2014 annual report - Yellowstone Park Foundation
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2014 annual report - Yellowstone Park Foundation
2014 ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2013-JUNE 30, 2014 THE OFFICIAL FUNDRAISING PARTNER OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kay Yeager, Chairman Larry Patrick, Vice Chairman John Walda, Treasurer Robert Mathias, Secretary Kevin Butt Michael Coles John Costello Annie Graham Carolyn Heppel Edna Johnson Charles B. Kaufmann III Janet Kelly Daniel Manning Deborah McCauley Tom Murphy Lee Selby Richard Severance Wayne Siemens ADVISORY COUNCIL Aida Araissi & Dave Phillips Laurel Asness Paul Bertelli Douglas & Anne Brinkley Clint Bybee Kent Cochran Janet Costello David & Susan Coulter Charles Duncan Bryan Goligoski Jim Hanna Lucinda Heekin Elizabeth Hughey Webb Gary Kachadurian Patty Kaufmann Tom Kelly Pat LaPointe John Morgan Jim Murphy Storm Nickerson Wright Ohrstrom Susan Roeder Celeste Rooney Patti Rooney Diane Selby John Simmons Susan “Tutti” Skaar Michael Solot Doug Spencer Jim Taylor Tim & Denise Weglicki Michael Willing John & Mary Willis Frank Yeager STAFF Karen Bates Kress, President Jeff Augustin, Senior Director of Finance and Administration Ciera Davis, Executive Assistant J.D. Davis, Senior Director, Campaign Mary L. Fisher, Senior Manager of Human Resources & Office Administration Melinda Gable, Senior Director, Communication & Marketing Marisa Griffith, Development Assistant Jennifer Hickman, Director of Major Gifts Olesja Hoppe, Director of Annual Giving & Donor Stewardship Cari Kaiser-Seilbach, Office Assistant Matt Ludin, Communication & Social Media Manager, Staff Photographer Paul Reichert, Senior Manager Park Programs & Donor Stewardship Emilie Saunders, Foundation Relations Manager Elle Winchester, Annual Fund Assistant & Research Coordinator 2 FRONT COVER PHOTO: TOM MURPHY; BACK COVER PHOTO: CINDY GOEDDEL EMERITUS BOARD John Bottomley Jack Cooney Sig Cornelius Andy Dana Stella DiPasqua Anne Duncan Gary Edwards Peggy Edwards Phil Frederickson John Good Scott Heppel Bannus Hudson Chuck Koob Pam Koob Bill LaWarre Claudia LaWarre Ron Lerner Jane Lerner Craig Mathews Jackie Mathews Jim Nokes Glennis Nokes Tom Offutt Gerry Ohrstrom Valerie Ohrstrom John Raben LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Yellowstone means different things to each of us. Millions of years in the making, and nearly a century and a half after it was designated as the world’s first national park, Yellowstone continues to inspire and amaze us all. Whether you are awed by half of the earth’s active geysers, or are amazed when you catch a glimpse of the greatest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states, Yellowstone gives all of us a window into an untouched America. As you read through the Yellowstone Park Foundation’s fiscal year 2014 annual report, please know that your support has made the difference to protect this world treasure. Every time I am fortunate enough to watch a grizzly bear and her cubs emerge from their dens in the spring, view the incredible power of the rivers and streams, or experience the unique thermal features and geysers, I am awestruck. Pictured from left to right: Kay Yeager, Dan Wenk, Karen Bates Kress PHOTO: MATT LUDIN The work that we do today to preserve this sacred refuge will ensure that the Yellowstone we all know and love will be there tomorrow for future generations. Kay Yeager, Chairman Yellowstone Park Foundation Karen Bates Kress, President Yellowstone Park Foundation I am also grateful when I see so many projects in Yellowstone that all of you have helped to make possible. Your generosity, thoughtful caring, and responsive vision confirms to me that Yellowstone has the best supporters of any national park in the world. Thank you for all that you do to support this world treasure, and for making sure that Yellowstone continues to inspire visitors into the future. Dan Wenk, Superintendent Yellowstone National Park To make sure there is a Yellowstone forever, YPF funds projects in six initiative categories. 