Anne Springs Close Greenway Annual Report 2021

Annual Report

OUR M ISSIO N

Connecting people to nature through recreational and educational activities while fostering a passion for environmental conservation, animal habitat and protection of natural resources.

We aim to preserve a place for people to celebrate and experience nature for generations to come.

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A WORD F R O M O UR D IR ECT O R What a difference a year makes. This past year has proven what we all knew; that in times of stress and great anxiety, human nature draws us to the outdoors.

As an organization, we overcame many obstacles and contended with many changes to our operations this past year. While we have enjoyed a year of unprecedented growth, we have also questioned what that growth means to our mission and vision.

Staff will continue to ask the hard questions to ensure we support the values we hold dear.

“Is it right for the land?”

“Will it engage our members and guests in different and meaningful ways?”

“Are we doing what is right, even if it means taking the hard way?”

As we look to 2021 and beyond, we are grateful for you and your relationship with the Greenway. We know that these relationships look different for everyone and we hope that we can meet you where you are and provide a beneficial recreational experience for you and your family.

JOHN GORDON COO of Leroy Springs & Company, Inc. and Executive Director of the Anne Springs Close Greenway

A WO R D F R O M O U R B OAR D C H AIR At the beginning of 2020, few could have predicted what the year had in store. The global pandemic affected all of us, resulting in many changes and disruptions in all aspects of life. Despite these challenges, the Greenway had many significant accomplishments: • New outdoor education initiatives, known as the Outdoor Academy, helped address the needs of parents and children adapting to virtual education.

• In response to continued incidents throughout our nation illustrating longstanding institutional and systemic racism, and acknowledging that it has no place in our community, staff and the Greenway’s Board of Managers formed a Diversity and Inclusion Committee to work towards ensuring the Greenway is truly welcoming to everyone.

• The Greenway hosted over 268,000 visitors (with 30,000+ in May alone) and welcomed a record 6,000 new membership households, bringing the yearly total to 14,000+ membership households, equating to over 41,000 individuals.

Your support ensures that the excellent work performed by staff will continue and that the Greenway will remain a sanctuary for future generations.

ALEX SULLIVAN Chair, ASCG Board of Managers 3

L OOKIN G BAC K :

In Memoriam In 2020 and early 2021, the Anne Springs Close Greenway said goodbye to four individuals who were instrumental in creating a lasting impact on our educational and conservation philosophies since the Greenway’s inception.

Murray White LOCAL CONSERVATIONIST Murray White was a Fort Mill native with a heart for service in the town and county he held dear. He was a York County councilman for 14 years and helped create the Foundation for Fort Mill Schools, which provides scholarships for students and grants for teachers. After a career as president of the Insurance Agency division of The Springs Company, Murray was best known as founder of the Nation Ford Land Trust, which holds the Greenway’s conservation easement and protects almost 14,000 acres of land, mostly in York County. His passion for conservation and preservation of the land led him to be a founding member of the York County Forever Commission and chair of the Catawba River Task Force, which developed a plan to protect the free-flowing section of the Catawba River in York, Chester and Lancaster counties. The land trust recently honored him by naming a 158-acre preserve after him. Murray White was a visionary for the future, inspiration to all that knew him, and a selfless servant.

Jim Little ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER Known as a dedicated and loyal leader, Jim Little joined Leroy Springs & Company in 1962 as Office Manager for the LSC corporate office, retiring in 1998 as Vice President. During his 35 years of service, no one was more involved in a greater variety of tasks and challenges than Jim Little. Jim went on to report to one of LSC’s first presidents, Bob Reid, who once said that “Jim was involved with everything good that Leroy Springs has ever done.” Jim was soft spoken and a bit of an unsung hero, working Often behind the camera, Jim Little was instrumental in construction behind the scenes for many years supporting several LSC projects at Springmaid Mountain in Presidents during his tenure. He was one of the first graduates of the late 1980s (pictured).

North Carolina State’s recreation program and his work helped to re-envision recreation as more than just athletics. Jim’s commitment to Leroy Springs & Company was unmatched and we honor his memory in the work we do each day.

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Dottie Metzler GREENWAY EDUCATOR

Billy Barron & Dottie Metzler, pioneers of Greenway education.

Billy Barron GREENWAY RANGER Locals loved him and even those of us who came to the Greenway after him reveled in stories about the Greenway’s first employee hired in 1992 - a ranger, a host, a pioneer of the vision that Anne Close set forth.

Having grown up nearby, Billy knew every inch of the Greenway and was responsible for many of its best assets. He conducted countless hours of research to compile a database of native flora and fauna that eventually extended to include mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians; he hosted some of the Greenway’s first educational activities as the Nature Center host; and he welcomed visitors and state agencies alike to the Greenway for well over a decade.

