The Champlin Foundations · In 1982, The Champlin Foundations initiated a scholarship program at Brown University for graduates of Rhode Island public high schools. To date, $9,775,000

The Champlin Foundations 2012 Annual Report

Celebrating 80 Years1932 ~ 2012

The Champlin Foundations2000 Chapel View Boulevard, Suite 350

Cranston, Rhode Island 02920

Telephone (401) 944-9200Facsimile (401) 944-9299

www.champlinfoundations.org

Feature Focus Rhode Island Libraries 2 - 52012 GRANTS Hospitals/Healthcare 6 - 7 Education 8 - 9 Libraries 10-11 Youth/Fitness 12-13 Social Services 14-15 Historic Preservation 16-17 Cultural/Artistic 18-19 Open Space/Conservation Parks/Environment 20 Animal Humane/Miscellaneous 21About The Foundations 22The Champlin Family 23 Application Procedure, Policies & Guidelines 24-25Financial Data 26Grant Allocation & SummaryDistribution Committee/Trustee 27The Champlin Family Inside Back Cover On the Cover The Providence AthenaeumPhotograph by Ezra Stoller

Special thanks to the Providence Athenaeum forallowing us to use their photographs in this report.

Celebrating 80 Years1932 ~ 2012

THE CHAMPLIN FOUNDATIONS

WritersTimothy N. Gorham & Keith H. LangEditor

Timothy N. GorhamFinancial Data AccountingDonna Maria Blanchette, CPADesign/Layout

Donna M. SessionsPrintingMeridian Printing

Contents

2 Feature Focus - Rhode Island Libraries

Andrew Carnegie, the great industrialist and philanthropist, had a particular interest in the estab-lishment of public libraries and directed millions of dollars to this cause.

In total he funded some 3,000 libraries across the globe. His money was directed to the buildingand equipping of libraries on the condition that the municipality provides the land and the fund-ing for the operating budget.

Does providing capital funding for libraries sound familiar? It should if you are familiar with TheChamplin Foundations’ history of steadfast support of all kinds of libraries throughout Rhode Island.

From large, grand historical buildings to small, humble country libraries, support extends fromWoonsocket to Westerly and even out to Block Island.

Champlin has supported those with special purposes and collections such as the State Law Library, Rhode Island Historical Society Library, John Carter Brown Library, ProvidenceAthenaeum, and Redwood Library. Grants have supported libraries at every college and university, public and private, in Rhode Island as well as public and independent school libraries.Funding has provided for everything from new buildings to expansion and improvements of existing ones, to furnishings, technology and equipment.

In addition to grants to individual libraries, annual major support of Ocean State Libraries (OSL)network provides the cutting edge technology for this system which Champlin provided the original funding for back in 1982 that interconnects fifty member libraries making each collectionavailable statewide. In other words, a library patron can borrow any book, periodical, DVD or CDnot available at their local library through this system if it is available at any other library in theState regardless of location.

Also this year part of the grant to OSL funded the foundation upon which to build an e-book collection that will again be available to all in Rhode Island regardless of location. Talk about leveling the playing field!

George Stanton Champlin…Rhode Island’s Andrew Carnegie

“There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free PublicLibrary, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration.”

Andrew Carnegie

“Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library.The only entrance requirement is interest.”

Lady Bird Johnson

Libraries represent many things to many people in the twenty-first century. While many of thetraditional things people think of when they think of libraries remain, the programs and servicesavailable have expanded beyond the imagination.

There is something for every age and every demographic at a public library. Whether it be storyhours for the youngest patrons, a safe after school option for older children, a community meet-ing place or just a place for quiet study, it is happening in libraries across the state.

The biggest driver of change is undoubtedly the introduction of public use computers. For manypeople without computers at home, this represents their opportunity for access to the wondersof technology.

Champlin has recognized this growth as evidenced by grants to either create or enhance children’s areas, teen areas, community meeting rooms and computer labs with impact beingmade at some level at every library in Rhode Island.

“A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life” Henry Ward Beecher

We agree. However, we also recognize the stress municipal and state budgets have had on libraryfunding in recent years.

As a result, The Champlin Foundations have increasingly been asked to provide funding for morebasic infrastructure needs and maintenance. While there are limits, we have been responsive tomany of these needs for things like roofs, flooring, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades,parking lot repairs, doors, windows and the like. While it may not seem like exciting stuff, it fitswith Champlin’s focus on capital funding and without it, the basic comforts and safety of patronswould be compromised.

“I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture and our concern for the future can all be tested by how well we support our libraries.”

Carl Sagan

On the following page is a listing of the cumulative grant histories to libraries in Rhode Island byThe Champlin Foundations. We hope you will visit and support your local libraries.

Feature Focus - Rhode Island Libraries 3

Ashaway Free Library 205,624.00 Bain Middle School (Cranston) 4,340.00 Barrington Middle School 25,000.00 Barrington Public Library 863,191.00 John Carter Brown Library (Providence) 1,089,403.00 Moses Brown School (Providence) 35,000.00 Brownell Library (Little Compton) 125,781.00 Bryant University 350,000.00 Central Falls Free Public Library 1,361,823.00 Clark Memorial Library (Richmond) 385,039.00 Community College of Rhode Island 377,213.00 Community Preparatory School (Providence) 128,300.00 Coventry Public Library 436,549.00 Cranston Public Library 1,377,499.00 Cross’ Mills Public Library (Charlestown) 446,171.00 Cumberland Public Library 1,028,962.00 Davisville Free Library 504,975.00 East Greenwich Free Library 638,424.00 East Providence Public Library 1,265,265.00 East Providence High School 24,984.00 East Smithfield Public Library 759,851.00 Exeter Public Library 326,500.00 Ferri Middle School (Johnston) 40,000.00 Foster Public Library 309,675.00 Glocester Manton Free Library 595,309.00 Greene Public Library (Coventry) 282,015.00 Greenville Public Library 1,247,594.00 George Hail Free Library 646,164.00 William H. Hall Free Library (Cranston) 383,338.00 Harmony Library (Glocester) 422,640.00Hope Library (Scituate) 742,542.00 Island Free Library (New Shoreham) 568,356.00 Jamestown Philomenian Library 777,407.00 Langworthy Public Library (Hope Valley) 290,485.00 Lincoln School (Providence) 56,000.00 Lincoln Public Library 666,327.00 Louttit Memorial Library (West Greenwich) 845,457.00 Memorial &Library Association (Westerly) 2,930,839.00 Middletown Public Library 552,481.00 Mohr Memorial Library (Johnston) 500,947.00Narragansett Public Library 565,724.00Newport Public Library 2,144,577.00

