2007-2008 - College Mentors for Kids

Inspire. Educate. Connect.
A Letter from Jack Burns, Board Chair
A Letter from Erin Slater, CEO
If you are new to College Mentors, welcome. You have discovered one
of Indiana’s best-managed organizations that offers a significant return
on investment. If you supported College Mentors during 2007-2008, thank
you. You have increased the likelihood that over 800 elementary school
students realize their potential.
It is with great pride that I share the progress of College Mentors. Since 1995, College Mentors has directly impacted the lives of over 6,500
individuals. The small group of children who were matched with college
student mentors 13 years ago has multiplied into a highly replicable
model at 21 college campuses. Since our inception, never have we done
more to extend the reach of our unique services than we have in the
last 12 months.
College Mentors is committed to exposing youth to the opportunities of
higher education through weekly activities with a college student mentor.
We motivate youth and communities to achieve their potential by fostering
inspiration to transform lives, education to change attitudes, and connections
to increase opportunities.
What most impresses me about College Mentors is how it has integrated smart business practices into its program model and operations. Of course
we have a servant mentality and mission, but Erin Slater and her team
rival the best business leaders that I have seen in planning strategically,
managing to reach outcomes and financial stability, and developing
people. This year, adjustments to the program model dropped the cost per
mentor/mentee pair served by 21.6 percent while increasing the number
of children served by 18 percent. These changes challenged perceived
constraints on capacity while maintaining high-quality outcomes. Annual
evaluations indicate that College Mentors is making a positive impact,
with College Mentors children outperforming their peers on standardized
tests, 91 percent of children intending to go to college, and 92 percent of
mentors observing increased mentee knowledge of career opportunities.
College Mentors is second to none in staying focused on the goal. Simply
put, if an action does not directly correlate to improving the experience
or increasing the number of youth that College Mentors serves, we do not
do it. Considering that the cost per match is significantly less than the
national average for similar mentoring programs, it is easy to understand
why I am so proud of and committed to College Mentors.
If you are touched by our mission and impact, then please support College
Mentors to the extent of your ability. You are investing in an Indiana winner and soon-to-be-national leader.
For the Kids,
Jack Burns, Board Chair
2007-2008 marked the launch of new chapters at Grace College and
Valparaiso University. The success with these and other chapters has
inspired us to devote more energy to expansion outside of Indiana’s
borders. Beyond expanding the geographic reach of our services, we
have made significant progress in increasing the scope of our impact to
include middle school students.
One of the best ways to summarize our progress over the last year
is that over half of College Mentors chapters expanded the number
of children they serve! This success proves that the strength of our
organization is a result of efforts from the college student mentors, staff,
and board of directors.
Of course none of this could have been possible without the support of
people like you. Whether your contribution is financial, volunteer or otherwise, we want to thank you for what you have made happen in 2007-2008,
and the opportunities you have made possible for the future.
For the Kids,
Erin Slater, CEO
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Wabash Science Activity Goes Off with a Bang Butler Little Buddies Meet Student Athletes
Beakers, test tubes, and chemicals…not typical after-school activity
supplies for a group of first and second graders. Each week, College
Mentors for Kids activities focus on different majors and careers while
connecting the children with their mentors. In the fall, the chapter at
Wabash College partnered with their chemistry department to introduce
Little Buddies to the study of energy and chemical change.
On the first day of College Mentors for Kids, all children are asked
the simple question, “What is college?” Responses typically include
“football” and “basketball.” In addition to their weekly conversations
that break down this myth that college is all about sports, one special
activity helped Butler Little Buddies broaden their concept of sports
on a college campus.
Assistant professor of Chemistry Dr. Lon Porter began the lesson with
a bang- literally- demonstrating the explosive interaction of different
chemicals, and the effect that heat has on them. He continued with
other experiments, performing all the while to the “oohs” and “aahs”
of Little and Big Buddies alike.
