ANNUAL REPORT 2O16
Meaningful Giving. Inspired Change. The International Community Foundation is an international charitable organization which seeks to inspire charitable giving by U.S. donors, particularly those with an interest in Mexico and Latin America, to strengthen civil society and promote sustainable communities.
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Dear ICF Donors and Friends, I’m pleased to present this year’s annual report, highlighting a few of the initiatives that the International Community Foundation and our generous donors supported in 2016, and the progress of over 140 organizations in Mexico and throughout Latin America that received grants from ICF this year. ICF is extremely proud of these local organizations and our role in bringing critical financial resources to their work. We are grateful to the nearly 1,000 donors this year whose charitable giving has made our work possible for over 25 years. But we don’t measure our success just by increasing charitable giving. In fact, our team devotes the majority of our time to maximizing the impact of these donations – organizationally, programmatically, and strategically. And we don’t just measure our grantees’ impact this way. We are holding ourselves to the same standards. This is what we want to achieve:
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To improve quality education and develop 21st century skills. To improve nutrition and access to healthy foods for local families. To increase access to high quality health services in underserved communities. To protect natural beauty and ecological integrity in key regions. To improve and enrich the quality of life in targeted communities.
In this report, you’ll read about several initiatives that highlight efforts to meet these ambitious goals. We’ll be setting out metrics in the next few months that will dovetail with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which were adopted in September 2015. As you already know, this work is collaborative – ICF cannot move forward alone. Local organizations, international and government agencies, donors, families, and community leaders are all part of ICF’s catalytic network of partners. Our collective action ensures that your investments, and your dollars, are used wisely and effectively. We are grateful for your confidence in ICF and your steadfast support of our team. It is thanks to your generosity that our work is possible.
Sincerely,
Anne McEnany President & CEO
Alejandra Mier y Terán Board Chair
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Meaningful Giving. Inspired Change.
Our Core Values Commitment
To honor our donors and their vision to create sustainable communities throughout Mexico and Latin America. We respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities present in the region today and in the future.
Expertise and Knowledge
To make good decisions based on our technical, programmatic, and local expertise that will give our investments the best chance of success. We will share this knowledge widely, encouraging participation and new ideas from donors, grantees, and other partners.
Integrity
To uphold the highest possible standards in international grantmaking. We honor donor intent and privacy commitments. We integrate a high level of ethics, integrity and transparency in all of our work.
Stewardship
To create lasting improvements in education, health, and the environment in Mexico and Latin America that also result in stronger civil society organizations, better managed marine and terrestrial ecosystems, healthier communities, and effective education systems. We safeguard donor intent and the resources entrusted to us.
Collaboration
To transform passion into results through strategic partnerships, teamwork, and pooling of resources.
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International Community Foundation Board of Governors ICF Executive Committee Chair
Treasurer/Investment & Finance Committee Chair
Alejandra Mier y Terรกn Executive Director Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Atul Patel Senior Vice President, Treasury PriceSmart, Inc.
Vice Chair Marketing Committee Chair
Immediate Past Chair
Samuel Simon Dychter, M.D. Executive Medical Director Fate Therapeutics, Inc.
Secretary
Cathe Burnham Community Engagement
Jacqueline B. Meyer JBM Consulting Former Qualcomm Inc. Sr. Director Marketing
Board Members Yuri A. Calderon Chief Operating Officer Caldwell Flores and Winters, Inc.
James Clark Executive Director San Diego Tijuana Smart Border Coalition
Gustavo A. De La Fuente President/CEO Intelligent Office San Diego
Irma Gigli, M.D. Professor Emerita University of Texas Health Science Center Houston and University of California, San Diego Audit Committee Chair
Anthony (Tony) Kinninger Founder/President & CEO Orange Commercial Credit, Inc. Ansonia Credit Data, Inc. Gabriela Manriquez Sr. Director, Government Affairs Latin America Qualcomm Inc.
