826LA 2014 Annual Report by 826LA

826LA

ANNUAL REPORT

2013 2014

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826LA is a non-profit writing and tutoring organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around our understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to success.

CONTENTS

Dear Friends ..........................................7

Workshops........................................... 20

Why 826LA?...........................................8

College Access..................................... 22

Volunteers.............................................10

Evaluation............................................ 24

LA2050.................................................. 11

Anchorman LIVE!.............................. 26

2013-14 At a Glance.............................12

Partners in Time................................. 27

826LA at Manual Arts........................ 14

Treasurer’s Report............................. 28

Tutoring................................................15

Supporters........................................... 30

In-School Projects...............................16

In-Kind Contributions...................... 34

Field Trips............................................. 17

Thank You............................................ 35

Young Authors’ Book Project.............18

BOARD & STAFF

DEDICATION

STAFF Joel Arquillos Executive Director

Diana Molleda Design Coordinator

Carolyn Gan Development Director

Tia Stark Store Coordinator

Marisa Urrutia Gedney Echo Park Director of Education

Andrea Zúñiga Echo Parks Programs Coordinator

Julius Diaz Panoriñgan Mar Vista Director of Education

Mike Dunbar Mar Vista Programs Assistant

Lauren Humphrey Mar Vista Volunteer Manager

Pedro Estrada Echo Park Programs Assistant

Birte Klug Mar Vista Programs Manager

Hector Hernandez Mar Vista Programs Assistant

Kristin Lorey Echo Park Programs & Operations Manager

Andrea Vaughan Mar Vista Programs Assistant

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AmeriCorps VISTA Members Mariesa Arra単aga Kubasek Volunteer Outreach & Support Assistant

Daisy Sanchez Manual Arts In-School Assistant

Tim Lisagor Volunteer Outreach & Support Assistant

Ana Tenorio Manual Arts In-School Assistant

Ashley Ratcliff Marketing & Communications Assistant

Annie Vought Development Assistant

Board of Directors Henry Chase Treasurer

Keith Knight

Grant DeVaul

Louis Lucido

Dave Eggers Emeritus Terena Thyne Eisner Jodie Evans President

Susan Ko Krystyn Madrigal Sylvie Rabineau Brad Simpson Secretary

DeAnna Gravillis Vice President

ADVISORY BOARD J.J. Abrams

Miranda July

Judd Apatow

Catherine Keener

Fiona Apple

Al Madrigal

Miguel Arteta

Melissa Mathison

Mac Barnett

Tara Roth

Steve Barr

Katie McGrath

Joshuah Bearman

R. Scott Mitchell

Father Greg Boyle, SJ

Lani Monos

Stefan G. Bucher

B.J. Novak

Mark Flanagan

Jane Patterson

Naomi Foner

Keri Putnam

Mitchell Frank

Sonja Rasula

Ben Goldhirsh

Luis J. Rodriguez

Ellen Goldsmith-Vein

J. Ryan Stradal

Nicole Holofcener

Sarah Vowell

Spike Jonze

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COMMUNITY

Dear Friends People say that Los Angeles is sprawling, but we know better. We see how our city is shrinking. Every day at 826LA, adult volunteers travel across L.A. to support students with their writing. Hollywood writers mentor high schoolers from Boyle Heights, and kids from Venice get homework help from UCLA students.

People connect at 826LA, and these connections make our big city feel smaller. This was never more evident than during the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2014. In August, 826LA launched our first school-based site at Manual Arts Senior High School in South L.A. At that time, only a few of 826LA’s more than 3,000 registered volunteers lived in South L.A. But generous people came from across the city to help Manual Arts seniors write personal statements for their college applications. As a result, the school saw a 10% increase in the number of students admitted to four-year colleges. Last year, thanks to a grant from the Goldhirsh Foundation as part of the LA2050 initiative, more than 1,000 Angelenos signed up to volunteer at 826LA. We focused our LA2050 project on spreading the word about the deep—and mutually beneficial—impact of volunteering. We reached out to individuals and companies, forged a new partnership with USC’s Joint Educational Partnership, and offered more Volunteering 101 trainings than ever before. Los Angeles may be one of the biggest cities in the world, but, at 826LA, it doesn’t feel that way. Here, students grow up knowing that they are part of a community that cares for them. We are proud to report on these connections and more in this 2013-2014 annual report. We hope it will inspire you to get involved and to keep L.A. small. Sincerely,

Joel Arquillos Executive Director

Jodie Evans Board of Directors President Annual Report 2013-14 | 7

Why 826LA?