Joined by student athletes such as basketball players, golfers, and
cheerleaders, the Little Buddies learned that sports can help pay for
college and keep you fit. They also learned how students can show
school spirit and have fun in between classes by meeting Blue the
Bulldog and members of the Dawg Pound Spirit Squad. The Little Buddies
made their own pennants showing their Butler pride and took home
bookmarks and lots of wet kisses from Blue.
This activity, held in the science center, was a hit among the 22 first and
second grade boys as well as with the 24 Big Buddies. Little Buddies
still discuss the activity and many listed “learning about science” on
their end-of-year surveys as one of their favorite activities. Inspire. Educate.
C o n n e c t .
Program Connects Campuses and Communities
New Chapter, New Partner, New Connections
Purdue Calumet Meets the Mayor
In Valparaiso, Indiana, the Reiner Community Center sits only
blocks from Valparaiso University’s campus. Yet the children who
often set foot on the center and their families have never visited
campus. College Mentors prides itself on the many connections
it forms between students, the community and the university.
The Valparaiso Chapter of College Mentors for Kids is one
excellent example of successful partnerships. This spring it
was the first chapter to partner with a community center,
allowing the chapter to reach the children who would benefit
most from the program and connect them and their families to
the university and its resources.
In the spring the Purdue University Calumet Chapter connected
with Hammond, Indiana, Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., at an
activity where he discussed how his office is involved in
community service. The mayor introduced the Little Buddies to
innovative ways that they can get involved too. A proponent of
higher education initiatives like College Mentors, Mayor McDermott
brought the College Bound Scholarship to Hammond.
The program uses public dollars to cover college tuition of
successful, but economically disadvantaged, local high school
graduates. Through Mayor McDermott’s involvement in College
Mentors for Kids, Little Buddies and mentors saw a direct
connection between their campus and community.
Valparaiso Chapter president, freshman Chelsey Dunleavy,
says that her leadership role “helped me become connected
[to campus] in so many ways…I learned where many buildings
were and where I should go for resources that I may need.” Vice
president, Beth Richter, added, “We know that our [mission] is
to connect the Little Buddies to the University, but it is neat to
see the role reversal of the Little Buddies connecting us to the
greater community of Valparaiso.” Eighty-five percent of all parents surveyed felt more aware of the resources available at the
University after only one semester of College Mentors for Kids.
Chapter Happenings
What is college?
“College is a place where people go
to get an education, learn and pursue
their dreams.” -Little Buddy, Illinois State University
“I just want to say again what a positive
influence to these kids College Mentors
is. Everyone who is involved is GREAT.
Thanks so much!” –Parent of Indiana University Little Buddy
A mother of a Purdue Little Buddy is
pursuing her nursing certificate because
of information provide to her by College
Mentors for Kids.
Wabash College Little Buddies rang the
Monon Bell and met mascot Wally Wabash
at an activity about school spirit.
Chapters of College Mentors for Kids
began at Grace College and Valparaiso
University in the 2007-2008 school
year with 20 Little Buddies each
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
facilitated an activity about electrical
safety at Butler University. IPL continues
to be a strong partner of College Mentors for Kids.
College Mentors for Kids established
relationships with four new elementary
schools and a community center in
2007-2008.
What do you like most about College
Mentors for Kids?
“Dan is a good Big Buddy. He’s really
cool and I want to be like him when I
grow up.”
-Little Buddy, Purdue University
12 chapters expanded their service
numbers during the 2007-08 school
year—contributing to College Mentor’s
overall growth rate of 18 percent.
What do you like most about College
Mentors for Kids?
“More than anything, I enjoy the opportunity to do meaningful and
needed service while connecting with
a child.”
-Big Buddy, Notre Dame
The Grace College Chapter was honored
for campus excellence at halftime of
a home basketball game in their first
year of service.
The Purdue Chapter became the first to
expand to serve 100 children.
Inspire. Educate. Connect.
A Year in review • 2007-2008
July
Aug.
