A n n ua l R e p ort to the c om munit y June 1, 2012 thru May 31, 2013 Tribute to the late PACF Board President, Emil F. “Sonny” Zetmeir In 2003, Sonny Zetmeir joined the community foundation board. At that time he knew little about the foundation, but agreed to serve because he was asked by two men he greatly admired: Pete Hughes and John Troy. Three years later he assumed the role of board president, and the fact that he missed only one meeting in ten years of service speaks to his dedication. While he took his position very seriously, when a meeting became too solemn or tedious he had perfect timing for interjecting comic relief with a wry comment or story. He did hold the black belt of storytelling! During his tenure as chair, the Foundation evolved from the board conducting all foundation business, to the hiring of an executive director and obtaining an office in 2007, and partnering in 2008 with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for fund management and investment. Both he and his wife, Sophia, lent their financial support to the Foundation as well. In addition to giving generously to foundation funds, when PACF opened its office they provided the quality furnishings. The Community Foundation was just one part of the good works of this big-hearted man. Sonny was legendary for providing Grandview kitchens to churches, schools, and non-profit organizations, refusing to accept any payment. Recently, while cleaning out his desk, Sophia found a large stack of thank you notes saved through the years. There were dozens. Sonny never missed a Stella Wells Christmas Basket or LCC Scholarship auction and was frequently the top bidder. Our entire community is indebted to him for his partnership with Power Flame in providing years of fabulous 4th of July fireworks for the public to enjoy. Finally, Sonny chaired the LCC Foundation’s capital campaign to build a new health science building, and gave generously of his time and resources to make that a reality. We lost this special and unique man on September 3, 2013. Sonny’s philanthropic legacy, however, will not only live on through the new health science building and numerous kitchens bearing his name, but also through the Sonny Zetmeir Memorial Scholarship Fund at Labette Community College, and a new Zetmeir Family Fund established at the Community Foundation. grants and scholarships fiscal year 2011-2012 Grants and scholarships Unrestricted Funds: Making a Difference one Grant at a Time Annually the earnings from unrestricted funds at the community foundation are distributed through a competitive granting process. While tax dollars provide the infrastructure for the function of our communities, many amenities for a higher quality of life come from the work of local non-profits, youth programs, and citizens active around a particular cause. In making annual grant decisions, the Parsons Area Community Foundation seeks to fund those proposals demonstrating the greatest potential for improving quality of life in our area. Parsons Community Garden With 87 active members of all ages, a $500 grant allowed the Parsons Community Garden, at Clark and 15th streets, to purchase raised hose reels, adaptive tools, and to make soil improvements to the raised beds. With the ease of use of the new hose reels, gardening continued well into the summer months. Altamont Grade School Teachers at Altamont Grade School determined large group instruction would be greatly enhanced if all classrooms had access to a document camera called an Elmo. This devise works like an overhead projector, but does not need information converted to a transparency. Imagine instead being able to set a book, concrete objects, or students’ work directly on the Elmo and having it project for the entire class to see. With a $5000 grant from PACF, along with $2000 raised by the PTO and $200 from the school district, six Elmo cameras and projectors were purchased. Mrs. Page projecting from laptop. Mrs. McKinzie using Elmo for instruction. 