Addressing the achievement gap A 2014 study from the After-School Corporation found that by the time they reach sixth grade, students born into poverty typically have spent 6,000 fewer hours learning than their middle-class peers. This includes additional and out-of-school-time learning at preschool, summer programs, after-school programs, and field trips. 826LA addresses this problem directly by offering high-quality programs free of charge to students and their families during the school day, after school, on the weekends, and during the summer. People helping people At the core of this programming is individualized support provided by trained volunteers. Research shows that students benefit immensely when given the opportunity to work one on one with adults. With thirty-five to forty hours of tutoring, a student can improve his or her reading skills by an entire grade level, and studies show that consistent individualized tutoring has lifelong benefits for students and their overall quality of life. Creativity and confidence are key One advantage middle-class students have over their poorer peers is selfconfidence, and 826’s programming is helping to close that gap. Tied closely to building confidence in 826LA’s programs is its “culture of creativity.” With creativity identified as the single most important attribute in future employees in a survey of more than 1,500 CEOs from across the world, this culture is one that not only helps students engage in school and feel empowered academically, but also helps them succeed later in life. Building community By working one on one with 826LA volunteers, students find caring adult role models and develop a sense of community, which in turn builds confidence and promotes creativity. As a tenth-grade student from Manual Arts Senior High School said, “Becoming a published author honestly feels unreal. I feel as if now nothing can stop me from achieving goals.” 8 | 826LA

“826LA is a great place to learn and meet new people. The people there are really helpful and nice. They spend their time here just to help us. They encourage me and all of us here because they help us to be creative, learn more, and help us with the things that trouble us most.” —Katherine G., After-School Tutoring student

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VOLUNTEERS

SUPPORT

When students write stories at 826LA, their characters often share names with our volunteers. That’s because at 826LA, volunteers are the real superheroes. Volunteers illustrate the outlandish characters students concoct during field trips; they provide a sounding board while students write their personal statements for college applications; and they are our students’ guides in the quest to master long division. Volunteers allow 826LA to offer free one-on-one support to students who need it the most. 826LA benefits from the support of more than 3,300 registered volunteers, who last year spent 23,249 hours of their time working with our students. To celebrate those who go above and beyond, 826LA launched Centaur Club in April 2014. Members of this enthusiastic group are not mythical creatures, but volunteers committed to tutoring at least once a week. It’s through regular attendance that volunteers see firsthand the long-term impact of their support.

“826LA has been a life-changing experience for me, and it’s the joy and gratitude from students for what I’ve contributed that makes volunteering here so rewarding.” —Centaur Club member Patrick Diaz 10 | 826LA

LA2050

In May 2013, 826LA was named the Education winner in the inaugural My LA2050 Challenge. Thousands of people voted for our project, and, as a result, we received a $100,000 grant from the Goldhirsh Foundation to implement it. Our project was to bring education beyond the classroom by giving children a wealth of adult mentors. To get there, we set a lofty goalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;recruit 1,000 new volunteers in just nine months. In the end, we exceeded this goal, inspiring more than 1,300 individuals to get involved in their community! 826LA is grateful to LA2050 and the Goldhirsh Foundation for this extraordinary opportunity, to the thousands of people who voted for our project, and to the many people who heeded the call and signed up to become volunteers. We are one year closer to making our vision of Los Angeles in the year 2050 a reality, but our work is not done. Help us get there by signing up to volunteer and by sharing your talents and your time with Los Angeles students.

Interested in volunteering? Send us an email at iwanttohelp@826LA.org! Annual Report 2013-14 | 11

2013-14 AT A GLANCE

8,614

23,249

students served

hours volunteered

3,300+ 279

publications produced 12 | 826LA

196

registered volunteers

field trips for entire classes to 826LA

348

536

61,739 tutoring sessions

writing workshops

356 hours of student programs provided

hours of support at 17 lausd schools

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826LA at Manual Arts High School

PARTNERSHIP

In 2014, 826LA opened our first school-based site at Manual Arts Senior High School in South Los Angeles. As part of a larger effort to bring 826LA programs to more students in South L.A., 826LA partnered with Manual Arts to offer onsite student programs at this Title I school of nearly 2,000 students, 84% of whom receive free or reduced-price lunch. 826LA’s site is located in the school’s college center, and in the fall, volunteers focused on helping students write personal statements for college applications. In the spring, 826LA hosted its largest publishing project, the Young Authors’ Book Project, at Manual Arts. 14 | 826LA

