ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Where the world lives and learns
Our Mission International House provides a unique experience that encourages mutual understanding, respect and cooperation among all people. We enable students and scholars from around the world to live and learn together in a diverse and vibrant residential community while introducing them to the American experience. We broaden the horizons of our residents and the Greater Philadelphia community by offering high-quality arts and cultural programs. Through our residential experience and our creative, highquality programs, we build the leadership and communication skills of our residents and foster diversity of thought and international dialogue in our community. The world has changed dramatically since the first International House was founded in Philadelphia in 1910. Today, we are affiliated with International Houses Worldwide, a network of 17 Houses on four continents. As the mission of International House continues to evolve, our commitment to serving students, scholars and the community remains steadfast. Welcome to our House!
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Message from the Board Chair Message from the President & CEO Residential Life Programs Alumni Relations Development List of Contributors Boards and Staff Financial Statements
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Message from The BOARD CHAIR Dear Friends, It is with a sense of significant optimism for the future that I write my last letter to you as the Board Chair of International House Philadelphia. Having been associated with International House for more than 30 years, I want to start by saying that it has been a privilege to serve as Board Chair twice, most recently from 2009 until July 1, 2015, when Ludo Scheffer assumed leadership of the Board. Ludo, a Drexel University professor, lived at our Chestnut Street facility for several years after coming to the United States from The Netherlands to pursue his studies at Penn. Like me, he has a strong commitment to providing a diverse, welcoming community for the resident-members that are the heart of our mission. I’m confident that he will bring fresh ideas and a strategic vision for the future of IHP, and I look forward to working with him since I will continue to serve as a Board trustee. I hope you embrace this change as I do, with great enthusiasm. The Board entered the fiscal year with four goals and charged me to lead the implementation of these goals. The first was to leave IHP with a newly thought-out strategic plan. Given the myriad challenges facing a residential and cultural institution such as ours, the Board knew that a new look at strategy was imperative. The Board devoted three days (and management, many more) over several months discussing issues, the developing external environment, and the challenges and opportunities that lie in the future, before developing a plan for the coming years. You can find more details in the message from President & CEO Tanya Steinberg in this Annual Report. Second, the Board felt that it would be in the interest of IHP to revise the organization’s management structure, to enable the CEO to focus on IHP’s strategic direction, fundraising and external relations with key constituencies in the community. So, we created the position of Chief Operating Officer to manage day-to-day operating activities and appointed longtime IHP senior executive Glenn Martin to this important role. Glenn is extremely talented, has vast experience in all aspects of IHP and is a terrific manager, disciplined yet empathetic to the needs of all constituencies. I know he will do an outstanding job as COO and give Tanya the opportunity to be a more effective visionary and advocate for IHP. Third, the Board wanted to fill the key executive position of Director of Development. We conducted interviews for 3
months before finally striking gold in the person of Margarita Queralt Mirkil. She brings a wealth of not-for-profit executive experience to IHP and has hit the ground running. Her organizational skills quickly took root and she has made a big impact in a short period of time. We are convinced that she, like Glenn, will make significant contributions to the attainment of the goals in our strategic plan. Last, and probably least difficult, was finding my successor – Ludo Scheffer. Ludo appreciates firsthand the issues facing residents and the important steps IHP must fulfill in successfully performing its mission. In my view, IHP could not be better served than having found Ludo and securing his agreement to become Board Chair. Make no mistake, IHP is not without very significant challenges going forward, particularly the increased competition for student housing in University City. But there are significant opportunities as well. You can read about some of these challenges and opportunities more fully in Tanya’s letter. But I believe that IHP could not be better situated, from a team and planning point of view, to meet those challenges head on. Please join with me in supporting IHP and its team in any way you can. So, I shall truly miss penning these annual letters to you, the wonderful supporters of IHP. But as I said, change is a good thing to be embraced and I am optimistic that with the help of well meaning, enthusiastic supporters, old and new, IHP’s best years lie ahead. Respectfully, James M. Papada, III
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Message from the President & CEO Dear Friends, When I came to the United States as a political refugee 26 years ago, my path led me to Philadelphia, the birthplace of democracy, where I discovered a vibrant city with diverse communities and world-class universities that attract thousands of international students each year. I spoke no English when I arrived, so I embraced opportunities to learn the language, and to learn more about my new country. I was inspired to spread the ideals of democracy and international understanding as I pursued my career. It’s hard to believe that 15 years have passed since I made the life-changing decision to join International House Philadelphia as Vice President of Finance and Administration. I fell in love with IHP and our mission to maintain a diverse, welcoming community for students, scholars and professional trainees from around the world and introduce them to the American experience.
Making a Difference Since 2012, I have had the honor and privilege of serving as 5
IHP’s President and CEO, a role that continues to excite and surprise me. Every day is different than the next and each day brings new opportunities and challenges for our organization. I relate to the hundreds of international students that walk through our doors each year and make IHP their “home away from home” as they further their education and pursue their dreams. I appreciate the intrinsic value that IHP brings by encouraging international cooperation, respect and understanding, and by broadening the horizons of our residents and the Philadelphia community through our renowned international arts, cultural and film programs. I know that what we do every day makes a positive difference in the world by providing a truly unique experience for people of all nationalities and cultures, who come together under one roof to live, learn, interact and grow as people and as leaders. We are committed to building a brighter future for the students, scholars, and communities that we serve… and for the world. It’s a commitment that began when IHP became the first
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We provide a truly unique experience for people of all nationalities and cultures.
International House in the world 105 years ago. The world has changed in the last century, but one thing hasn’t – our unwavering dedication to providing the best possible service to all of our constituencies.
The Year in Review In Fiscal Year 2015, we provided accommodations to more than 1,000 students, scholars and professional trainees from 76 countries. Our average annual residential occupancy rate dipped to 74 percent as we faced competition from new student housing options in University City. Coupled with higher expenses, this led to an operating deficit for the year as IHP reported total Revenue & Support of $5.35 million and total expenses of $5.39 million. Our staff did a superb job as we took further steps to enhance the residential experience and offer high-quality programs that enrich lives.
We presented: • Festive cultural events, including our Independence Day and Lunar New Year celebrations; • Thought-provoking forums, talks and presentations by IHP residents, alumni and leaders in their fields; • Programs to enhance the leadership and interpersonal skills of our residents; and • An array of stimulating programs that are always open to IHP members, alumni and the public, including our language programs, art exhibits, concerts and our international film screenings. IHP continued to partner with organizations and businesses in the Philadelphia community to present arts and cultural events in our Ibrahim Theater and to provide an attractive venue for conferences, meetings and other activities. Our 54th Global Gala in May 2015, which highlighted Korea and its culture, was a sold-out affair that raised awareness about International House and funds to support resident-members and our programs. 6
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Looking Ahead In the new fiscal year, we will maintain our commitment to rigorous fiscal management and transparency, including tight controls on expenses and initiatives to optimize revenue. Our priority is to increase occupancy through a combination of new program development, enhanced residential experiences and targeted, cost-effective marketing to attract new residentmembers and student groups. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, we have developed a long-term strategic plan that will focus on five areas: Our Facility, a 14-story building on Chestnut Street, built in 1970; Programming and Experiences; Partnerships; Resources; and Marketing. During the year, we assembled a strong new leadership team that will implement our plan. With support, guidance and input from the Board of Trustees and the Board of Delegates, I believe that our plan will pave the path to an even brighter future for IHP. I want to thank our Board of Trustees and our Board of Delegates for their engaged leadership and commitment. In particular, I want to express my gratitude to Jim Papada for his extraordinary leadership and service. I look forward to working with Jim’s successor, Ludo Scheffer, a former IHP resident who was elected Chair of our Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2015. I want to thank our residents for choosing to live at International House. Finally, I want to express my deep appreciation to our community members, our alumni, our corporate and foundation partners, our donors, our staff and our volunteers. With your support, we are providing an extraordinary experience that changes lives and connects students and scholars into one global community.