Cheryl Hammond Former Director of Sales for Latin America, AT&T
ICF Staff President & CEO
Anne McEnany
Marketing & Communications Manager
Senior Program Officer: Environmental Conservation
Grants & Program Assistant
Eliza Brennan
Marisa Quiroz
Angelica Leyva
Senior Program Officer: Health
Office Manager
Alana Ortez
Program Officer: Education, Arts & Culture
Alicia Milla
Stefan Hernandez Accountant
Elizabeth Corrow Finance Assistant
Andre Dungee
Dr. Deborah L. Riner, Ph.D. Chief Economist American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, AC
Conservation Scientist
Yamilett K. Carrillo Guerrero Baja California Sur Field Representative
Cynthia Wickerink
Baja California Sur Environment Representative
Gabriela Anaya
Intern: Marketing & Communications
Maria Fernanda Bazan
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Richard (Rick) L. Romney Real Estate Investor
Mary L. Walshok, Ph.D. Associate Vice Chancellor, Public Programs and Dean, University Extension Adjunct Professor in the Dept. of Sociology, University of California, San Diego
Our 2O16 Donors $250,000 and Above Anonymous (2) Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco The JiJi Foundation The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Organics Unlimited Mr. and Mrs. David and Cindy Higgins $100,000 to $250,000 Anonymous The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Chang Charitable Lead Annuity Trust The Community Foundation for The National Capital Region The Gibbs Trust Hojel-Schumacher Foundation
“ The concept of our goal was simple: provide the town of Todos Santos with a school offering a challenging curriculum and a pathway to higher learning. The means for accomplishing our goal were far more difficult. There was nothing about our backgrounds that qualified us to design, construct, staff, and operate a school on our own. Enter two amazing organizations, The Palapa Society of Todos Santos (a local nonprofit) and the International Community Foundation. Together they made our goal a reality. And for that we are forever grateful. ” David and Cindy Higgins Todos Santos, Mexico
DONORS
Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles The K. Andrew Achterkirchen Charitable Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. Vodafone Americas Foundation Mr. Frank Carrillo and Mrs. Silvia B. De Lao $50,000 to $99,999 Anonymous The ABGF Fund at The San Diego Foundation Environment Now Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad, A.C. HG Foundation Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Michael Krichman $20,000 to $49,999 Anonymous (2) Anonymous Fund at The San Diego Foundation Alexander Family Fund of the Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund The Christensen Fund The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation Pronatura Noroeste, A.C (Pronatura Mexico, A.C.) The University of Arizona Foundation Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Linda Kinninger Mr. and Mrs. Rodger S. Kline Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell $10,000 to $19,999 Davenport & Company on behalf of Adam R. Bronfman Family Foundation Educational Testing Services - ETS Cares on behalf of Marren Agwaro, Stephanie Bauer, Jennifer Brown, Alain Daumas, Thomas Elliott, Marisa Farnum, Sandra Hernandez, David Hobson, David Hunt, Dynell Kellyman, John Kochanski, Ida Lawrence, Malik Lewis, Ying Lu, Walter MacDonald, Pramod Mathew, Barbara Newman, David Payne, Simone Pollard, Avis Ruthven, Teresa Sanchez-Lazer, Thomas Van Essen, Jeremy Vinzant, Kim Whittington, Feng Yu, Rita Zeidler, and Anonymous Inter-American Development Bank Kyle Todd Public Service Foundation The Liana Foundation Pacific Maritime Title, LLC Rose Community Foundation on behalf of David and Judy Koff Family Fund Turner Foundation The W. R. Burgess Foundation Zirk Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Thomas Gilliland Alan Harper and Dr. Carol Baird Catherine B. Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. David Wick Ingrid Wisell $5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous Alan B. Harper Grandchildrens Trust American Funds from Capital Group Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund on behalf of Layman Family Fund The Benevity Community Impact Fund on behalf of Phillip Chung, Micah Rowland, Google Inc, Microsoft, Apple Inc, and others The Burnham Foundation Cameron Foundation Citrifolia Advertising Agency
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Downs Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Robert K. and Patricia Dahl Foundation The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Rubinstein Family Foundation of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Schwab Charitable Fund T.R. Paul Family Foundation United Way of San Luis Obispo County on behalf of Mr. Bert and Mrs. Candace Forbes Union Bank Foundation AG/Trust Dept Wells Fargo Philanthropy Fund on behalf of Moore Family Charitable Trust Fund Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alexander Edward L. Barlow William T. Berry Mr. and Mrs. James and Jene Buckner Mauricio and Maria da Silva Patricia C. Duckett Deborah Ford Mr. and Mrs. John Gladish Mr. and Mrs. Hernan Ibañez Lee Christie and Tomas Keffer Peter Kramer Nicki Larson Christina Lyon E.L. Meyer, Jr. Michael E. Mills Gurnee Munn III Richard Oram Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Peterson Jan Rask Susan E. Riedel Chad Sheila and Ygal Sonenshine Ronald P. Stewart $1,000 to $4,999 Anonymous (4) The Abrahamian Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The Catholic Foundation Diocese of Rockford on behalf of Stephen Wegg CDC Small Business Finance The David B. Richardson Trust David C. Morse, Jr. & Janice Marchbanks Fund of Whatcom Community Foundation The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable Foundation Inc. First Citizens Bank Franklin Templeton Investments The Fritz Anderson & Jan Roehl-Anderson Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Fundacion Baja del Sol, A.C. Hester Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Kanorado Real Estate, LLC Minneapolis Jewish Federation Nikkiso Cryo Inc. The Precourt Foundation Raymond James San Diego Private Bank Spea Spa The Stephen S. Smith and Paula K. Smith Family Foundation Trinity Lutheran Church U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership Wayne Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Worldwide Small Change Foundation, Inc.