1 grants and scholarships fiscal year 2011-2012 Grants and scholarships Unrestricted Funds: Making a Difference one Grant at a Time grants and scholarships fiscal year 2011-2012 Grants and scholarships Unrestricted Funds: Making a Difference one Grant at a Time Curious Minds Discovery Zone Through the Herculean efforts of a group of dedicated citizens and the city tourism director, this interactive children’s museum opened during the fall of 2012 in downtown Parsons. While the bulk of funding has come through private donations to the museum, a $4500 grant was awarded from PACF unrestricted funds to purchase laptops for educational use, and a donor advised fund provided a grant of $5000 to assist with operating expenses. Oswego Public Library Often a project will need multiple sources of funding to succeed. The historic Oswego Public Library is one such case. Having received 80% of the necessary funds for window restoration from the Kansas Heritage Trust Fund, the library was responsible to raise the remaining 20% before the grant funds were released. For safety reasons, a portion of the sidewalk was also in need of repair. With fundraising, a $1600 grant from PACF unrestricted funds, and a $3200 grant from a PACF donor advised fund, the repairs are now in process. We thank Karyn Carpenter of Oswego for the photos above showing the work on the windows. Parsons High School Robotics and Humvee Programs $2000 – Altamont Public Schools: Updated radios to work with new Labette County system A $10,000 grant was made to the Parsons High School Robotics and Humvee Programs. This year’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotic competition involved a robot built to climb and shoot frisbees through a goal. Pictured are members of the PHS Robotic team preparing for the regional competition held in Oklahoma City. Kansas Foodbank Warehouse 2 Other Grants from Unrestricted Funds “We don’t have food to eat so I drink water to fill my stomach so I am not hungry.” “I sometimes eat paper because we don’t have anything in our cabinets to eat.” These are statements made by children right here in our communities and in our state. With a grant of $5000, local children who experience hunger are able to receive a weekend packet of kid-friendly, nutritious food. Every Friday, school coordinators distribute the packets of food to children who might otherwise spend the entire weekend without food. 196 students are served in Labette County. $2000 – Church Women United: Summer bookmobile program $17,500 – Labette County Emergency Assistance Center: Operations and client services $900 – Parsons Recreation Center : ”Day of Play” $4000 – City of Parsons: Katy Days $1200 – Parsons Fire Dept: Smoke alarms and batteries $2000 – Proud Animal Lovers Shelter: Operating Expenses $10,000 – City of Parsons: New Christmas decorations $300 - Labette Health Foundation: Kids Public Safety Camp $5700 – City of Parsons: AED’s for county emergency responders $2500 – Labette County Red Cross: Operating expenses for disaster relief $6700 – City of Parsons: Farm Heritage Celebration 2012 and 2013 $1500 -- Neosho County 4-H: Provide scholarships to summer learning camps $3000 – Parsons Babe Ruth: Equipment for field maintenance $3500 – Parsons Area Concert Association: Defray fees for concert performers $2800 – Parsons District Schools: Updated radios to work with new Labette County system $2000 – Lincoln Elementary Preschool: Educational materials $94,200: Total amount of grants this year from unrestricted funds, which provide the most flexibility for meeting a broad spectrum of community needs. 3 Grants and scholarships Unrestricted Funds: Specific yet Flexible Donor-Advised Funds: Like a Charitable Checking Account Field of Interest Funds allow donors to designate a geographic area or a particular charitable field, such as the arts, education, health or human services for grants. This option allows donors to create their own fund, and contribute to it at the most advantageous time for them. The donor becomes the advisor for the fund, and may recommend grants from that fund at any time throughout the year. The Foundation provides due diligence on grant recipients, administers the grants, and provides the donor with quarterly financial statements. Donor-advised funds offer all the benefits, and none of the headaches, associated with private foundations. Field of Interest Grants $15,000 – Labette County Emergency Assistance Center: This organization was selected as this year’s recipient for the grant from the Bonnie Oden Fund for the needy. $7100 – Leadership Labette: With development of civic leadership as the field of interest, the Kansas Health Foundation Leadership fund