International House Philadelphia changes lives and connects students and scholars into one global community.
Best regards, Tanya Steinberg
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Living and Learning at International House Philadelphia When our resident-members walk through the doors of International House for the first time, they become part of a diverse and welcoming community that is like no other in this city. They discover that living here is a unique and enriching global experience. The experience starts with our distinguished 105-year history of serving students, scholars and professional trainees from around the world and bringing them together under one roof to live and learn.
International Diversity During the year, International House Philadelphia provided safe, affordable housing at our Chestnut Street facility for 1,028 men and women from 76 countries, with the largest number coming from China, the United States, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. The number of residents that we served nearly doubled, reflecting an increase in the number of shorter or transient stays and group bookings, but our average occupancy rate declined to 74 percent from 77 percent in the prior year. Overall, 87 percent of our residents were from countries outside the U.S. More than three-quarters were younger than 29, although our residents ranged in age from 18 to 65. 9
Fifty-three percent were men and 47 percent were women. Our impressive 14-story facility, adorned with the flags of many countries and international works of art, is ideally located in the heart of University City, steps away from the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University and a quick subway, trolley or bus ride from many other outstanding universities and institutions. While students from Penn and Drexel accounted for the majority of our longer-term resident population, we housed students from a total of 20 universities and colleges. Graduate students, undergraduate students and students enrolled in English-language programs each accounted for more than 20 percent of our longer-term residents, followed by post-graduate and post-doctorate students, visiting scholars and interns. Their academic pursuits ranged from business, computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics to law, liberal arts and medicine, among others. When students choose to live here, they get to explore an unparalleled opportunity to meet men and women from different countries, cultures and schools, which is the foundation of our mission to build understanding, respect and cooperation among people of all nations.
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We nurture international understanding through our housing experience and by offering an array of programs, ranging from leadership development and language instruction to art exhibits, cultural and social experiences, and renowned international films that are screened in our Ibrahim Theater. Many of our programs offer residents the opportunity to engage with International House alumni and the Philadelphia community. This rare combination of living and learning sets International House apart from ordinary student housing options.
Bringing Residents Together While International House Philadelphia offers 379 private rooms and apartments, we encourage our residents to interact with each other and forge friendships that often last a lifetime. Our space was designed with this goal in mind. Most of our private single rooms are grouped in 10-bedroom suites, with each suite featuring a common lounge where residents can relax, converse with each other, study or connect with friends on their laptops or smart phones. Some of our 10-bedroom suites offer a shared kitchen as well. All suites have shared bathroom facilities, and some have balconies that overlook the city.
Each cluster of four suites is considered a “house,� and each house has a highly-qualified resident advisor that shares our commitment to international understanding and is dedicated to helping others. We also have a resident advisor that serves people staying in our 24 one-bedroom apartments and nine efficiency apartments. The process to become a resident advisor is rigorous and highly selective. Our nine resident advisors this year represented the following countries: Chad, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Niger, Uganda and the United States. Importantly, our resident advisors play a leading role in helping International House create and offer innovative programs that enhance the personal development, communications and leadership skills of our residents, broaden their horizons and engage with our global community. During the year, our resident advisors created more than 40 cultural, educational and social programs for fellow residents. Most of all, our resident advisors help our international students make a smooth adjustment to living in the United States while encouraging them to explore, experience and engage. 10
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Resident Leaders Each year, we recognize outstanding “resident leaders,” including resident advisors, at our annual Spring Farewell Luncheon and Awards. These men and women represent different nationalities and cultures, but they share a strong common bond – a commitment to the ideals that make International House of Philadelphia such a special place to live. This year, Naga Lakshmi Bhagavatula (IHP 2014-2015, India), received our Resident Leadership Award. Naga displayed leadership in many activities, including a presentation on life at International House that she made to our Board of Trustees. She also helped design a women’s leadership initiative. Naga, 27, recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Master of Law degree. “I loved living in IHP because it offers many opportunities for international students,” she said. Livia “Liv” Finoti (IHP 2014-2015, Brazil) received the Resident Ambassador Award. Livia, 28, distinguished herself as a community assistant in our Satell Study Center and Computer Lab. “Having the chance to help people was really rewarding,” said Liv, who was enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Shakim (Azari Jacquan) Smith (IHP 2014-2015, United States) received the Most Involved Resident Award. He helped resident advisors plan many events for his peers. Shakim, 20, is 11
studying Theater and two languages – Japanese and Spanish – at the Community College of Philadelphia and plans to enroll at Temple University to study vocal performance. “Living here has been a great experience for me,” he said. Kalbillah A. Galmai (IHP 2012-2015, Chad) received a Resident Advisor Award. The 29-year old served as a resident advisor for two years. “When I arrived here, people at IHP were warm and friendly and helped me settle into a new city,” said Kalbillah, who studied Biomedical Sciences and Genetics at Drexel University. “As a resident advisor, I had a chance to give back with that same attitude.” Xiaolu “Lulu” Yuan (IHP 2014-2015, China) also received a Resident Advisor Award. Lulu, 32, served as a resident advisor for almost a year. She organized IHP’s annual Lunar New Year celebration and enjoyed helping the residents of her floor on a daily basis. “I loved being a resident advisor and living here,” said Lulu, who studied liberal arts with a focus on health and education at the University of Pennsylvania. “Many of the events enriched my life and I made so many friends.” Haofeng “Edward” Tang (IHP 2013-2015, China) was recognized for his inspiring commitment to philanthropy. The Drexel University student made generous donations to our Residential Life Fund, the Resident Emergency Fund and the Arts and Culture Fund, among others.
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Davis Projects for Peace Saif Al Saudi (IHP 2014-2015, Iraq), is thousands of miles away from Iraq but thoughts about his homeland are always close to his heart. “I come from a country that is living through a war against terrorism,” said Saif, a 29-year-old student who moved to International House Philadelphia in April 2014. Saif was working as a pharmacist in the Iraqi city of Fallujah before he came to the United States to further his education. He says one reason for the violence in Iraq is the problem of “misunderstanding and miscommunication between people.” Now he has a chance to build a bridge to better understanding. In 2015, Saif received a Davis Projects for Peace grant to create a video that will deliver a message of peace and understanding to people in Iraq and around the world. His video will feature fellow residents of International House. Each of the students in the video will hold the flag of their own country in one hand and the Iraqi flag in the other hand. “They will deliver a message about how people can be different and still live together in one country peacefully,” said Saif, whose video will also feature an Iraqi peace song. As a resident advisor at International House, he learned about Projects for Peace through an orientation about the opportunity. With support from Glenn Martin, Chief Operating Officer at International House Philadelphia, he completed the application process and submitted his proposal by January 2015.