Our 2O16 Donors Kathryn W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Gary Antonoff Stuart Barr Mchael Bereziuk Gary Bielat Betsy Bowen Ernesto Bravo Gregory Broughton Peter and Chloe Buck Lance Butler Jacqueline Chen Kathleen Christopherson Donald Clark Mr. and Mrs. William E. Cornelius Richard L. Coulter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crouch Tom Curran James Cuthbertson Joan Cutler Judith Daufeldt Bruce Davis Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo de la Fuente Raul De Molina Eduardo Diez Mr. and Mrs. Bill Durboraw Dr. Samuel Dychter and Mrs. Kimberly Wagner-Dychter Mr. Charles M. Ewell Jr. and Mrs. Valerie A. Ewell, TTEES Mr. and Mrs. Tim and Nancy Fitzmorris Manuel Gandara Paul Ganster Michelle Gaylord Mr. and Mrs. Paul Geisler Dennis Geist Dr. Irma Gigli Mr. and Mrs. James Gilstrap Drew Gitomer Edward Greulich James C. Gries Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. and Amie V. Gustavson Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Hall Cheryl Hammond and Morgan Scudi William Hammond Catherine Hartwell Tonya Haworth Lucinda Herbert and Greg Flynn Cindy Hickman Mr. and Mrs. Rex Jones Mr. Bernard R. Kalscheuer and Mrs. Ellen Covairt Michael Kaplan Nancy Kraemer Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Marty Lentz Mr. and Mrs. Neville and Leah Levin Jeff Lotman Felipe Andres and Ana Gabriela Manriquez Ravenel Mansfield Margaret Marshall James McCormick Anne McEnany and David Younkman Michael K. McLeod Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Mendel Mrs. Alejandra Mier y Terán and Mr. Simon Somohano Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Shelley Montgomery Cheryl V. Myers Mr. and Ms. Jim Norman Mr. and Mrs. Atul Patel Judith A. Peterson
“ We find it to be most satisfying
giving to philanthropic projects where we can be actively involved as an entire family in a diverse portfolio of projects such as Origen, Casa Hogar Alegria, and Give+. With ICF’s support we have achieved far more than we would have been able to accomplish on our own. For example, the GIVE+ campaign exemplifies how a business venture, H+ Hospitals, and a philanthropic expert, ICF, can come together to create a new model for philanthropy. ” Mark and Erika Hojel Hojel-Schumacher Foundation
Maria Pope Christopher Popp Catherine Putonti Thomas Rautert Mark Richards Mrs. Deborah Riner and Mr. Jack Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Robinson Laurie Robinson Richard L. and Marci Romney Mikkol Ruiz Victor and Ana Mary Sanchez Dan Silver Mr. and Mrs. Rick E. Smith Jerre A. Stallcup Mr. and Mrs. Tjossem Sandie Valentine Jay Venkatesan Mr. and Mrs. Klaas Vlietstra Dr. Mary L. Walshok, Ph. D. Mr. and Mrs. William Walters Bruce Westbrook Tamar Wilson John H. Yopp Kenneth Yopp $500 to $999 Anonymous The 1986 Rushing Living Trust Donald R. Pickens Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund GD Holdings, LLC Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family Foundation Illinois Tool Works Foundation J.K. Group Inc. Music Without Borders Schwab Charitable Fund on behalf of Ronald Thomas and Joan McGriff Schwab Charitable Fund on behalf of
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Edwards Hopple Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign on behalf of Cathy Getman Abbey Aborn Guillermo Alvarez Malo Rachel Atkinson Jim Berger Karan L. Borges Charles J. Boylan Sue Bradford Freda Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Claverie Stefani Cochran Rob Corso Daylen Dalrymple Jane Delozier Cynthia Dobies Sheryl Ann Dreyer Jennifer Egan Graham Forrester Thomas Gafford Mr. and Mrs. Hugh and Jacqueline Grinnell Jean Hamburg Ms. Christine M. and Mr. David G. Hanraham Richard Harris Jeff Hawkins Gretchen A. Heinrichs Brad Hendrick Ryanryan Herman C. R. Hibbs Wayne Hilbig Candice Hirschmann Lynn Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. George Jauch Mr. Robert P. Jones and Mrs. Rachael C. Eiermann Steve Jones Sheila J. Julien
DONORS
Our 2O16 Donors Theresa Justiniano Nan Kennedy Julie Kershner Mr. and Mrs. David and Nancy Kinninger Shirley A. Klein David E. Kuhlmann Dawn Lawson
“ I have always been passionate about making positive investments in the communities where I live and work, including Baja California and Panama. For over 15 years, I have chosen the International Community Foundation as my primary philanthropic partner in these regions. I appreciate the flexibility and responsiveness of the ICF team to my diverse interests, which range from healthy environments and communities to education and the arts. ICF is a loyal, reliable partner not only for its donors, but also the communities that they serve and the issues that they work for. ”