North Kingstown Free Library 876,893.00 North Kingstown High School 24,993.00 North Scituate Public Library 929,062.00 North Smithfield Public Library 815,151.00 Ocean State Libraries (Consortium) 7,274,621.00 Park View Middle School (Cranston) 27,709.00 Pascoag Public Library (Burrillville) 572,236.00 Pawtucket Public Library 1,097,760.00 Pawtucket School Department 15,000.00 Perry Middle School (Providence) 70,700.00 Pontiac Free Library (Warwick) 258,766.00 Portsmouth Free Public Library 845,162.00 Providence College 604,898.00 Providence Community Library 475,000.00 Providence Public Library 14,711,774.00 Redwood Library & Athenaeum (Newport) 629,482.00 RI Dept of State Library Services 72,520.00 Rhode Island School of Design 601,825.00 Rhode Island State Law Library 531,950.00Rogers Free Library (Bristol) 1,874,909.00 St. Andrews School (Barrington) 76,000.00 Salve Regina University (Newport) 356,250.00 Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (Burrillville) 1,201,083.00 Smithfield School Department 43,000.00 Sophia Academy (Providence) 37,350.00 South Kingstown Public Library 1,867,442.00 South Kingstown Junior High School 25,000.00 Tiverton Library Services 1,203,311.00 Tollgate High School 5,000.00 Tyler Free Library (Foster) 256,250.00 Union Free Library (North Providence) 797,595.00 University of Rhode Island 767,314.00 Warwick Public Library 2,663,096.00 Warwick Veterans High School 19,360.00 West Warwick Public Library 1,145,927.00 Wheeler School (Providence) 360,000.00 Willett Free Library (Saunderstown) 293,899.00 Roger Williams University 355,000.00 Woonsocket Harris Public Library 1,313,287.00 Total Library Grants Awarded $71,424,346.00

4 Feature Focus - Rhode Island Libraries

Champlin Grants for Libraries1963 - 2012

Pawtucket Public Library Children’s Room furniture funded througha 2010 grant

North Scituate Public Library expansion and renovations partiallyfunded through 2010 and 2011 grants.

Louttit Library Community Room funded through a 2009 grant

Warwick Public Library Teen Room funded through a 2010 grant

Feature Focus - Rhode Island Libraries 5

Photograph courtesy of the library

Photograph by Keith H. Lang

Photograph by Christine Jeffers



William Hall Free Library, Cranston exterior & interior improvementsfunded through 2011 & 2012 grants

6 2012 Annual Report

Grants for healthcare organizations cover the spectrum from major hospitals to community healthcenters, to nursing homes to visiting nurse services.

Bradley Hospital has seen explosive growth in the area of outpatient services as the trend awayfrom inpatient care continues. A grant of $850,000 will help fund the much needed expansion ofthe Outpatient Services Department.

Tockwotton Home is building its new facility on the banks of the Seekonk River in East Providencewhich cannot be missed from Route 195 coming out of Providence. A third grant to their capitalcampaign in the amount of $100,000 represents a total investment in the project of $500,000.

The Rhode Island Blood Center is one of the finest in the region due in part to Champlin’s on-going investment in its capital needs, $4,340,600 to date. None of this type of equipment is inexpensive including this year’s test tube sorting device funded through a grant of $140,000.

In 2012, The Champlin Foundations received the Community Champion Award from Rhode Island Hospital. Champlin support of the hospital dates back to 1933 and over time grants total over $11,000,000.

John Gorham, Chairman, TCF (Left)Timothy J. Babineau, MD President, CEO - Lifespan

President of Rhode Island Hospital (Center)Keith H. Lang, Executive Director, TCF (Right)

Photograph courtesy of Providence Community Health CentersPhotograph courtesy of Rhode Island Hospital

Providence Community Health Centers has recently opened anew state of the art facility in South Providence. Champlinkicked off their capital campaign with a $500,000 grant in 2010and completed their campaign with a grant in a like amount in2012.

Hospitals/Healthcare

Bethany Home 93,470Providence, RIdining room & nurses station renovations

Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital 850,000East Providence, RIexpansion of the Outpatient Services Department

Comprehensive Community Action 280,000Cranston, RItowards the cost of renovations to the CCAP Health Center in Coventry

Friends of Little Compton Wellness Center 6,525Little Compton, RIhandicap access exterior ramp

Hallworth House 28,000Providence, RIupgrades to the HVAC system in the dining/activities room

Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island 200,000Providence, RItowards debt reduction on the Center for Hospice Care & Inpatient Facility

Homefront Health Center 19,650Providence, RImedical cameras for use in wound care treatment

Kent Hospital 550,000Warwick, RItowards the cost of furnishing and equipping the new short stay unit

Providence Community Health Centers 500,000Providence, RIto complete the capital campaign for the new health center on Prairie Ave

Rhode Island Blood Center 140,000Providence, RItowards the cost of an automated test tube sorting device

Saint Elizabeth Home 94,020East Greenwich, RIair conditioning chiller unit

St. Joseph Health Services of RI 235,885North Providence, RIconstruction of an additional operating suite

South County Hospital Healthcare System 150,000Wakefield, RItowards the cost of a new Emergency Department monitoring system

Tockwotton Home 100,000Providence, RItowards the "Expanding Our Circle of Care" capital campaign

United Methodist Elder Care 54,435East Providence, RIhot water system at the Linn Health Care Center

Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Cty 19,400Newport, RIPoint of Care devices for the cardio-pulmonary disease management team

WellOne 155,000Pascoag, RIgenerator at the Pascoag health center

Roger Williams Medical Center 103,445Providence, RIexpand the pharmacy area at the Roger Williams Cancer Center

Women & Infants 300,000Providence, RItowards the cost of furnishing and equipping a new Infusion Center in theOncology Department

Total Hospitals/Healthcare 19 Grants $3,879,830

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Education represents our second highest category of funding in 2012 with grants totaling$3,075,880.

