Annual Report (PDF download)
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Annual Report (PDF download)
2015 Annual Report To the Stewards of Saint Peter of The Papal Foundation, The visit of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, was a time of grace for the Church in the United States. The Pope’s presence provided all of us an opportunity to renew our appreciation of our faith, the role of Peter in Christ’s plan for his Church and the continuation of that ministry in the person of Pope Francis. As he said in his homily during the Canonization Mass of Junípero Serra, “Today, like him, may we be able to say: Forward! Let’s keep moving forward!” This has been a milestone year for The Papal Foundation—an anniversary year—and a time to reaffirm our own mission to serve Christ, His Church and all who are in need. From the hope-filled, prayerful beginnings of the last 25 years, the stewards have created a remarkable story of care for our most vulnerable sisters and brothers; of building centers for worship, service and evangelization, and of preparing new generations of spiritual leaders for the Church worldwide. The 2015 presentation of $15 million to the Holy Father for his charitable work is the largest gift in the Foundation’s history. Pope Francis expressed his deep appreciation to all of the Foundation members for what you have accomplished. “Merciful Like the Father” is the motto for the Jubilee Year of Mercy that Pope Francis has proclaimed for 2016. As we enter into this time of renewal and reflection, The Papal Foundation will continue in its commitment to share God’s mercy with those who are most in need. As I present this report, I add my own words of appreciation to all of you for what you accomplish. With every personal good wish, I am Faithfully in Christ, Archbishop of Washington Chairman, The Papal Foundation The Mission of The Papal Foundation is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church. We do this by gathering in a corporal and cooperative collaboration of laity, clergy and hierarchy within the Church, in witness to one another of our faith, and drawing strength from the witness of the Holy Father. We bring and contribute our faith, our energy, and our financial resources, to serve those needs of the Church of particular significance to the Holy Father, always with a commitment to walk in union with the Holy Father and the Magisterium of the Church. A Vision Becomes Reality T wenty-five years ago, a small group of U.S. Catholic bishops and laity began a bold journey. The Holy See’s financial health was in turmoil. Deficits, unprofitable investments and mounting costs were crippling the Holy Father’s ability to fund charitable work, even the programs nearest to his heart. The group, led by John Cardinal Krol, Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, and John Cardinal O’Connor, brought together some of the Church’s best financial minds to find a way that Catholics in the United States could come to the aid of the Holy See, witness to each other, and touch lives around the world. These visionary leaders helped to establish an endowment that would generate sustainable funds for the work ahead. A portion of the proceeds from investments would be made available each year in support of programs of particular concern to the Holy Father. Only companies that engaged in activities consistent with our faith would be part of the investment portfolio. The Papal Foundation was born. “Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence.” — Pope John Paul II The Foundation’s first presentation of funds was a grant for refurbishing the Vatican’s printing press to improve communication capabilities. Presentations have grown steadily since then. In 2015, the Board of Trustees allocated $15 million in grants and scholarships, the largest annual gift in our history. The Foundation’s total support for the work of the Holy See now exceeds $113.1 million. Six years ago, a family foundation approached The Papal Foundation for assistance in funding organizations that care for the poor and needy in God’s name. Together, we established the “Doing Small Things with Great Love” Mission Fund. The Mission Fund supports Mother Teresa and Sisters of Mercy projects such as caring for abandoned orphans in Kenya, assisting Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and building homes in Haiti. 