Christy Walton Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Yuwei Li Kathleen N. Massey Donna Mayo James William McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Jackie Meyer Kathleen Mitchell and Scott Landis in memory of Spence Rauber Maurice Monette and Jeff Jackson
DONORS
Gail Mott Mr. Stanley Munsat John Nelson Deanna Nino Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petkun Maureen Ramer Ellen W. Ramsay Jeffrey Robinson Dora A. Sandoval Elizabeth Sapanai Frederick Schnider Shelley Semmler Gladys Swan Rebecca and Ricardo Tavares Robert J. Thomas Mayra Velazquez De León Jeff Voge Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Wall Martin Watkins Barbara B. West Pamela Weston Mrs. Jean N. Wise Barbara Ziegler $100 to $499 Anonymous (12) Anonymous in memory of Lynn Putney Coutts Adams Family Charitable Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Eric, Inc. Freeport-McMoRan, Copper & Gold on behalf of Thomas Rudy Gloria Del Lutheran Church-Endowment Fund Mark Thomas Productions LLC Network for Good Nonprofits’ Insurance Alliance of California Sierra Forest Legacy Seidman Family Foundation James F. Acomb Patricia Adams Astrid Adrian Kathleen Alexander Erin Allen Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Amendola Mr. and Mrs. Anastacio Margaret Anderson Paul Anderson Eleanor Andrews Robert J. Anthony Mauricio Arellano Suzanne Arnold Roy Averill-Murray Jos Baardemans Paul Baker Kathryn Barcos Karen Barker Julie Barrett Tonya Barrett Alan Barry Abigail Beckel Myrtha Becker Randy Bennett Dottie Bentley Mr. and Ms. Scott Benz Hillary Berlin Eugenio Bernal Kurt Bilz Mr. William S. Bishop and Terry Kay French Richard Blanco Kate Blumberg Jeff Boland
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E.P. Broadnax and D.B. Murray-Iwezu Shelley Buckingham Joann Held Buckley David Buesch Karen Burnham Barbara Busch Dianne Busch Ronald H. Bussey Olivia H. Bustamante Rosi Bustamante Marlene Buttner Mr. and Mrs. Yuri A. Calderon Edmar Camargo Jill Campbell Tim Campbell Mr. Jeri and Mrs. Charlie Campisi Dennis Canty Joan A. Carney Mr. and Mrs. Erik and Amy Carstensen Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Casabonne Frank Chandler Paul Chao Suilin Cheong Linda Cherney Graham Chisholm Joan P. Citron Claudette Civalier Robert Clack Mr. and Mrs. William H. Clark Nancy Connor Gregory A. Cook Frank Cookson Catharine Cooper John C. Crabbe Margaret A. Crouch Desiree Cruz Christine Cuff William W. Culver Meg Cushing Michael Dandurand Mauricio Dasilva Moira Davidson David Davis Victoria Davis Robert Dawley Murray Deathe Sonia Deetz Paige Delaney Colette and Robert DeNooyer Dawna R. Dias-Patton Alicia Diaz Brett Dickson Dan Dion Mark Dodero Michael Dorris Brian Downie Kaiann Drance Anna Dries Carol Anne Dwyer William Dynan Kathleen Ecker Michael Edwards Marylinda Eichstaedt Jane Faggen David Feindel Mrs. Jackie Flannigan Lourdes Flores Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Flynn Patricia Frerkes Ross Fuller
Our 2O16 Donors Mrs. Kathileen A. Gallagher and Mr. C. Thomas Richardson Geraldine Garcia Sherry Garcia Kathie Gaston Michael Gautrey Mr. and Mrs. Marc K. Gehr Marc Gelormino Kevin Gepford Ted Giallourakis Douglas Gilliland Gabrielle Gingras Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Virginia Gleser Lloyd P. Goldwasser Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin Troy Gourrier Mrs. Susan Graham Florent Gras David Greenberg Jeffrey Griffith Margaret Griswold Sheri Guardi Shirley Guidolin Florian Hagn Sylvia Harcourt-Carrasco Chad Harris Christopher S. Harvey Rosa Irene Hedges Eric Hedstrand Robert Hencken Charles Hewett Paola Hidalgo Dr. and Ms. Claude and Ida Hill Peter Holden John Hong Melanie Ingalls Macarena Iturralde Carl Jacobson Larri Jacquart Angelika Jahnel Stephan Jansen Gary Jenanyan Stephen Joyce Bianca Juarez Ronald D. Kadziel Carlos Kempff Sherri Kimes Janna Kinkade Mr. and Mrs. James and Georgia Kinninger Kelly Kitazumi Richard and Mónica Kiy Peter Klaver Claudia Kopkowski Susanne Krafft Marianne Kramer Barbara Krugman Margaret Lambert Kaitlun Lauinger Margaret Lawson Fred Ledley Mr. and Ms. Jack Little Randy Lynch Deborah Madonna Gary A. Mainor Donna Manning Larry Martin Joshua Mask Peter J. Mayer Sharon McAlexander Marina McBratney