When a conversation starts, I believe peace can start.
Projects for Peace is open to students living at International Houses around the world and to students at partner schools in the Davis United World College Scholars Program. Grant recipients design their own grassroots projects to promote peace and address the root causes of conflict among parties. Kathryn W. Davis, a lifelong internationalist and philanthropist, created Projects for Peace. She and her husband, Ambassador Shelby Cullom Davis, both lived at International House New York while attending Columbia University in 1929-30. Mrs. Davis died in 2013 at 106 years of age, but her legacy lives on through students like Saif and their projects. “I’ve learned so much at International House, which brings different people together,” Saif said. “I hope my video will have a positive effect on everybody who watches it, especially Iraqis. When a conversation starts, I believe peace can start.” For more information, visit davisprojectsforpeace.org. 12
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Part of an International Movement
By living at International House Philadelphia, residents become a part of a worldwide network of houses around the globe. In fact, the movement started in Philadelphia in 1910, born out of a growing realization that foreign students arriving in Philadelphia were facing unique challenges such as language barriers, prejudice, inadequate housing and isolation. After several locations, International House Philadelphia is now located in our award-winning facility at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, which was built in 1970. Today, International Houses Worldwide are united by a purpose: To provide students of different nationalities and diverse cultures with the opportunity to live and learn together in a community of mutual respect, understanding and international friendship.
In every International House, residents meet people with divergent beliefs and cultures and learn to accept differences in thought and tradition. They also build intercultural skills that enhance their capacity to become future leaders in the global community. It is not unusual to find residents who have lived in more than one International House. There are also opportunities to join reunions and share resources. International Houses Worldwide is a network of 17 Houses on four continents. To learn more about International Houses Worldwide, visit www.ihouseworldwide.org.
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RESIDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Number of Countries
76
Countries Represented
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
Angola • Argentina • Australia • Austria • Belgium • Bolivia • Botswana • Brazil • Bulgaria • Canada • Chad • Chile • China • Colombia • Congo • Croatia • Czech Republic • Denmark • Egypt • Emirates • Fiji • France • Germany • Greece • Guatemala India • Indonesia • Iraq • Iran • Ireland • Israel • Italy • Japan • Jordan • Kazakhstan • Kuwait • Lebanon • Libya • Malaysia Mexico • Moldova • Mongolia • Myanmar • Nepal • Netherlands • New Zealand • Nigeria • Norway • Pakistan • Peru • Philippines • Poland • Portugal • Romania • Russia • Rwanda • Saudi Arabia • Singapore • South Africa • South Korea • Spain Sri Lanka • Sweden • Switzerland • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • Uganda • Ukraine • United Kingdom • United States • Uruguay • Venezuela • Vietnam • Yemen • Zimbabwe •
Top 10 countries China
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U.S.
137
Japan
101
Korea
63
Taiwan
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Turkey
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Saudi Arabia
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Italy
29
India
26
Brazil
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institutions represented
Type of educational experience Undergraduate
Graduate
23%
23%
Other
English Language
19%
21%
Internship
Post-Graduate
6%
8%
Top Five areas of study English Language 361 Medical Sciences/Medicine 177 Nursing/Veterinary Science Business 139 Bio-Sciences/Engineering 129 Chemical Sciences Arts/Performing Arts 54 Architecture
Aberdeen Asset Management • Al Dia • Ames IT and Numeric Solutions LLC • Art Institute of Philadelphia • Bennett, Bricklin, Saltzburg LLC • Bruce Brooks and Associates • Census Department • Chestnut Hill College • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Community College of Philadelphia • Cooper University Hospital Delaware County Community College • Drexel University • Exeter University • Gia Pronto Restaurant • Harcum College • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Hussian School of Art • International SOS Assistance • Irish Immigration Center • Italian-American Chamber of Commerce JLT Towers Re • JP Morgan Chase • Janney Montgomery Scott • KPMG • Kaplan International • La Salle University Library Company of Philadelphia • Nationalities Service Center • Navsea: Naval Sea Systems Command • Navy Yard • PNC Bank • Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts • Pennsylvania Hospital • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Philadelphia Union • PowerScore • Principal Cellist of Philadelphia Orchestra • Reed Smith LLP • Rosemont College • Academy of the Vocal Arts - Russian Opera Workshop Rutgers University • Saint Joseph’s University • Shriners Hospitals for Children St. Christopher’s Hospital • SwedishAmerican Chamber of Commerce • Temple University • The Language Company • The Philadelphia Dance Company • The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Thomas Jefferson University • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital • United Health Services • University of Pennsylvania • University of the Arts • University of the Sciences • Villanova University • West Lakes Plastics • Wills Eye Hospital • Wistar Institute 16
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The world is our stage at International House Philadelphia, where we offer a panoply of life-enriching programs, from our renowned curated international film screenings to art exhibits, concerts, cultural events, language courses, symposiums and so much more.
A Leader in Independent, International Cinema
International House Philadelphia is unrivaled in showcasing cinematic masterpieces that broaden the cultural horizons of our members, residents and the public. Our roster of programs includes screenings of new independent films, classics of world cinema, important works of the avant-garde and works by emerging and established artists worldwide. Unlike commercial, for-profit theaters that offer Hollywood blockbusters and mainstream movies, we take great pride in offering groundbreaking films that are a window to humanity, diverse cultures and the world that we share. In a number of cases, our screenings are accompanied by live, thought-provoking discussions with the directors, special guests or film experts.
How do we measure the success of our film program? As a non-profit organization, we believe the best barometer is the impact that our films have on the people that come to International House to experience extraordinary cinema. Through our annual Intrinsic Impact Survey, we ask International House filmgoers about their experience. Here’s what they told us this year: • About 93 percent said they were emotionally impacted by a film they attended and 88 percent said the film caused them to think about an idea or issue. • More than three-quarters said they were exposed to a culture outside their own life experiences and more than half said they were exposed to a new type of art. • Importantly, more than 8 out of every 10 International House filmgoers said they left the screening with new insights on human relationships, life or social issues.