2 Stories of Transformation Grants from The Papal Foundation have delivered hope, care, and assurance of God’s mercy to so many. MOSES HAS A NEW HOME! Poverty, illness, and desperation sends tiny abandoned babies to the House of Charity Children’s Home in Nairobi, Kenya. With a grant from the Foundation that provides food, medical attention, clothing, and shelter, little ones begin to thrive, and soon are ready for adoption. The Sisters and their dedicated staff received their first child in March of 2014 and now have 21 babies in their care. COMMUNICATING GOD’S LOVE TO A MODERN WORLD The tools and technology we use to share our faith have changed dramatically since 1988. Our first grant helped the Vatican refurbish its printing press. Foundation grants since then have funded upgrades for Vatican radio, television, satellite communications, and web-based news sites. A grant in 2015 will assist in creating the Vatican’s Strategic Communications Office and bring all media capabilities into one coordinated effort. RELIEF FROM RELENTLESS WAR Families separated. Husbands and fathers gone to serve in the army. Food, gasoline, clothing and education disappearing. Such is life in the small community of Storozyniec, Ukraine. A grant from the Foundation to the Daughters of Charity brought warm clothing, groceries and relief to families left behind. Children also receive formation and emotional respite through retreats organized by the sisters. A PLACE TO WORSHIP AT LAST The Redemptoris Mater Seminary opened in 2008 to provide formation for missionary priests to carry the New Evangelization throughout South America. The buildings were in disrepair, and renovation has been slow. This year a grant from the Foundation provided the funds to build a chapel where seminarians can worship the Lord together. 3 Preparing Leaders to Share Christ’s Love S aint John Paul II dreamed of having the ability to provide scholarships for seminarians, priests, religious sisters and brothers, and laity from disadvantaged countries to study in Rome. A generous gift in 1998 from John and Carol Saeman of Denver, Colorado, matched with money from the Foundation, made the Saint John Paul II Scholarship Fund a reality. Men and women come from Vietnam, Tanzania, Iraq, Honduras, Poland and many other countries to study in Rome and prepare for an expanded role in the formation and education of future generations. Many would never have been able to complete this journey without scholarship support. “The mission is important, but it is also important to form those for the mission, form the passion of proclamation, the passion for going wherever, in every periphery, to tell everyone about the love of Jesus Christ…” — Pope Francis In 2015, 94 candidates from 30 countries received Saint John Paul II scholarships. A large group of this year’s Saeman Scholars gathered to welcome members of the Foundation’s annual pilgrimage to Rome at the opening reception. To date, the Foundation has provided $8.3 million for 923 students to earn advanced degrees that prepare them to extend God’s mercy in their home communities. 4 Returning Home to Serve FATHER SAMER SORESHOW YOHANNA NOW TEACHES OTHERS Father Samer came from Iraq as a Saeman Scholar to finish his Doctorate in 2014. Now he has returned to teach in his home seminary and help promote theological studies. The Chaldean Synod has appointed him Rector of Babel College for Philosophy & Theology in Ankawa Erbil. “The JPII Scholarship gave me the time needed for full time immersion in research,” he reflects. “I was able, in a considerably short time, to finish my dissertation, defend it and publish it. God bless you all.” SISTER FLORENCE KABALA RETURNS TO THE YOUTH OF KENYA Sister Florence is in the midst of completing her doctorate in Sacred Theology of Marriage and Family at the John Paul II Institute in Rome. This Saeman Scholar is not waiting until she has earned her degree to share the Gospel with others. During the summer months she returns to Kenya to teach seminars and lead retreats for families and youth. “Thanks to the Papal Foundation for giving me the wings of knowledge for life to serve the Church by forming authentic Christian families, youth and the laity today,” she says. 5 A Retrospective: 1990 through 2015 SEMINARIES CHURCHES, CATHEDRALS, CHAPELS 216 received funding for construction, reconstruction, repair, and restoration. SCHOOLS 133 received funding for construction, purchase of land, reconstruction, repairs, renovations, subsidies for operating costs, salaries, purchase of books, computers, desks, and washing machines. 