• Summer Intern• SGI Employee
ship Program; 6
Annual Supply
full time college
Drive; Employees
student interns
collect and distribute 21
complete boxes of activity
development and
programming
supplies for College Mentors
projects during
Summer 2007
for Kids chapters
• Macara Aloi hired • Virtual Meeting
as associate Strategies holds
program director; backpack drive;
Macara joins 35 children from
programming
Holy Angels
team at the School receive
headquarters
backpacks and
office to support
supplies
College Mentors
for Kids chapters
Sept.
• Annual Student
Leader Staff Retreat; 144
college student
leaders attend
annual training
conference held
at Camp Allendale
in Trafalgar,
Indiana
• Mentors attend
training seminars;
Headquarters
staff facilitate 19
training seminars for mentors
at each college
campus
Oct.
Nov.
• Activities begin;
• Headquarters
20 chapters begin staff visit campus
weekly on-campus activities; Staff
activities with
conduct annual
topics rotating
visit at each college
between higher
and university
education and
career, culture
and diversity,
community service,
and financial lit
eracy through the
JPMorgan Chase
Economics for
Kids initiative
• New chapter
launches at
Grace College; 20 children join program from
Jefferson Elementary in
Winona Lake,
Indiana
Dec.
• Colts Holiday
Party; 30 Indianapolis
children participate with
their mentors at
the Colts’ annual
holiday party
Jan.
• New chapter
launches at Valparaiso University;
20 children join
program from
Reiner Community
Center
• CEO Erin Slater
receives Torchbearer Award for
Youth Mentoring;
Erin recognized
with highest award
presented to
Indiana women
from the Indiana
Commission for
Women
Feb.
• Inspire 2008 held
at Historic Union
Station; 450 guests
attend, including
keynote speaker
Tom Pace, raising
over $142,000
Mar.
• Annual Walk for
Kids; Chapters
hold walk-a-thon
fundraisers across
state, raising over
$20,000 collectively
• New student leadership
selected on
each campus;
Headquarters
staff interview
candidates to fill
student leadership
positions at 21
chapters
Apr.
May
June
• Annual Spring
• Awards Banquets • Brian Laskey
Conference; 54
held at 21 college
joins programming
student leaders
chapters; Children, team; Brian joins
attend spring
families and
team as associate
mentors attend
program director
leadership training
annual celebration,
to support College
• Dr. Jischke hosts
fundraising event; highlighted by the
Mentors for Kids
distribution of the
Purdue President chapters
College Preparatory • College Mentors
Emeritus Martin
Jischke hosts
Packet
for Kids announces reception for
new program;
• Indianapolis Colts
Leadership Society
Head Coach Tony
College Connection,
members and
a program for
Dungy promotes
prospective College Mentors
middle school
members
for Kids; Coach
students, to
launch in Fall
Dungy shares his
• Indianapolis
Power & Light
support of College
2008, with funding
Company activity
from Ball Brothers
Mentors for Kids
visit with Louie
over dessert at
Foundation and
the Lightening
a special dinner
Nina Mason Bug; IPL’s Louie
party, resulting
Pulliam Charitable
the Lightening in over $125,000
Trust
Bug visits Butler
from individual
University to
gifts
teach Little Buddies
about electrical
safety
2007-2008 Board of Directors
Honorary Directors
Nelson Alexander
Frost Brown Todd
Brian Laskey, secretary
Student representative, Purdue University
Geoffrey Bannister 17th President, Butler University
Jack Burns, chair SGI, Inc.
Bill Marsan
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Robert Payton
Indiana University Professor Emeritus
Jessica Castellanos
Footprint Sports, LLC.
Jerry Martin
Fox 59/ WB4
Rev. Dr. James P. Wind
The Alban Institute
Andrea Cranfill
FlashPoint Human Resource Consulting
Andy Medley
C.I.K. Enterprises
Matthew Claymon
Entrepreneur
Martin Moore
The Moore Foundation
Board of Directors Emeriti
Danny Dean
Indianapolis-Marion County Library Foundation
David Norris
Allied Group Insurance Services, Inc.