TUTORING

From Monday to Thursday, students complete their homework, read, and respond to writing prompts based on a monthly theme. At each step of the way, a caring volunteer is within an arm’s reach to offer assistance. A student’s confidence is built when they share what they have written, and people listen. So several times a year, our young authors read their stories to encouraging audiences at chapbook release parties. During the 2013-2014 school year, 826LA served 182 elementary school students in after-school tutoring during 400 sessions, thanks to the help of 551 unique volunteers. We also served 101 middle and high school students in Echo Park and Mar Vista, with help from 259 volunteers, during Tuesday and Thursday evening tutoring sessions. Across the entire tutoring program—after-school tutoring for primary school students and evening tutoring for secondary school students— 826LA produced 17 student-written publications last year.

“Each week I watch [students] overcome struggles with their schoolwork. And no matter how tough the workload, they never quit and they keep coming to the program week after week. They really want to learn, and honestly do. It’s a marvelous thing to be a part of.” —Michael Brown, 826LA volunteer and Partners in Time member Annual Report 2013-14 | 15

In-School PRojects

LOCAL 826LA reaches thousands of students each year by bringing trained volunteers into local classrooms. We team up with teachers to develop curriculum that is tailor-made for middle and high school students. These writing projects also adhere to LAUSD standards and align with educators’ academic goals for their pupils. Last year, 826LA served 2,529 students and 43 teachers during 356 sessions. In the process, 367 volunteers spent 1,845 hours of their time providing one-on-one attention to students on 42 projects, including the creation of six beautiful publications. One of those publications was Humanitimes, the student newspaper of James A. Garfield High School. Students from the school’s Humanitas Academy of Leadership and Law spent six weeks during March and April 2014 imagining story ideas relevant to their lives, such as college access, and wrote and revised insightful articles with guidance from volunteers. At the end of the project, the student journalists experienced the joy of seeing their names in print. “I like that the stories are our stories,” said student Omar.

“The students passed out the last issue [of Humanitimes] with pride. In their end of the year reflection, many of them wrote that writing for the paper was a valuable experience that taught them how to write better.” –Lida Thang, 10th grade teacher, James A. Garfield High School 16 | 826LA

Field Trips

On weekday mornings, students come to 826LA to collaborate with their classmates to write a story, and each student leaves with a copy of their very own book. When the curmudgeonly (and fictional) Mr. Barnacle’s voice booms in our centers, the students work together to write stories with original characters, compelling dialogue, and cliffhangers. Whether the focus is expository or creative writing, the students are engaged for all three hours of 826LA’s unique field trip experience. Last year, 4,459 students and 59 teachers experienced the wonder and surprise of a field trip at our centers. 826LA provided 196 field trips that produced 211 publications, with the help of 1,048 volunteers who served 3,081 hours. Some of the most popular field trips offered by 826LA include Storytelling & Bookmaking, Choose Your Own Adventure, and Well-Wishing and Poetry Writing.

“[Publishing a book] is a collaborative experience in which they all participate and engage. I couldn’t be happier to have had this opportunity which has validated and encouraged my students to continue and value the writing process.” –James Enceñas, 4th grade teacher, Westminster Avenue Elementary School Annual Report 2013-14 | 17

Young Authors’ Book Project

Each year, 826LA partners with a different LAUSD school for a comprehensive writing project that results in a professionally published book. We call this the Young Authors’ Book Project, and last year 58 sophomores from Manual Arts Senior High School became published authors because of it. Beyond the Gates and Fences—their collection of essays about careers, the working world, and what it means to be successful—includes a foreword by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Beyond the Gates and Fences also features the advice of chef Roy Choi, FBI Special Agent Kelly Decker, Clippers center Deandre Jordan, actor Dianna Agron, and Congressman Adam Schiff. Manual Arts students, through their thoughtful essays, shared their hopes and dreams, and celebrated the people who help them chase them. The project culminated with a release party at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library. An anonymous donor and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works, supported this project.