133 HOSPITALS, NURSING FACILITIES, HEALTH CENTERS AND DISPENSARIES 49 received funding for construction, renovation, repairs, subsidies for operating costs, health care programs, training for medical personnel and the purchase of medical equipment. 6 216 121 received funding for construction, reconstruction, renovation, repairs, subsidies for operating costs, formation, transportation, purchase of furniture, laundry and kitchen equipment. 121 49 CONVENTS, RECTORIES, MONASTERIES, RETREAT HOUSES 253 received funding for construction, restoration, renovation, repairs furnishings and subsidies for formation initiatives. 253 DIOCESAN ASSISTANCE 153 153 received funding for Pastoral Centers, Catechetical and Spirituality Centers, homes for the elderly, and other facilities. Subsidies to purchase land, reduce debt, and general administration. EDUCATION AND CATECHESIS 42 195 COMMUNICATIONS 42 received funding to subsidize upgrades to Vatican Radio, Vatican Television, and Vatican satellite communications. For the development of a web based Catholic News Agency, News.va single portal. Subsidy for the development of the Strategic Communications Office of the Vatican that will combine radio, tv, press, web, etc. into one office. Also a subsidy to “robotize” the Vatican telescope. 182 195 received funding for program development, research and support for Pro Life, Human Reproduction, Religious Education, Formation, Evangelization, Religious Sciences, Marriage and the Family, Parenting, Lay Apostolate Work, Religious Education, Technical training, Medical training, language skills, libraries. HUMANITARIAN OTHER 182 received funding for human rights, defense of the poor and vulnerable, victims of natural disasters, refugees and migrants, healthcare, drug rehabilitation. Ministry to: orphaned and abandoned children, the homeless, disabled, imprisoned, elderly, sick, marginalized, and those with HIV/AIDS, and Malaria. 52 grants funded special projects from refurbishing the Vatican printing press to digitizing manuscripts for the Vatican Library. Subsidies for events including Synods, Congresses, Conferences, Symposiums, Fourth World Meeting of Families, and International Catholic Migration Commission meetings. 52 Total giving: 1,431 grants and $113.1 million 7 A Blend of Faith and Expertise T he Papal Foundation would not exist without the dedication and commitment of our Stewards of Saint Peter. These men and women have stepped forward with faith, energy and financial resources to create and manage the endowment that sustains the work of the Foundation. As the group has grown from two, to six, to well over one hundred donors, so has the realization that this is more than a financial agreement. Each new class of Stewards is welcomed into a family, bound together by the love of God and a desire to build His kingdom. In 2015, nine new Stewards became part of The Papal Foundation family. Each one brings unique experience and perspectives that support the Foundation and its service to the Successors of Saint Peter. “We contribute to a better world only by personally doing good now, with full commitment and wherever we have the opportunity…” Since 1990, Stewards have traveled to — Pope Benedict XVI Rome each year to meet with the Holy Father, present their gift, and receive his blessing. There they also enjoy faceto-face time with current scholarship recipients and see the day-to-day life of the international Church at work. In December, the Stewards gather in Washington, DC, to conduct Foundation business, hear from leaders of the U.S. Catholic Church, and meet representatives from the Holy See. 8 A Commitment with Many Benefits “WE’RE ALL BENEFICIARIES OF THIS EFFORT!” Bud Hansen remembers the Foundation from its earliest days. As the only remaining layperson from the original steering committee, he tells the story enthusiastically. When the Foundation set a goal of creating a $100 million dollar endowment, many were skeptical. “We’re now at $250 million, and I believe we will someday