VARIETY’S VARIETY’S VISION VISION
This past year will be remembered for many things, not the least of which are the challenges we faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and how, together, we adapted to overcome them. With your support, we are fulfilling our mission differently by coming up with innovative solutions for the more than 1,100 Variety Kids we serve. These adaptations will continue into this year so that no child gets left behind. Families of children with disabilities have always felt isolated. They are often challenged with the costs of raising a child with unique needs, and this financial insecurity paired with concern for their children can be overwhelming. The pandemic only magnified their anxiety and fear. Thus, Variety St. Louis was determined to provide Variety Kids with uninterrupted access to the vital tools and services they need every day. Here is how we have responded to the challenges of a global pandemic: • When therapy sessions were canceled with the closure of schools and clinics, we partnered with an online resource to provide virtual therapy assistance. • When we realized in-person programming was not safe, we developed virtual camp and performing arts programs which allowed us to serve even more Variety Kids and ensured they stayed engaged with the world. • When a girl whose split-hand syndrome kept her from gripping her bike’s handlebars, we worked with a 3-D printer and innovative designer to build an adaptive bike. • When requests for special medical equipment never slowed down, we collaborated with vendors to assure these crucial items could be delivered safely. We are inspired daily by the resiliency and tenacity of our Variety Kids and we are proud to support them. Variety parents have said that, while so much shut down because of the pandemic, Variety was right there with them - a constant in a world that changed. Because of your generosity, families can be stronger knowing Variety is still here to ensure their children can not only dream, but that they have the tools to make those dreams come true!
Gratefully,
LARRY OTTO Board Chairman
BRIAN ROY Executive Director
Variety Kids used their medical equipment for
1,722,550 HOURS
EVERYDAY
IMPACT
Every day, Variety has an impact on the lives of kids and teens with disabilities in the St. Louis area by providing them with access to the tools and services they need to redefine their abilities.
2,229
THERAPY THERAPY
HOURS
5,643 HOURS OF HOURS OF
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL
CAMP CAMP
The TherHappy Kids program teaches Variety Kids everyday skills through physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions. Physician-prescribed durable medical equipment makes it possible for Variety Kids to independently access their worlds.
Campers participate in engaging activities with friends during Virtual Adventure & Teen Camp.
Variety Kids build confidence through Variety Theatre, Variety Children’s Chorus and Variety Dance.
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PIECES PIECESOF OF
MEDICAL MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT
5,066 HOURS HOURSOF OF
PERFORMING PERFORMING
ARTS
SUPPORT
THAT THAT LITERALLY LITERALLY
SUPPORTS
LJ, who is six years old, is a Variety Kid who needs all the support he can get. His activity chair, funded by Variety, stabilizes his body so that typical, everyday activities are easier. With his chair, just one of his parents is able to feed him instead of both. The chair also allows LJ to do his schoolwork independently and – most important, at least to LJ – play with his toys. Your generosity also gives LJ a chance to attend Variety’s Adventure Camp. “We cried the first day I dropped him off, but that’s normal because he didn’t know anyone yet,” says Regina, LJ’s mom. “After that, he was so excited whenever we pulled up - no more crying!” “I didn’t know that people with disabilities could still participate in so many regular activities,” she continues. “LJ also met a friend at camp (Savanna), and they became inseparable!” It’s important to give children like LJ a chance to explore their world, in their own way and under their own power. Variety’s programs, including TherHappy Kids, have made this possible. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, LJ increased his strength while quarantined at home through virtual physical therapy. While enrolled in the TherHappy program, LJ’s physical therapist prescribed a gait trainer (also provided with assistance from Variety) which is used to support and strengthen him. LJ now uses it to walk and enjoy his freedom. “It makes me so happy to see him more independent!” Regina exclaims. “You can see in his face how proud he is to be able to walk again. It’s an amazing feeling to see him explore on his own!”
