Edina Realty Foundation

Our Mission
As long as there are children living in the street…
As long as there are women and men without beds to sleep in…
As long as there are families that have no place to call home…
We will dedicate funds to organizations that support the homeless.
And we will work toward the day when every person has a safe, clean place to live.
Because we believe that no human being deserves anything less.
“
we give ”
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life
by what
.
Sir Winston Churchill
hanks to the outstanding generosity of our agents and employees, the Edina Realty
Foundation had another great year of giving. Last fiscal year, 197 grants totaling more
than $342,000 in funds were distributed to non-profit organizations that work with the
homeless in the communities we serve. That means hundreds of low-income families received
help through Edina Realty Foundation grants earmarked for shelter, financial assistance, food,
medical care and transitional housing - something that is more important than ever in these
difficult economic times.
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With the downturn in the economy, one might expect agent and employee participation in our
Foundation to have decreased. It didn't. The agents and employees of Edina Realty Home
Services dug in deeper and held more than 40 fundraisers ranging from several large scale
events to a number of silent and live auctions.
Since its inception in 1996, the Edina Realty Foundation has raised more than $5.3 million. And, the
majority of funds raised by the Foundation - 97.5 percent - go directly to serve non-profits, with only
2.5 percent going toward administrative fees.
It is the agents and employees who have made the Edina Realty Foundation not just possible, but
an organization making a real difference in people's lives. We would like to extend our heartfelt
thanks for their tireless efforts, countless hours of volunteer time and monetary contributions. Their
dedication is truly inspirational.
Bob Peltier, President & CEO
Edina Realty Home Services
Susan Cowsert, Manager
Edina Realty Foundation
Each night across the state of Minnesota 9,000
individuals
experience homelessness.
Grant Distribution
Housing/Shelter
Programs/Education
Financial Assistance
Emergency Services
(clothing, food, medical)
Top Five Grant Recipients
1. Bridging - $31,770
Bridging was founded on the simple concept that community resources should be shared with
those in need. Their purpose is to bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots. Their
mission is to provide the economically disadvantaged with a one-time gift of quality furniture
and household items, which helps to stabilize and improve their lives while effectively using
community resources. Through a network of more than 200 social service agencies, eligible
clients are referred to their warehouse for a once-in-a-lifetime shopping experience.
2. Home of the Good Shepherd - $15,000
Founded in 1868 to assist girls and women in crisis in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Home
of the Good Shepherd operates two transitional housing programs in St. Paul for homeless and
at-risk women. They provide women the necessary space for physical and psychological healing
while they address realistic goals for employment, housing and education.
3. Spare Key of Minnesota - $13,000
Spare Key of Minnesota provides mortgage assistance to Minnesota homeowners with critically ill
or seriously injured children by making a mortgage payment directly to the lender on behalf of the
family. This mortgage assistance alleviates financial stress during a time of crisis and provides time
for parents to be at their child's bedside to advocate and be a part of their recovery.
4. Minnesota Teen Challenge - $11,450
Nearly one out of four Teen Challenge applicants list “homeless” as their current address. Over
95 percent of individuals who enter Teen Challenge's alcohol and drug rehabilitation program are
admitted for free because they have no home, savings, medical insurance or family financial
support for their stay. Teens and adults who come in with nothing are leaving freed from drugs
and alcohol, as well as equipped to enter society as productive citizens.
5. Safe Haven Shelter for Youth - $10,500
Providing residential housing for children and young adults who are homeless due to abuse
and neglect, Safe Haven Shelter for Youth teaches independent living skills, works on family
reunification, and provides food, transitional housing and counseling services.
Since its inception in 1996, the Edina Realty Foundation has
raised
more than $5.3 million.