Brian Dixon
Regenstrief Institute
Jean Paison
Second Helpings Co-Founder and Director
Emeritus
Kevin Gartenhaus
Surrex Solutions Corporation
David Gorsage
Camp David, LLC
Cheryl Hughes
Lincoln Financial Advisors
A Glimpse into 2008-2009
The bell rings, lockers close, school is
out for the day! At two Indiana middle
schools, not all students will be going
home right after school. Through College
Connection, a new program of College
Mentors, middle school students are
partnered with local college student
mentors for after-school activities held
at the middle school. Mentors are focused
on working with a small group of students,
fostering an atmosphere where mentors
to get to know their students’ personal
and academic needs as well as help
them set goals for their futures, including
higher education.
College Connection has been in development for almost two years. After much
research and continued interest from
local communities, the board of directors
and staff of College Mentors found there
to be a strong need to deliver our services
beyond the fourth grade. College Connection has been designed to fit into the structure of a middle school while continuing
to capitalize on the interest and skills of
college students as mentors. In a unique
way, College Connection fits the needs
of middle school students by revolving
activities around the themes of personal
development, academic development, and
career exploration. Not only does College
Connection continue to inspire and educate
youth about college, but it also directly
connects middle school students to the
resources they need to get there, such as
the 21st Century Scholars program.
College Connection will launch in the
2008-2009 school year at two sites. In
Indianapolis, Butler University college
students will participate in activities
with students from Emma Donnan Middle
School, part of Indianapolis Public
Schools. In Muncie, Ball State University
students will meet with students from
Delta Middle School, part of the Delaware
Community School Corporation.
Kristin Huang, College Mentors co-founder
Kurt Rasmussen, past chair
Eli Lilly and Company
Max Schmidt
IUPUI
Mike Rodman
Marion County Treasurer’s Office
Heidi Schmidt, College Mentors co-founder
Dr. Paul Schmidt
The Care Group
Dr. Lilya Wagner
Counterpart International
College Mentors Staff
Erin Slater, chief executive officer
Shelley Hunter
IU Foundation
Dennis Trinkle, vice chair
Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication
System
Randy Keeling, treasurer
Fifth Third Bank
Russ Villier
Student Representative, Hanover College
Emily Reid, senior associate program director
Libby Laux
IUPUI Center for Service and Learning
Mark Weir
Independent Colleges of Indiana
Brian Laskey, associate program director, beginning June 2008
Amanda Koushyar, vice president of programs
Laura Feldman, associate development director
Macara Aloi , associate program director
Statement of Revenue, Expenses, Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets
July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008 (audited)
Statement of Revenue
• Support
• Special Events and Fundraisers
• Chapter Income
• Merchandise
• In-Kind contributions
TOTAL
Statement of Expenses
• Advertising and Promotion
• Bank Charges
• Books, Tapes and Materials
• Chapter Expenses
• Consulting and Computer Support
• Depreciation
• Fundraising Events & Cultivation
• Insurance
• Loss on Disposal of Asset
• Miscellaneous Expense
• Office Supplies
• Postage