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Film Highlights The Masterpieces of Polish Cinema series presented 16 newly restored classics from the golden era of Polish cinema (19571987). Organized by Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation and Milestone Films, this popular, month-long program in August 2014 attracted many new faces to International House and helped drive new memberships to a record level. Starting in September 2014, we collaborated with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts on its exhibition celebrating Director David Lynch. Our collaboration included screenings of the Hollywood classic, Sunset Boulevard, Stanley Kubrick’s Lolita and Jacques Tati’s Mon Oncle, films personally selected by Lynch. The series closed with a special selection of films and videos that embodied the “Lynchian” aesthetic. In October 2014, we launched a series of screenings in conjunction with the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibition Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography. Separately, we were thrilled to welcome art historian and author Andrew Uroskie to present the Philadelphia premiere of Assemblage, a long forgotten, newly-restored film of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company from 1968. Two screenings of Bjork: Biophilia Live, a concert film of the boundary-pushing Icelandic artist, sold out in November. In
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Audience profile for Programs General Public
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20,107
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Seniors
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Residents & Members
35%
Students
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December 2014, we presented an evening of film and readings in partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Art. The program, Reading: Jean Genet – an offshoot of Moyra Davey’s exhibition, Burn the Diaries – featured Jean Genet’s only film, the controversial Un Chant d’Amour, along with Frédéric Moffet’s brilliant essay film, Jean Genet in Chicago. Ms. Davey, artist Zoe Leonard and scholar Kaja Silverman all attended the program, where they read from selected texts. In January 2015, we presented a feature-length documentary for music aficionados – a film chronicling The 78 Project’s ambitious efforts to record musicians across the country on a portable 78 rpm record kit from the 1930s. A live performance by Philadelphia’s Joe Jack Talcum capped the evening and notably, it was recorded live onto 78 acetate so it could become part of the Library of Congress catalog. Separately, artist and archivist Jerry Tartaglia visited International House to present two programs of rare films and videos by the performance art pioneer Jack Smith. In February 2015, we launched a series of screenings celebrating Babette Mangolte, the great French photographer, cinematographer and director. The series culminated in a twoday visit from Ms. Mangolte, who introduced her 1982 film, The Sky on Location, and participated in an April panel discussion with legendary dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Yvonne
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In May 2015, we presented five films that were made by master Japanese director Nagisa Oshima during his prolific period from the late 1960s to early 1970s. We also collaborated with Pig Iron Theatre Company to host an evening of films from New York City’s 1960s queer underground. Documentarian Manfred Kirchheimer introduced and discussed two of his newlyrestored films, which focused on urban renewal and graffiti art in New York. Throughout the year, International House presented our Family Matinee series, a diverse lineup of entertaining cinema from around the world for children of all ages.
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German filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger was the subject of a short retrospective in April 2015 as we screened her Berlin Trilogy. American painter, sculptor and filmmaker Red Grooms visited International House later in the month to screen several of his films and engage in a conversation with Robert Cozzolino, curator for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The late German artist Harun Farocki was celebrated with a screening and panel discussion that included scholars from Temple University, Bryn Mawr College and Princeton University.
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Rainer, Museum of Modern Art curator Stuart Comer and Light Industry founder Thomas Beard. The screenings were supported by the Lindback Foundation. The Institute of Contemporary Art organized the panel discussion.
Language Programs
57 Educational
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Filmmakers and presenters
71
Cultural
18
Receptions
24
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Arts, Advocacy and Cultural Events International House Philadelphia added new programs to our roster of arts and cultural events. Our partnership with live music presenter Intercultural Journeys began in October 2014 with a concert by Jordanian-American chanteuse Farah Siraj and continued throughout the year with music from a vast array of internationally-minded artists. The live speaker program, Wayfaring: Conversations on Travel, Art & Culture, was launched in 2014 and included visits by documentary pioneer Albert Maysles, Free Jazz legend Marshall Allen and Philadelphia photographer Zoe Strauss. In March 2015, we celebrated Women’s Month at International House Philadelphia with a diverse lineup of programs offered with our partners. These events included: • International Women’s Day 2015: Global Migrant Rights & Justice, a free event that included a performance by the Anna Crusis Women’s Choir, refreshments and a panel discussion on initiatives advocating for the rights of migrant women and their families; • Songs for Peace: Liberian Women’s Chorus for Change, a concert that helped spread awareness about violence against women and issues facing local Liberian and other African immigrant communities; and • Selections from the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival. The three films screened at International House over three nights focused on women’s issues and were made by women. 21
Fostering Understanding through Language Programs Since international understanding is at the heart of our mission, we offer language programs that are open to our residents, members and the community. During the year, more than 200 people enrolled in our language programs, including English as a Second Language. We offered courses in Arabic, Farsi, French, Korean and Mandarin with a highly personalized approach and small class sizes. Our classes are taught by dedicated, qualified volunteers. We also offer one-on-one tutoring.
More than 200 people enrolled in our language programs.
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Art Exhibits
A Center for Special Events
Throughout the year, we invite our residents, members, alumni and the public to discover the world of art through free exhibits that are presented in a dedicated space in our Galleria.
International House Philadelphia is also a valuable asset to organizations in the community because our theater and conference center are ideal venues for special events.
During the year, we presented four enthralling art exhibits:
During the year, Entrepreneur Works held two programs at International House, including A Conversation with Debbie Allen, the American actor, choreographer, television director and producer. We also served as the site for Cultural Data Project’s New Data Directions Town Hall, Bethesda Project’s Sweet and Savory Battle for Hunger, Philadelphia’s first Korean pop culture convention, and the Global Philadelphia Association’s “Globally Minded Leadership” Mayoral Forum. Our facilities are also used by a number of companies, organizations and universities for meetings and conferences.
• Street Trees, Ted Knighton, July 10 to September 30, 2014. The exhibit featured drawings, videos, and installations that respond to or emerge from everyday surroundings. • Behind the Veil, Lyn Godley, presented in partnership with DesignPhiladelphia, October 14 to December 29, 2014. The series was composed by layering multiple photographs of particular themes. • You Don’t Belong to This Century: Justin Miller, January 16 to March 31, 2015. The exhibit showcased hand-pulled screen prints that were inspired by some of the greatest films in the history of international cinema.
Annual Conference Center Attendance
30,476
32,566
In addition, our Resident Activities and Advisory Center sponsored an International House Resident and Alumni art exhibit in June, 2015.
18,587
• Bridge to Korea, a Global Gala Event Art Exhibition, Namsook Kwon and Sueim Koo, presented in partnership with The Da Vinci Art Alliance, April 22 to June 30, 2015.
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Celebrations That Reflect Our Diversity of Cultures International House Philadelphia continued to offer events celebrating the cultures of our residents and the global community. Many of these programs are designed primarily for our residents and alumni; many others are open to members and the community. Highlights included the Diwali Celebration, our annual Fourth of July barbeque, our Thanksgiving dinner, the Feast of Eid al-Fitr, the annual International House holiday party and our Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration. In addition to cultural events, we brought in eminent guest speakers to share their knowledge and experience with our residents. These speakers included James Chan, a consultant to Fortune 500 companies who left Hong Kong in 1971 to come to the United States and find his “life path.” His engaging presentation, “Maximizing Your American Experience: Life Stories of Succeeding in a Foreign Environment,” inspired our international residents.
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Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration IHP residents and guests roared in excitement as the sound of drums filled the Ibrahim Theater to open International House Philadelphia’s 15th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. More than 200 guests, the largest crowd in the event’s history, celebrated the “Year of the Sheep” on February 20, 2015. The festive event featured authentic Chinese cuisine, an array of traditional and modern performances, martial arts, games and prizes. The “Year of the Sheep” symbolizes peace and harmony, and is said to herald in a more calm and serene atmosphere. Resident Advisor Xiaolu “Lulu” Yuan (IHP 2014-2015, China) helped organize this year’s celebration. She said the event helped her and fellow Chinese residents feel “closer to home” while sharing a taste of their culture with others. “It means a lot to those of us who usually celebrate this holiday at home with our families,” Yuan said. “The authentic decorations, delicious food, and red envelopes were all reminiscent of home. This year, instead of feeling homesick, I could feel the spirit of the holiday at IHP.” Each year, hundreds of millions of people from around the world come together for the 15-day celebration to honor Chinese traditions, customs and culture. Yuan was pleased with the enormous show of support the event received. “In China and many other countries in Asia, this is the most important holiday of the year,” she said. “I was very happy to see people from International House and the Greater Philadelphia community come together to celebrate this event.”