3 WILDLIFE GEOLOGY SCIENCE GEOTHERMAL “CAGEY CATS” The Cougar Study Yellowstone biologists have the inside track on the Park’s elusive cougar population due to new, sophisticated monitoring equipment. By having the ability to trail these fascinating felines, new discoveries were uncovered as to how predator diversity affects the ecosystem. This scientific research will be shared with other national park wildlife managers. Fascinating Facts: • Cougars are Olympic gold medallevel swimmers, but prefer not to get in the water. • Unable to roar, cougars use growls, screams and chirps to communicate their fierceness. • Possessing a vertical leap of 18 feet helps a cougar land in a tree in one jump. 4 PHOTO: BRAD ORSTED PHOTO: CINDY GOEDDEL “THE COMEBACK KIDS” The Native Fish Conservation Program In 2013, 300,000 non-native lake trout were removed from Yellowstone Lake, and the program is making an impact. Scientific samplings are showing an increasing number of young Yellowstone cutthroat trout — good news that the cutthroat may be recovering. PHOTO: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE “THE GOAL WAS TO CRASH THE LAKE TROUT POPULATION TO A POINT WHERE THEY ARE NO LONGER ADVERSELY AFFECTING YELLOWSTONE CUTTHROAT TROUT.” DAVE HALLAC, YELLOWSTONE CENTER FOR RESOURCES CHIEF PHOTO: TOM MURPHY 5 EDUCATION RECREATION SAFETY ACCESSIBILITY In fiscal year 2014, 57 miles of trails were restored and eight projects were completed because of The Yellowstone Trails Fund. “TAKE A HIKE” Yellowstone Trails Fund Breathing new life into overused trails is the goal of this fund, so that these beloved areas are safe and enjoyable for everyone. “WHEN WE THINK ABOUT ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO LEAD ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIVES, YELLOWSTONE IS ONE OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY’S MOST IMPORTANT PARTNERS.” DAN MANNING, ZONE VICE PRESIDENT, COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS YPF BOARD MEMBER 6 The Coca-Cola Company’s $500,000 leadership grant in 2007, and an additional $100,000 in 2012-13, helped make The Yellowstone Trails Fund possible. PHOTO: MATT LUDIN “GOT YOUR BACK” Wildlife and Visitor Safety Program Yellowstone’s on-the-case rangers responded to 921 bear-related traffic jams. With YPF support, Yellowstone Rangers conducted 1,651 wildlife safety demonstrations for 25,750 visitors on topics such as safe food storage, hiking in bear country, and correct use of bear spray. Fascinating Facts: PHOTO: MATT LUDIN • • • • PHOTO: MATT LUDIN Canon U.S.A., Inc. made Old Faithful Geyser accessible to anyone, anywhere, via a webcam in 2008. This year Old Faithful fans got an even more thrilling, immediate view of their favorite thermal feature when the webcam went to live stream and High Definition, courtesy of Canon. The most visited web page in the entire National Park Service system, the site clocks two million page views every year. On average, there are more than 5,000 views per day. The webcam captures approximately 5,840 Old Faithful eruptions each year. 7 PROTECT WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON ON TOP OF MT. WASHBURN, 1871 PRESERVE RESEARCH SHARE HISTORY “HIDE & SEEK” The Archives Blitz Project Designed to protect historic collections at Yellowstone’s Heritage and Research Center, an innovative program is happening due to a $106,000 grant YPF secured from the Council on Library and Information Resources. Park staff designed a process to catalog and record a large portion of hidden collections using volunteer archivists. “THIS IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ARCHIVES, BECAUSE IT WILL ALLOW US TO PRESERVE NEARLY 250,000 RARE DOCUMENTS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS.” 8 ANNE FOSTER, YELLOWSTONE ARCHIVIST PHOTO: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE “HIDDEN