Edina Realty Foundation
Statement of activity and changes in unrestricted net assets
years ended september 30, 2008 and 2007
2008
2007
support and revenues:
Support:
Contributions - general
Contributions - Edina Realty offices
$
Contributions - Edina Realty match
Special events revenues
Total Support
$
250,837
53,332
32,475
130,621
126,258
(3,885)
(10,061)
12,893
Revenues:
Interest income
36,410
$
28,127
Donated goods and services
Special events fund raising costs
225,561
429,727
13,731
40,511
$
493,352
21,779
total support and revenues:
$
443,458
$
515,131
expenses:
$
367,338
$
464,384
Program Services
Supporting services:
General and administrative
112,651
Fund raising costs
108,018
-
409
Total expenses
$
479,989
$
572,811
Change in net assets
$
(36,531)
$
(57,680)
Net assets - beginning of year
$
567,307
$
624,987
Net assets - end of year
$
530,776
$
567,307
Edina Realty Foundation
Board of Directors
Mark Christopherson
Vice President/General Counsel
Edina Realty Home Services
Susan Cowsert
Edina Realty Foundation Manager
Marketing/Community Relations
Edina Realty
Scott Harris
Vice President
Edina Realty Mortgage
Michele Cici-Fremming
Chief Financial Officer
Edina Realty Home Services
Amy Kleinschmidt
Controller
Edina Realty Home Services
Deb Stumne
Vice President/Senior Closing
Administrator
Edina Realty Title
Marc Kuhnley
REALTOR®
Edina – 6800 Sales
Thanks to our Foundation Representatives for their tireless
efforts on behalf of the Edina Realty Foundation.
foundation representatives
Michele Cici-Fremming
Accounting
Renee Wilson
City Lakes
Kim Lewis
Edina Realty Title
Therese Pietrzak
Anoka/Coon Rapids
Loni Hiles
Crosslake
Kathy Taylor
Faribault
Gaylen Lerohl
Alexandria
Rochelle Johnson-Brown
Apple Valley
Margaret Reiner
Austin
Bill Bliss
Belle Plaine
Bill Doyle
Blaine
Judy Altrichter
Brainerd
Amy Anderson
Buffalo
Joyce Hart
Cannon Falls
Tom and Sandy Walters
Champlin Park
Lisa Hokkanen
Chanhassen
Cindy O’Brien
Chippewa Valley
Linda Johnston
Cottage Grove
Darla Jensen
Crosslake
Dave Branson
Detroit Lakes/Fargo
Joyce Mickelson
Elk River
Jacquie Krismer
Forest Lake
Paige Kahle
Grand Avenue
Mary Cooper
Downtown Minneapolis
Sandy Becker
Hastings
Judy Jensen
Eagan
Pam Schabel
Home Services of America
Sheryl Homan
Duluth
Kristy Crowley
Eden Prairie
Susan Dombross
Edina 50th & France
Linda Kuhnley
Edina 6800 Sales
Scott Harris
Edina Realty Mortgage
Diane Barron
Edina Realty Title
Lisa Dunn
Highland
Shirley Nelson
Hudson
Sheila Fischer
Human Resources
Kevin Hanson
Hutchinson
Mary Schleis
Information Technology
Todd Priebe
Lakeville
It is the agents and employees who have made the Edina
Realty Foundation not just possible, but an organization
making a real
difference in people's lives.