Eric McCracken David McFadden Mr. Colin McIntyre Ms. Carol McKay Sharrol L. McReynolds Olgard Meier Constance Mical Mr. Michael J. Millet Mr. and Mrs. Braxton D. Mitchell Carl Morehouse George Morgan James Morrison Annebet Muceus Elizabeth Murdock Kathy Musial Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Myers Eric Nadel Carole L. Nagan Gerry Ann Nassetta William Nation Joyce Nettleton Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Neuman Emelie Nilsson Jeremiah Nyaribo Mr. and Mrs. Dermott O’ Flanagan Harry Ohlendorf Douglas E. Olesen Myrna Oliver Garrett Olney Michael Paduano Sean Palacio Gayle Parker Deborah Parrish Francois Pattyn Allan Peterson Jill Phelps Amy Phillips Judy Price David Puckett Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Putney in honor of Lynn Coutts Bruce Ramsay Kiran Rapal Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Anne Rast Margo Reich Emily M. Renzel Joanne Richter Korey Riggs Konrad Ringler Eileen Roark Mr. and Mrs. Matt and Andrea Rogers Patricia Ropelatto Jennifer Rosen Robert Rosenberg Brian G. Roskam Julianne Ross Debra Rostowsky John T. Rotenberry Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Royster Judith R. Russell-Kugler Sylvie Sabatier Julian Sachs Ana Maria Sanchez Sahoko Sato Jonathan Savage R. & H. Schaefer Bluma Schechter Patricia Schmidtmann Patricia Schoen Diana Schramm
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“ Our donations are inspired by the spirit of helping those who grow and harvest the bananas that we sell, making the distributors and consumers part of this social responsible initiative. International Community Foundation has made it possible for Organics Unlimited to develop and maintain a robust program of giving in both Mexico and Ecuador for the past 11 years. They have been instrumental in finding unique programs that fit our needs.” Mayra Velazquez de León CEO, Organics Unlimited
Jonathan Schwartz Kate Schwartz Sydney Schweitzer Marjolaine Scott Geoffrey Scowcroft Carla S. Seidel Janardana Sharma William W. Shaw Catherine A. Sheridan Sharon Simkin Gizelle Sipin Patricia T. Siskind John M. Skakun Neal Smith Phyllis Soderberg Michael Sole Armando Solis Rudolf Specht Eric Sponburgh
DONORS
Our 2O16 Donors
Robert Chang
“ I have a personal interest in improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children and youth in the communities where I live, and as a resident of San Diego, I see the border region as our extended community. ICF has given me the opportunity to learn about and make philanthropic investments in the lives of youth outside our borders for over 15 years. This year I visited the Órale Program run by ProSalud and was very impressed by this quality program which empowers students to take the reins and steer their lives towards self-resilience, growth and a better future.” Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stanley Hubert Staudigel Holly Straub Lawrence J. Stricker Sandra Sutphen and Roger Albers Ann Swain Margaret Ann Swain Karen Sweeney Tanya Talamante Alan Tatum Dr. Aaron Thode and Mrs. Yolanda Arias-Thode Mr. and Mrs. William H. Thomas Catherine Thomassen Bill Tippets Benjamin Titze Martin Tomasz Mr. Jorge Torre Kathryn Tosney Janet Trankle
DONORS
Matthew Trevillion Jan Trumbo Troy Usnik Jill Valentine-Jones Phillip Vaneyl Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Vehorn Sathappan Venkatachalam Dede Vlietstra Martin J. Waldbaum Ellen Walsh John Walsh Andy Walvin Thomas Wehrley Judy Welch Christine Werner Doug West Roy West Joanne Westbrook Stephen Westfold Jim and Cynthia Wickerink Melissa Wiedenfeld William Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Kent Williams Mark Williams Cathy Winch Kristen J. Winn Patricia Witman Amy Wood Mr. and Mrs. Norman P. Woods Chuck Worley Yu Xue Up to $99 Anonymous (12) AmazonSmile Foundation Charles Schwab Foundation on behalf of Susan Hardie Goodrich Foundation Goodshop Interval SA Gillian Ainsworth Priscila Alonso Leah Anton James Ashton Mr. and Mrs. George Barcos Katherine Barwin Patricia J. Bauer Arlene and Ed Bender Patricia Bentley Paula Berkeley Patricia Bertero Brian Blankenship Bruce Bodenhofer Annie K. Boursier Kathryn Boyer Louise Browne Michael Brozda Mr. Richard Brusca Paulo Camargo Ken Carloni Katherine Cate Wan Ching Chang Sharon Chauss Eileen Cichoskikelly Thomas Cindric Ms. Sharon Clark Mario Cortes John Richard Cudney Mike Curry Sara Gay Dammann Suzie Davis
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Paul Dayton Kenneth Dehahn Brenda M. Dixon
“ Environment Now’s mission is to
protect and restore California’s environment, and we are grateful to ICF for helping us expand this vision to include the precious ecosystems of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. We work with ICF to build capacity in the WATERKEEPERS of Baja California - vital local organizations that educate and advocate for clean water for people and the environment. We also rely on ICF to foster research and programs that demonstrate viable sustainable development in Mexico, and we believe this is creating lasting models for change.”