GEMS” YELLOWSTONE’S MUSEUM COLLECTIONS CONTAIN: 6,000 MAPS 1,000 IMAGES BY PHOTOGRAPHER WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON THOMAS MORAN’S DIARY AND 22 OF HIS ORIGINAL PAINTINGS 30 HORSE-DRAWN AND MOTORIZED VEHICLES OLDEST OBJECT: A 10,500-YEAR-OLD OBSIDIAN SPEAR POINT RAREST BOOK: WILLIAM STRONG’S PERSONAL COPY OF HIS 1875 THE YELLOWSTONE AND THE GREAT GEYSERS, ONE OF 12 COPIES MADE, THAT INCLUDES LETTERS FROM GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN. THOMAS MORAN, GRAND CANYON OF THE YELLOWSTONE, 1872 9 EFFECTIVENESS SAFETY EFFICIENCY TRADITION “HAPPY TRAILS” Bechler Trail Removal YPF funded the removal of several illegal trails that had been deliberately created along the Idaho boundary. These trails were damaging portions of the Park and were becoming a law enforcement issue for Rangers. Trail crews spent three weeks removing trails and laying down tree barricades for closures to strongly discourage users. The goal is to have Park visitors use the legal access point at the Bechler Ranger Station. Fascinating Fact: Yellowstone Rangers perform an average of 50 search-and-rescue operations, 300 life flights, and 200 patient ground transports each year. 10 PHOTO: MATT LUDIN PHOTO: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE “STOCK OPTIONS” Adopt-A-Horse Program Adopt-a-Horse donors made a big difference for Yellowstone’s rangers. This year, six horses were added to their herd of 110 horses and mules. These incredible animals are tasked with duties like backcountry patrolling, carrying gear and assisting with rescue missions. PHOTO: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE “YPF HAS FUNDED HUGE PROJECTS, BUT IT’S ALSO ABOUT THE LITTLE THINGS, LIKE PURCHASING NEW EQUIPMENT TO HELP US DO OUR JOBS EVEN BETTER.” TIM REID, YELLOWSTONE CHIEF RANGER PHOTO: MATT LUDIN 11 REDUCE FOOTPRINT PRESERVE RESOURCES “OFF THE GRID” The Lamar Buffalo Ranch Project Established in 1907 to preserve one of the last free-roaming bison herds in the United States, the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch is destined to become an innovative sustainability story. The goal is to make the ranch a ZERO energy, water and waste impact education and research facility by mid-2015. Several outstanding companies are collaborating to make it happen. Preliminary work occurred in this fiscal year. The first phase was completed in fall 2014, and the second phase will be wrapped up in spring 2015. Some of the exciting features include: refurbished Toyota Hybrid batteries that will store electricity for the facility; upgraded solar panels; new energy-efficient windows; and a micro-hydro turbine that will harness power from a nearby stream to produce heat and hot water. 12 “SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IS WHAT FUELS TOYOTA’S BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE LAMAR BUFFALO RANCH PROJECT IS A GREAT WAY FOR TOYOTA TO PUT THIS COMMITMENT INTO ACTION.” KEVIN BUTT, GENERAL MANAGER AND CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER, TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. YPF BOARD MEMBER LAMAR BUFFALO RANCH PARTNERS: Andersen Windows • Doors Canyon Hydro Industries Georgia Tech Research Institute Indy Power Systems Kohler Montana State University Patriot Solar Group Sharp Manufacturing Company of America Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. PHOTO: MATT LUDIN 13 REDUCE FOOTPRINT PRESERVE RESOURCES EDUCATION • NEXT GENERATION “ASK A RANGER” Yellowstone to You Rangers are the face of the Park at community events in the states surrounding Yellowstone, including tribal areas, in this up-close and personal program. The Rangers conduct on-site classes about Yellowstone that engage thousands of youth and their families who are underserved, connect American Indians to their ancestral lands, and secure grants for hundreds of students to participate. Ranger Beth Taylor was awarded the 2014 Freeman Tilden Award for the Intermountain Region for outstanding work in the field of interpretation. The award notes her in-Park and outreach work with Native American schools and communities as well as her leadership of the Distance Learning program. 