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2014 Annual Report
Don Smith Photography—Pinnacles National Park, San Benito County
Community Foundation
2014 Board of Directors
Fernando Gonzalez—Chair
Phil Fortino—Vice Chair
Mike Grace—Treasurer
Kathy Flores—Secretary
Enrique Arreola
Marilyn Ferreira
Kay Filice
Steve Hudner
Susan Schwabacher Modic
Anne Morris
Diane Ortiz
Jim Paxton
Sandy Rose
Ed Stephenson
Bob Tiffany
Rebecca Medeiros Wolf
2014 Staff
Gary Byrne
President/CEO
Stephanie Hicks
2005-2014 A Decade of Giving
The Community Foundation for San Benito County has come a long way since our formation in
1992. For the past ten years, our generous donors have fed the hungry, nurtured youth, championed
education, sheltered the homeless, and enriched our local heritage. We are extremely proud to report
that during this time the Foundation has awarded over $5,228,121 to local San Benito County
charities, with an additional $2,294,000 granted to nonprofits outside of our community.
Here at the Community Foundation, we believe that change begins with you - one dream and one
journey at a time. Our mission is to inspire and foster a culture of community philanthropy. Our
goals are to make charitable-giving simple and effective, to help connect people with the causes they
care most about, and to make a significant impact on important needs throughout our community and
beyond. We help each of our donors to invest in their area of interest, joining together toward
building a thriving community for today and future generations.
Our 2014 Annual Report shows our grant making and impact for the past year. Additionally, as a
reflection of our caring community, we have highlighted our key areas of sustained funding for the
past decade.
The Community Foundation for San Benito County was established and is being maintained to be
here forever. With that in mind, our work is just beginning. Together with you, our donors, we can
continue to make a difference - one gift and one journey at a time.
Director of Development and Outreach
Jim Parker
Director of Grants and Special Projects
On behalf of the Community Foundation Board of Directors and Staff, we thank you for your
enduring support and for allowing the Community Foundation to be a part of your legacy.
Sharon Finley
Office Manager
Jamie Frusetta
Communications Coordinator
Jane Schmidt
Office Assistant
Gary Byrne
President/CEO
Fernando Gonzalez
Board Chairman
Ten Years of Grants (2005-2014)
Over the past ten years, 116 local nonprofit organizations cumulatively received 1,758 grants totaling $5,228,121 from the Community
Foundation. Also included were 113 scholarships totaling $160,525 granted from donor advised funds and community impact funds.
$ 12,500
$ 15,500
$ 1,600
$ 33,459
$ 4,000
$ 10,000
$ 18,400
$ 25,000
$ 1,325
$ 12,100
$ 12,500
$ 18,000
$ 18,200
$ 4,930
$ 4,600
$ 2,200
$ 17,000
$ 4,000
$137,451
$160,737
$ 25,000
$ 10,000
$394,500
$ 41,000
$ 10,000
$ 9,100
$ 35,000
$ 16,000
$ 16,500
$181,300
$ 36,625
$ 12,000
$108,500
$ 18,000
$ 5,000
$ 35,400
$ 37,000
$ 35,200
$ 19,500
Advocacy, Inc.
Ag Against Hunger
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross – SBC
Anzar High School
Aromas Community Grange #361
Aromas-SJB Community Schools Found.
Aromas-San Juan Unified School District
Baler Backers Athletic Organization
Baler Education Foundation
BenitoLink
Black Sheep Redemption Program
Bolado Park Golf Course Preservation Fund
Boy Scouts – SV/Monterey Bay
Bulldog Boxing
Calaveras Elementary School PTO
California FarmLink
Caregivers Program
CASA of SBC
Chamberlain’s Children Center
Chamberlain’s Mental Health
CMAP TV
Community Food Bank of SBC
Community Solutions
Council of SBC Government
Easter Seals Central California
Economic Development Corp. of SBC
E-Cubed Foundation
El Teatro Campesino
Emmaus House
Eric Tognazzini Memorial Fund
Family Service Agency of Central Coast
Fishes & Loaves
Foster Grandparent Program
Friends of Southside School
Friends of the SBC Free Library
Fund for Health and Safety
Gabilan Kinship Center
Gavilan College
$ 53,250
$ 33,800
$ 23,100
$ 17,300
$ 111,900
$ 57,500
$ 5,000
$
850
$ 5,750
$ 95,100
$ 8,500
$ 2,800
$ 2,500
$128,000
$ 11,700
$ 42,100
$ 48,919
$ 9,100
$ 23,000
$ 2,000
$ 92,100
$ 21,600
$ 5,000
$ 66,800
$ 10,500
$ 6,000
$ 1,700
$ 9,300
$ 5,700
$ 90,300
$ 22,400
$ 7,500
$ 7,500
$ 38,800
$ 46,500
$215,700
$ 1,500
$ 8,000
$922,800
Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast
Girls Inc.