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CELEBRATED

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WORKSHOPS

DYNAMIC 826LA’s workshops develop students’ writing skills in new and fun ways. Last year, students tried improv, edited their own newspapers, and explored thermodynamics by making ice cream during 826LA workshops. 826LA served 1,343 students at 82 workshops, totaling 348 sessions. Forty-one of those workshops included three or more sessions. Volunteers—including local artists, writers, and professionals—spent 6,199 hours supporting students in these dynamic workshops. In an effort to improve students’ reading comprehension, this year 826LA created Barnacle’s Bookworms, a Saturday-morning reading workshop named after fictional publishers Mr. and Mrs. Barnacle. Working side by side with specially trained volunteers, students read grade level-appropriate books and complete assorted reading projects. Students develop critical thinking skills and a love of reading, as they move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”

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“The great thing about Barnacle’s Bookworms is that I get to share something I love with a really amazing kid, one that I have the opportunity to get to know, since we work together week after week…You can really give the one student your full attention, and since attention is what the kids are usually looking for, it makes a big difference.” —Christina Heisser, volunteer at Barnacle’s Bookworms Annual Report 2013-14 | 21

COLLEGE ACcESS

MENTORSHIP

Throughout the school year, 826LA provides workshops and one-on-one sessions for high schoolers, primarily those with limited access to college counselors, as they apply to college. Services include one-on-one support on personal statements for college applications, scholarship applications, and preparation for the California High School Exit Exam and the SAT. Last year, 826LA offered College Access support to 1,560 students at 12 schools. On November 9 and 10, 2013, 826LA mobilized hundreds of volunteers to provide individualized attention to nearly 200 college applicants during our Great L.A. Personal Statement Weekend. By writing about their aspirations and challenges in persuasive essays, students strengthen their chances of making their dreams of college a reality. They also are guided through the process of self-reflection through conversation and writing. 22 | 826LA

“[My tutor] helped me put my feelings on paper, which is something that I had a lot of trouble doing by myself. She helped me organize all of my thoughts in a clear way. I learned to not be scared of writing about how I truly feel because that is who I am.” —Yesenia O., Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School student

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EVALUATION This year, 826LA evaluated its impact through a variety of qualitative and quantitative surveys for students, teachers, and parents/guardians, and through the use of objective literacy/writing assessments. 826LA, with 826 National, worked with outside consultants and advisors (e.g. SeeChange Consulting, Inc. and Arbor Consulting Partners) to design many of these metrics aimed at assessing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; improvements in academic skills, habits of mind, and performance (self-reported writing skills), as well as improvements in personal development (e.g., academic and personal confidence, participation and enjoyment of projects). 826LA staff administered evaluations and, with assistance from 826 National, analyzed and interpreted results. 826LA also tracked grades using report cards in its tutoring program and collected college admissions data at Manual Arts Senior High School with support from the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration and college counselors.

Tutoring

93%

My child is getting better grades in school with the help of 826LA.

91%

I feel encouraged to be creative at 826LA.

In-School Projects

100%

My studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; writing has improved.

95%

Working with 826LA helped me increase my confidence about writing.

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Workshops

91%

The workshop increased my confidence about my writing.

96%

I learned new things about how to be a good writer.

Field Trips

99%

The field trip was a valuable learning opportunity for my students.

99%

My students were challenged during the activity.

Young Authorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Book Project

92%

I will be able to use what I learned on other writing assignments.

84%

I am proud of my writing after the project. (Compared with 60% before the project began.)

College Access Program

98%

I feel more prepared to apply to college after working with a tutor on my personal statement.

97%

I received help during the Great L.A. Personal Statement Weekend that I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have received otherwise. Annual Report 2013-14 | 25

Anchorman LIVE!

ENTERTAINING The cast of Anchorman fulfilled a dream for comedy fans everywhere when they performed the original script live to benefit 826LA on November 21, 2013. Presented by Adam McKay and Judd Apatow, Anchorman: A Live Reading brought together host Conan O’Brien and cast members Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate, David Koechner, Jack Black, Chris Parnell, Danny Trejo, Fred Willard, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, and Bill Kurtis at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. This special event raised $389,000 to support 826LA’s programs! 826LA thanks all of the benefit’s sponsors: Bad Robot Productions, Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation, Creative Artists Agency, Gravillis Inc., HBO, Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg, Michael De Luca Productions, LA2050, Mosaic, Paramount Pictures, Sylvie and Steve Rabineau, United Talent Agency, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Entertainment, WME Entertainment, and Ziffren Brittenham LLP. We are also thankful for our in-kind partners who were essential to the evening’s success: Cuervo, Dos Equis, Old Creek Ranch Winery, Uber, and Vino V. 826LA is deeply grateful to Adam McKay, Judd Apatow, and the good people of Apatow Productions, whose outstanding support will empower young Angelenos for many years to come.

