Gould and John Wells Grace E. Grillet The H.O. West Foundation Scott Hackman Dolores Hagerstrom Kimberly A. Hall The Hamilton Family Foundation Joel and Tess Harnick Bruce R. Hartlein Lawrence Helbers John and Kate Henry Stacey Hochstadter Bruce Hockman Hockman Family Foundation Beverly Hoffman and Ed Watson Melissa Tice-Holmes and Richard G. Holmes Richard Holmes James Holt Ian and Patricia Hood Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation Linda Hughes The Huston Foundation Kelly G. Huller ING Foundation

The John Lazarich Foundation Anthony and Linda Johnson Paul and Susan Jones Rita S. Jones Mrs. Henry A. Jordan Kanawha Valley, CSA, LLC Kimberly Kandravi Keith and Rita Kaplan Richard and Cindy Kienzle Kistler Tiffany Foundation Mike and Mary Krueger Steven and Rebecca Krug Gregory Kupiec Greg Kupniewski Sandy Kurtz-Baxter Kaline Lam Dr. Linda Lamwers and Dr. Leonard Soroka Lang Family Foundation Emily Larkin Lasko Group Inc. Vanessa Latimer Krista Lauderwald Martin Lauterwald Lenfest Foundation Elaine Lewis Paul Lewis Barbara Lin Toni and Richard Linder Christopher Linzey Joseph and Leslie Little Carl and Diana Lorine Rick Loughery Christopher and Mari Lyons MEI Christian Mahaffey Marshall-Reynolds Foundation Karelis Martinez

Matthews Family Foundation Richard and Julie May Chris McDevitt Hugh and Maria McDonald John and Megan McEnroe Judy and Ray McGlew June McGlew John and Melissa McGlinn Mike McGloe Margaret McGowan Anita McLean Robert and Jennifer McNeil Meridian Bank Barbara and Richard Miller Bob Miller Chris and Beth Miller Greg and Susan Miner Miwon North America, Inc. Modevity, LLC The Moore Family Foundation Neil and Lauren Moriarty Joseph and Susanne Motta Philip and Flora Moyer Richard Mulford Joselyn Mullen Kenneth and Moira Mumma David and Gwen Murphy, III Michael Murphy John Musewicz National Penn Bank The Nelson Foundation Kathy Nguyen Angelo Nyars Marcia O'Connor The O'Connor Group Jeff and Kathy O'Donnell Lawrence and Susan O'Donnell Elizabeth and Van Olmstead

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FINANCIALS: JUNE 30, 2014

9%

4%

-43%

-50% -40% -30% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20%

Positive Change: From FY13 to FY14

General & Administrative Spending

Revenue & Support

Current Assets

87% 11% 2%

Revenue

ContributionsSpecial EventsInvestment Income

Revenue and Support Contributions $1,060,238 Special Events $134,124 Investment Income $29,258 Total Revenue & Support $1,223,620 Assets Current Assets Fixed Assets Investments & Long-Term Receivables Total Assets $1,086,740

Expenses Program $952,661 General & Administrative $45,031 Fundraising $223,370 Total Expenses $1,221,062 Liabilities Current Liabilities Net Assets $1,084,182 Total Liabilities & Net Assets Net Assets, Beginning of the Year $1,238,282 Net Assets, End of Year $1,084,182 Change in Net Assets ($154,100)

78%

4%

18%

Expenses

ProgramGeneral & AdministrativeFundraising


Joe and Jolly Waterman Waverly Partners, Inc. Cindy Weick Thomas and Maren Weisler WellSprings Congregation Lawrence Welsh West Pharmaceutical Services Misty White David Wierz Gerald and Mary Wilk Michael and Kathleen Wilson Jim Wittig Daniel Wofford and Sarah Beck Eileen Victoria Woodford Therese Woodman Sponsor A Scholar Anonymous Anonymous John and Gale Bachich Bryn Clovis Foundation Patrick and Patricia Burke Clarence J. Venne Foundation: Ms. Margaret Brower Anne Congdon Martin and Katherine Dempsey Depuy Synthes Christopher and Katherine Fazzini John and Anna Hewes The Huston Foundation Richard and Geraldine Jaffe Mrs. Henry A. Jordan Richard and Cindy Kienzle The John Lazarich Foundation June C. McGlew Patrick and Marie Pendergast Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company RJM Foundation

The David and Marjorie Rosenburg Foundation Tri-M Corporation Mary Ellen Troy In-Kind Anonymous Black Walnut Winery Countryside Consulting Currie Hair, Skin, Nails Dia Duce Frank's Union Wine Mart General Warren Inne Giant Food Store Richard and Cindy Kienzle Carol Klekotka LML Cakes Lincoln University Maria and Hugh McDonald Judy and Ray McGlew Susan Miner Joseph and Susanne Motta Maureen's Hair Salon and Day Spa The O'Connor Group Salon Allure Salon Moxi Nancy Smith QVC

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Contact Information 704 Haywood Drive Exton, PA 19341 T) 610.458.9926 F) 610.458.7472 www.ccfutures.org

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ANNUAL REPORT - Chester CountyChester County Futures Annual Report 2013 -2014 Middle and High School Student Demographics: Eighty-five percent (85%) live in households earning less