• Printing
• Professional Development Fees
• Professional Fees
• Rent
• Salaries and Benefits
• Taxes - Payroll
• Telephone
TOTAL
$560,274
$159,592
$5,344
$8
$42,875
$768,093
$ 3,858
$2,255
$9,808
$111,258
$55,562
$10,078
$72,578
$48,166
$337
$83
$2,532
$7,836
$11,501
$21,335
$7,289
$25,599
$293,757
$20,016
$ 8,026
$711,874
Assets
Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets
• Cash
• Receivables
• Property and Equipment
TOTAL ASSETS
• Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
• Unrestricted Net Assets
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$97,376
$84,520
$19,287
$201,183
$81,500
$119,683
$201,183
• Program Services
$537,858
• Management and General $49,074
• Fundraising
$124,942
Additional program services expenses are managed at the chapter level. These expenses are supported by university funding and student volunteer fundraising. These are not included in the above numbers. Individual Donors
$1 - $499
Bob and Dee Abel
James and Joyce Abel
Benjamin Abraham
Louise Alexander
Rex and Nancy Allman
Leonard Aloi
Richard and Dorthea Althoff
Anonymous
Brad and Carole Arthur
Roy and Laura Axelson
Vicky Bailey
Gary and Allyson Ball
Jon and Julie Bannon
David and Donna Beering
Edward Berlin
Cathy Bischoff
Luanne and Michael Blackburn
Christina Blue *
Judi and Paul Bosler
Ed and Barb Brettnacher
Johnny and Roberta Brettnacher
Martha and Thomas Brown
Andrew Buroker
Douglas and Donna Butler
Susan Butler
Mike and Laura Byron
Tom and Joanne Caldwell
Jody Carlson
Beth and Bob Casselman
Thomas Cherner and Lynn Suter
Elizabeth Childers
Marie Christmon
Pam Christy
Adam Clevenger
Matt and Melissa Davis
Tom and Anne Davis
John and Annette DeWitt
Julie Dixon
David and Kay D’Orlando
David Dunn
Jack and Beverly Dwiggins
Ray Edelman *
Robin Elmerick
Daniel and Elizabeth Elsener
Kimberly Everette
Carol Everly *
Ralph and Mary Everly
Stephan and Janet Everly
Chris Fausel
Michael Feeney
Laura Feldman
Ron and Dana Feldman
Matthew Fitzgerald
Wayne Forman
Marianna Foulkrod
Bruce and Linda Frank
Jennifer Frank and Mark Racicot
Richard and Denise Frank
Angela Franze
Lori Beth Goessling *
Margaret Graf
Catherine Gray
Charles and Janet Gundlach
Mary Jane Haldeman
Mike and Michelle Hanson
David Hanssens
Steve and Judy Hardin
Buck and Julie Hatcher
Tim Hawes
Sarah Helms *
Harry and Susan Hicks
Martha Hockett
Mark and Kay Jarosinski
Mary Jischke
Ashley and Andrea Johnson
Kenneth Johnson
Levester and Jill Johnson
Kevin Jones
Sapna and Sandeep Joshi
Monica Karnatz
Dianne Keeler
Jim and Becky Kendall
Martine Kendall
Imad and Fadwa Khadra
Amanda and Justin Koushyar
Harry and Jill Koushyar
Richard and Roxanne Kovacs
Jack and Debra Kowal
Jill and Raymond Kramer
Jim and Carol Landes
David and Debra Landrum
Dan and Mari Lappin
Brian Laskey *
Libby Laux
Harish and Sudha Lavu
Jeff Leber
Victor and Grayce Lechtenberg
Gary and Katy Lewallen
Keith and Cheryl Lillemoe
Michael Little
Katie Loggins
Jerry Lowery
Donald and Elaine Lucas
Paul and Sarah Lushin
Richard Marshall
Melanie Maslo
Douglas McIntosh
Gordon and Cheryl McLaughlin
Heather McPherson and Malcolm Smith
Brian and Laurie McQueen
Cynda and Thomas Mellish
Kalpana Merchant
Christopher Miller
J. Miller
Ben Mishkin
Dane and Shannon Mize
Gerald Mohr
Doug Morton
Dianne and Robert Murer
Michael Murnan
Gary and Mary Beth Myers
At and Rose Nakeeb
Bryanna Nance *
Mary Alice Nebold
Sarah and Luke Newton * ^
Elizabeth and Stephen Odle
Richard and Vicki Ostermeier
Nirav N. Parikh
Blake and Kathryn Parkins