Shelley Luce Executive Director, Environment Now
Martinez Dora Marley Drainville Taylor Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Edwards
Our 2O16 Donors
“ Every small action counts; when it comes to giving back, we all must do what we can and soon enough those small changes can transform an entire community. We are grateful that our small actions can be magnified to have a much greater impact thanks to the International Community Foundation and their local partners. �
Angel Egan Judson Eley Chuck Engel Kathleen Fallon Edouard Ferragu Daniel Fox Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Fujji Pat Gaines Mr. and Mrs. Victor Garber Derek Gardiner Jeremiah George Nicole Goffinet Charles Goodnight Steve Gould Elaine Greenstone Denisse Guitarra Sydney Hackett Majida Hameed Ms. Susan Hardie Matthew Holland Mark Hufford Wendy Hull Jena Huston Rhoda Jacobs Lisa Kane Bridget Keenan Franz Kuo Sun Wook Kwon Robert Lamm Barbara Lang Virginia Lehman Amanda Lejbowicz Paul Loewenstein Charles Louy Patsy Mackowiak Christy Madill Ron Manalang Karen Marck Shawn Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Martinez Roberto N. Martinez Maire McCarthy Elizabeth McCormick Dennis McCroskey Shawn Meyer Alicia Milla Xavier Pech Kat Peterson
Elizabeth Poehler Velma Pomrenke Sam Powell Karen Quimby Barbara Ramirez Donna Riley Kathy Risendin Stephan Romano Barry Rosof Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Winona Rowat Lawrence Rubin Judith Rupp Paula Saltzberg Tara Samra Katherine Santos David Shapiro George Shiblie Denise Simone John Simons Sabrina Siracusa Rosemary Smith Mark Spalding Shirley Stagner Deette Starr Ms. Abigail Studdiford Nina Sundqvist Drew Talley Mr. Daniel C. Taylor Stephanie Tortu Vu Truong Karen Vaisman Cesar Valdez Gustavo Venegas Jayanth Venkataraman Johnny Very-Hodge Drew Walker David Wang Chelsea Warfield Leslie Weber John R. Weigand Marubia Weissenberg Mr. John Wilson Lynn Winter Gross Warren Wolfswinkel Karen Wood Thomas F. Wright Mr. John A. Yates Nancy Zamierowski
Alberto and Selene Coppola
The International Community Foundation is grateful for all of the generous donations made in 2016. Thank you! DONORS
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Photo: Octavio Aburto
Leave a Legacy of Meaningful Giving & Inspired Change There are many ways to make an impact on the organizations and communities that you care about. Legacy giving through your estate plan is one of the most rewarding ways to support your causes.
How do I give to ICF? 5 Reasons to Consider Legacy Giving: • Reduce the tax burden on your family. • Receive estate tax savings. • Receive a fixed income for life. • Support your chosen causes for years to come. • Make a real difference in the lives of others!
ICF Staff Can Help You Determine: What to Give Find out what types of assets make the best legacy gifts. Learn how gifting cash, securities and property can help achieve your estate planning and philanthropic goals.
How to Give We can help you structure a gift that provides both tax benefits and personal or family income while supporting your chosen cause.
Who to Give to ICF can connect you with the nonprofit organizations and community programs that match your areas of interest and will make the best use of your investment. To learn more visit: icfdn.giftlegacy.com or contact Eliza Brennan at eliza@icfdn.org.
There are many options to consider when giving to the International Community Foundation. Send a Check by Mail Send a check made out to the International Community Foundation. Include the name of the non-U.S. charity which you wish to support in the memo line of your check. NOTE: the nonprofit in question must have a “Friends of” fund at our foundation. Your check should be sent to: International Community Foundation 2505 N Avenue National City, CA 91950 USA Donate Online at donate.icfdn.org Go to ICF’s giving site to learn about all of the local organizations and special initiatives that you can support through our foundation, and to access our online donation form. Send a Wire Transfer The International Community Foundation can receive wire transfers on behalf of the “Friends of” fund directly from your bank at any time. Donate Stock or Mutual Funds Gifts of appreciated stock not only allow you to take a tax deduction for the appreciated value of the stock, but you are also not subject to the capital gains tax for the appreciation of those securities. Your broker may electronically transfer the gift directly to our account at Vanguard. ICF will absorb any brokerage handling fees and mail you a tax receipt stating the name of the stock and the number of shares received by ICF. Leave a Legacy There are several ways to support a non-U.S. charity through planned giving. The simplest way is by making a bequest to the “Friends of” fund at the International Community Foundation for your favorite non-U.S. charity. To learn more visit https://icfdn. org/what-we-do/charitable-estate-planning/.
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GIVING
$1.05M TOTAL Health Grants
Health:
Bridging the Gaps in Food Security
in FY2016 to 25 organizations for research, infrastructure, health services, education, and preventative care.
Photo: Fundación Ayuda Niños La Paz (FANLAP)
ICF is committed to achieving the highest level of health for all people.
ICF is committed to achieving the highest level of health for all people. Sadly in Baja California Sur (BCS), a land of abundance and wealth, a survey of local community members in La Paz and Los Cabos found that approximately half of all families lack financial access to fresh food, or the food they consume is insufficient. Research proves that individuals who experience food insecurity also experience poorer health, including increased risk of chronic diseases, birth complications for food-insecure expectant mothers, and developmental and mental health problems for food-insecure children. ICF is in a unique position to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots in the region and to increase access to food and impact health. In 2016 ICF responded to this issue by teaming up with government
HEALTH
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and nonprofit partners, including Raíz de Fondo and the BCS Secretariat of Social Development (SEDESOL) to pilot a demonstration garden and nutrition education program at two local food kitchens in La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. The success of this pilot has led to plans to expand the program to four additional sites in 2017. Meanwhile, ICF has been laying the groundwork for the creation of a Food Bank and Food Rescue program in Los Cabos, which will distribute fresh fruits and vegetables gleaned from the fields of local producers, and prepared foods from restaurants and hotels in the area, to the families most in need.
Arts & Culture:
$196K TOTAL
Improving Quality of Life
Art & Culture Grants
One of ICF’s main goals is to improve and enrich the quality of life in targeted communities through support of the arts, culture, and civic engagement. During the past 15 years, ICF donors supported public art and sculptures in La Paz, a UNESCO designation for 244 islands in the Gulf of California, and art, music, and dance training for hundreds of youth throughout Mexico.
in FY2016 for organizations fostering art and theatre exchange, cultural preservation work, and civic engagement in Mexico.