Michele Wieser
Lakeville
Bev Mooney
Plymouth
Courtney Johnson
Siren/Spooner
Cheryl Brellenthin
Maple Grove
Mary Bolin
Prescott
Teresa Holstrom
St. Croix Falls
Patti Korth
Legal
Susan Cowsert
Marketing
Kathy Swanson
Minneapolis Parkway
Barb Novak
Plymouth
Erin Edwards
Prior Lake/Savage
Joyce Hart
Red Wing
Bev Gonyea
Minnetonka/Hwy. 7
Irene Wright
Relocation
Beth Corr
New Prague
Trina Solano
Rochester
Jeff Shuman
Monticello
Deb Larson
North Branch
Nancy McGregor
Northfield
Vicki McGinty
Park West
Cheryl Iverson
River Falls
Tom Diffley
Roseville
Tom Scott
Shakopee
Jane Conlin
Shoreview
Heidi Ernst
St. Cloud
Jennifer Scherek
Stillwater
June Patrin
Wayzata
Debi Howlett
West St. Paul
Linda Guy
White Bear Lake
Richard Arne
Willmar
Tim Tlougan
Winona
Barbara Peterson
Woodbury
Building a Better Tomorrow
Oct. 1, 2007 – Sept. 30, 2008
Edina Realty Foundation Grant Recipients
Aeon Home For Generations
Heartland Community Action Agency
Project Share of Wadena
American Red Cross
Home of the Good Shepherd
Red Wing Area Food Shelf
Alexandra House, Inc.
Annandale Youth First
Avenues for Homeless Youth
Basic Needs, Inc.
Becker County Food Pantry
Home and Community Options, Inc.
Homeward Bound, Inc.
HPCPC/Gift Box Program
Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo
Intercongregation Communities
Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes
Interfaith Outreach and
Community Partners
Bundles of Love
Jeremiah Program
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Bridging
Catholic Charities of Minneapolis/St. Paul
Central Community Housing
Central Minnesota Task Force
Cheerful Givers
Children’s Safety Center
Christian Cupboard Emergency Foodshelf
Christmas Anonymous
Churches United for the Homeless
Community Action Center of Northfield
Community Action Council
Community Aid Elk River
Community Food Shelf at First Lutheran
Cornerstone Advocacy Services
Crosby Food Shelf
Dakota Woodlands, Inc.
Delano Helping Hands
East Metro Women's Council
Emerge Community Development
Emma Norton Services
Face to Face
Family Pathways
Free Arts For Abused Children
Free To Be, Inc.
Freeport
Friends in Need Food Shelf
Garrison Area Caregivers
Grace Fellowship Church
Greater Mpls. Council of Churches
Greater Crisis Nursery
Guild, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity
Hastings Family Service
Isle Area Food Shelf
Lakes Area Food Shelf
Lakes Area Youth Service
Life Rebuilders, Inc.
Life Time Transition, Inc.
Listening House of St Paul, Inc.
Living Word Chapel
Loaves and Fishes
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
McLeod Emergency Food Shelf
Metro Hope Ministries
Mid-Minnesota Women's Center
Minneapolis Community & Technical
College Foundation
Minnesota Aids Project
Minnesota Teen Challenge
Minnesota Vietnam Veterans
Miracles of Mitch Foundation
Minnesota Assistance Council
Minnesota Medical Foundation
Monticello Food Shelf
Minneapolis Recreation Development, Inc.
Neighborhood House
New Pathways
Rebuilding Together
Reuben Lindh Family Services
Rise Housing Services
Rochester Area Family YMCA
Rock Solid Youth Center
Safe Haven Shelter For Youth
Salem Lutheran Church
School District 877 Education
Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency
Shelter House, Inc.
Simpson Housing Services, Inc.
Sisters of St Joseph
Sojourner Project, Inc.
Spare Key of Minnesota
St. Paul Area Council
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Human Services
Staples Food Shelf
Stonebridge Community
Teens Alone, Inc.
The Link
The Refuge Network
The Salvation Army
Theresa Living Center
Third Way Network
Tubman Family Alliance & Chrysalis,
A Center for Women
United Way of Olmstead County
Vail Place
Valley Outreach
Wayside House, Inc.
Nokomis Healthy Seniors
Westonka Food Shelf/Our Lady
of the Lake
North St. Paul Area Food Shelf
Wingspan Life Resources
North Memorial
People, Inc.
People Serving People, Inc.
Person to Person
Pillager Family Center
Pine River Food Shelf
Plymouth Church Neighborhood
White Bear Lake Educational
Women of Nations
Women's Advocates
YMCA of Austin
Youth Link