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BUILDING A GLOBAL CONNECTION WITH OUR ALUMNI We’re pursuing the opportunity to build a stronger, highly engaged global network of alumni that extends from Philadelphia to every corner of the world.
We are focused on leveraging the amazing talents, insights and experience of our alumni to help current IHP residents become the leaders of tomorrow.
Through our alumni network, we’re connecting with people of all generations who formed meaningful friendships and relationships when they lived and learned together at International House Philadelphia.
Our goal is to work together with our many alumni to support and enhance IHP’s vital mission in a changing world.
During the year, International House Philadelphia recruited Shekeya Watkins as the new Alumni Relations Manager to strengthen our relationships with the alumni of IHP, help them reconnect to each other and build awareness throughout the world of the extraordinary opportunity that is waiting for students and scholars at International House Philadelphia. When you meet our alumni, they tell you that living at International House was a transformative experience, one they will never forget. We are always thrilled to see alumni return to International House for informal visits or to participate in events such as our annual Alumni Reunion and our Fourth of July barbecue, to name just a few. 25
That goal is exemplified by alumni like Ludo Scheffer, Ph.D, now Chair of our Board of Trustees, who came to Philadelphia in 1988 to pursue his doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania. After enrolling at Penn and arriving in the United States, he learned that the university had no record of his housing deposit, so he ended up living at International House Philadelphia. It was a memorable stay that would last six years. During those years, Scheffer organized a monthly Speaker Series for International House, served as a Resident Fellow and received our Community Service Award. His community service included volunteering for and directing a Creative Arts program for homeless families that was offered at Drexel’s Museum and later moved to Penn’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
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“Living at International House Philadelphia enriched my life. I became part of a truly global community that encourages understanding, respect and cooperation among people of all nations,” said Scheffer, who is a Teaching Professor in Drexel University’s Department of Psychology and Director of Drexel’s Undergraduate Studies Program in Psychology. “It was and amazing intercultural experience. I made incredible friends that I still see, and I’ve stayed connected with International House.”
I became part of a truly global community that encourages understanding, respect and cooperation among people of all nations. – Ludo Scheffer
Scheffer is one of thousands of IHP alumni in over 100 countries. Our challenge is to reach more of them by leveraging new technology and the power of networking through International Houses Worldwide. During this past year, there were three International Houses Worldwide reunions in Boston; Berkeley, California; and New Delhi, India, that our alumni were invited to attend. At these reunions, as well as other reunions held by International House in Brazil and Philadelphia and informally by smaller groups of alumni, alumni from all over the world recall living together and sharing experiences and knowledge with friends from all over the world. 26
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Alumni Spotlight: John Park, IHP 2006-2007, Korea/United States John Park, 31, is a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. He’s pursuing a career in diplomacy after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. John says he’s always thinking about the future; that he plans his life at least two to three years in advance; and that he is “bit of a perfectionist.” When he’s not practicing diplomacy, he “enjoys coming up with corny jokes, cooking Asian food, practicing yoga, meditating, reading nonfiction, and secretly dreams about being a stay-at-home dad.” His wife, Xiaolu “Lulu” Yuan, was a resident of International House Philadelphia this year and served as a resident advisor. Where are you from originally? I was born in Seoul, Korea but grew up in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. How did you learn about International House Philadelphia? During my junior year at Penn, I lived on 36th and Sansom Street and would walk by IHP. There always seemed to be something going on there, whether it was a barbecue or cultural event, and people seemed to be having a good time. Why did you decide to live at International House? For my last year at Penn, I was looking for a fresh start and friends outside my school. I chose International House for three reasons. First, I liked the idea of being able to live with people from all over the world and from several different schools in the area. In my suite, I lived next to doctors, English students, artists, and students from seven different countries and three universities. Second, as an architecture student, I liked the layout of the suites. Third, you couldn’t beat the price for a prime location in University City. Tell me about your time at International House. It was an education, a job and plain old fun all wrapped into one. I moved into IHP in May 2006 and became a resident advisor a few months later. As a resident advisor, I enjoyed getting to know residents in the café or during IHP-sponsored events and trips. I’m thankful to Glenn Martin and Deborah Houdah for giving an introvert like me the opportunity of a lifetime. I can honestly say that some of my best college memories were at IHP. On a typical evening or weekend, in addition to studying, I may have been learning how to play mahjong (a Chinese tile game) or make onigiri (Japanese rice balls). By the time I graduated from Penn, I was sad to leave my new home and friends.
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What was your most memorable experience at International House? I’d have to say participating in a roundtable discussion about urban renewal in foreign countries. It was an interesting debate with students of various academic backgrounds, and we had the opportunity to meet and speak with Prince Charles. As an architecture student, it was inspiring for me to hear Prince Charles speak about the importance of sustainable design in preserving the natural environment for future generations. What did you take away from your experience living at International House? I gained a new perspective. As I got to know other residents, I learned about their respective cultures. I began to see the differences in our values, how other people see life, and how we live our lives. Seeing this gave me a better perspective on my own life and opened my mind to more than one way of thinking. How did living at International House affect your life? It changed my life path, my career and my world view. Instead of heading to graduate school for architecture, my experience at International House inspired me to travel abroad. So I sold most of my stuff, packed my bags, and moved to Japan, where I could learn more about traditional Japanese architecture and support myself by working as an English teacher. After a year in Japan, I applied to the Peace Corps, where I served two years in rural China, met my wife, Lulu, and learned how to speak Mandarin. Near the end of my service, I passed the Foreign Service Officer Test and received an offer to join the next class of diplomats. Lulu and I then spent two years in Taipei, Taiwan. I’ve been working in Washington D.C. while preparing for my next assignment in Osaka, Japan. After my experiences at International House and abroad, I feel less bound to the perspective of the culture and environment I grew up in. I can sympathize with and understand others more easily. As Nelson Mandela said, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” I can now speak to the heart in three languages other than English. I know that wherever I go, I will be able to keep an open mind and experience things as they are.
International House PLedge Worldwide, the International House Pledge is recited annually by resident-members in numerous languages at the Candlelight Ceremony at all International Houses.
As light begets light, so love, friendship and goodwill are passed from one to another. We who have come from many nations to live in one fellowship at International House, promise one another to pass the light wherever we go.
What’s your advice for new International House residents or someone who’s considering living here? As I told my wife, Lulu, be open to the people you’ll meet and the experiences you’ll have in I-House. You will have a wonderful time and learn so much.