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Partners in Time

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You may be a member of an art museum. You may be a member of a garden conservancy. But did you know that you can also be a member of Partners in Time—826LA’s membership group for those dedicated to helping the voices of young people thrive? In the same way that your support can keep great art accessible and green space vibrant, it can also enrich the lives of students across Los Angeles. Partners in Time directly support 826LA’s free educational programs for local youth. As a benefit of your commitment, you’ll receive special perks and opportunities throughout the year. From invitations to exclusive literary salons to one-of-a-kind original artwork from 826LA’s student publications, Partners in Time brings you closer to the creativity you’re enabling. This year, Partners in Time members discussed storytelling at literary salons featuring Claire Bidwell-Smith (The Rules of Inheritance) and and with B.J. Novak (One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories) and Tom Perrotta (Little Children). Last spring, Partners in Time members participated in a special dinner featuring director, producer, and Oscar-winning screenwriter Spike Jonze (Her) and Variety’s Tim Gray. And every year, members cheer our young authors on at release parties honoring student work! Won’t you join us? To learn more about Partners in Time, visit www.826la.org/join. Annual Report 2013-14 | 27

TREASURERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT Income

25%

1% 1% 1%

TOTAL INCOME

$1,485,086

2013-14

42%

27%

Individuals, Corporations & Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $404,030 Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $627,496 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $376,710 Store Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,167 Interest & Dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,703 Gains on Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,337 Other Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,643 *Complete audited financial statements are available at 826LA for review. 28 | 826LA

Expenses 100%

Management & General Fundraising Program Services

79% 80%

60%

40%

15% 20%

0% Annual Report 2013-14 | 29

SUPPORTERS $100,000+

Los Angeles County Arts Commission

The Eisner Foundation

Michael DeLuca Productions, Inc.

$50,000+

Mosaic Media Group

Annenberg Foundation Karisma Foundation Louis & Carolyn Lucido* The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Weingart Foundation $25,000+ Anonymous California Community Foundation Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Green Foundation Los Angeles Times Family Fund Paramount Pictures Time Warner Cable United Talent Agency $10,000+ Anonymous Judd Apatow & Leslie Mann

National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works Sony Pictures Entertainment Warner Brothers Entertainment William Morris Endeavor Entertainment Foundation Ziffren Brittenham, LLP $5,000 Bad Robot Productions Grant & Virginia DeVaul* Dave Eggers & Vendela Vida Gary Sanchez Productions Ellen Goldsmith-Vein & John Vein* HBO Susan Ko* NBC4 Southern California Tides Foundation

CAA Foundation

Paul F. Tompkins & the Upright Citizens Brigade

Carol & James Collins Foundation

$2,500+

City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs Crail-Johnson Foundation Diane & Dorothy Brooks Foundation DreamWorks Animation Hannah Fricker The Gotham Group

Black Family Trust Ben Blacker & Nerdist Writers Panels Henry & Inell Chase* Anand Devarajan* Elizabeth Ellison & Peter Sattler* Greenlight, LLC

Gravillis Inc.

Huntington-USC Institute on California & the West

Harmontown

Tegan Jones & Sam Mercer*

Joan Leidy Foundation

Learning by Giving Foundation

LA2050, an initiative of the Goldhirsh Foundation

Gennie Rim & GR Works

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RSF Global Community Fund

Shapiro Family Foundation

Patrick F. & Sarah L. Spears*

UCLA Armand Hammer Museum

Stoopid Buddy Studios LLC & iam8bit

University of Southern California

Strange Weather Films

Price School of Public Policy

Vesper Society

Zambezi LA

Walt Disney Studios

$1,000+

Peter Wendel*

AnJel Advised Fund of the RSF Global Community Fund

$826+

Tess Ayes & Jane Anderson* Dana Balkin* Christopher Bourne* Bridgetown Comedy Festival Stephanie Cha & Matthew Barbabella* Chubb & Son Conaco Barbara Dobkin* Good Works Foundation Beth Hagenlockher & Marc Evan Jackson* Noah & Kyle Hawley* Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation Kroha Casner Family Foundation Literary Death Match Michael Lynton* Suzanne Maillard* Mary K. & Daniel M. Kelly Family Foundation Barry Mendel* B.J. Novak* Otis College of Art & Design Michael Price* Steve Romick Shannon Foundation Six Point Harness Jill Soffer*