reach $1 billion,” he says. “It is very satisfying to see us grow and flourish because now the Holy Father has the resources he needs to help those who come to him for aid.” A NEW WORLD PERSPECTIVE When Niall Gannon became a Steward in 2012 he was not a newcomer to Christian service. He and his family have been deeply involved in building a rural health center in Kenya. Niall reflects that being a Steward “has confirmed my initial suspicion that we’re just one of the world’s families. We cannot assess the needs on our own. We got involved with The Papal Foundation because the Holy Father has the vision and the system to deliver our resources where they are most needed.” His continued work in Kenya allows him to see the results. A grant to the health clinic was only the seed. Local people are now taking the lead— delivering babies safely, testing thousands for glaucoma, caring patiently for neighbors with HIV/AIDS and so much more. A WAY TO EVANGELIZE Dr. Tammy Tenaglia is just completing her first year as a Steward. Her commitment to the Foundation seemed to her to be a natural next step. She has been active locally with the Catholic Foundation and learned about the Foundation’s work through other Stewards who were attending Napa Institute meetings last year. Their description of the Foundation’s close alignment with the Holy Father resonated with Dr. Tenaglia and her husband Dr. Nicholas Tenaglia. “Giving to the Foundation is more secure, and I appreciate the accountability it provides,” she reflects. “This is a way to keep the Catholic faith visible and engaged throughout the world,” she continues, “and that’s a priority for us.” 9 Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 2015 $ Contributions receivable, net of allowance and discounts of $3,405 in 2015 and $5,857 in 2014 Accrued investment income Investments, at fair value Cash surrender value of life insurance Other assets Total assets L I AB I L I TI ES A ND NET AS S ETS Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Line of credit Total liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted - Board Designated Total liabilities and net assets $ $ $ 6,472 2014 $ 19,233 24,139 20,444 189 178 183,218 179,223 1,321 1,565 74 215,413 28 6,250 $ $ 74 220,717 50 6,950 6,278 7,000 209,135 213,717 215,413 $ 220,717 The accompanying Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activities as of and for the year ended June 30, 2015, are excerpted from the annual audit of the Foundation’s financial statements. The complete report including the Independent Auditors’ Unqualified Opinion and notes to the financial statements can be obtained from the Foundation by contacting Francis X. Connell, CFO at 150 Monument Rd., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 10 Statement of Activities Years Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands) 20152014 Revenues Contributions New Stewards $ 9,000 $ 6,970 Other 1,263 737 Total Contributions 10,263 7,707 Investment income Interest and dividend income Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) on investments, net of fees Total investment income Total revenues 2,998 3,315 (1,439) 22,863 1,559 26,178 11,822 33,885 Expenses Compensation 656 684 Professional fees 197 211 Interest 161 200 Office expenses 153 214 Insurance 111 163 Rome pilgrimage 74 120 Washington dinner 32 29 Travel 36 34 Committee meetings and other 2 2 Total expenses 1,422 1,657 Grants Made Papal grants 14,373 9,468 Scholarship aid 609 637 Total grants made 14,982 10,105 Excess (deficiency)of revenues over expenses and grants made and change in net assets (4,582) 22,123 Net Assets, Beginning of Year 213,717 191,594 Net Assets, End of Year $ 209,135 $ 213,717 11 Stewards of Saint Peter 12 Robert* and Josephine Abplanalp Henry Amoroso Mark and Nancy Bauman Arthur and Gaye Birtcher Edward and Laura Blatchford Geoffrey and Norinne Boisi Catherine and Joseph Bortle Joseph and Bertha Braddock William and Donna Bradt Douglas Brown Henry and Janne Burdick Timothy and Steph Busch Joseph and Sue Ellen Canizaro Camille Cebelak James* and Barbara Cleary William* and Margot Connell The Conrad Hilton Foundation Kathy S. Craft Glenn and Mary Jane Creamer Edward and Lorraine Creamer Michael and Margaret Crofton John and Rosemary Croghan William and Doris* Davis James and Jacqulyn Davis William and