Katy Peat
Katherine Pedrotti Hays and Geff Hays
Joseph Peri
Thomas and Andrea Peters
Ronit Phail
Haiquynh Hoang Pham
Henry and Elizabeth Pitt
John Pomery
James Poore
Karen Powers
Amanda and Kevin Preston
Read Pukkila-Worley *
Josh and Angelia Quinn *
Terri Real
Randall and Ann Riggs
Edward and Wendy Rizzuto
Kevin Roche *
Michael and Karen Rodman
Richard and Sue Roellig
Carla Sallee *
Doug and Carol Samuelson
John and Diane Sautter
Dan and Patty Schipp
Heidi Schmidt *
Jim and Peg Schmidt
Brian and Michele Schneider
Pete Schu *
Karl Schultz
Craig and Roberta Seedhouse
Chris Serak *
Jenny Shea *
Paula Shepley
Sharon and Pat Sherck
Leslie and Stuart Sherman
Sue and Darrell Shewmaker
Kendrick Sinnock
Diana Slater
Scott and Tara Smalstig
Diane and John Smith
Jack Smith
Rex and Catherine Souter
Bruce and Paula Starek
Irene Stevens
Judy and Warren Stevenson
Ranae K. Stewart
Lisa and Jack Stocks * ^
Thomas Sullivan
Tina Sullivan
Janet Thompson
David Thornton
Mark and Kathy Tichenor
William and Mary Tierney
Wayne and Helen Townsend
Michael and Melissa Trahyn
John and Valerie Trimble
Keith Trinkle
James and Linda Trippi
Douglas Uyeno
Stacey Valant
Michelle Verduzco
Steven and Candiss Vibbert
Lilya Wagner
Leadership Society member - ^ Mentor Alumni - *
Aaron White
Andre Wilson
Gregory and Kathy Wilson
Jessica and Nic Winters *
Lisa and Brial Wissman
Jill Wohlford
Turner and Diann Woodard
Bobby and Mary Wright
Mansour and Sanam Yazdani
Eric and Nina Zinn
Nick and Jennifer Zyromski
$500 - $999
Chad and Megan Berry
Betsy and Dave Bikoff
Melissa Boggs
Kathleen Clark
Sharon Fisher
Tom Fitton and Eileen Udry
Shelley M. Hunter
Greg Maurer
Chad and Emily McCullough
Marty and Sue Moore
Girish Nair
George and Joanne Nelson
Steve and Julie Reed
Mark Rodefeld
Christian Schmidt
Tom and Jennifer Searcy
Jim and Kelly Wendt
$1,000 - $2,499
John and Kathleen Ackerman ^
Nelson Alexander ^
John Barnard ^
Aaron and Susan Benson ^
Luc and Janet Chabot ^
Ronald Christian ^
Matthew and Melanie Claymon ^
Andrea and Stephen Cranfill ^
Danny Dean ^
Brian and Katie Dixon * ^
Rebecca Dixon ^
Kevin and Kelly Gartenhaus ^
James and Sandy Gundlach
Gary Henriott ^
Martin and Patty Jischke ^
Randy and Rita Keeling ^
Fred and Judy Klipsch ^
Bill and Carolyn Marsan ^
Jerry and Melanie Martin ^
Bill and Jackie Montrie ^
David and Kim Norris ^
Jean and Al Paison ^
Don and Carolyn Palmer ^
Kurt and Jennifer Rasmussen ^
Linda Rohrman ^
Bill Scheller ^
Kevin and Carolyn Schiferl ^
Max and Chris Schmidt
Erin and David Slater * ^
Mike and Sue Smith ^
Mark Weir and Marilyn McCombs ^
$2,500 - $4,999
Anonymous ^
Christopher and Carolyn Camut
Kristine and Harry Danz
Cheryl and Tom Hughes ^
Andy and Jennifer Medley ^
Bill and Mary Reid ^
David and Anne Shane ^
Dennis and Kristi Trinkle ^
$5,000 +
Jack Burns ^
Paul and Martha Schmidt ^
Corporate and Foundation Donors
$1 - $999
AAA Hoosier Motor Club
American Marketing Association
Baker Hill, A part of Experian
Cardinal Insurance Services
Cooper and Associates
eTapestry
Forum Credit Union
Froggy Events
GoodSearch
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation/ CFLeads
Greencastle Rotary Club
Greenlight Foundation
Hoosier Park at Anderson
Independent Forms Services, Inc.
Indiana Youth Institute
Ivy Tech Community College
Joseph David Advertising
Katz Sapper and Miller
Mission Fish
Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union
Sam’s Club #6301
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
That’s Good HR, Inc.