" It's an
amazing feeling to see him explore on his own! - LJ's Mom
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" The life of a parent of a child with special needs is always changing, and you have shown that you are in this with us. " - Will's Mom
Dear Variety Friends, This has been a challenging year, but I wanted to say ‘thank you’ to all of you who support Variety. Once again, you have risen to the challenge to meet the needs of our children. When school was canceled and therapy was shut down for so many, you made the impossible, possible by offering remote therapy. Then, when it came time for camp, you again figured out a way to make it all work. You have also continued to work with the medical equipment companies to ensure that all our needs are met, even through all this. Making the impossible, possible isn’t just a catchy phrase you all thought up. You have really met the challenges to continue to serve Variety Kids. The life of a parent of a child with special needs is always changing, and you have shown that you are in this with us. Thank you again for all that you do.
Love, Sarah and Variety Teen Will Excerpts from an actual letter sent to Variety
These corporations supported Variety St. Louis in the fiscal year of 2020 with gifts and grants. Their leadership and generosity create important opportunities for Variety Kids.
VARIE T Y CHAMPIONS
MA JOR PARTNERS
LEAD PARTNERS
DIREC TORS
MEDIA PARTNERS THE ONES
TO WATCH
™
VARIETY CHAMPIONS
AMBASSADORS
Ameren Centene Charitable Foundation Emerson World Wide Technology Foundation
AT&T Missouri Blues for Kids Foundation Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. Enterprise Bank & Trust Nuveen, a TIAA Company PS Kids, LLC Reinsurance Group of America Southwest Airlines
MAJOR PARTNERS Cigna Edward Jones Imo's
LEAD PARTNERS Hogan Transports Inc. Nestle Purina PetCare Spire Energy US Bank and US Bancorp Foundation
DIRECTORS Bunzl USA Inc. CI Select
SHERIDAN CIRCLE Alliance Rehab and Medical American Direct Marketing Resources Bank of America BKD LLP BSI Constructors Interco Charitable Trust The Heart of Nieman Marcus Foundation Safety National Webster University
ADVOCATES Adonis Holdings LLC BMO Harris Bank Boeing Employees Community Fund Brinkmann Constructors Ernst & Young LLP Greenbrier Central Koch Development Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Sensi Thermostats Thompson Coburn LLP
ENTREPRENEURS Altar'd State Ascension Health KB Mailers, LLC Kemper Home Services Companies United Access
CORPORATE FRIENDS OF VARIETY Alltru Credit Union Ally Financial Inc. AmazonSmile American Express Foundation Bayer BD Medical The Boeing Company Bridgeton Pizza Inc. Brown Smith Wallace Caleres Cares Charitable Trust Clean Sweep Chimney Service Covenant of Grace Church Cumberland Trust D C Engineering Dearing & Hartzog, L.C. Enterprise Consulting Group Fister, Inc. Fontbonne University Forest Hills Country Club Charitable Foundation Frontstream
Givable Greater Horizons Groundwork Mortgage Hoffman Bros. HOK Inc. Human Resources Select Services, Inc. James Industries Jeffco Pizza Inc. Kay-Bee Electric Co. Kiel Center Partners, L.P. The Muny Optimal Technologies, LLC Saint Louis Club Scotsman Coin and Jewelry Sensory Solutions Special School District ECSE: Affton, Hancock,Lindbergh Kimberly N. Springer, Attorney-At-Law LLC St. Louis University High Transnetyx, Inc. Valle Ambulance District Variety the Children's Charity of the US Wells Fargo Foundation Western Construction Group W.W. Grainger Inc.
PUBLIC SUPPORT Missouri Arts Council National Endowment for the Arts Regional Arts Council Saint Louis County
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Ally Financial, Inc. American Express Foundation Apple AT&T Missouri Bank of America Bayer BD Medical The Boeing Company Caleres E. & J. Gallo Winery Google Grainger Lee Foundation MasterCard International Pfizer, Inc. Phillips 66 UPS US Bank Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation
JOHN HARRIS SOCIETY The John Harris Society is named for the founder of Variety who formed a group of theater owners to support children in 1928. The John Harris Society includes individuals, foundations, and organizations dedicated to the annual support of children in our community with physical and developmental disabilities. These friends have given more than $1,000 for the year. The list reflects contributions received between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020.