Public higher and secondary education continues as a focal point in recognition that this is wherethe overwhelming majority of Rhode Islanders pursue their education. With government fundinggrowing ever tighter, grants made by Champlin for technology and equipment are filling a void, asmany of these enhancements to education would likely go largely unmet. In this regard, grants in2012 to higher public education total $902,165 and to secondary public education $366,625.

Noteworthy among these grants is the grant to Slater Junior High School in Pawtucket to provide instruments in support of restoring the band program. This is the start of a larger effort spear-headed by the new superintendent to bring band programs back to all of the Pawtucket schools.

Also, we look for opportunities to support innovation in public education, and this year BurrillvilleMiddle School presented us with one. Unable to afford to replace outdated textbooks to the scaleneeded, they propose to be the first school in Rhode Island to do so via the use of Kindle Readersin an effort to update learning materials comprehensively in a cost effective manner.

Another grant of note in the area of education builds upon a prior major investment Champlin madeto bring “Exchange City” to Rhode Island, a program to educate middle and junior high school students about financial literacy. Grants in 2006 and 2007 totaling over $600,000 accomplishedthis.

The program now known as Education in Action has outgrown its current space and has nowleased space in a former school building owned by Federal Hill House, a non-profit that has also received past Champlin grants. A grant of $225,000 this year will get them started on the neces-sary renovations as they look to expand their programs at this new location.

Champlin Scholars at the Brown University luncheon held in March, 2012

In 1982, The Champlin Foundations initiated a scholarship program at Brown University for graduatesof Rhode Island public high schools. To date, $9,775,000 in undergraduate scholarships have beenawarded as well as $1,670,000 in medical school scholarships.

Photographs courtesy of Brown University

Education


Grants

Brown University 700,000Providence, RIundergraduate scholarships; medical scholar-ships; and the George S. Champlin Memorial Stamp Collection

Bryant University 100,000Smithfield, RIlaboratory equipment for the science programs

Burrillville Middle School 71,885Harrisville, RIKindle Readers as a means of replacing or sup-plementing outdated textbooks with web basedlessons in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics

College Visions 5,000Providence, RIcapital needs

Community College of RI 121,040Lincoln, RIreplace outdated equipment in the Clinical Train-ing Laboratory and chemistry labs at theFlanagan Campus

Community Preparatory School 23,980Providence, RIcomputers

Cumberland School District 42,000Cumberland, RIsoftware & equipment to employ the "AcceleratedMath for Intervention" program to improve stu-dents' math performance at McCourt MiddleSchool and North Cumberland Middle School

Education in Action 225,000Providence, RItowards the renovation of new space in the former Holy Ghost School

Exeter-West Greenwich Junior 68,135High School West Greenwich, RItechnology to build an interdisciplinary programcombining foreign language studies with cultural geography

Lincoln School 47,270Providence, RIequip a robotics & engineering classroom

Middlebridge School 50,000Narragansett, RItowards the costs of renovating "Hazard Castle" into a school building

NE Institute of Technology 109,225East Greenwich, RIveterinary technological laboratory equipment

Ocean Tides, Inc. 75,000Narragansett, RItowards the cost of renovating and equippingkitchen space for culinary arts training

Providence College 100,000Providence, RItowards the cost of creating a revitalized "Arts District" on campus

Providence Country Day School 47,800East Providence, RItowards the cost of constructing a Nature Lab Living Classroom

Rhode Island Academic Decathlon 4,000Warwick, RIcomputers & related software to expedite scoringcompetition

Rhode Island Bar Foundation 25,000Providence, RIin support of the Thomas F. Black, Jr. MemorialScholarship Fund

Rhode Island College 250,000Providence, RIcapital improvements to the Fogarty Life SciencesBuilding

RI Mentoring Partnership 52,000Warwick, RIroof repairs and code improvements

Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School 73,595North Providence, RItechnology to engage students interactively in math learning

Salve Regina University 80,960Newport, RImanikins and related technological control units to be used in the nursing laboratory

Slater Junior High School 46,430Pawtucket, RImusical instruments in support of an effort to restore the band program

Sophia Academy 47,990Providence, RIcomputers for students & teachers to unify net-work hardware

Roger Williams University 85,000Bristol, RIequipment for the cyber security program

Winman Junior High School 64,580Warwick, RIaerobic & strength training equipment to be used in the Physical Education department

The Wolf School 33,865East Providence, RISmart Boards & computers

University of Rhode Island 531,125Kingston, RIinstrumented treadmill for the Motion AnalysisLab; biochemical instrumentation to equip an Ad-vanced Biochemistry Lab; equipment for the "scientific diver" program; digital recording &video teleconferencing system for the BehaviorChange Research Center; and creation of anOcean Engineering/Oceanography Teaching & Design Lab

Total Education 27 Grants $3,080,880


Grants to libraries represent the largest percentage increase among the categories. While always a strong focus for Champlin funding some outsized grants this year tip the scales.

Ongoing technology needs have resulted in ever increasing demands being placed on publiclibraries across the state when library budgets in many communities are severely strained.

As in past years, we worked closely with Ocean State Libraries, a consortium representingmember libraries in the area of technology. This year, in addition to the ongoing technologyneeds which are typically applied for, Champlin was asked to put the foundation in place fromwhich to build a collection of e-books and other downloadable materials that all Rhode Islanders can access. Thus, within the overall grant of $914,400, nearly a third is dedicatedto this purpose.

This year we were presented with two opportunities, one to help build a completely new library and one to completely renovate an old neighborhood library.

The Tiverton Library Foundation, with support from the Town of Tiverton, is prepared to beginconstruction of a new library in 2013. With all other funding in place, the maximum Champlingrant for library construction projects of $750,000 was approved to complete the fundingpackage.