US Bancorp Foundation
Vector Consulting
Wabash College
$1,000 - $2,499
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ball State University
Betley Foundation
Butler University
Downtown Optimist Foundation
ESG Security
Fifth Third Bank
FlashPoint Human Resource Consulting
Huntington
Indiana University
Indianapolis Colts
IUPUI
Kroger
Legendary Partners
Lincoln Financial Group Foundation, Inc.
Locke Reynolds
Loyalty Research Center
Lumina Foundation for Education
NCAA
Nestle USA
NIPSCO Community Fund of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
Purdue University
RE/MAX Unlimited- The Jeremy Tucker Group
Riley Bennett & Egloff
Sommer Barnard PC
Surrex Solutions Corporation
T2 Systems
The Eriksen Group, Inc./Keller Williams Realty
The Hunt Big Sales
Troutman Sanders, LLP
University of Indianapolis
USA Funds
Valparaiso University
$2,500 - $4,999
Allied Group Insurance Services, Inc.
Ayres Foundation, Inc.
George and Frances Ball Foundation
Indianapolis Colts
The Janus Foundation
Journal and Courier/ Gannett Foundation
Legacy Foundation, Inc
Madison County Community Foundation, Inc.
Pilgrim Lutheran Church Benefaction Fund
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.
Trinity Episcopal Church
WXIN-FOX 59/ WTTV-CW4
SGI, Inc.
Vectren Foundation
Virtual Meeting Strategies
Zotec Partners
$10,000 - $19,999
Ackerman Foundation
Alcoa Foundation
CIK Enterprises, LLC
Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Inc.
Dekko Foundation
Fifth Third Bank
Gannett Foundation/ Indianapolis Star
Levin Living Trust
The Moore Foundation
Staples Foundation for Learning
Verizon
$20,000 - $29,999
The Clowes Fund
Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc.
Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation
Twenty-first Century Scholars
30,000 +
Ball Brothers Foundation
Citi Foundation
The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF Affiliate
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
In-kind Donors
A&E Sports
AAA Hoosier Motor Club
$5,000 - $9,999
ActionCOACH, Paul Sylvester
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Actors Theatre of Louisville
School Consortium
Address Art
The Community Foundation of
Allison Hunt Graphic Design
Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. Jennifer Andrews, Premier Evansville Courier and Press/ Design Consultant
Scripps Howard Foundation
Apex Benefits Group, Inc.
Dean and Barbara White Family ARAMARK
Foundation
Amy Armour, Creative Memories
Duke Energy
Artifacts
Finish Line Youth Foundation
BadaBoomz
Indianapolis Power & Light Barnes & Noble
Company
BBI Café and Sandwich Bar
Junior League of Indianapolis
Beads for Needs
Kosciusko REMC Operation Ben and Ari’s
RoundUp Fund
Bertolini’s
Mary E. Ober Foundation
Best Friends Pet Resort & Salon
Mike and Sue Smith Family Fund Denise Bickerton,The Pampered Chef
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar
Bob Block Fitness
Foundation, Inc.
Boca Loca Beads
Old National Bank Foundation
Brenner Luggage
Pacers Foundation
Brick Street Inn
PeyBack Foundation
The Putnam County Community Brickyard Crossing Golf Course
Bridgewater Golf
Foundation
Broadmoor Country Club
Ronald McDonald House Buca di Beppo
Charities - Central Indiana
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Rotary Foundation of Caesars Indiana
Indianapolis, Inc.