HUMANITARIAN David and Thelma Steward Kimberly Steward Mary and David Steward II Steward Family Foundation
CHAMPION Sam and Marilyn Fox Sam and Marilyn Fox Foundation Judy Jones and the Dennis and Judy Jones Family Foundation Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg The David B. Lichtenstein Foundation
LEADER John and Mary Kaye Fort Michael and Noemi Neidorff Paula and Rodger Riney Chip and Kathleen Rosenbloom Lucia Rosenbloom Terry and Sally Schnuck
DIRECTOR Warner and Cindy Baxter Derick and Sally Driemeyer Don and Maryam Ferguson Ron and Cheri Fromm Michael and Debbie Lefton Craig H. Neilsen Foundation The Sayers Foundation Inc. Tom and Carol Voss Voss Family Foundation Michelle and W. Grant Williams III
SHERIDAN CIRCLE Stephen and Camilla Brauer Nancy and D. J. Diemer Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust Bonnie and L. B. Eckelkamp Claire Erker Sean and Jennifer Fleming Thomas and Jackie Fleming
The Guth Foundation Charitable Trust David and Cathy Hogan Connie and Bill Kallaos William S. Kallaos Family Foundation Joanne Knight Kathy and Robert O'Loughlin Herman T. and Phenie R. Pott Foundation Sander Foundation Paul and Laura Shaughnessy Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield Michael and Carol Staenberg The Staenberg Family Foundation Audrey J. Walton & Ann Walton Kroenke Charitable Foundation
I CAN
Beth and T. Darin Boggs Cindy and John Burkemper Lyn and Joe Castellano Joseph* and Donna Domian Raymond and Pam Farris Mark and Diane Fletcher Jason and Dawn Gilbertson Linda and Jesse Hunter J. Christopher and Jessica Kerckhoff Kuhn Foundation Spencer and Laura Koch Connie Lohr Daniel and Susan Ludeman Lunar New Year Festival Student Group at Washington University Lisa and Brandon Mann Stephanie and John Meadows Lisa L. Peel The Siteman Family Foundation Patrick and Aja Stokes Mary Strauss David D. Wheeler
I DREAM
Amy M. Best Cynthia Brinkley Kimberly Browning-Hoffman and John L. Hoffman Wendy and Jason Brumitt Steven and Jana Carani Dr. Jeffrey Carter Scott and Tanya Carter Rhonda and Dan Cole Terry and James Coleman Steven and Marilyn Crimmins Laura and Michael Ellenhorn David C. Farrell James and Tracey Gans Jacob and Elizabeth Green Anna Harris Valerie and James M. Hoffmann III Lee C. Kling Elke Koch Mary Ann Miller Trevor D. Reese Jr. Peggy and Jerry Ritter Marsha and Bill Rusnack H. Robert Sanders Mary Ann and Andy Srenco David and Nancy Stahlman
I HOPE
Bob and Kim Brown Ian and Stephanie Broz Mary Ann Daust-Buehler and Richard Buehler Laura and David Butsch Julie and David Catron Kevin Coleman M.D. Dr. William H. Danforth* Laura Dunsmoor Scott and Tara Evans Marilyn and Kenneth* Fanger Lelia and David Farr Douglas Forguson Mary and Steven Frank Sunita and Mahendra Gupta Joy and Daron Greene Kelly and Steve Gross Ann and George Halenkamp Sandra Holmes Jonathan and Laura Jones J.W. & Mildred A. Kisling Charitable Foundation Fran and Roger Koch Mark and Susan R. Koritz Judith and Richard Laitman Jan Lange Ann Liberman Gerry and Kay Love Stan and Jean Margul Eldho Mathew Janet and Smith McGehee Christa McGraw Elizabeth and Steven Mills Candy Moore Nina Needleman Needles Family Charitable Lead Trust Jeanne Nerbonne Amanda and Stan Nickens The Patriot Foundation The Pershing Charitable Trust Kyle Petty Tonie Prater Erica Randall Sue Fischlowitz and David Roberts Celeste and Brent Rueter Thomas and Cathryn Sakiyama Sakiyama Family Foundation Geetha Sant Shanahan Family Foundation Karen and James Shaughnessy Sandra J. Sheldon *Deceased