14 PHOTO: AUDREY HALL “VIRTUAL REALITY” Distance Learning Because of the magic of video conferencing, National Park Resource Education Rangers directly connect with school groups around the world. Every year, more than 10,500 kids participate in 200 programs. “HAPPY CAMPERS” Scholarships for Expedition: Yellowstone! PHOTO: MATT LUDIN PHOTO: LAKE NEWS ONLINE Expedition: Yellowstone! brings students from 4th through 8th grades to the Park to stay three or five nights to participate in a curriculum-based program. To make sure there are no barriers to taking part in this Yellowstone adventure, the YPF scholarshipfund contributed $49,240 to help 20 schools cover 45% of their fees this year. “THIS SKYPE CLASS WAS THE PERFECT TIE-IN TO OUR 4TH GRADERS’ GEOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT. THEY LOVE TO TELL VISITORS TO OUR SCHOOL ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE.” KAYLA PAGE FOREST HILLS GLOBAL ELEMENTARY 15 INDIVIDUAL DONORS THE 1872 SOCIETY THIS GROUP OF DISTINGUISHED DONORS SUPPORTS YPF’S ANNUAL FUND WITH GIFTS OF $1,000 OR MORE. LEARN MORE AT WWW.YPF.ORG/1872 THE 1872 SOCIETY GIFTS AND PLEDGES OF $10,000+ STEAMBOAT Anonymous Clifford and Laurel Asness John and Janet Costello Scott and Carolyn Heppel Cherianne Jacquart Gary and Margaret Kachadurian Thomas Kelly Karen and Ken Kress Karen Kuehneman Pat LaPointe Forrest Mars Thomas McMurray and Zara McDonald Tim and Denny Solso Ann G.Trammell Todd Watson Kay and Frank Yeager 16 $5,000 - $9,999 GRAND PRISMATIC Ilene and Pat Adams Paul Bertelli Douglas and Pauline Chessen Michael and Donna Coles Sheila Duignan and Michael Wilkins William and Judith Hiltz Charles and Patty Kaufmann Parker and Sherry Kennedy Charles and Pamela Koob Shelley Kuehneman Roger Lang Ron and Jane Lerner Kevin and Laurie McGraw William and Kay Moffitt Jim and Glennis Nokes George Peinado Bruce and Diana Rauner Alfred and Elizabeth Richter Richard and Nancy Severance Wayne and Sharol Siemens Tim and Denise Weglicki $2,500 - $4,999 CASTLE Victor J. Alcantara Paul Allshouse and Ginny Coleman Margaret and Melvin Andrews Mike and Sue Arneson Eric Bagelmann James and Cindy Briggs *David Burday Steven and Rhonda Caldwell John Crocker and Polly Hawkins Dean and Margaret Donaldson Pete and Nancy Etheridge Eugene Gordon *Julie A. Haight-Curran Ellen Halter Laura Hastings Matthew and Sara Iorio Bradley and Carin Knickel Alexander and Judith Laughlin *Richard Loftus and Rebecca Weintraub Tom Macejko Daniel Manning Barbara F. Martin George and Susan Matelich Gordon and Diane Myers John and Barbara Nau J.W. and Brenda K. Nixon Timothy and Linda O’Connor Jean Phelps Aida and David Phillips Richard Schafer and Yvette Montiel Matthew Smith Richard and Susan Sweet Barbara Tylka Janet Walsh John and Leann Washabaugh Dick Wilkerson *Lewis and Jill Wilks $1,000 - $2,499 MORNING GLORY John and Delores Adams Richard Adkerson John and Christy Alderman Richard and Karen Allen Keith and Kay Anderson David and Sherry Anglin Catherine Aves-Flint and Graham Flint *Donald and Susan Baldwin Lee and Ramona Bass Mortimer B. Bates III Eric Berns and Lora Barke Sharon Bleak Jerry Bokoles Stephen Borghi and Nancy DiMartino M.D. John and Nina Bottomley Linda Bozung Roger and Noreen Breeding Charles and Margot Brinley Steven R. Brown Laura and George Bush Clinton and Christie Bybee Connie and Jeff Cadwell David and Claire Campbell *William and Jill Carlberg Myra and John Carpenter Tadd and Courtney Chessen Christopher and Barbara Claeys Kent and Karen Cochran Jay Cooke Royal and Kathy Coulter Kelly D. Crahan *Thomas and Leslie Croyle David and Marlene Culberson Andrew and Susan Dana Danny Dansby Brooks and Catherine Darby *J.D. Davis and Debra Caruso John Dilworth Alphonso and Stella DiPasqua Richard and