The operation of all branch libraries in Providence is in the hands of Providence CommunityLibrary (PCL) as negotiated between Providence Public Library and the City of Providence.PCL identified the Smith Hill Library as its top priority for major renovation and a grant of$475,000 will make this a reality.

Tiverton Library RenderingCourtesy of Union Studio Architects

Smith Hill Library, ProvidencePhotograph by Keith H. Lang

Libraries

Ashaway Free Library 2,250Ashaway, RIrefurbishment of a gazebo

Barrington Public Library 28,990Barrington, RItheft protection gates and a self-check machine

Clark Memorial Library 6,725Carolina, RIcarpeting

Cranston Public Library 74,550Cranston, RIrenovation of the circulation department

Cross Mills Public Library 6,250Charlestown, RIwindow improvements on the main level

Cumberland Public Library 36,225Cumberland, RInew floor covering in the children's area

Davisville Free Library 14,900North Kingstown, RIreplacement of an air conditioning unit and walk-way & driveway repair

East Greenwich Free Library 11,010East Greenwich, RItowards the cost of a digital microfilm reader/ printer

East Smithfield Public Library 8,700Smithfield, RIcopy machine

Glocester Manton Free 26,920Public Library Chepachet, RInew carpeting and window restoration

Greenville Public Library 8,600Greenville, RIcarpet replacement in the computer lab and anelectronic white board

George Hail Free Library 23,120Warren, RIchildren's room improvements; microfilm scanner; furniture for outdoor sitting area;door repair; & roof repair

William Hall Free Library 61,400Cranston, RIwindow & door repair; painting; plaster repair; andexterior cleaning

Harmony Library 13,985Harmony, RIreplacement of an HVAC unit

Hope Library 19,600Hope, RIreplace entry doors

Langworthy Public Library 1,500Hope Valley, RIelectrical upgrades

Lincoln Public Library 84,000Lincoln, RIreconfiguration of the entryway and circulationdesk

Louttit Library 4,500West Greenwich, RIsecurity system

Memorial & Library Association 19,900Westerly, RIpainting of the barn and cottage within WilcoxPark in Westerly

Middletown Public Library 17,850Middletown, RIself-check unit

Newport Public Library 31,505Newport, RIvan to function as a "Bookmobile" and a new microfilm reader

North Smithfield Public Library 7,510North Smithfield, RIshelving and an outdoor book drop

Ocean State Libraries 914,400Warwick, RItechnology needs of the consortium as well as in-dividual libraries and to enhance availability of "E-Zone" downloadable materials for patronsstatewide

Pawtucket Public Library 28,445Pawtucket, RIbuilding repairs; tables for the auditorium; carpet replacement; and security camera system upgrade

Portsmouth Free Public Library 9,720Portsmouth, RIcompletion of ongoing roofing project and newcarpeting

Providence Athenaeum 47,995Providence, RIfloor replacement; flashing/wall repair; exteriordoor replacement; and skylight repair

Providence Community Library 475,000Providence, RImajor renovations to the Smith Hill Library

Redwood Library 11,000Newport, RIserver

Rhode Island Supreme Court 52,135Providence, RInew furniture for county law libraries; equipment& facility improvements at the main Law Library

South Kingstown Public Library 9,950South Kingstown, RIwindow replacement at the Hale Library

Tiverton Library Foundation 750,000Tiverton, RItowards the cost of a new library

Union Free Public Library 43,951North Providence, RIreconfigure existing spaces

Warwick Public Library 108,000Warwick, RIcreate a "Smart Tech" computer & meeting roomand remodel the Children's Library

West Warwick Public Library 39,010West Warwick, RIdata network upgrades; early literacy centerequipment; mobile gaming station for the teenarea; and audio/visual display cases

Total Libraries 34 Grants $2,999,596


Grants


Camperships

Begun in 1991, funds are distributed yearly to select organizations who offer summer camp programs in theform of “camperships” to provide opportunites for children to attend regardless of an ability to pay.

To date, the campership program has distributed over $11 million, sending tens of thousands of Rhode Island children to summer camp.

As in the past, the category of Youth & Fitnessremained a strong focus in 2012.

Rhode Island benefits from having a thrivingYMCA network which has been steadfastlysupported by these Foundations over the manyyears.

Among this year’s grants, two will conclude Champlin investments in major projects by thePawtucket YMCA and the Ocean CommunityYMCA.

The new YMCA at MacColl Field in Lincoln hasopened as part of the Pawtucket YMCA. Witha third grant this year of $100,000, our invest-ment in this new facility is $800,000.

Likewise, with a third grant of $180,000 toOcean Community YMCA, our investment inthe expansion and renovation of its Westerlybranch is now $1,180,000.

Cranston League for Cranston’s Future (CLCF)has long been an important part of that city inproviding youth sports activities.

Their facility was decimated by the floods of2010 and like many, the organization was with-out adequate insurance for such a catastrophe. Champlin responded in 2010 with a grant of$50,000 to replace lost sports equipment.However, the organization had no other choicebut to incur debt as a means of repairing thedamage to the facility and it quickly had an adverse impact on the operating budget andthe delivery of youth programs. A grant of$102,500 to pay off this debt will stabilize thislong standing community organization.

Champlin’s history of major support also continues to area Boys & Girls Clubs, with seven grants for capital improvements totaling$735,000 in addition to $137,500 for camper-ships.