The Sidener Foundation Dr. and Mrs. David Sprowls James and Julie Stackhouse Amy and Michael Stanton Sara Bucy and Paul Steger Corey Stelling Ann and Kevin Tollefson Robert Wacker Jennifer and Michael Wardlaw Joseph Wibbenmeyer Amy Williams Robert E. Williams Jr. William and Leslie Wilson Ken Yamaguchi YouthBridge Community Foundation Steve and Fran Zamler
FRIENDS OF VARIETY The Friends of Variety is a special group of individuals who support Variety St. Louis with annual contributions from $100-$999. The generosity of this group of friends allows us to continually provide Variety Kids with access to equipment and therapy, and the opportunity to participate in recreation and performing arts activities. The list reflects contributions received between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. Tyler Adair Joy and Frank Albano Jan and Larry Albus Alicia and Thomas Albus James and Laura Allender Don and Joyce Altholz Kenneth R. Amidon Sarah Anderson Debbie Andrews Katherine Anttila Angela and John E. Arcipowski Duane and Carla Arnold Lu Arnold Mary Aubuchon Justin Baker Mark Balbes Fran Balk Holly Ball Kathleen and Daniel Balmer Maria Bassi Julia and Jason Battaglia Daniel Bauer Peter and Mariette Baxendale Barbara Bayless Michelle Bayless Katie Beausang Albert Becker Christy Beckmann John Becvar Kennimarie Bell Sidney and Laurie Bennett Therese Bezdichek Robert Bianco Mary E. Bischoff Catherine Bixler Karen Bland Michael and Jennifer Blumenkemper Nicole Bommarito Walt Boncek Will Bonfiglio Donna Bosenbecker
Mike Bowers Patricia Bowolak Patrick Boyle Michelle Tonia Branham Gregory Bray Alan and Pam Brenker Ernest Brewer Ryan Bricker Barbara and Rusty Briggs Alfred and June Brown Alison Brown Patricia and Timothy Brown Valorie Brown Broz Family Steven and Dava-Leigh Brush Ken Buford Alisha Burnett Sandra K. Buschmann* Sharon Campbell David and Carolyn Canada Jeff and Patti Carr William and Connie Cash Gail and Joel Childs Melanie Clark Joan P. Clifton Dr. William Cohen James Cook Carolyn and Michael Corry Morgan and Jarrett Costello Julie and Steve Council Donald W. Cramer Crawford Family Foundation Mr. Kit Crooks Beth and Joe Crowner Bryon and Becky Crump Thomas and Merilee Curran Melissa Cytron Stephanie Dankenbring Mary Davis Cheryl and Ken Dennison Marc and Esther Desantis Kyle Deutsch Megan Diel
Kerry DiGiacinto Mark and Michele Dinman Sue and David G. Domian Deann Donohue Michelle Donovan-Cuddihee Mike and Stacy Douglass Cheryl Dowd Erin Dunlap Lindsey Early Thomas and Lisa Egan Sarah and Thomas Eidelman Rick and Patti Eiseman Abby E. Eisen Brian Elliott Robert and Barbara Engberg Gloria and Jerrold Epstein Sarah and Victor Essen Tom Etling Judith Evans Sarah R. Fadler Caroline Ferris William J. and Kathleen Fienup Darlene Filip Maggie Fiock Beverly Fleming Stephanie and Matt Ford Nance Frost Steven and Marsha Funk Kathy Gaynor Amy Geiler Tata Geiter Jennifer Gemberling Thomas and Dorothy George Darryl and Barbara Gerstenecker Kimberly and Ron Gibson Megan Gilliam Belma and Henry Givens Lisa and Clifford Godiner Thomas K. Golnick Jeffrey and Nicole Gorczyca Cynthia and Sean Graham