awarded this grant for operating expenses for the Leadership Labette program. $7100 – Leadership Labette: The Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Health Fund provides funds for leadership projects promoting the health and fitness of children. This year’s grant assisted the Leadership Labette class to purchase a climbing wall at the city pool, and to offer mini-grants to surrounding communities for projects or equipment benefiting children’s health. Designated Funds: No Fuss Annual Giving Donors select the charitable organization they wish their fund to support. The Foundation administers annual grants in the name of the donor or in anonymity if the donor chooses. Designated funds may be established during a donor’s lifetime, or through a charitable estate gift. Foundation staff will work closely with the donor to establish the desired guidelines for distributions from the fund. Grant Recipients from Designated Funds $28,250 – St. Patrick’s Catholic School: This grant comes from the designated portion of the Taylor Family Fund and is used for building improvements. Grant Recipients from Donor Advised Funds $200 – Parsons Area Concert Association: Operating expenses $1200 – City of Parsons: Katy Days $1000 – City of Parsons: Christmas decorations $1000 – Children’s Organ Transplant Association: Financial assistance for lung transplant $5000 – Curious Minds Discovery Zone: Operating expenses $3200 – Oswego Public Library: Window restoration $150,000 – Labette Community College Foundation: Health Science Building $2000 – Parsons Babe Ruth League: All Star tournament and operations $2000 – Parsons High School: Cheer, dance, and football programs Scholarship Recipients: $650 – Hazel Wall Scholarship at Labette Community College: Michele Francis $350 – John and Bonnie Latzer Fall Labette Community College Art Scholarship: John Googe $400 – John and Bonnie Latzer Fall Labette Community College Art Scholarship: Briana O’Neill $500 – Ted Hill Memorial Scholarship: Patrick Jacquinot Briana O’Neill, winner of the LCC Spring Art Fair, earning the Latzer Art Scholarship, is pictured with her art work. $1000 – Stella Wells Christmas Baskets: Each year $1000 is granted to this organization per the Bonnie Oden fund agreement. Funds at the Parsons Area Community Foundation provided a total of $1,088,803 in grants and scholarships in the 2012-2013 fiscal year. $762,853 – LCC Foundation: Provided by the Sonny and Sophia Zetmeir Designated Fund for construction of the LCC Health Science Building. Organization Funds: Long-Term Support for Non-Profits Pass Through Designated Funds Some gifts come to the Foundation designated for a specific organization, and grants are made per donor intent. The following organizations received designated gifts: $4000 – Parsons Senior Center: For the fourth year in a row, an out of town benefactor for the senior center provided this grant. With this gift, a new tile backsplash was installed in the kitchen at the center, and the balance will be used for needed improvements in the bathrooms. 4 Grants and scholarships $250 – Greenbush: Received from Parsons State Hospital Endowment for Tiny K program. Other foundations or non-profits may place funds with the community foundation for accounting and financial management. Charities may also establish endowments within the Foundation that provide an income stream to further their current work, or build for future needs. Parsons Educational Foundation Grants and Scholarships $12,078 – Parsons Schools: High school peer tutoring program, Robotics program, teacher mini-grants, textbooks, and adoption of needy families during holidays. $5000 – Curious Minds Discovery Zone: Sponsor of Agricultural Education Exhibit. $17,496 – Scholarships: Scholarships for higher education expenses were awarded to twenty local students, and three high school students received scholarships to attend conferences. 