Theresa Dixon Robert Donnell The William H. Donner Foundation Richard and Catherine Dowdell Jonathon and Margaret Doyle Rex and Alina Duhn Charles and Anne Duncan *Michal Dusza Gary and Peggy Edwards Sally Fall Robert and Linda Fenner T. Ritson and Julia Ferguson Jessica Fewkes Edward A. Figg Mark Freitag Friedlander Family Fund John and Debra Frost Taras Galitsin Michael and Cleo Gewirz William Gleason Brian Goeckel Jonathan and Julia Gordon *Julia M. Groom David Grusin and Nan Newton Rick and Jamie Hamm *Nicole Handy Donald and Darla Harbaugh Joy and Ken Hargett Janis Hawes and Patrick M. Cunningham Kathryn Hayes Barry Held and Melinda Sweet Gail and Marc Helfer Joel and Debby Hendrickson Don and Scarlett Hibner Greg Hiebert Thomas Hill *Earl and Marjorie Holland *John and Nancy Hoppe Jay and Carolyn Huber Jeffrey and Linda Huttenburg Shirl R. Ireland and John Stacy Debra and Bruce Ivey Ray and Mary Johnston Barry and DeeAnn Judd Frederick J. Kaczor Harry Katz and Anne Reece Kenneth and Barbara Kaufman Joelle Kayden Steven and Norma Kearsley William Kiel Clay and Denise Kinsfather Dale and Elizabeth Kostelny *Christopher and Karrie Lang Sam and Connie Lawrence Onelia Lazzari Theodora Lengowski James and Barbara Lentz Mark and Carolyn Lillehaugen Mark and Celine Lillie David and Catherine Loevner Tom, June and Chris Lowery Jay and Gail Lund Erwin and Nancy Maddrey Becky, Olivia, Ryan and Kevin Maher Jon and Margie Masterson Marcia and A. Bliss McCrum Richard Merfeld G. Nicholas and Polly Miller Scott and Therese Miller Robert and Kathy Millwee Dennis and Mariko Molodowitch Eric Moore Jeffrey and Molly Morgan Reid and Linda Murchison Paul Murray Mr. and Mrs. John E. Nash Jim Nelson Gregory and Suzanne Niemi Barbara Nissen Robert and Elizabeth Noble William and Elaine Obernesser *Suzanne and Jerry Olson Charlie and Mary Beth O’Reilly Family Foundation *Carlos and Holly Ortiz John and Judi O’Steen Steven and Sandra Owens Jonathan and Biba Parker Phillip and Mary Pattison Kelly and Fred Paynter Heidi R. Peacock and Elim A. Hanley David Pfeffer Susan Pieper-Bailey and George Bailey *Robert and Norma Placensia Michael and Barbara Polemis Jane Poole Stefan Poth William and Patty Powell William and Caroline Price Thomas Prokop Luther Propst and Elizabeth Storer Mark and Dianne Prothro James and Amy Ray Mary and William Redmond Robin and Bruce Reynolds-Haertle *Chris and Peggy Rice Donald and Carol Roberts Romankiewicz Family Fund Mike, Celeste, Grace and Emma Rooney Carolyn Rosin Darren and Deborah Ross Ben and Ann Ruehr Mr. and Mrs. B. Francis Saul, II Mike and Kana Schaffer Walter and Janet Schuchmann Ira and Beverly Schulman Franklin and Barbara Shekore Kiya Sibley Michael R. and Ann C. Skelton Brian and Christine Smith William and Cheri Sowter Robert A. Steorts Louise H. Stephaich Sidney Suggs Lois Sutton *Sterling Swan Ashley Sweren Akiko Takahashi James H. and Anne K. Taylor Raymond Taylor Bruce and Dawn Tecklenburg Carolyn Tiffany *Jonas and Emily Van Aken John and Martha Walda Mallory and Diana Walker Robert and Naomi Warchol Bridget and John Weaver Elizabeth Webb Henry and Laura Weil Maud and Jeff Welles Curtis and Katharine Welling Randall A. Whitman Lisa Whitney Marc Williams Ronald and Marsha Williamson Susan and William Winters Gerald and Anita Wiseman *Howard and Pattiann Witkin Jesslyn Witte William F. Wynne Jr. Elizabeth Yeager John Youngblood PROGRAM SUPPORT GIFTS AND PLEDGES OF $1,000,000+ Annie & Bob Graham $500,000+ Scott and Carolyn Heppel $100,000 - $499,999 Anonymous Karen and Ken Kress W. Lawrence and Susan K. Patrick Kay and Frank Yeager $10,000 - $49,999 Anonymous (2) Paul Adams Clinton and Christie Bybee Keith Crandell and Susan Davis Charles and Anne Duncan Bannus and Cecily Hudson Ron and Jane Lerner Shalin Liu Richard Loebs Jim and Glennis Nokes George F. Ohrstrom Bruce and Diana Rauner William and Lyn Reed Richard and Nancy Severance Tom Spruance Randall and Kristi Wade $2,500 - $9,999 Tracy Arthur Fred Auch