Youth/Fitness

Campers enjoying the water on Watchaug Pond in Charlestown

American Baptist Churches of RI 67,470Exeter, RIair conditioning, carpeting and a generator at theMeadowwood Conference Center at CampCanonicus in Exeter and camperships

Audubon Society of Rhode Island 1,000Smithfield, RIcamperships

Blackstone Valley 164,775Boys & Girls ClubBlackstone, MAinstall an outdoor synthetic ice surface at the sportcomplex and equipment related thereto and camperships

Boys & Girls Club of 112,000Cumberland-LincolnCumberland, RIconvert the heating of the pool area to natural gas; a new gym floor; and camperships

Boys & Girls Club of 34,450East ProvidenceEast Providence, RIimprovements to the pool and lobby area and camperships

Boys & Girls Club of 74,260Newport CountyNewport, RIgym floor replacement; bleacher repair; gym painting; and camperships

Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket 50,000Pawtucket, RIcamperships

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence 240,000Providence, RIlocker room upgrades; parking lot improvements;landscaping improvements all at Wanskuck facil-ity; and camperships

Boys & Girls Club of Warwick 105,520Warwick, RItwo mini-buses and camperships

Boys & Girls Club Woonsocket 91,500Woonsocket, RIgutter installation; improvement to the exterior grounds; and camperships

Camp Aldersgate 5,000Scituate, RIcamperships

Camp JORI 7,500Wakefield, RIcamperships

Camp Ker-Anna 5,000Cumberland, RIcamperships

Camp Ruggles 20,000Chepachet, RIcamperships

Cranston League for Cranston’s 102,500FutureCranston, RIreduction of debt incurred from damages to the facility from the floods of 2010

Girl Scouts of Rhode Island 60,270Providence, RIfloating dock at Camp Hoffman; a portable rock climbing wall; and camperships

Mother of Hope Camp 40,000Glocester, RIcosts associated with remediation measures re-lated to a failed cesspool and camperships

Narragansett Council 232,855Boy Scouts of AmericaEast Providence, RIrepairs to Wincheck Dam; campsite improve-ments; power line replacement; window replace-ment for east & west cabins & maintenance building; and camperships

Salvation Army of Rhode Island 7,655Pawtucket, RIcamperships

University of Rhode Island 78,300West Greenwich, RIcontinuing cabin renovations at W. Alton Jones campus and camperships

Warwick Police Athletic League 6,675Warwick, RIimprovements to the PAL building

Greater Providence YMCA 925,000Providence, RIlocker room renovations and a spray park at theSouth County branch; and camperships

Newport County YMCA 7,500Newport, RIcamperships

Ocean Community YMCA 195,000Westerly, RIto complete funding for the renovation and expan-sion of the Westerly-Pawcatuck branch and camperships

YMCA of Pawtucket 150,000Pawtucket, RIto complete funding of the new MacColl YMCA in Lincoln and camperships

Woonsocket YMCA 12,000Woonsocket, RIcamperships

YWCA of Northern Rhode Island 5,000Woonsocket, RIcamperships

Youth In Action 5,000Providence, RIcapital needs

28 Organizations Received 43 GrantsTotal Youth/Fitness $2,806,230


Grants


Social services cut across a broad spectrum of organizations with specific missions asthe list of grants on the opposite page reflects.

Further, the category is quite amorphous as to what constitutes delivery of social services because there is crossover with many of our other categories whereby some organizations within healthcare, education, libraries and youth/fitness provide a socialservices component within their broader missions.

Nevertheless, in the category of what we view as purely social service agencies, thirty-three (33) grants were made in 2012 totaling $1,631,830.

Over the last decade, Champlin has provided funding including this year for trucks such as the one pictured toassist the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in thedistribution of food to combat hunger in the state.

In addition, during this same time, funding to Meals onWheels has supported the purchase of twelve vehicles to deliver meals to our elderly citizens.

Photograph courtesy of RI Community Food Bank


Social Services

Big Brothers Big Sisters 5,885of the Ocean StateCranston, RImaterial handling equipment related to a new donation center on Aquidneck Island

Blackstone Valley Community 6,900Action ProgramPawtucket, RIstorage shed; upright freezer; and two refrigera-tors related to the food pantry

Children’s Friend & Service 14,330Providence, RItowards the cost of shade structures for outdoorplay spaces

Crossroads Rhode Island 51,600Providence, RIchimney repairs

Day One 10,000Providence, RInew parking lot

Dorcas Place 19,170Providence, RIcomputers

Family Resources Community 49,405Action Woonsocket, RIbuilding improvements; HVAC upgrades;and fur-niture & equipment all related to the shelterbuildings

Family Service of Rhode Island 96,315Providence, RIcarpeting and bathroom upgrades for the HopeStreet facility

Genesis Center 63,280Providence, RIwindow replacement; new boilers; and air con-ditioning window units

Goodwill Industries of RI 75,000Providence, RIbathroom renovations and carpeting

Hamilton House 18,185Providence, RIelectrical upgrades; plaster repair, dishwasherrepair; a piano & a projector screen

Harbor House 13,900Providence, RICareer Center equipment and furnishings

Harvest Community Church 76,000 of WoonsocketWoonsocket, RIcomplete Phase II at the men's winter shelter

Haven of Grace Ministries 38,150Woonsocket, RIheating upgrades and replacement of an under-ground oil tank

In Sight 21,650Warwick, RIradio receivers for use by listeners of"INSIGHT Radio"

International Institute of RI 58,180Providence, RIclassroom blinds and kitchen renovations

Jewish Alliance of Greater RI 130,000Providence, RItowards the cost of building-wide ADA upgrades at the Jewish Community Center

Jewish Family Services 35,000Providence, RI78 Lifeline units

Jonnycake Center of Westerly 14,500Westerly, RIrefrigerators & freezers

Maranatha Community Outreach 16,055Providence, RIelectrical upgrades for food pantry; and galvanized fencing and lockable gates forOlneyville facility

McAuley Corporation 13,520Providence, RIre-sealing the parking lot; replacing porch railings;and elevator repairs at McAuley House

Ronald McDonald House 139,690 ProvidenceProvidence, RIcontinuing window & door replacement

Meals on Wheels of RI 65,000Providence, RItwo delivery vehicles

The Providence Center 128,615Providence, RIwindow replacement at North Main Streetfacility

RI Center Assisting Those in Need 105,445Charlestown, RIsecond phase of renovations to the food pantry

RI Community Food Bank 120,495Providence, RIrefrigerated truck and equip the existing fleetof trucks with GPS systems

Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. 68,475Providence, RInetwork printers; computers; and a multi-function copier

St. Mary’s Home for Children 44,000North Providence, RInew fire rated doors and replacement ofexterior stairs

J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial 35,100CenterWarwick, RItechnical equipment to assist autistic students

WARM 50,000Westerly, RItowards the cost of renovations to the homelessshelter

Washington Park Citizens 6,500AssociationProvidence, RIreplace furniture at the Community Center

West Broadway Neighborhood 13,485AssociationProvidence, RIupgrades to the headquarters

Youthbuild 28,000Providence, RIfifteen passenger van to transport students to & from Olneyville training facility

Social Services 33 Grants $1,631,830


Grants


Providence Preservation Society purchasedthe Brick School House with Champlin funding.They will now begin fundraising from othersources to make the necessary repairs and improvements to this historic building.