Judge Ray Gruender Alice Guebert Walter Gummersheimer Robert Hackleman Janet A. Haefner Donald and Patricia Hagen Andrew and Adrian Haglin Karen Haglin Christine Hamilton Kent and Rebecca Hammersmith Ross Hammond Karen Harper Luke and Roben Harris Nick Harris John and Anna Hartweger Susan Havel Nicholas Hayden Tanya and C. Brian Hayden Marie A. Heckel Gus Heithaus Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Helmkampf Joyce and Wayne Hennemann George and Janice Herbst Paul Herzberg Sally and Ken Hierman Joan and Roy E. Higgins Tim Higgins Shannon M. Hixenbaugh Stephen and Grace Hoerr Bob and Jo Ann Hoff John Hoffman Chris Hoffmann Aubrey and Mary Hollis Jim and Shirley Holten Margaret and John Horn Noel C. Horn Madison Hrdlicka Jason and Anita Hsieh Carol E. Imo Sandra and John Irace *Deceased
Jack and Nancy Itzkowitz Kevin and Laura Ives Dana Janssen Katherine and Michael Jennings Cheryl Joerling Kim P. Jones Larry Jost Carrie and Mark Jostes Thomas and Linda Kaemming Trudy Kaiser Nancy Kalishman Bonnie and William Kallaos Robert Kanterman and Caryn Fine Craig Katz
Jake Kellner Gabe Kemna Tim Kentch Julie and Andrew Kerckhoff Mary Jane King Angie Kinzinger Theresa Klaus Kathleen Klipfel Denise and Lawrence Koessel Edmund and Patricia Kopetz Nancy and Ted Koplar Michael and Heather Krako Amy and Josh Kramer Barb and Richard Kramer Andy and Amy Kreher Margaret Krenn
Carrie Kreutz Kathleen Kummant Nancy and Salvatore Lafiore Kristofer LaFore Lattanand Charitable Fund Amalia LaViolette Richard Lederich Nancy and Claude Leezy Leichtag Foundation Peggy and Larry Levin David Levy William and Jennifer Lindenmayer Michael Lipinski Rob Litz Laurie Lock
Thomas Lohse Cheryl Lubinski Geri and Bob Macauley Maureen and Michael Maddock Margaret and Daniel Magruder Victoria Mahon Deborah and Bernard Mann Vici and Richard Manning Thomas Mannisi Keith and Kim Marrs Jane Martin Karen Martin Sarah Matthews Janis and Brooks C. McArthy
96%
of participants in Performing Arts programs have improved self-esteem in their everyday lives.
Variety Kid Olivia films her scenes for Variety Theatre’s virtual production, Light the Lights.
FRIENDS OF VARIETY (CONTINUED) Casey McBride Lee McCauley Julie McCawley Mr. Scottye McClain Margaret McDonald Timothy and Jo Ann McDonnell John McFarland Nick and Martha McGeehon Evan McGinnis Jonathan and Jessica McIntosh Pat and Mike McKinnis Bill and Susan Menke Carrie Mershon Lisa Meyers Don and Susan Middendorf Gina M. Miller Robert T. Miller Norene Mills Linda Min Julia and Stephen Missey Marsha and Albert Mitchell Ted R. Montoia Michael and Mary Moore Sylvia and Mike Moore Richard Morgenthaler Matthew and Kimberly Muraczewski Mary Murawski Brian and Karen Murtha William and Patricia Myers Eric Nadel Patti Nalvanko Louise Nelson Joan Newbill LuAnn and Tom Noelke Cynthia and Cynthia Nuetzel Tim and Stephanie O'Brien Simetia and Robert Odneal Margaret and Robert Olson Angie O'Neil Jovita and Patrick Oruwari Kenneth L. Osborne Todd Oswald Jill and Larry Otto M. Kathleen Owen Eric and Sheila Pearson