James and Joellyn Barton David and Lisa Carlin Yvon and Malinda Chouinard Colleen Coghlan Michael and Donna Coles John and Janet Costello Dominic and Kathleen DeMarco James and Charlene Eckman Mr. Roger Enrico Marlene Foard Steve Furbacher John and Patti Grundhofer Sylvia and William Hunsberger George and Elisabeth Ireland Murray Kenney John and Marsha Kleinheinz Zona Z. Kreidle Roger and Jill Kurtz Kevin and Laurie McGraw Patricia McKernan and Charles Petrie Joanna Papada Mary and William Redmond Mitchell and Audra Rubin The Michael Solot Family Helen Thoele-Stalder Timothy and Jennifer Van Roekel John and Martha Walda $1,000 - $2,499 Richard Adkerson Brooke Alexander Bruce Anderson M. Jean Anderson Christine Baleshta Timothy Bradshaw Jeff and Melody Braun Jane Britton and Bruce Wiener *Denis and Toby Calabrese Vance and Mary Campbell Michael and Virginia Campbell *Kevin Caravati Stephen and Barbara Claiborn Brian Cronin Joseph Dopilka Lindel and Melissa Eakman Drew Epps Pete and Nancy Etheridge William and Charlotte Fecht Betsy Franz John Gardner Susan Goldenberg Gregory Guy Lucinda and Thomas Heekin June Heilman Daniel and Margie Heminger Dr. M. Hueftle Ira and Deborah Hufford David and Louise Janecky Richard Jeo Alan and Becky Johnson Allison Johnson John Keairnes Franklyn Kraus Robert and Connie Landis Katharine Macaulay Mark R. Maynard and Rebecca Husband Maynard Johanna McDill John and Carol McGuire Jeanne M. Muellner Peter Murray and Mary Swanson James and Susan Murray Loi and Adele Nguyen Roy and Susan O’Connor Dan and Betty Orr Jean Phelps William and Caroline Price Maggie Purves Karen Randall Alfred and Elizabeth Richter *Elaine Santos Leland and Diane Selby Tutti and Gary Skaar Jerry J. Smith Richelle Stafne Christopher Stanley Verna and Arthur Stevenson Ashley Sullivan Leonard and Kelly Trout Todd R. Weaver Thomas and Linda Weisensel Walt K. Weissman and Ruth Striegel Weissman Dan and Barbara Wenk *Katherine Witney James and Nicole Woldenberg *Monthly Stewards of Yellowstone 17 THESE OUTSTANDING DONORS HAVE MADE LEGACY COMMITMENTS TO YPF THROUGH THEIR PLANNED GIFTS. LEARN MORE ONLINE AT WWW.YPF.PLANNEDGIVING.ORG OLD FAITHFUL SOCIETY 18 Anonymous (4) Robert W. Aaron and Barbara L. Aaron Bruce Anderson Alva Anderson, Jr. Sheila Boeckman Leslie J. Boff John and Nina Bottomley Judy Bradley Linda Collins Stephen and Lara Compton Pat Crane Lewis and Debra Demler Alphonso and Stella DiPasqua Richard and Mona Divine Richard and Theresa Dixon Jim and Kris Dorris Richard and Catherine Dowdell Thomas and Lucinda Downing Robert and Susan Duke David Edwards Linda Edwards Beverly Brooke England Eva Mariana Farova Denise and Walter Fitzhenry Betsy Franz Trent and Courtney Gaines Larry and Maureen Gamble Ken Grey Arvis F. Heling Frank Hensing Scott and Carolyn Heppel Dorothy Howard-Flynn Bannus and Cecily Hudson Michael and Gayle Hughes William and Jeslyn Johnson Dave and Sherry Kapes Dianna Kellie Mary Ann Kiely Dr. Stephanie J. Kiewlich and Mr. Lief Kiewlich Beth and Mike King Barb Klosterman Ron and Jane Lerner William and Sarah Lindsey Kathleen Lynch David Mitchell and Judy Bradley Donna G. Murphrey Jan Nethery Gerald O’Sullivan James A. Pape W. Lawrence and Susan K. Patrick Jean Phelps Franklin N. Propst and Barbara J. Propst Chris and Peggy Rice John Reed Rodgers Walter and Janet Schuchmann Monica Schultz Stanley and Susan Schumacher Allison Schumer Kevin D. Sheridan Michael R. and Ann C. Skelton James H. and Anne K. Taylor Raymond Taylor Ron and Marguerite Thompson Nancy Tronaas Rita Wetzel Gary Wolfe and Rita Boulton-Wolfe Howard and Linda Wynne TRIBUTES OF $1,000+ IN HONOR OF Eleanor C. Clark Ann and Jim Hester Larry Patrick Kay and Frank Yeager IN MEMORY OF Alecia Adams Timothy Auton James Bleak Walter Isaak Ray Conarty Stuart Furman Frederick Poole Edward L. McDill Johnathan Ryon Witte The Yellowstone Park Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts of all sizes from more than 20,000 individuals, foundations, and