Though never a top category for funding, Champlin grants have consistently made amajor impact on historic preservation in Rhode Island. This year will be no different astwenty (20) grants totaling $1,264,385 will attest.

Of particular note, a grant of $341,500 to the Providence Preservation Society will fundthe purchase of the “Brick School House” on Meeting Street to serve as its permanenthome.

The “Brick School House” building not only dates to the eighteenth century, it also servedas one of the first free public schools in America and was the first school in Rhode Islandto educate African American children, making it clearly historically significant on a number of levels.

The Champlin program for making grants to houses of worship of historical significancecontinued to present opportunities.

Representing a breadth of geography, faiths and architectural design, grants were madeto Christ Community Church housed in the Roger Williams Chapel in the Wanskuck section of Providence, First Unitarian Church on Benefit Street in Providence, the FosterCenter Baptist Church, and Holy Spirit Parish in Central Falls.

Photograph courtesy of PPS Photograph by Keith H. Lang

A 2012 grant to the Mount Hope Farm in Bristolwill fund exterior renovations to the barn follow-ing a 2011 grant for exterior improvements tothe Governor Bradford House, also on theproperty

Historic Preservation

Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society 10,100Harrisville, RIchimney repair at the historic Bridgeton School

Christ Community Church 48,850Providence, RImasonry & gutter repairs and window restoration at the Roger Williams Chapel

Daggett House 26,890Pawtucket, RIexterior work at Daggett House in Slater Park

First Unitarian Church of Providence 50,000Providence, RItowards window repairs

Foster Center Baptist Church 35,000Foster, RIrepair the steeple and re-shingle roof

Handicraft Club 112,840Providence, RIfinal phase of exterior restoration project

Historic New England 50,000Boston, MAnew roof on the Arnold House in Lincoln

Holy Spirit Parish Central Falls 50,000Central Falls, RIrepointing of limestone and stone veneer

Jamestown Historical Society 27,205Jamestown, RImoveable shelving systems to house historic materials

Johnston Historical Society 69,320Johnston, RIaddition to the museum

Massasoit Historical Association of Warren 3,020Warren, RIfireplace repair at the Maxwell House Museum

Mount Hope Trust in Bristol 95,000Bristol, RItowards the cost of renovations to the barn at Mount Hope Farm

Mystic Seaport 60,000Mystic, CTtowards the cost of restoring the whaleship Charles W. Morgan

National Society of Colonial Dames 5,175Middletown, RIrepair of the north wall exterior and interior repairs at the Whitehall MuseumHouse

National Society of Colonial Dames 5,610Providence, RIimprovements to the grounds at the Stephen Hopkins House

Pilgrim John Howland Society 28,875Plymouth, MAreshingle the roof of the Howland House in Plymouth

Preservation Society of Newport County 150,000Newport, RItowards phase I roof replacement at "Kingscote"

Providence Preservation Society 341,500Providence, RIpurchase of the "Brick School House" on Meeting Street

Gilbert Stuart Memorial 95,000Saunderstown, RItowards the cost of expanding and restoring the "Welcome Center"

Total Historical Preservation 19 Grants $1,264,385


Grants


This category features some major grants to well-known organizations while at the same time in-cludes lesser but meaningful grants to local community type groups as well.

Support continued for two projects that are reaching the finish line.

Prior grants in 2007 and 2010 totaling $512,000 were made to the Rhode Island School of Designtowards the cost of renovations to the Radeke Building at the RISD Museum of Art. A third grantthis year of $250,000 will help complete the project.

A second grant in the amount of $125,000 to the Bristol Art Museum will complete the conversionof the Carriage Barn at Linden Place into gallery space bringing Champlin’s investment in thatproject to $250,000.

Trinity Repertory Company is in the process of making $1,000,000 in public safety improvementsto the Lederer Theater. They have received a “Save America’s Treasures” grant in the amount of$250,000 which requires matching funds. Such projects are difficult to raise money for generally,and Champlin is always looking for opportunities to leverage other funds as was the case here. A grant of $200,000, the largest Trinity has ever received from Champlin, provides substantial assistance in meeting the aforementioned match.

Among the smaller grants, we have seen first-hand the value of after school arts programs forurban high school students at New Urban Arts in Providence and Riverzedge Arts Project inWoonsocket, both receiving grants this year.

In addition, a first time grant to Providence City Arts, an organization that focuses its programs on elementary and middle school students, furthers Champlin support of these organizations.

New Urban Arts volunteer Alicia Uth with student Brianna Books. Photograph by Alanis Guerra, a participant in the Youth Mentorship inthe Arts program

Cultural/Artistic

Bristol Art Museum 125,000Bristol, RItowards the cost of second floor renovations

Chorus of Westerly 30,000Westerly, RItowards roof repairs

Community Musicworks 11,690Providence, RIcello cases; instrument repair; adjustable chairs; and supplies for music library

Courthouse Theater Company 11,765Wakefield, RIelectrical upgrades and technical equipment for the new theater in Wakefield

Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre 20,650Pawtucket, RIsound, video & computer equipment

Gaspee Days Committee 10,955Warwick, RIpainting and improvements to the Aspray Boat House in Pawtuxet Village

Jamestown Arts Center 25,000Jamestown, RItowards Phase II renovations

New Urban Arts 16,860Providence, RI"spray booth" for use in graphic arts, soundproofing work space; exhibition panels; shelving units for art work

Newport Art Museum 25,980Newport, RIupgrades & repairs to the Kahn Building and repaving the parking lot

North Kingstown Community Chorus 12,000North Kingstown, RIrisers

Ocean State Chorus 8,905Providence, RIsound equipment; trailer and parade float repairs