Jerry Pearson Mary and Evan Pedersen Lori Pelattini Lillian A. Peterson Kimberly and Guy A. Phillips Steve and Stace Physioc Melanie and Michael Pilkington Dixie and Jerry Pipes Duane Pitchford Sophia Pitrak George and Susan Powell Jerry and Shirley Powers Family Fund Erin Warner Prange and Philip D. Prange Jared Pratt Alan and Susan Preis Traci and Alan Proctor Mark Prouhet Barbara and Thomas Purdy Brenna Race Walter Rajewski Steve and Tammy Rasche Ms. Linda A. Rascovar Whit and Millie Reichert Christine and Tom Reinbold David Richey Doris and Ronald H. Ridgway Emilia Rizzuto Sean and Molly Roarty Allison Roberts Jim and Mary Roberts Julia Roberts Alison and Terry Roberts Tanya Rodman Tina Rolwes Chris and Lori Roseman Mary Ellen Roth Barbeau Roy, Jr. Brian and Sara Roy Carolyn and Kevin Roy Julie Russell Keely and Luke Rutan Thomas and Katherine Ryan Tara and Paul Ryterski Christina Sadasivam Lisa and Brian Safarian
Libby Sandridge Ashley Schafluetzel Raymond and Gail Schafluetzel Carolyn and Gregory Schaller Samuel O. Schmerbauch Kara and Joe Schmid Steve and Karen Schmidt Brett and Kathleen Schott Mary Schraeder Kim Schroeder Kathleen Schweich Mr. and Mrs. David Scroggs Lynn and Thomas Sedlacek Peter and Julie Sharamitaro Nadia and Hayden Shaver Victoria Sheehan Bonnie and Chad Shepherd Warene Sheridan Jane Siebel Melissa and David Silverstein Deanna and Robert Snyder Kelly So Paul and Bernadine Sodko Ruth and Don Solomon Kathy Spencer Donalee and Howard Spring Bob and Kimberly Springer Caitlin Stayduhar Jean Steck Kristin Steiner Renee Stephan Elena Stone Emily Stone Thomas and Judith Stotlar Edward M. Strasser Dr. Beth and Dr. Paul Stroble Alexandra Stueckel Parker Stus Mary and John Tabash Richard Tallin John Tartaglia Maureen Taylor Joanie and Richard Taylor Carol and William Taylor Lea Tenore Beverly J. Terry
Deborah and Steve Tharpe Bonnie L. Therrien and Tom Corto Alfred E. Thompson Johna and Timothy Toedebusch Gregory Trotts JoAnn Turner Denise Tyson Stephen and Mary Lou Valenti William and Ann Van Lue Adriana Torres Vargas Catherine Verratti Susan E. Vierling Villa Duchesne Oak Hill 6th grade class Dezmon and Megan Vitale Jeramie Vonarx Katie Wages Fetauaiga Faye Walker Tanisha Ward Joann K. Werner Joyce Wesley Alvin R. Westrich Robin and David Wheeler Jim and Marla Wild Brent Wiley Debbie and Mark Wilhelm Jackie Williams Miles Williams Dorothy L. Willis David and Melanie Willis Janice R. Wilson Cam and James J. Wingbermuehle Thomas and Heather Wombacher Lynn Working Jeffrey Wright John and Eileen Yobby Lina and Ellis Young Sharon D. Younge-Hill Annie Zipf Steve Zoll Deborah A. Zuzga
*Deceased
" Zoe absolutely
loved
every every minute minute of of
Virtual
Camp! " -Zoe's Mom
Variety Kid Zoe shows off a craft she made during Virtual Adventure Camp.
NAMED ENDOWMENTS Individuals with Named Endowments have invested in the future of Variety St. Louis by creating a permanent endowed fund for programs and operations. This investment provides ongoing support and is an important component of Variety’s plan for sustainability. To inquire about establishing an endowment for Variety, please call Brett Schott at 314-720-7707.