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Building a Brighter Future with Your Support We deeply appreciate our many donors and friends in the community, whose generosity helps to further the mission of International House, which extends to broadening the horizons of people in the Greater Philadelphia region. Those who support International House share our enduring commitment to the importance of providing affordable, multi-cultural housing and life-enriching programs, including guest speakers, art and film programming, cultural celebrations and language courses for students, scholars and professional trainees that come to Philadelphia to pursue their dreams. Our new Director of Development is focused on expanding contributions from all sources, strengthening our relationships with the community and key supporters and creating a plan that will secure the future of our forty-five year-old facility. During the fiscal year, IHP raised $438,841 thanks to the generosity of our donors. We also secured a $770,603 grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for capital improvements to our building. Building on this momentum, we look forward to engaging our community to ensure a bright future for International House Philadelphia in its second century of service. As a non-profit 29
organization, we value your contributions because only a portion of our annual budget is covered by revenue from the rooms and apartments that we lease to our community of students, scholars and professional trainees.
Supporting Our Mission With your support, International House Philadelphia is able to provide a safe, welcoming environment for them, as well as innovative programming and scholarships. Your support sends a clear message that you value and cherish the unique, transformational experience that International House provides to our residents and the contribution that we’ve made for more than a century by building cross-cultural understanding worldwide. Our donors gave generously across all areas of need: residential life; resident scholarships; our emergency fund; arts; film and cultural programming; general operations and capital projects for improvements to the building. The International House Residential Scholarships help to ensure the exceptional geographic, cultural and economic diversity
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Your support sends a clear message that you value and cherish the unique, transformational experience that International House provides to our residents. where diverse international students and professionals can meet, grow and build long-lasting friendships. Corporate support for our annual Global Gala and other events made up a substantial portion of our general operating fund. Trusted corporate partners who supported the programs and events at International House included: Wells Fargo; Progressive Business Publications; Elliot Lewis Corporations; Phoenix IP Ventures; Timothy Haahs & Associates Inc.; PNC Bank; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Legal Internet Solutions, Inc.; UPS; Odell Studner Insurance Brokers and Consultants; and PHL Diversity.
that is central to the mission of the house. Thanks to the generous gifts of long-time friends to International House, funds were available to help support students from Israel, Nigeria and Armenia. Alumni and friends of International House also donated generously to our Resident Emergency Fund, which assists residents who face unforeseen emergencies.
Our Trusted Partners The students living at International House represent more than 60 institutions in the Philadelphia region. We are particularly grateful for the invaluable support of our trusted long-time partners: the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Temple University, University of the Sciences and University City Science Center. During the year, we welcomed a new partner, Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. This partnership recognizes not just the housing needs of Jefferson students and health professionals, but the value that International House provides in programming and as a place
International House’s renowned film program received generous grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, the Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation. In addition, the Berwind Fund and the Ibrahim Foundation provided support for needed capital and community engagement projects.
Members of Our Global Community By supporting International House, our donors and partners become part of an extraordinary global community. Many join us throughout the year for the programs and events that make International House Philadelphia a leader in fostering diversity, respect and cooperation among people of all nations. Becoming a member of International House is also a great way to support the house while engaging with this international community. Members enjoy many benefits, including free or discounted admission to our film screenings, programs and activities. These programs include Culture and Cuisine, hosted by our Board of Delegates, where residents, members, alumni and friends come together to enjoy an international meal, great conversation and activities that promote deeper understanding. 30
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54th Global Gala: Korea One of our most popular development events is the annual Global Gala, which raises funds and awareness while bringing our donors, friends and alumni together for a great cause. Our 54th Global Gala: Korea was a resounding success and allowed us to reach out to the Korean community, a dynamic, enterprising force in Philadelphia. The Gala received enthusiastic support from the Korean community, the Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia and the Korean Consulate General in New York. Held on May 9, 2015 at International House, the sold-out, black-tie affair on a brilliant, sunny evening kicked off with a cocktail hour on our outdoor patio, where authentic Korean beverages and hors d’oeuvres were served. Guests enjoyed enchanting Korean music, and some wore beautiful traditional Korean Hanbok that were admired and photographed. The festivities then moved indoors to the Galleria on the main floor of our building, where everyone enjoyed appetizers and a Korean family-style dinner in a colorful, festive setting. Alex Holley, co-host of Good Day Philadelphia on Fox 29 TV, served as emcee for the evening. “I’m here tonight because 31
International House Philadelphia is a special place that fosters diversity and the ideal that people of all cultures and nations can live in harmony and learn from one another,” she said in her remarks. Tanya Steinberg, President and CEO of International House Philadelphia, followed with a heartfelt message, saying, “It’s great to see so many donors, friends and supporters of International House Philadelphia, where we are bringing the world together.” Timothy Haahs, a distinguished Korean-American architect and philanthropist, presented the night’s honoree, City Councilman At-Large David Oh, who then spoke eloquently about American democracy and the important role that International House is playing in welcoming international students to the United States and Philadelphia. The Gala concluded with an After-Party in the Ibrahim Theater, where guests enjoyed desserts, live dance and vocal performances, a DJ and late night karaoke in two languages – English and Korean. Many International House residents attended the After-Party, where their energy and enthusiasm translated well on the dance floor.
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Contributors $50,000 & Up A. Bruce and Margaret Mainwaring
$25,000 - 49,999 National Endowment for the Arts The University of Pennsylvania
$20,000 - 24,999 Berwind Fund
$15,000 - 19,999 Ibrahim Foundation Wells Fargo Bank
$10,000 - 14,999 Edward & Cyma Satell Progressive Business Publications Davis Project for Peace
$5,000 - 9,999 Drexel University Elliott-Lewis Corporation Zoltan and Diana Kerekes Phoenix IP Ventures Osagie O. and Losenge Imasogie Thomas B. Morris Jr. James M. Papada Constance W. and Dr. Milton Rock John F. and Susan Smith Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. Pennsylvania Council on the Arts PNC Bank Temple University Thomas Jefferson University David and Lisa U’Prichard Richard and Carolyn Veith
$2,500 - 4,999 Anonymous Yelena and Alexei Barychev Giacomo F. Cesareo Ci&T George M. and Patricia Doolittle Marc and Maureen Duey Greenberg Traurig, LLP Robert and Susie Harries Korean American Association 33