5 FISCAL YEAR 2012 - 2013 CONTRIBUTORS A number of Parsons Area Community Foundation funds received contributions from the following individuals, organizations, and businesses. This much needed support for community projects and improvements is greatly appreciated and the foundation wishes to recognize these donors. Mary Ann Adams Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alderman Don and Jane Alexander Doug and Anne Allen David Beach Corky and Alice Beachner Gary and Kim Beachner Lynn Blomberg Nancy Bolt Diane Bonner Sharon Brown Cathy Buchman Erlene Cares Marlene Carson Pamela Carter Aleta Chamberlain Church Women United, Parsons Catherine Coleman Commercial Bank Peter Cook Kitra Cooper Pamela Cress David and Jane Dick Carol Dittman Mr. and Mrs. Bob Divine Ken Ervin Rod and Denise Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Jim Forbes James Forbes Gordon Haggard Estate of Robert Hight David and Kye Sook Hill Shaun and Ashton Hill Megan Hughes Greg Jarrett Cathy Johnson Kansas Health Foundation Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kennedy Jr. Gary and Carolyn Kennett Mr. and Mrs. Charles Landgraf III John and Bonnie Latzer Steve and Cheryl Lewis Gayle Linthicum Vickie Madl Dan and Amy Manners Jack and Vickie Martin Mr. and Mrs. David Martin Mr. and Mrs. Virgil McDonough Mr. and Mrs. Barry McMillan Brad and Senta Meister David Moore Donald and Vicki Morris Mark and Sara Moses Barbara Mosier R.D. “Sarge”and LaDonna Mullinax Antonio Munoz Parsons Arts and Humanities Council Parsons Industries, Inc. Parsons State Hospital Endowment Association Richard and Linda Proehl Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Reel Darlene Richardson Dana M. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts Richard Sengpiehl Jane Sengpiehl Marian Shuss Chuck Spellman Carmen Spencer Neil Springer Mr. and Mrs. David Stein Carol Stein Grant and Emily Steinle John and Patricia Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Brad Strathe Lynn and Carole Strathe Rebecca Taylor George and Kim Tignor John and Marjorie Troy Dwayne Umbarger Gary and Shirley Wall Wall Funeral Homes Kay Waters Emily Westhoff Ellen Wolf Virginia Wommack Kirk and Connie Wyckoff Kay Young Sonny and Sophia Zetmeir NATIVE SONS AND DAUGHTERS MEMORIAL FUND HONOREES 6 Cleo Beougher Virginia King Bohrer Colene Cinotto Harold “Hal” Clifton Wayne Cowen Virginia Dennis Don Ginn Robert Hight Orville Mathis Cindy Whitt Murray Berniece “Bea” Pender Nan Charles Powell David Richardson Max Smith Leonel “Tut” Tustison Helen Tustison Linda Karol Todd Vaughn Paul Anthony “Tony” Wells PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUNDS Donor Advised Funds: A Donor-Advised Fund is a personal approach to giving. It allows an individual, family, or business to retain a say in the charitable distributions from their gift, and is an excellent means for organizing and tracking all of one’s charitable giving. Hughes Family Fund Shaun Hill PASS Fund John and Bonnie Latzer Fund Troy Family Fund Field of Interest Funds: This type fund allows a donor to specify a “field” such as education, the arts, human services, health or a geographic area for the fund to benefit. Bonnie Oden Fund for Needy Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund Kansas Health Foundation Leadership Fund Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Public Health * Designated Funds: By establishing a designated fund, a donor may support the good work of a specific non-profit organization. Through the community foundation’s investment and management services, this fund may be endowed and provide annual funding for the selected organization, distributed per donor wishes. Taylor Family Fund (20% of fund designated for St. Patrick’s Catholic School) Bonnie Oden Fund ($1000 to Stella Wells Christmas Baskets annually) Scholarship Funds: When establishing a scholarship fund criterion is set by the donor for choosing recipients. Hazel Wall Scholarship Fund Taran Sack Memorial Fund John and Bonnie Latzer Art Scholarship Fund Ted Hill Memorial Fun Unrestricted Funds: These are not specifically designated for use by a particular agency, cause or area of interest. Rather, the PACF board of directors oversees the use of these funds. The Foundation continually assesses programs and initiatives for community improvement. Unrestricted funds allow the board to recommend grants based on current community needs. Pearl Brennecke Fund Hunter Family Fund Main Family Fund Operating Funds Parsons Area Touch the Future Fund Combs Family Fund Interim Fund for pass-through gifts Memorial Fund for Native Sons and Daughters Taylor Family Fund (80% unrestricted) Agency Funds: Investing and Managing Funds for Non-Profits Parsons Educational Foundation Funds Labette Community College Foundation