Providence Children’s Museum 56,285Providence, RItowards the cost of creating the “Think Space” exhibit

Providence City Art for Youth 20,000Providence, RIphysical plant improvements at the Broad Street arts center

Rhode Island School of Design 250,000Providence, RIcomplete the Radeke building restoration project at the Museum of Art

Riverzedge Arts Project 8,835Woonsocket, RInew "Exposure Unit" for screen-printing; vacuum press & drum sander related to youth driven social enterprise "Scratch Skateboards"; and dust collector & air filtration system related to the Wood Studio

2nd Store Theatre 28,400Warren, RIpick up truck for transporting supplies & materials

Stadium Theatre Foundation 111,300Woonsocket, RItowards construction of a black box theater

Trinity Repertory Company 200,000Providence, RIfire safety improvements to the Lederer Theater

Total Cultural/Artistic 18 Grants $ 973,625


Grants

This year’s grant to The Nature Conservancymakes twenty nine (29) consecutive years ofsupport for land conservation. Last year’s grantof $2,000,000 resulted in nine (9) completed projects totaling 1,006 acres at a total purchaseprice of $8,981,000 in 2012.

Two municipal projects within this category received major grants in 2012 as well.

The first is to the City of East Providence to develop a walking trail, a kayak launch and anamphitheater at Jones Pond in the central part of the city where there is scant open space. A grant in the amount of $150,000 provides thenecessary match to a DEM grant thereby lever-aging Champlin funds and allowing aproject to move forward that otherwisemight have not.

City of East Providence 150,000East Providence, RIprovide necessary matching funds for a new recreation facility at Jones Pond

Frosty Drew Memorial Fund 6,225Charlestown, RIfence to be constructed around the Observatory at Ninigret Park

The Nature Conservancy 1,750,000Providence, RIacquisition of land for conservation (1,700,000) and manage-ment costs associated with the Francis C. Carter Preserve in Charlestown (50,000)

View across Wenscott Reservoir in NorthProvidence which abuts Camp Meehan.The town’s acquisition of the former campadded 15.5 acres to Notte Park and greatlyenhances active and passive recreation opportunities in an area of limited openspace.



Champlin had a significant investment in the former Camp Meehan in the Towns of NorthProvidence and Lincoln which for years servedas a summer camp for kids from the Smith HillCommunity Center. When it was no longerbeing used as such, the towns jointly bought theproperty with an eye towards preserving theopen space and improving the property for bothactive and passive recreation for their residents.

A grant to the Town of North Providence in theamount of $344,760 will not only begin neces-sary infrastructure improvements but will alsoprovide $100,000 towards the reduction of debtincurred in the purchase.

Town of North Providence 344,760North Providence, RIimprovements to the former Camp Meehan property and reduction of indebtedness incurred in its acquisition

Total Open Space/ConservationParks/Environment 4 Grants $2,250,985

Open Space/Conservation/Parks/Environment

GRANTS

While a very minor area of funding, as in the past we do play a role with the long establishedorganizations.

Two organizations that fit this mold received grants this year - Potter League for Animals inMiddletown and the Providence Animal Rescue League.

Robert Potter League for Animals 15,000Newport, RIinstallation of new doors

Providence Animal Rescue League 80,000Providence, RIrelocation of the dog adoption room to newly renovated space

Animal Humane 2 Grants $95,000

Foundation Center 11,000New York, NYgeneral support

Miscellaneous 1 Grant $11,000


“Harley”“Angus” & “Dory”

Photograph by Donna Sessions

Photograph by Gillian Lang

ANIMAL HUMANE GRANTS

Animal Humane Societies

MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

Beginning with the establishment of S. B. Champlin Company, a jewelry manufacturer,by Stanton Browning Champlin in 1872, The Champlin Family was at the forefront ofbusiness and industry in Rhode Island for three generations.

Under the guidance of Stanton's son, George Byron Champlin, and then his grandson,George Stanton Champlin, an industrial empire was created stretching from Canada toGeorgia operating companies manufacturing aluminum, copper and brass tubing, jewelry, wire, valves, hand trucks, pipe fittings and hand pumps.

When George S. Champlin died in 1980 at the age of 98, he was one of the wealthiestindividuals in the state.

As their wealth increased, so did the family's interest in philanthropy. Together with hissisters, Florence Champlin Hamilton and Hope Champlin Neaves, George S. Champlinestablished The Champlin Foundation Trust in Delaware in 1932. They also created TheSecond Champlin Foundation in 1947. The Third Champlin Foundation was establishedby George S. Champlin in 1975. The foundations share the same management, andPNC Bank, N.A. is the trustee for all three.

The Champlin siblings grew up in Rhode Island, and George S. Champlin and FlorenceChamplin Hamilton lived their entire lives here. They were both active in philanthropyand made substantial personal contributions during their lifetime, often anonymously.

Both Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Champlin left the bulk of their estates to the Foundations.

None of the three siblings was survived by children or other heirs.


George S. Champlin with his father George B. Champlin [photo taken approximately 1931]

About the Foundations

Celebrating eighty years of philanthropy this year, The Champlin Foundations have distributed nearly $480,000,000 almost entirely in the State of Rhode Island.


Stanton Browning Champlin1826 ~ 1895

George Byron Champlin1851 ~ 1946

George Stanton Champlin1882 ~ 1980

The Champlin Family

Applicants must also forward a copy of the organization's letter from the Internal Revenue Servicegranting tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and further confirm-ing the organization is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code.

Grants are not awarded on a multi-year basis but applicants may qualify annually.

Applications will not be accepted via facsimile or e-mail.

Applications should be as brief as possible, preferably one page. There are no forms to be requestedfrom this office.

The application should address the following:

Need(s) of the organization Costs associated with item(s) requestedAmount requested Status of any fundraising effortsOther sources of potential funding Project timeline

A one page budget should be attached and costs quoted should be as accurate as possible.