of Greater Philadelphia Korean Consulate General James Kim Jason P. and Kristine C. Lisi Legal Internet Solutions, Inc. Louis and Katherine Padulo Philadelphia Cultural Fund Edward & Cyma Satell Classical High Reunion Group Scholarship Ludo C. Scheffer Tanya Steinberg University City Science Center University of the Sciences
$1,000 - 2,499 Anonymous Amy Branch Clifton Larson Allen, LLP Elena Dokova Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Chandrakant R. Gupta and Margot Rowley Christopher and Suzanne Hearsey Josephine Klein Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Frank and Susan Mechura Odell Studner Insurance Brokers and Consultants The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage PHL Diversity Elizabeth M. Ray Seo Ra Bul Korean Restaurant Anna Steinberg UPS James M. Yi Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church
$500 - 999 Anonymous Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey Sean T. Blackwell Hussein El-Sharkawy eXude Benefits Group, Inc. Curtis M. and Joanne Hess
Hmart Sung Kee Ho Michael Imperato Michael P. Kelly Hanseung Koh Laura Solomon and Associates Glenn Martin Harold Mesa Penn Asian Senior Services Lokesh Prabhu Kristy Purnell Harvey Rental Rhino World Inc Shelly Electric Company SkyStub, LLC David Suisman Haofeng Tang Shaquana S. Watson-Harkness
$250 - 499 Frank T. Anbari Leslie Benoliel and Alex Hamilton Regina Black-Lennox David Blackman Philadelphia Museum of Art Christopher Bryan Mandi Bucceroni - The Law Offices of Mandi B. Bucceroni, LLC Alice Chase Charlie Choe Im Ja P. Choi Moon J. Chung Ellen and Peter Davis Susan B. and Lester S. Dewis, MD Albert Disanto Amy and William Gadsden Graboyes Commercial Window Company Agnes A. Kan Civitas Architects, Inc. Tristan King Kenneth Kring and Pamela Laucks Nam Sook Kwon Grace Lee Youngbin Lee Samantha Lyons Eileen A. Mijlin Phuong Nguyen Sunmi Jung Oh Yoon Keun Oh Frank Plantan
Curtis Reitz and Judith Renzulli Emily C. Riley Kyung Hee Seo Tom Schubert Emily Steinberg Shanaz Tejani-Butt Sheldon Thompson Joseph and Renee Zuritsky Women’s Campaign International Zarwin, Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, P.C
$100 - 299 Anzhela Bachman Cynthia Back James and Kim Balaschak Nicholas Baptiste Carrie Barjenbruch Karen Beckman Kathleen Bold Allan Branson Rachel Carpenter Susan Cassanelli Elina Cher Kelly Cleary Michael Corbit Michael D’Antonio Peter Danz Kristin E. Daly Bryan Deffley Robert Dromboski Samuel Dubin Lev Feigin Alexa Firat Jonathan Gaev Michele Grant Michael Hammel Karen M. Harrison Malikian Robert Haus Marie Hejnosz Joshua Ho Bill Hooper Stephen Hunt Sophie Janney Jackie and Aram Jerrehian Robert Karpinski Susan Kershaw Cheung Kim Frode Kjersem Rachael and Boris Klyashtorny Christina Kottcamp
ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Mechelle LaVelle Helga & Scott Levin Albert D. Malmfelt Timothy McMahon Julia Mendenhall Bayard Miller Danuta Misthal Oscar E. Montoya Boris Nemirovsky and Ada Gurman Mariann Ollar Caitlin O’Neill Carole and Kenneth Parker Catherine Peberdy Sarvelia Peralta-Duran Ian Petrie Andrew Pirie Joanna Poses Christopher Powell Nathan Puchalski Eric Rauch Michael Rector Marco Roth Jonathan Santoro John Scott Alexandra Seminara Mark Shanaman Nathalie Shapiro Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia University City Pranam Shetty and Shilpa Shetty-Prabhakar Jack Sloss Jonathan Stein John and Geraldine Tom Christel Urmenyhazi John R. Walker Ryan Walker Zachary Webber John Westafer Edward Wiener Lina Yankelevich Joel Yurdin Linghui Zhang Sabra Zahn Eugene and Sharon Zak
Under $100 Elizabeth F. Abrams George Ahern Dawn Ahr Josie Aikey
Isabel Diaz Alanis Peter Alele Carm Almonor Ilse P. Alonso Avram Alpert Tricia Andelfinger Anonymous Robert Armstrong Darius Asgari Andy Bader Phyllis A. Bailey Osman Balkan Daniel Barnum Herman Baron Monica Barr Emily Bate Lindsay Baukert Michael T. Beachem, IV Mary Anne Beck Kristin Bellafante Ada Bello Matthew Berkman David Berson Keith Berthrong Stephen G. Beuret Michael Biscocho Danuta Blicharz Louis Bluver Amanda Bock Shane Book Carol Borek Courtney Bowles Patrick Boyle Chris Bozzone Emma Branson Jonathan Brook Matthew Brooke Ellie Brown Aaron Brummer John Buchanan Sean Burns John Burton Trevor Byrne Chris Cagle Adam Carrigan Michael Carroll Nicholas Castellucci Sara Castillo Celia Casuccio Bel Hamdounia Chadia Jessica Chavez
Tom Chaykun Yong Chan Choi Phyllys Christy James Clancy Thomas Clancy Rachel Clark Kate Clayton Adele Cohen Scott Cole Rosina A. Coltellaro Kyle A. Conner Jessica Cramer Harrington E. Crissey Steve Cross Michael Curtis Andrea Dade Brandon D’Augustine Xavier M. Dapena Zachary Darrup Scott DeHaven Jesse Delaney Helena De Llanos Jean Dickerson Steve Dolnack Cameron Dye Janet Elfring Lisa Ellis Junko Enomoto Steven Erisoty Bettina Escauriza Richard Fanslau James Farmer Elizabeth Felton Sebastian Figuera Daniel File Leanne Finnigan Ben Firestone Ari Fogelson Diane Foglizzo Ellen Furstenberg Amsale Gelagay Katharine Gifford Arthur Goldman David Goodfellow Lisa Gray Alexandra Grinshpun Samantha Gurry Harrison Haas Masako Hamada D. Hamlet Alex Hansen
Liisa Hantsoo Rebecca Harclerode Taylor Harless Mary Hawryshkiw Steve Heise Lina M. Hernandez Geoffrey Hindle Paul Hinson Frances Hoenigswald Maori Holmes Scott Homan Camilla Hrdy Ryan Hupp Kelly Irwin Nina Isaacson Shahin Izadi Nathan Jessee Janice Jett Brett John Cynthia Johnson Darren J. Johnson Kathryn Johnson Tia Johnson Sanjay Jolly Catalina Jordan Alina Josan Martin Kaelin Kevin Kahler Rachel Kalman Hyejong Kang Johanna Kasimow Molly Karpin Anna Kates Julia Kay Ellen Kaye Brendan Keating Theera Keeree Ryan Kennedy James Kietzman Robert Kirkland Charles Kirkwood Homay King Andrea Kirsh Vincent Kling Sueim Koo Utkarsh Kohli Andrew Korn Tomas Korytar Albrecht Koschnik Theresa Kowalski Lucie Korytarova 34
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Ben Neiditz Hayden Nelson-Major Ludmila Nemirovsky Patrick Nugent Meghan O’Donnell Louis Ohannesian Patric O’Leary Scott Ordway Zhi Pan Outi Ppamarcos Valerie Park Hyew-Jung Park Stephanie Park Thomasin Parnes Beatriz Pena Aislinn Pentecost-Farren Megan Perez Karl Perkins John Pettit Emma Pollum Michael Polson Gillian Powell Misha Powell Alex Pozza Mathew Puster Matthew E. Quackenbush Ana Rodonjic Shanise Redmon Ellen Reece Ryan Regan Irit Reinheimer Gloria Reisman Kali Rhodes Sharon Rice Mary Rizzo Elias Rodriques Giselle Roman Helen Rosen Barbara Rosin Eric S. Rugart Edward Ryan Natalia Rymer Vandna Saini Mark Salamant Maria San Filippo Mikil Saval Jon Savant Ingrid Schaffner Catherine Schmitt Lena Schofield Ernest Schulte
Karen M. Schwartz Al Scott Samuel Scott Jennifer Shealy Deborah Shmalcs Leah Siversteing Robert Skvarla Charles Snell Sara Sobel Maryan Soliman Robert Solomon Alyssa Songsiridej James Specht Carman Spoto Gus Stadler Nathaniel Stevens Jamie Stevenson Rachel Sontecipher Mark Standquist Jessica Streeter Whitney Strub Sarah Szymanski Sophia Taylor Nicholas Tenaglia Rebecca Tennenbaum Doris A. Thomas Sharon Thompsonowak Edward Thorpe Timothy Portlock Anne L. Tinkcombe Mark Tumas Melissa Tustin-Gore William Unruj Brittany Vetter Alla Vilnyansky Vincent DiFrancesco Opticians Jonathan Wallace Bob Walther Jullia Wang Glenn Watson Karyl Weber Benjamin Webster Helma Weeks Brigitte Weesner James Weissinger Travis Werlen Richard Wexler James White Isaac Williams H. Willow Russell Woessner
Robert S. Wolff Chaojiang Wu Henry and Jenny Yang Ricardo Yanofsky Yuan Yao Xindi Yin Gloria Young Mike Zaleski Olga Zaremba Alexa Zerkow Maya Yu Zhang Tao Zhou
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Inkind donations ASSI Plaza International Food B2ORGANIC The Barnes Foundation Baywood Greens Blank Rome LLP Camden Riversharks Moon J. Chung City Tap House Creative Closets, Ltd. Daejin Enterprise Ashok Davar David J. Witchell Salon and Spa Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. Howard Enders The Franklin Institute
Nicola M. Gentili Graboyes Commercial Window Company Grand SK Corporation Green Valley Country Club Hersha Hospitality Management Innovative Print and Media Group Irina Sigal Dressmaker Jangsoo Health, Inc. Joseph Anthony Salon and Spa KO Modern Korean Cuisine Koja Grille LG Cosmetic Ga-In Jeanne Lee Catherine Manning OakGem Estate Jewelry
Philadelphia 76ers Resolution Rentals Rosade Bonsai Rose 4 U Florist Salon Fusion by DL Salon l’Etoile SkyStub, LLC Insook Seol Temple University Unik Cakes Walnut Street Theatre Vermeil Wines Kinde Wubneh Yang’s Martial Arts School, Inc.