Scholarship Funds* Pass-Through Provisional Funds: Provisional Funds are temporary funds established at the community foundation to raise funds for a specific need or project in the area. Downtown Parsons Art Initiative Farm Heritage Fund Tolen Creek Art Project Charitable Gift Trusts: Benefits both Charity and Donor Virginia Wommack Gift Annuity *New funds established this fiscal year 7 GROWTH OPPORTUNITY FOR FOUNDATION PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - FUND STATEMENT Fiscal Year End May 31, 2013 Kansas Health Foundation $450,000 Matching Grant Assets Cash/Investments5,700,830 Receivables Other 4,007 Total Assets 5,704,837 Liabilities & Net Assets Grants declared and not yet paid 500 Other 35,462 Agency Payable 952,073 Net Assets 4,716,802 Total Liabilities & Net Assets 5,704,837 Revenues Gifts, Grants, Bequests & Other 364,936 Interest & Dividends 84,514 Realized Gains (Losses) 65,992 Unrealized Gains (Losses) 560,332 Total Revenues 1,075,774 Grants & Expenses Grants1,088,803 Operating Expenses 70,858 Administrative Fees to all Funds 44,514 Total Grants & Expenses 1,204,175 Change in Net Assets (128,401) Net Assets Beginning of Year 4,845,204 Net Assets End of Year 4,716,803 Total Assets under Management 5,704,837 The Kansas Health Foundation, in conjunction with its GROW II grant to the Parsons Area Community Foundation, will match contributions to endowed funds by either 25% or 50%, depending on which fund receives the donations. This challenge continues through 2017, or until PACF has raised $450,000 in matching funds. We are pleased to report more than half of that amount has been earned with contributions to endowed funds, but a minimum of $400,000 in new gifts will be necessary to complete the grant. We hope all who have the ability to give will participate to ensure our communities receive the full benefit of this grant opportunity. How it works: Contributions to endowed unrestricted, administrative, or public health funds are matched at 50%. Contributions to endowed donor advised, field of interest, designated, agency, or scholarship funds bring a 25% match. The purpose of this initiative is to build permanent resources resulting in long-term, sustained health improvements in the communities we serve, as well as to strengthen the community foundation for its vital role in community revitalization. Per the terms of the grant, the earnings are to be split equally and deposited into the Kansas Health Foundation public health and administrative funds established at the Parsons Area Community Foundation. The Parsons Area Community Foundation Board Every gift is significant and will make a difference. With deep appreciation we will recognize donors at the following levels for their cumulative gifts over the five year grant period: Cornerstone: $5.00 - $2499 Leadership: $2500 - $4999 Visionary: $25,000 and up Pacesetter: $5000 - $24,999 Emil F. “Sonny” Zetmeir, Board Chair (Deceased) Jim Smith Vice-Chair Grant Steinle, Treasurer Jane Dick, Secretary Don Alexander Sharon Stewart Brown Nancy Bolt Marcia Gard Mike Keal Pat LaForge Cheryl Lewis Dan Manners Senta Meister Gary Wall Kirk Wyckoff Anne Allen Ex. Director This is a tremendous opportunity to GROW philanthropy dollars for the benefit of our area. Everyone may be involved at some level. Please consider an outright gift or pledge. 8 Visit us on the web: parsonsareacf.org to view all foundation funds and contributing options. P.O. Box 894 • Parsons, KS 67357 Phone: 620.421.0723 To learn more, please visit: www.parsonsareacf.org Our Mission: To improve the quality of life in the greater Parsons area by increasing opportunities for charitable giving, connecting donors to community needs, and providing leadership on important community issues, now and for future generations. Our Vision: To improve our communities and the lives of their residents through the power of charitable giving, community leadership, and the impeccable stewardship of funds. The Community Foundation serves any charitable cause for community improvement. A wide range of philanthropic options are available for creating new funds, and contributions may be added to existing funds. The Parsons Area Community Foundation thanks Labette Bank for the generous donation of office space for the Foundation.
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