The Centene Charitable Foundation Endowment for Adventure Camp
The Nevada A. Kent & Rita K. Kent Endowment for Adventure Camp
The Marilyn Fox Endowment for Adventure Camp
The Noémi & Michael Neidorff Endowment for Adventure Camp
The Robert R. & Mary Lee Hermann Endowment for Adventure Camp
The David C. Pratt Endowment for Adventure Camp
The Douglas E. & Victoria D. Hill Endowment for Adventure Camp
ENCORE SOCIETY The Encore Society includes individuals who have designated Variety St. Louis as the recipient of a planned gift. Whether through a bequest, charitable remainder trust, charitable gift annuity or any of a variety of options, these friends have designated Variety as a beneficiary of their legacy of giving. If you would like to join the Encore Society or discuss options, please call Mary Murawski at 314-720-7712. Merri and Mark Abels
Laura and Mike Herring
Joan and Michael Malloy
Kimberly and Bob Springer
Albert Becker
Margaret and Edward Imo
Estate of Helen M. McNamee
Estate of Peter Bouckaert
Estate of Mary E. James
Lyn and Michael Niemann
Eula Strothers Trust for Evelyn Simmons
Cathy and Carter Dunkin
Jessica and J. Christopher Kerckhoff
Estate of Karen Oliver
Susan and Mark Koritz
Walter Rajewski
Linda and Cliff Eason Marilyn and Sam Fox Estate of Arabella R. Gieseler Ray Gruender Estate of Marcella Hager
Ruth M. Kourkafas Living Trust Estate of Dorothy F. Krekeler Steven Leach
David Pasternak Trust Katie and Steve Schankman
Martha M. Wallin Trust Florence Westaver Trust Estate of Marie Winningham Estate of Edith and Alan Wolff
Estate of Russell Schrempp
GIFTS IN KIND There are a number of ways to make a difference at Variety. Contributions of products, services and talent enhance the services we are able to provide to Variety Kids and their families each year. Thank you to these donors. Adopt-a-Fit Bar Method Baxter Gardens of Chesterfield Bellos Bakery Big Shark Bicycle Company Laura and David Butsch Chase Park Plaza Cheesecake Factory Costco Wholesale Craft Alliance Center of Art & Design Crushed Red Lucy Dames Drury Hotel The Fabulous Fox Theatre Kimberly and Ron Gibson
Gourmet to Go Mike Grisham Gus' Pretzel Shop Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park Janice Kemper Kennelwood Village Kreis' Restaurant Lazy River Grill/ Yellowstone Cafe Les Bourgeois Vineyards Lodging Hospitality Management The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum Lisa and Brandon Mann Marcus Wehrenberg Theatres
MarElyse MediSpa The Melting Pot Metal Exchange Numotion Olive Ovation Orthotic & Prosthetic Lab, Inc. Paisley Boutique Pasta House PRP Wine International Pure Barre St. Louis The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Alison Roberts Julia Roberts Rolling Ridge Nursery Keely and Luke Rutan Salon Papillon
Sam's Club Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream Silver Oak Cellars St. Louis Aquarium Foundation St. Louis Casa Loma Ballroom St. Louis Cinemas Stages St. Louis Studio Branca Salon Spa Sunshine Drapery Co. Tower Grove Park Trader Joe's Creve Coeur Upper Limits Inc. Janie Parisi Erin Warner Prange and Philip D. Prange
VARIETY WOMEN Variety Women is a powerful, passionate network of women who, through investment of their time, talent and resources, support children in our community living with physical or developmental disabilities. For information, please contact Mary Murawski at 314-720-7712 or Mary@VarietySTL.org. Laura B. Ellenhorn, Chair Jan H. Albus Debbie Andrews Kimberly Browning Hoffman Wendy Brumitt Sara Bucy Laura Beggs Butsch
Julie Catron Terry Coleman Mary Ann Daust-Buehler Tracey Gans Dawn Gilbertson Kelly Gross Valerie D. Hoffmann
Sandra Holmes Stacey Kamps Connie Lohr Kay Love Christa McGraw Stephanie Meadows Nina Needleman
Mandy Nickens Erica Randall Karen Shaughnessy Dr. Jennifer Demko Wardlaw Leslie D. Wilson Fran Zamler