A growing interest among ICF donors has sparked new funds for inSite/ Casa Gallina and Museo Tamayo in Mexico City, and the Gala de Danza festival in Los Cabos. Collectively, these organizations invite thousands of visitors each year to appreciate and support the creative arts.
California, as well as culture, ideas, architecture, art and technology for over two hundred years. “El Camino Real” traverses Native American trails that connected important environmental resource areas and individual cultural groups. This is a multi-year effort, which will be showcased in an upcoming IMAX film, Camino Real de las Americas.
ICF is also partnering with Corredor Histórico CAREM, A.C, Restaurando Nuestro Historía, A.C., Ejido El Triunfo, and several government agencies to restore the iconic smokestack in El Triunfo. The 47-meter tall La Ramona is over 115 years old – a relic of a more prosperous era when gold and silver mining ruled the regional economy. This will be the cornerstone of a burgeoning tourist destination in the southern Baja region.
All of these efforts require sustained funding to create, energize, and inspire. Please join ICF as we secure funding for our creative partners!
ICF is also supporting the binational UNESCO World Heritage nomination for the “El Camino Real,” a 1,400-mile corridor linking the states of Baja California Sur, Baja California and
Photo: Héctor Antuna
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ARTS & CULTURE
$4.7M TOTAL
Environment Grants
Environment:
Clean Water and Strong Communities
ICF’s Baja California Waterkeeper Fund supports a regional collaborative of nine individuals (Waterkeepers) at local organizations working throughout the Baja California peninsula to organize efforts around clean water and healthy communities. In partnership with the U.S.-based Waterkeeper Alliance, ICF has incubated the growth of the Baja Waterkeepers in the region, identifying conservation leaders, and offering guidance and fiscal support for many of their host organizations. 1 This past year, the Baja Waterkeepers welcomed new 1. Margarita Díaz, partners in Santa Tijuana Waterkeeper Rosalía and San 2 Proyecto Fronterizo para Educación Ambiental Quintín, to protect a region rich in 2. Enrique Alfaro, marine life San Quintín Waterkeeper Terra Peninsular and native species, but 3
in FY2016 to 96 organizations in Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, China, and the United States.
3. Pronatura Staff, Bahía de Los Ángeles Waterkeeper Pronatura Noroeste 4. Martin Rafael Peralta-Agundez, Santa Rosalía Coast Waterkeeper
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5. Martha Moctezuma, Los Cabos Coastkeeper
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6. Roger Herrera, Todos Santos Waterkeeper 7. Hector Trinidad, Loreto Coastkeeper Eco-Alianza de Loreto
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threatened by fast-paced tourist and residential development, the effects of mining operations, agriculture and pollution. Collectively the nine Baja Waterkeepers monitor over 75 sites along the coastline for bacteria and pollutants that pose public health risks. One of the most important roles the Waterkeepers play in their communities is conducting water quality monitoring, and publishing the results in an online Swim Guide. Public demand for this information is evidenced by the incredible 544% increase in the number of users of the Mexico version of the guide between 2015 and 2016.
Download the Swim Guide App to find a beach near you and report pollution issues: www.theswimguide.org/get-the-app This data is particularly important in communities such as Santa Rosalía, where heavy metal contamination has already impacted the clam and crustacean populations that the town’s fishermen depend on for their livelihoods. In addition to monitoring and advocacy, the Baja Waterkeepers build resilience in their communities through workshops, beach cleanups, youth leadership and restoration efforts to protect watershed ecosystems.
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8. Alberto Guillén, La Paz Waterkeeper Red de Observadores Ciudadanos (ROC)
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9. Julio Solís, Bahía Magdalena Waterkeeper Vigilantes de Bahía Magdalena/Grupo Tortugero
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10. Pending, Cabo Pulmo Waterkeeper Amigos Para la Conservación de Cabo Pulmo Photo: Samuel McLaughlin
ENVIRONMENT
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Education:
Building Leaders & 21st Century Skills
$1.37M TOTAL
Education Grants
in FY2016 to 25 organizations in Mexico offering after-school programs, curriculum improvements, scholarships, trainings, libraries, and orphanages.
Photo: Enseña por México
One of Mexico’s notable challenges is the lack of educational and employment opportunities for the younger generations, who comprise nearly one-third of the total population. Of the 31 million total youth between the ages of 15-29, more than 20 million have abandoned school without completing high school.
and the Secretary of Education in the state of Baja California Sur. As a result, 50 new Enseña por México Fellows began teaching in public schools in La Paz in August 2016. Modeled after Teach for America, Enseña por Mexico offers a two-year program to young professionals to increase educational attainment in Mexico.
Due to this and other alarming statistics about the state of Mexico’s education system and the many obstacles that students face, in November 2015, ICF hosted a workshop on formal and informal education opportunities in San José del Cabo, Mexico. The forum provided leaders in the education field, representing 28 organizations in Mexico, the opportunity to exchange ideas and form strategic alliances.