Anne Carroll* $500+ Debbie Adelstein* Alice + Olivia Aimee Bender* Reza Aslan* Laurie Benenson* Fred Beshid* David Brezinski Michael Brown* California State University, Northridge Castruccio Family Foundation Melinda J. Combs* East L.A. Community Corporation Michael Ferguson* Laura Geffen* Ethan Goldstine* GOOD Jeffrey Goodhue* Jordie Goodman* Google Laura Hertzfeld* Barbara & Wood Lockhart Ludlow Kingsley Krystyn & Al Madrigal* Ruth McKee & Brian Vaughan* Alexander Miric* Diana Mullins* Annual Report 2013-14 | 31

Robert Myers*

Jonathan P. Stuart*

Audra & Jeff Nathanson*

Alyson Stone

Eileen Roggin-Shields & Kevin Shields*

Jennifer Tivang*

Turning Point School

Wendy Van Landingham*

Clayton Verbinski*

Mark Tobin* Debra Vilinsky & Michael Sopher*

$250+

Kenneth Vista*

Heather Adams*

ZogSports

Barbi Appelquist* Capital Group Charitable Giving Jennifer Caspar* DIRECTV Noemi Donoso & David Esselman* Dennis Duban Anne & Archie Gips* Brett Goldblatt* Lori Goodman* Margaret Gordon & John Peterson* Nancy Gubin & William West* Alison & David Hoffman* Paul Hurley Alex Jeffries* Peggy Joseph* Livngiv Inc. Los Angeles School of Global Studies Catie Landston* Jessica & Alan Lee Barbara Meyer Amanda Miller* Lisa & John Orman* Patton Oswalt* Alison Pill* Rare Bird Literary Events & Promotions Howard Rodman* Nell Scovell & Colin Summers* 32 | 826LA

$100+ Apple Matching Girls Program Tara Ariano* Steven Babst* Annette Ballester & Ron Yerxa* Anne Baria* Ann Bedtke* Kathryn Heath Bell* Jill Bernheimer & Jesse Zigelstein* Craig Bessenger Michael Blake* Jennifer Blum* Rene Borger* Doreen & Stuart Braverman-Rudnick Patricia Brush-Lorey & Patrick Lorey Jeffrey Scott Bunney* Patricia Burgess* Paul Caballero* Eileen Thornton Caris* Monique Caulfield* May-may Chan* Jean & Robert Crane* Laurie Daghigh* Rebecca Dameron* Laura Dave & Josh Singer Laurie Hazel Davis* Anna DeRoy* Sharmila Devarajan*

Laurie Ember*

Philippe Perebinossoff

Charlene Fairchild

David Presser

Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton*

Terri Purdy*

Emily Faulstich*

Carly Renquist*

Michele Fleischli*

Sarah Rice*

Janet & William N. Goodhue

Harlan M. & Ann M. Richter

Seth Greenland*

Stephen Scaia

Nicole Groton*

Ellen R. Seiden*

Kate Guinzburg*

Lindsay Sloane*

Rachel Hadaway*

Theresa Anne J. Sotto*

Jon C. & Jo M. Healey*

Brian Stern*

Nicole Holofcener*

Gayle Sullivan

Marisa & R. Greg Johnston*

Patric Verrone*

Timothy Kane*

John Vidas*

Karen Kazanci

Michael Weiss*

Jeff Kleeman*

Elisabeth Wolf*

Keith Knight Dave Koshgarian* Carol Krusmark* Charlie Levi*

* Members of Partners in Time. For more information, visit www.826LA.org/join.

Susan Littenberg & Michael Hagler* Sally Liu Tiffany Lyon Gene Maypayo Amy J. McCubbin* Nathan Melsted* Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Donna Middlehurst & JeffreySchwartz Nell Minow* Vera Mijojlic* Lani & John Monos* Kathryn Mueller & Rex Logemann* Norma & Tony Panori単gan* Jane Patterson* Gia Paladino Wise Annual Report 2013-14 | 33

In-Kind Contributions

Beats Electronics

Knopf

Bossa Nova

Ludlow Kingsley

Bouchon Bakery Beverly Hills

M&C Saatchi

Cuervo

McSweeney’s

Daughter’s Granola

Old Creek Ranch Winery

Describe the Fauna

Pressed Juicery

Dos Equis

Reliance Home Services

Golden Road Brewery

Semi Sweet Bakery

GOOD Magazine

Trader Joe’s

HarperCollins Publishers

Uber

J. Brand Inc.

verynice

JLab Audio

Vino V

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THANK YOU!

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