Mary Ann DeMucci Anthony and Christie deNicola Judy Rauenhorst Doerr Charles and Helen Dolan Dixon and Carol Doll John and Rhodora Donahue William and Kay Doré Roma Downey and Mark Burnett Benjamin and Mary Frances Doskocil Charles and Shirley Drury Wanda Drury L. B. and Bonnie Eckelkamp David and Lisa Fischer Richard and Barbara Fisher James* and Marilyn Fitzgerald Thomas* and Charlotte Flatley Patricia A. Flatley Brian and Bernice Follett John and Claire Foster Deacon David* and Mary Fox Eugene and Mary Frey Arthur* and Barbara Fritz Niall and Gretchen Gannon Philip and Amy Goldman Eugene and Lisa Goodmaster Kenneth and Leitner Greiner Robert and Jean Gryzmala Charles and Ellen Haas Frank and Sally Hanna Bud and Eileen Hansen Daniel and Marianne Harrington Ralph and Grace* Hauenstein Robert and Mary Sue Hawk David and June Hayford Michael Hayford Warren and Marylou* Hayford Warren and Beverly Hayford Warren and Mary Hayford Paul* and Barbara Henkels John and Jean Henkels Paul and Carol Hill Dave and Margie Hunter Erica John S. Michael and Lynn Joseph Paul and Paulette Kardos Frank and Susan Kavanaugh Gerald and Margaret Kazma John and Nancy Kennedy Ken and Karen Kenworthy Gloria LaGrassa Paul and Lynn Lawless Deacon George and Marilyn Loegering James and Ann Longon Susan Luciu Frank and Patricia Lynch The Lynch Foundation Timothy and Julia Maguire Burt and Allyson Martin John and Mari Ann Martin Dr. Rocco and Barbara Martino Theodore Cardinal McCarrick Richard and Peggy Ann McClintock Richard and Mary Pat McCormick John and Margaret McNeice Eustace and Susanne Mita Thomas and Marjorie Monaghan Michael and Rita Mooney Wayne and Diana Murdy New Stewards indicated in green *deceased Gerald and Mary Jane Murray Robert and Berni Neal Joseph and Nancy Neuhoff James and Louise Nolen Jeremiah* and Joan O’Connor Owen O’Malley James and Mary Perry Joseph and Mary Beth Philipp Joseph and Loretta Rauenhorst Mark and Karen Rauenhorst Michael and Margaret Rauenhorst Neil and Becky Rauenhorst Antonio and Suzanne Rea Ruby S. Rinker Jerry Robinson Craig and Shelly Saeman John and Carol Saeman Duke Saeman Francis and Celestine* Sehn Mike and Mary Sue Shannon Joseph and Rosemary Shaughnessy Catherine Shaw Chuck and Roberta Shaw Milann Siegfried Dr. Christopher* and Patricia Smith Margaret Stine Lee and Kelly Styslinger Michael and Shari Sullivan Thomas and Glory Sullivan Drs. Nicholas and Tammy Tenaglia Dr. Richard and Adelle Toussaint Benigno and Teresita Trigo Timothy and Lynn Trout Jeff and Susan Turner R. Scott and Lannette Turicchi Eduardo Verástegui Mark and Christine Wittman Bill and Cindy Wirene J. Eustace and Marjorie Wolfington Carol Woodard Theodore Zeller 10 Anonymous Stewards of Saint Peter Board of Trustees A two-tiered Board of Trustees manages The Papal Foundation funds. American Cardinals who reside in the United States serve as ex-officio members of the Board. Archbishops, Bishops and elected laity from across the country serve as Trustees. M EMB ERS TRU S TEES Donald Cardinal Wuerl Chairman Archbishop of Washington Most Reverend Jose H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield President Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York Most Reverend Kevin J. Farrell Bishop of Dallas Roger Cardinal Mahony Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles Most Reverend Richard F. Stika Bishop of Knoxville Adam Cardinal Maida Archbishop Emeritus of Detroit Theodore Cardinal McCarrick Archbishop Emeritus of Washington Sean Patrick Cardinal O’Malley Archbishop of Boston Justin Cardinal Rigali Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia Most Reverend David A. Zubik Bishop of Pittsburgh Timothy R. Busch Irvine, CA Frank J. Hanna Atlanta, GA Elmer F. Hansen Jr. Treasurer Blue Bell, PA James Longon Flourtown, PA Patricia Lynch Edwards, CO Judy Rauenhorst Doerr Mequon, WI Eustace Mita Media, PA Wayne W. Murdy Cherry Hills Village, CO James A. Nolen III Berwyn, PA Carol Saeman Denver, CO J. Eustace Wolfington Bryn Mawr, PA S TA FF James V. Coffey, M.A. Vice President for Advancement Francis X. Connell Chief Financial Officer Jane A. Schnatz Office Manager/ Program Support Ann Schnatz Administrative/ Program Support 150 Monument Road, Suite 609 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-535-6340 [email protected] www.thepapalfoundation.org