YOUNG VARIETY Young Variety is a group of young professionals, between the ages of 21 and 40, advocating for the work of Variety St. Louis. They promote the mission of Variety in the community, helping to raise funds and volunteering their time and talents. Interested in becoming a member of Young Variety? Please contact Brett Schott at 314720-7707 or Brett@VarietySTL.org. Erin Prange, President Ross Boyd Natalie Calandro Diana Charboneau Justin Charboneau Lucy Dames Stephanie Dankenbring
Jack Erbs Erica Hallsten Cory Hillmann Molli Hutcheson Kevin Ives Molly Karl Adam Ketterer
Brandon Kohnen Nathan Litz Rashad May Brigid McGuire Diane Metzger Brandon Moritz Julia Roberts
Tara Ryterski Keely Rutan Kelly Schneider Caitlin Stayduhar
FAMILY COUNCIL Comprised of 15 Variety Families, the Variety Family Council provides guidance on current and future Variety programming, including virtual programs. For more information, contact FamilyCouncil@VarietySTL.org. Tina Sullenger Kim Gibson Chris Kreutz Jennifer Ibarra
Vici Manning Katie Miller Jerry Moranville Traci Proctor
Mary Ellen Ritchey Ashley Schafluetzel Tony & Julie Thompkins Ann Tollefson
Katie Pfeil Tamico Jones Cathy Schultz
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman of the Board Lawrence K. Otto*
Ray Gruender David Hogan J. Christopher Kerckhoff, Jr.* Lee Kling* Nancy Kranzberg
STANDING COMMITTEES Finance Leslie Wilson Greg Schaller Zac Smith
Vice Chairmen
Mike Lefton
Steve Crimmins*
Davida Lichtenstein
Marilyn Fox*
Danny Ludeman
Thelma Steward*
Robert O'Loughlin
Secretary
Terri Owen
Joe Castellano Tom Etling Terri Owen Tim Rodgers
Steve Gross*
Erin Warner Prange
Development
Treasurer Leslie Wilson* Chairman Emeritus David Steward*
Lucia Rosenbloom Bevis Schock Paul Shaughnessy Kimberly Springer* Michael Staenberg * Executive Committee Members
Directors
Marketing & Communications
Lee Kling Sean Fleming Linda Hunter Jared Pratt Kimberly Springer Mike Stanton
Programs Amy Best
Warner Baxter*
Honorary Life Members
Amy Best*
Kimmy Brauer
Warner Baxter Mike Lefton
Ian Caso
James T. Byrnes
Investment
Joe Castellano*
Nancy Diemer
Laura Ellenhorn
Cliff Eason
Donald L. Ferguson
Margaret Imo
Sean Fleming
Mark Koritz
Mary Kaye Fort
Chip Rosenbloom
J. Christopher Kerckhoff, Jr. Donald Ferguson Wes Gregory Brandon Moritz Bob Wacker
Cheri Fromm
Ozzie Smith
Strategic Planning
CHAIRS OF
Nominating
Steve Crimmins Amy Best Joe Castellano David Hogan Michael Staenberg
VARIETY STAFF Brian Roy Executive Director Jan Albus Chief Executive Officer Christina Altholz Chief Financial Officer Brett Schott Chief Development Officer Susan Schuh Chief Program Officer Jean Larson Steck Communications Director Joy Addler Performing Arts Company Manager Tim Bommarito Manager of Annual & Foundation Giving Misty Burton Health Services Manager Robin Diehl Senior Program Manager Patty Haeffner Executive Assistant Karen Haglin Accounting Manager Madison Martinez Graphics Manager Mary Murawski Senior Manager of Philanthropy Kara Schmid Communications Manager Maureen Taylor Program Coordinator Tom Wombacher Data Systems Manager
92% of Variety Kids increased their independence through therapy sessions, helping them explore new possibilities every day.
98% of Variety Families reported that their child uses new or improved skills every day with help from their medical equipment.
FISCAL YEAR 2020
(Oct 1, 2019 - Sept 30, 2020) REVENUE Contributions Special Events In–kind Revenue Program Revenue Investment Income
$ 2,752,541 933,039 $ $ 115, 411 167,836 $ $ 273,604
TOTAL REVENUE
$ 4,242,431
EXPENSES Equipment Therapy Recreation Performing Arts & Education
$ 1,339,090 $ 221,707 $ 265,199 $ 876,489
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
$ 2,702,485
Fundraising Management & General
$ 865,085 $ 621,397
TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 4,188,967
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
$
NET ASSETS AS OF SEPT. 30, 2020
$ 7,382,856
53,464
As of Sept. 30, 2020, financial statements were audited by Brown Smith Wallace LLC. Further financial information is available on Variety’s website at www.varietystl.org.
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