Carmel Cycling Fitness
SABIC-Innovative Plastics
Leadership Society member - ^ Mentor Alumni - *
Casino Aztar Evansville
Jessica Castellanos
CBknits
Celebrity Kids Photo
The Cheesecake Factory
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Christy’s of Indiana
Cincinnati Reds
Climb Time Indy
Coca Cola of Indiana
Comedy Sportz - Indianapolis
Complete Technology Solutions
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids
Crackers Comedy Club
Andrea Cranfill
Crowne Plaza Hotel at Historic Union Station
Culver Elementary School, Evansville, IN
Curves
Cynde’s Shoes
Dance Kaleidoscope
Day Furs
Delaware Community School Corporation
Diva Designs
DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique
Drs. Everly, Hockett, and Everly
DyKnow
Eagle Creek Golf Club
Eagledale Florists
Eiteljorg Museum
Anthony Eleftheri
Embassy Suites Indianapolis
Downtown
Embassy Suites North
Fairway Custom Golf
Field of Dreams
Fifth Third Bank
Forum Credit Union
G. Thrapp Jewelers
George Thomas Florist
Golf Club of Indiana
Grand Victoria Casino and Resort
The Grapevine Cottage
The Great Frame Up
Holiday Inn North
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
Hollyhock Hill
Hot Box Pizza
Cheryl Lind Hughes
Incredibly Edible Delites
Indiana Fever
Indiana Historical Society
Indiana Ice
Indiana Pacers
Indiana Repertory Theatre
Indiana State Museum
Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
Indianapolis Civic Theatre
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Dine Magazine
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Indianapolis Motor Speedway/
Indy Racing League
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art
Indianapolis Opera
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Indianapolis Raquet Club
Indianapolis Symphony
Indianapolis Zoo
Indy Clean
Indy Laser Hair Removal
Indy Racing League
IPS #14, Indianapolis, Indiana
IUPUI Community Learning Network
Jefferson Elementary School, Winona Lake, IN
Jiffy Lube of Indiana
Jillian’s
Julia’s Day Spa
Kerasotes Theatre Showplace 12 - Glendale Mall
Kerasotes Theatre Showplace 12 - Traders Point
Kerasotes Theatre Showplace 12 & IMAX
Knit Stop
Kopetsky’s Full Service Car Wash
Kroger
Lafayette School Corporation
Le Peep Restaurant
Let’s Dance Club
Level 10 Martial Arts College
Lifetime Fitness
Louisville Science Center
Lumiere du Corps
Luna Music
M&M Collectibles
Markey’s Audio Visual
Marriott Louisville
Mass Ave Knit Shop
McCormick & Schmick’s Fresh Seafood
Mike’s Express Carwash
Mindful Movements Pilates and Spinning Studio
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Mitch-Stuart, Inc
MJ Layne Home Décor & Gifts
Moe & Johnny’s
Monarch Beverage
Morningstar Golf Course
Nabisco
National Institute for Fitness and Sport
NCAA
Nestle Inn
Noodles & Company
David Norris
OfficeWorks
Organize to Optimize
Ossip Optometry
PaceButler Corporation
Al Paison
Jean Paison
Panera Bread
Paoli Peaks
Paramount’s Kings Island
Park Place Motors
Patora Fine Jewelers
Perfect North Slopes
The Pewter Man
Philips
Phoenix Theatre
Picture This
Picture This Photography
Pop Weaver
Pottery By You
Prairie View Golf Club
Purdue University Athletic Dept.
Purgatory Golf Club
Jennifer Toering Rawe
Reeves Transportation Services
Robert Goodman Jewelers
The Running Company
Max Schmidt
Scholar’s Inn
SGI, Inc.
Sherck, Hussey, Johnson & McNaughton
Silpada Designs Sterling Silver Jewelry
Silver in the City
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Sisley
Skateland
Mike and Sue Smith
Soaring Adventures of America, Inc.
Somerset CPAs
Sourwine Realty
Speed Art Museum
St. Elmo Steak House
Kelly Stephens, box64studios
StrollerFit
Studio 2000 Salon and Day Spa
Subway
Surrex Solutions Corporation
The Best Chocolate in Town
The Runners Forum
The Villa Inn-Restaurant-Spa
The Hunt Big Sales
Theatre on the Square
Tiffany & Co.
Tom James Company
Trace Communications
Track Attack
Trader Joe’s
Dennis Trinkle
University of Indianapolis Bookstore
Virtual Meeting Strategies
WalMart Supercenter #1141
X-Site Laser Tag
Yats Cajun Creole Restaurant
Yellow Rose Carriages