corporations. Is Your Name Missing? The list reflects gifts received by July 1, 2013June 30, 2014. We have made every effort to accurately list your name according to your preference and at the appropriate giving level. If your name is missing, incorrect, or at the incorrect giving level, please contact us at 406.586.6303 or [email protected]. CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION DONORS CORPORATE PARTNERS The Yellowstone Park Foundation sincerely thanks the members of the corporate community who have invested in the future of Yellowstone National Park. In fiscal year 2014, the following corporations provided major support to the Yellowstone Park Foundation. GIFTS AND PLEDGES OF $250,000+ Canon U.S.A., Inc. ConocoPhillips $50,000 - $249,999 Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation, Inc. Council on Library and Information Resources George B. Storer Foundation George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Foundation Google AdWords Michelin North America, Inc. National Park Foundation Mercer Fund Endowment Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Perkins-Prothro Foundation Solot Family Foundation State of Montana - License Plate Program The Coca-Cola Company The Coca-Cola Foundation The Tapeats Fund Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. US District Court Wheeler Foundation Xanterra Parks & Resorts Guest Donation Program $5,000 - $49,999 The Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation Andersen Corporation Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation Big Horn Radio Network Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc. Conservation and Preservation Charities of America PHOTO: TOM MURPHY Elinor Patterson Baker Foundation Elizabeth K. Christie Foundation The G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation Henry E. Niles Foundation Jackson Contractor Group, Inc The John C. Kish Foundation The Kendeda Fund Laura J. Niles Foundation, Inc. National Park Foundation NorthFace Outlaw Partners Tauck World Discovery Temple Fork Outfitters Tom Murphy Photography Trout Unlimited, Wyoming Chapter U.S. Bank - Elan Service Center Wild Republic/K & M International Wyoming Council Trout Unlimited Yellowstone Park Service Stations YOT Full Circle Foundation $1,000 - $4,999 Advanced Electronic Designs, Inc. The Campbell Foundation Fund CamelBak Cincinnati Arts and Technology Center CTA Architects Engineers Defenders of Wildlife FirstGiving Four Corners Recycling, LLC Fox 20 WCOV - TV Highfield Foundation John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Foundation Kenneth and Caroline Taylor Family Foundation Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Margaret Mellon Hitchcock Foundation Mountain Sky Guest Ranch Fund New Horizons Baking Company, Inc. Professional Development Institute, Inc. Richard Young Associates Riverbend Publishing Seagraves Foundation Shartsis Friese LLP Stuart Family Foundation Sun Ranch, LLC The Fuller Foundation, Inc. The Joseph and Catherine Johnson Family Foundation The Millmont Foundation The SahanDaywi Foundation Trout Unlimited, Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. Yellowstone Association MATCHING GIFTS OF $1,000+ Bank of America Foundation Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation The Coca-Cola Company The Coca-Cola Foundation ConocoPhillips Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Microsoft Corporation Pequot Capital Foundation Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS Current Assets Cash and investments (including $4,400,610 restricted for projects in YNP) Unconditional promises to give, net of discounts and allowances Prepaid expenses Inventory Accrued interest receivable TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation Endowment investments Unconditional promises to give, net of current TOTAL ASSETS $6,489,312 816,149 60,279 28,640 12,781 $7,407,161 $51,204 12,439 2,578,892 $10,049,696 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued expenses Current portion of long-term debt TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES Long-term debt, less current portion TOTAL LIABILITIES $123,476 12,204 0 $135,680 0 $135,680 Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted for Park projects Permanently restricted TOTAL NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $2,562,943 7,342,097 8,976 $ 9,914,016 $10,049,696 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES SUPPORT Contributions (including $4,345,986 restricted for projects in YNP) Other support Interest income TOTAL SUPPORT 20 For the year ended June 30, 2014 For the year ended June 30, 2014 $6,828,898 320,475 121,009 $7,270,382 EXPENSES Park project expenses Education and outreach Management and general Fundraising TOTAL EXPENSES $4,573,125 719,446 818,804 1,021,643 $7,133,018 NON-OPERATING ACTIVITY Write off unconditional promises to give & long-term investments $52,151 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS $85,213 YELLOWSTONE PARK FOUNDATION SOURCES OF REVENUE CORPORATION GIFTS (13%) $ 959,307 FOUNDATION GIFTS (9%) 638,847 INDIVIDUAL GIFTS (68%) 4,925,553 OTHER PROGRAMS* (3%) 194,475 INVESTMENT INCOME (1%) 121,009 IN-KIND GIFTS (6%) 431,191 $ 7,270,382 DOLLAR PER NIGHT GUEST DONATION PROGRAM, XANTERRA PARKS & RESORTS $ 116,684 YELLOWSTONE LICENSE PLATE (MONTANA) $ 55,140 YELLOWSTONE VISA® CREDIT CARD $ 22,651 $ 1,918,354 *OTHER PROGRAMS: YELLOWSTONE PARK FOUNDATION EXPENSES WILDLIFE, WONDERS & WILDERNESS (26.89%) GREENEST PARK (5.06%) 361,086 VISITOR EXPERIENCE (19.27%) 1,374,583 CULTURAL TREASURES (2.25%) 160,779 RANGER HERITAGE (4.91%) 350,510 TOMORROW’S STEWARDS (5.72%) 407,813 EDUCATION & OUTREACH (10.09%) 719,446 MANAGEMENT & GENERAL (11.48%) 818,804 FUNDRAISING (14.32%) NON-OPERATING ACTIVITY – WRITE OFF OF UNCONDITIONAL PROMISES TO GIVE & LONG- TERM INVESTMENTS 1,021,643 $ 7,133,018 $ 52,151 21 WAYS TO MAKE SURE THERE IS A YELLOWSTONE FOREVER: THE 1872 SOCIETY Join the group that plays a special role in protecting Yellowstone by supporting YPF’s Annual Fund at a giving level of $1,000 or more. THE OLD FAITHFUL SOCIETY Leave a legacy for Yellowstone and boost YPF’s financial strength, stability, and capacity by making a planned gift. GIFTS OF SECURITIES Gifts of stock and other securities are an easy way to help Yellowstone, while receiving a number of tax benefits. DONATE ONLINE Make a one-time donation or sign up for convenient monthly giving. DONATE BY CHECK Send your check to: Yellowstone Park Foundation 222 E. Main Street, Suite 301 Bozeman, MT 59715 MATCHING GIFTS Double Your Gift! Please ask if your employer will match your gift, or use our database to find out at: www.ypf.org/ matching. CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Contact us at 406.586.6303 to learn about the benefits of becoming a Corporate Partner of the Yellowstone Park Foundation. GATEWAY BUSINESSES FOR THE PARK Businesses located near the Park can be stewards of Yellowstone through our special Gateway program. Visit www.forthepark.org to learn more. There are many ways to make a tax-deductible gift to benefit Yellowstone. Learn more about your options at www.ypf.org/howtohelp. TOM MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY 22 The Yellowstone Park Foundation gratefully acknowledges the work of renowned wilderness photographer, Tom Murphy, for donating many of the images seen in this report. His photographs are for sale as fine art prints and for commercial editorial use. Visit: www.tommurphyphotography.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM MURPHY PHOTO: TOM MURPHY 23 Y E LL OW STON E PARK F OUN DATION 22 2 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 3 0 1 BOZEMAN , MON TAN A 5 9 7 1 5 W W W. YPF. ORG 406.586.6303 facebook.com/YellowstoneParkFoundation twitter.com/YellowstonePF instagram.com/goyellowstone vimeo.com/yellowstonepf flickr.com/groups/yellowstoneparkfoundation YPF’s logo was designed by Ogilvy Washington.