Animal Humane LibrariesArts & Sciences Open Space & RecreationColleges & Universities Protection of the EnvironmentCultural Organizations *Public & Independent SchoolsHistoric Preservation Social ServicesHospitals & Healthcare Agencies Youth & Fitness Organizations

* by invitation only

Interests of the Foundations

Application Procedure, Policies & Guidelines

Send Applications To:

The Champlin Foundations2000 Chapel View Blvd, Suite 350

Cranston, RI 02920Attn: Keith H. Lang, Executive Director

Application PeriodApplication PeriodMarch March 11stst - April 30- April 30thth

Funding CycleApplications are accepted between March 1 and April 30. Grant requests are researched and evaluatedthroughout the cycle in preparation for the Annual Meeting held in mid-November.

Site visits are often part of this process and should not be construed as either a positive or negative re-garding the status of an application but simply a part of our information gathering.

Final NotificationUnsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing anytime from one week to nine months from receipt oftheir application.

Successful applicants are notified shortly after the Annual Meeting in November.

Funds are distributed in mid-December.

Grants are awarded to tax-exempt organizations, substantially all in Rhode Island, for thepurchase of equipment and for construction, renovation or purchase of real estate. Grantsare also awarded on a very limited basis for reduction of mortgage indebtedness.

No grants are awarded for program or operating expenses with the following exceptions:

Since 1982, a scholarship program has been funded at Brown University. This programguarantees that any graduate of a Rhode Island public high school who is admitted toBrown will be able to attend regardless of his or her financial situation. Also, since 1991 amore limited scholarship program has been funded for Rhode Islanders at Brown MedicalSchool regardless of high school or college affiliation.

Since 1991, The Champlin Foundations have awarded funds to select organizations to provide financial assistance for children who might otherwise not be able to afford summercamp.


Types of Support

The Champlin Foundations


THE CHAMPLIN FOUNDATIONSSELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011[Preliminary and Unaudited]

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETSCash $ 52,039,922 $ 40,791,690Investments, at fair value 326,700,206 329,338,899Other Assets 2,087,052 306,015

2012 2011

TOTAL ASSETS $ 380,827,180 $ 370,436,604

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSAccrued Expenses $ 17,223 $ 1,447

TOTAL LIABILITIES 17,223 1,447NET ASSETS 380,809,957 $ 370,435,157

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 380,827,180 $ 370,436,604

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES 2012 2011

REVENUES AND GAINSContributions $ 5,000 $ 564Investment Income 7,601,243 7,126,079Other Income 22,781 9,160Realized Gains on Investments 5,162,278 16,883,961Unrealized Gains (losses) on Investments 19,995,715 (26,476,583)

TOTAL REVENUE AND GAINS 32,787,017 (2,456,819)EXPENSES

Net Grants 18,936,992 18,693,654Executive Committee Expenses 1,221,647 1,171,410Distribution Committee Expenses 52,000 57,001Investments Commissions and Fees 2,086,198 2,180,387Federal Excise Tax 115,380 212,998

TOTAL EXPENSES 22,412,217 22,315,450

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 10,374,800 (24,772,269)

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 370,435,157 395,207,426

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 380,809,957 $ 370,435,157

Hospitals/Healthcare $ 3,879,830 20% 18%Education 3,080,880 16% 13%Libraries 2,999,596 16% 12%Youth/Fitness 2,806,230 15% 14%Open Space/Conservation 2,250,985 12% 19%Social Services 1,631,830 9% 13%Historic Preservation 1,264,385 7% 5%Cultural/ Artistic 973,625 5% 6%Animal Humane 95,000 1% 0%Miscellaneous 11,000 0% 0%


THE CHAMPLIN FOUNDATIONSGRANT ALLOCATION

Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

CATEGORY GRANTS 2012 2011

TOTAL $ 18,993,361 100% 100%

Jonathan K. FarnumJohn Gorham

Timothy N. GorhamDione D. KenyonRobert W. Kenyon

Lisa P. KoelleKeith H. Lang

Marie J. LangloisR. Kelly Sheridan

Reverend Rebecca L. SpencerEdward B. Wetherill

TRUSTEE & MONEY MANAGER

DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE

PNC Bank, N.A.

# GRANTS AMOUNT

Requests Funded 202 $ 18,993,361Requests Not Funded 202 22,870,404Total Grant Requests 404 $ 41,863,765

First Time Recipients 16 1,000,435

Geographic Distribution:Rhode Island 198 $ 18,717,586Out of State 4 275,775Total Geographic Distribution 202 $ 18,993,361

GRANTS SUMMARY

By letter dated September 12, 1964, George S. Champlin, Florence Champlin Hamilton and HopeChamplin Neaves outlined for the Distribution Committees their collective philosophy on charitablegiving.

With the passing of the last Champlin sibling in 1987, the sentiments expressed in the following ex-cerpts from this letter continue to be referenced by the Committee in its work, helping to keep alivethe spirit of philanthropy practiced by this remarkable Rhode Island family.

September 12, 1964

"To the Members of the Distribution Committees of the Champlin Foundations

A desire has been expressed for suggestions from the Grantors outlining their wishes in regard to the Foundations so that in future years these will be a guide in helping the Distribution Committees of the Foundations to carry out the wishes of the Grantors…

...One of the main objects of giving should be to help people help themselves...

...The future of our State and Country will depend on the young people who will eventually be running the Country, as well as its industries and making the discoveries and inventions of the future. Whatever can be done to help them develop physically and mentally in the right direction will make this a better place in which to live.

The elderly and sick should also have consideration as there are times when these people through no fault of their own are unable to take care of themselves...

...It is believed that..., in general, the Foundations should provide capital funds for needed development rather than to provide funds for general operating expenses...

…It is the sincere wish of the Grantors that these Foundations may continue to offer help to the helpless and hope to the hopeless in the future as we believe that they have done in the past and we feel confident that under the direction of men and women of good will, this will continue to be done."

Wife & Children of George Byron ChamplinGEORGE S. CHAMPLIN (top)

HOPE CHAMPLIN NEAVES (center)FLORENCE CHAMPLIN HAMILTON (left)

CARRIE PABODIE CHAMPLIN (right)Photo taken approximately 1897

Documents

The Champlin Foundations · In 1982, The Champlin Foundations initiated a scholarship program at Brown University for graduates of Rhode Island public high schools. To date, $9,775,000