After witnessing the excellent quality of training that these new Fellows receive, and the curriculum’s emphasis on developing 21st-century skills, ICF is committed to raising funds to help expand the Enseña por Mexico program. We believe that this initiative will contribute to the long term academic success and career competitiveness of Mexican youth.
ICF is committed to increasing access to education and keeping kids in school, with an emphasis on building 21st century skills.
One direct outcome was the signed agreement between Enseña por México
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EDUCATION
Financials FY2O16 International Community Foundation CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2016 (With summarized financial information for Fiscal Year 2015)
2016 2015
Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable: Contributions Other Deposits & prepaid expenses Program related investment Property and equipment Investments Total assets
$ 3,025,448
$ 3,135,709
634,334 37,353 31,720 231,908 2,968,528 14,333,299 $ 21,262,590
Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable Total liabilities Net assets: Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total net assets Civic Community & Engagement Total liabilities and netEconomic assets Dev.
21,219 12,952 44,207 237,124 3,020,265 14,564,068 $ 21,035,544
$ 364,463 370,477
$ 241,186 515,745
$ 734,940
$ 756,931
8,752,467 6,075,429 5,699,754
9,131,388 5,459,071 5,688,154
$ 20,527,650
$ 20,278,613
$ 21,262,590
$ 21,035,544
Arts & Culture
Environment Civic Engagement
Health
Community & Economic Dev.
Education
Arts & Culture
Environment
2016 Grants by Area Environment 62.2%
Health
Education 18.2% Health & Human Services
Education
Arts & Culture
2.6%
Community & Economic Dev.
2.4%
Civic Engagement
FINANCIALS
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13.8.%
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Financials FY2O16 International Community Foundation CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 (With summarized financial information for Fiscal Year 2015)
Unrestricted
Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted
Revenue Gifts and support $ 6,576,541 Investment income 67,313 Other income 78,542 Net assets released from restrictions 3,472,319 TOTAL REVENUE $ 10,194,715 Expenses Program grants: Environment Education Health and Human Services Community and Economic Dev. Civic Engagement Arts and Culture
TOTAL PROGRAM GRANTS
Program services Olivewood Gardens Support services: Operating and administrative Development and fundraising
TOTAL EXPENSES
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR Transfer to Agency Donor NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR
2016 Total
2015
$ 3,950,636 138,041 – (3,472,319)
$ 11,600 $ 10,538,777 – 205,354 – 78,542 – –
$ 9,769,477 276,067 53,140 –
$ 616,358
$ 11,600 $ 10,822,673
$ 10,098,684
4,702,545 1,374,556 1,046,196 183,433 57,750 195,662
– – – – – –
– – – – – –
4,702,545 1,374,556 1,046,196 183,433 57,750 195,662
$ 7,560,142
–
–
$ 7,560,142
$ 7,729,890
1,686,332 670,005
– –
– –
1,686,332 670,005
919,032 672,293
485,494 171,663
– –
– –
485,494 171,663
786,914 184,270
$ 10,573,636
–
–
(378,921) 9,131,388 - $ 8,752,467
5,111,509 1,470,338 667,594 326,649 148,550 5,250
$ 10,573,636 $ 10,292,399
616,358 11,600 249,037 (193,715) 5,459,071 5,688,154 20,278,613 21,048,475 - - - (576,147) $ 6,075,429 $ 5,699,754 $ 20,527,650 $ 20,278,613
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FINANCIALS
A Special Thank You to our Board Members Photo: Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center
Since ICF moved to National City in 2008 and created Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, we have shared not only a beautiful property, but also a commitment to community health and prosperity. Throughout these eight years and the years of planning beforehand, we have both benefitted from the invaluable leadership of shared board members, including Cheryl Hammond, Richard (Rick) Romney, Mary L. Walshok, Dr. Samuel S. Dychter, and Dr. Irma Gigli. As some of these Board Members step down and others transition to new leadership levels within the two organizations, ICF and Olivewood Gardens would like to celebrate and thank you for your service to our shared vision. Muchas gracias!
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The Mission of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is to empower students and families from diverse backgrounds to be healthy and active citizens through organic gardening, environmental stewardship, and nutrition education. Based in National City, California, on a property shared with the International Community Foundation, Olivewood’s purpose is to build healthy families and a healthy environment in the San Diego binational region. Through hands-on cooking and gardening, Olivewood encourages children, adults, and families to make healthy choices and to respect the environment. Since 2010, Olivewood has hosted over 55,000 visits from community members, provided over 730 classroom field trips; and trained over 1,250 adults in basic gardening, community gardening or school gardening, and nutrition education. During the 2015-2016 school year, Olivewood educated 2,399 children and 2,161 adults, and hosted 9,154 visits to the Gardens and Learning Center. Olivewood’s programs include a Children’s Garden and Nutrition Education Program, Cooking for SaludTM parent nutrition education program, Teacher Training Academies and School Support Program, Volunteer and Internship Program, Community and Family Programs, and Adult Cooking and Gardening classes. Olivewood’s impact is extensive and growing. As a result of Olivewood’s garden-based nutrition education programs, children are eating more fruits and vegetables, and families are transforming their homes to support healthier eating habits and a healthier environment. 19
Meaningful Giving. Inspired Change.
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