Go Kids, Inc. – Gilroy
Habitat for Humanity SBC
Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Foundation
Health Projects Center
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of SBC
Hollister Animal Shelter
Hollister Dog Owners Group
Hollister Downtown Association
Hollister FFA Ag Boosters
Hollister Montessori School
Holte Holiday Dinners
Homeless Coalition of SBC
Jacob’s Heart
Janet Graham Memorial Fund
Jovenes de Antano
Junior Achievement of SV and MB
Kelly Freitas Memorial Fund
Kids Rule
Leadership San Benito County
Nan Pipestem Wildlife Rehabilitation
Native Daughters of the Golden West #179
Pet Friends
Pinnacles Partnership
Rancho Maze Band Boosters
R.O. Hardin PTO
Rotary Club of Hollister
Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista
Sacred Heart Parish School
Sacred Heart School Foundation
San Benito Babe Ruth
SBC CattleWomen
SBC CSWD
SBC Farm Bureau
SBC Fire Safe Council
SBC Saddle Horse Association
San Benito Health Foundation
San Benito High School District
$ 17,500
$ 9,100
$ 15,000
$ 29,300
$ 2,200
$ 3,500
$ 10,000
$ 9,000
$ 7,000
$153,200
$ 31,500
$ 4,700
$ 72,500
$ 94,800
$ 7,400
$ 5,200
$ 2,000
$ 23,600
$ 10,000
$ 1,400
$ 6,600
$ 73,000
$ 64,800
$
900
$ 6,200
$ 20,000
$ 10,000
$ 31,500
$ 21,200
$ 13,700
$ 21,400
$ 19,900
$ 90,200
$ 8,000
$437,000
$165,200
San Benito Olive Festival
San Benito Oriana Chorale
San Benito Resource Conservation District
San Benito Stage Company
SJB City Library
SJB Firefighters Association
San Juan Bautista Foundation
San Juan Preschool
San Juan-Aromas Tennis & Fitness
SBC Arts Council
SBC Chamber of Commerce & Visitors
SBC Health and Human Services Agency
SBC Heritage Foundation
SBC Historical Society
SBC LULAC Council #2890
SBC Sheriff’s Search & Rescue
Senior Citizens Legal Services
Seniors Council SC/SBC
Si Se Puede! Learning Center
Slow Food San Benito Bounty
Small Steps
South County Cal-SOAP
Southside School District
Spring Grove PTO
St. Francis Retreat Center
St. Luke’s Afterschool Academy
Suicide Prevention Service—Central Coast
The 33rd District Agricultural Association
The Salvation Army, Hollister Corps
United Methodist Church
United Way of SBC
University Corp. at Monterey Bay
Vision San Benito County
Willow Grove Unified School District
YMCA San Benito County
Youth Alliance
*Please note that this is only a partial listing of
nonprofits who received grants over the past ten years.
FINANCIALS
2014 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Revenue
Contributions
Grants
Investment Income
Other Income
Total Revenue and Support
$ 2,054,831
$ 596,500
$ 380,365
$ 211,973
$ 3,243,669
2014 GRANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Community Impact Grants 69 Grants: $546,900
Donor Advised Funds
90 Grants: $739,994
Total Grants made*
159 Grants: $1,280,894
*Numbers based on all Grant distributions for 2014
2014 FUND ASSETS
Year 2014
Expenses
Grant Expenses
Other Program Expenses
Fundraising
Administration
Total Expenses
Change in Net Assets
$1,452,927
$ 89,425
$ 119,287
$ 362,247
$ 2,023,886
+ $ 1,219,782
Year 2013
Non-Endowed Funds
$1,317,692
Permanent Endowments $6,444,452
Receivables & Fixed Assets $ 765,974
$1,725,561
$5,617,199
$ 16,466
Total Net Assets
$7,359,226
$8,528,118
The Community Foundation for San Benito County
is dedicated to building a stronger community
and enhancing the quality of life in San Benito County
through the support of philanthropic activities.
Donor View
“I believe when you live in a
beautiful area like San Benito
County, it is important to give back
to preserve our heritage for the
future. The
Community
Foundation
makes it easy
and simple for
me to help my
community.”
Velma Tiffany
“Founded in 1992, the Foundation
grew quietly from the very ground
of our County until ten years ago,
when it formally invited grant
applications from local charitable
organizations.
Today, with a board of trustees
elected from recognized leaders of
the County, and through gifts
primarily from County residents as
well as the David and Lucile
Packard Foundation, the
Community
Foundation
for San
Benito
County has
become an
$8 million
Richard and Anne enterprise!”
Morris
Don Smith Photography—Pinnacles National Park, San Benito County
2014 Local Grant Impact
In 2014, the Community Foundation for San Benito County, in partnership with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, awarded $546,900 to local nonprofit organizations,
benefiting residents in a wide array of activities supporting all fields of interest. The grants were used to advance arts and culture, support youth and education, contribute to
health and social services, promote agriculture and the environment, provide community enhancement, and foster economic development in San Benito County. To see a full list
of 2014 grant recipients, visit our website at cffsbc.org
Hollister Downtown Association
San Benito County Arts Council
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of SBC
Martin Rajkovich Children’s Fund
Emmaus House
Girls, Inc.
San Benito Stage Company
Pet Friends
Community Foundation for San Benito County
829 San Benito Street, Suite 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-1924
www.cffsbc.org
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, the
Silicon Valley Community
Foundation will host a day of giving
to benefit nonprofit organizations in
our region. SV Gives will raise money
for local nonprofits starting at 12 a.m. and continuing for a
24-hour period.
To donate to the Community Foundation for San Benito
County, go to cffsbc.org on May 5th. From there, click
on the SV Gives logo to be directed to the Community
Foundation’s page on SV Gives.
Thanks to an anonymous donor, any donation to our
Community Impact Grants Fund, Latino Generations
Endowment, and Women’s Fund will receive a matching
donation of up to $50,000!
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