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boards Officers Ludo C. P. Scheffer, Ph.D., Chair Zoltan Kerekes, Vice-Chair Yelena Barychev, Esq., Treasurer Board of Trustees Constance W. Benoliel-Rock Giacomo F. Cesareo, III Peter R. Dachowski George M. Doolittle Marc Duey, M.Sc., M.B.A. Curtis M. Hess, RPA Jason P. Lisi, Esq. Julie Mostov, Ph.D. Louis Padulo, Ph.D. James M. Papada, III, Esq., Tina Q. Richardson, Ph.D. Emily C. Riley John F. Smith, III, Esq. Shanaz Tejani-Butt, Ph.D. David C. U’Prichard, Ph.D. Richard L. Veith
Board of Advisors Richard P. Brown Jr., Esq. Laurada B. Byers Hussein El-Sharkawy Graham S. Finney Robert I. Harries Josephine Klein William V. Larkin, Ed.D. A. Bruce Mainwaring Frank J. Mechura, M.B.A. Paul F. Miller, Jr. Thomas B. Morris, Jr., Esq. Herbert Rappaport, Ph.D. Curtis R. Reitz, Esq. Edward J. Ryan Edward M. Satell
Ex-Officio Rep. James R. Roebuck, Jr., Ph.D. Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams Board of Delegates Samantha Lyons, Esq., Chair Sean Blackwell, CPA, MST, Vice Chair Kristy Purnell, M.B.A., Secretary Mandi Bucceroni, Esq. Elena Dokova Michael Imperato Harold A. Mesa Kenny Oh, Esq. Jordan Poole Brendan Walsh Shaquana S. Watson-Harkness
Staff Executive Office Tanya Steinberg, President & CEO Glenn Martin, Chief Operating Officer Clara Fomich, Executive Assistant & Office Manager Admissions, Resident Services & Operations Andrew Fuller, Associate Director of Admissions Michael T. Beachem, IV, Associate Director of Resident Life Alexander Rivkin, Information Systems & Technology Manager Deborah Houda, Customer Services & Facilities Manager Marlon Patton, Cashier & Front Desk Supervisor Moshe Caspi, Building Projects, Systems & Security Manager Raj Persad, Maintenance Manager Edwin Garcia Ramos, Admissions Coordinator Emily Martin, Admissions Coordinator Shedine Sinclair, Front Desk Coordinator Althelson Towns, Facilities Supervisor Larry Moore, Lead Security Guard
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Arts & Events Ronaldo Ribeiro, Director of Program Development & Engagement Farah Siah, Director of Language Program Robert Cargni-Mitchell, Associate Director of Arts Sarah Christy, Associate Director of Conference Center, Events & Programs Patrick DiGiacomo, Program Office Manager James Fraatz, Production House Manager Jesse Pires, Program Curator Benjamin Coppola, Box Office Staff Business Office Lina Yankelevich, Director of Finance Angela Bachman, Finance Manager Anna Wang, HR Coordinator Development & Communications Margarita Mirkil, Director of Development Elina Cher, Individual Engagement Manager Lauren Fenimore, Foundations Research Manager Shekeya Watkins, Alumni Relations Manager Matthew Doherty, Interim Director of Communications Justin Miller, Associate Creative Director Cory Espinosa, Junior Graphic Designer
Facilities, Maintenance & Security Services Ammar Abdulkadhim Giora Azvolinsky Reginald Brown Phillip Carter Joseph Clinton Kodzo David Gasonu Sylvie Hoeto Mirjana Janic Yefim Klurfeld Ana Luciano Violeta Mehmeti Lulzim Myrtaj Amar Persad Ronald Smith Linda Stanton Abubeker Tahir Robert Wooten
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Financial STATEMENTS Combined & Summarized Statements of Financial Position for Year Ended on June 30, 2015 and 2014 Restated 2014
2015 Assets Cash, Cash Equivalent & Short-Term Investments 495,940 Accounts & Pledges Receivable 1,418,337 Prepaid Expenses & Other 142,448 Property & Equipment, Net 6,419,756 Investments 1,848,837 Total Assets 10,325,318
719,853 1,032,113 46,408 5,772,165 1,867,785 9,438,324
Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities Total Liabilities
1,771,812 2,254,234 4,026,046
962,234 2,137,128 3,099,362
1,671,057 1,848,837 2,779,378 6,299,272
1,795,793 1,867,785 2,675,384 6,338,962
10,325,318
9,438,324
Undesignated Net Assets Board Designated Net Assets Temporarily Restricted Net Assets Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
Combined & Summarized Statements of Activities for Year Ended on June 30, 2015 and 2014 2015
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Revenue & Support Program Revenues Contributions (Unrestricted & Temporary Restricted) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, net Total Revenue & Support
4,076,976 1,206,094 69,156 5,352,226
4,584,580 396,059 289,125 5,269,764
Expenses Program Expenses General, Administrative, Marketing & Public Relations Development Other, Depreciation & Amortization Total Expenses
3,789,897 712,540 247,787 641,692 5,391,916
3,698,105 685,219 216,327 569,593 5,169,244
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