He was instrumental in recognizing the historical importance of the old gristmill site and having a representation built there to mark its place. Billy’s vision was to always “enlighten [visitors] and enhance their enjoyment of the Greenway out-ofdoors”. Billy’s Walk, the path from Haigler Loop to the bottom of the Lake Haigler Spillway, is a fitting tribute to his work.

Dottie first visited the Greenway on Earth Day 1995, the day the Greenway opened to the public. It wasn’t long before she set to work developing the Greenway’s first environmental programs for Fort Mill school teachers to use for outdoor learning. Through her part-time role in the Greenway’s Education department lasting almost 20 years, Dottie reached scores of teachers and hundreds of children while single handedly establishing the Greenway’s foundation in environmental education.

Dottie worked closely with Billy Barron to identify wildflowers, trees and animals throughout the property, and she helped coordinate the construction of the Greenway’s gristmill and created its interpretive materials.

In 2019, the Greenway named the Dottie Metzler Piedmont Prairie in her honor.

“With all her experience and enthusiasm, I always said that Dottie fell out of heaven and into our laps.”

ANNE SPRINGS CLOSE

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L OOKIN G BAC K :

Year in Review

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IMPACT OF PANDEMIC

OUTDOOR ACADEMY

LEROY SPRINGS & CO. BRIDGE PROGRAM

2020 was the year of the member. While nearly every aspect of Greenway operations and programming felt the effects of the pandemic, membership numbers soared as people looked for new ways to get outdoors. Membership at the Greenway has grown steadily since 2012, but in the past year, surged past the 10,000-member milestone to a record 14,000 memberhouseholds, resulting in more people than ever who now have access to the Greenway’s 2,100 acres of forests, lakes, streams and pastures. The resounding outcome of this unexpected year has been a renewed appreciation for the land itself; a collective recognition within our community of this regional gift bestowed upon us, and how lucky we are to live nearby and enjoy its splendor.

When schools abruptly closed, so, too, did the Greenway’s educational programming.

Within days, our staff pivoted to create virtual, flexible educational options for all ages and group sizes. The new Greenway Outdoor Academy included a Discovery School for middle school students on the A/B schedule. Outdoor Explorers Club met the social, emotional and physical gaps children were experiencing and offered an afternoon of outdoor adventure. Outdoor Experiential Learning paired hiking, kayaking and mountain biking with educational elements, including history and ecology. The year brought renewed focus on the Greenway’s nature-based preschool, as families sought opportunities for even our youngest community members to develop an appreciation for nature.

The LSC Bridge Program provides financial assistance within our community to offset membership and program costs. Last year, the program granted over $86,000 in financial assistance to 218 area families and individuals. The amount distributed last year declined compared to 2019, largely due to program cancellations and participation decreases caused by the pandemic.

From 2019-2020, the Bridge Program provided $271,000 in financial assistance, enriching the lives of our youth and contributing to the community that we are proud to call home.

Partnerships with underserved communities within Fort Mill created opportunities to reach people where they are, bringing the Greenway into the communities we hope to engage more in our future programming.

2020 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

GIVING TO THE GREENWAY

In response to national demand to resolutely address unconscious bias and institutional and systemic racism, Greenway staff and the Board of Managers formed a Diversity & Inclusion Committee to work toward ensuring the Greenway is truly welcoming to everyone, and to recommend specific steps we can take in board recruitment and hiring practices to increase diversity in leadership across the company.

We launched an emergency response Action Fund to pave the way forward as our organization worked toward recovery from the pandemic.

We received an outpouring of extraordinary support, raising more than $33,000 in just a few short weeks to support operations.

Greenway staff also developed a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against racism and discrimination of any kind, worked to promote the LSC Bridge Program to provide financial assistance to those in need, and instituted initiatives to promote a more diverse membership, visitor, partnership and employee base.

The $25 for 25 Years campaign set off an important milestone anniversary for the Anne Springs Close Greenway, which was dedicated to the public on Earth Day 1995. We challenged each member to donate just $25, raising more than $70,000 in support of ongoing operations and to offset the annual financial deficit of nearly $800,000.

We continue to challenge our community to join us in celebrating this landmark moment by making a gift to wrap up our 25th anniversary year.

MAJOR MILESTONES

(L-R: Bruce Brumfield, CEO Founders Federal Credit Union, Anne Close and Ell Close)

In September, recognizing a $5MM commitment and longstanding partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, the Greenway renamed the Founders Dairy Barn in their honor. We also announced another name change at the epicenter for children’s programming and summer camps, now known as the Hampton Wildlife Fund Adventure Center, representing a $300,000 commitment from the Hampton Wildlife Fund, whose mission is to promote the education, research, management and administration of wildlife in South Carolina. The financial commitment from both organizations helped to support the Greenway’s ongoing operations and endowment fund, which offsets the Greenway’s annual financial loss and provides funding for the LSC Bridge Program.

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A N N E SP R I N GS C L OS E G R E E N WAY 2 0 2 0

By the Numbers Membership

MON T HLY CHA N GE I N BI L LING HOU SE HOLD ME MBE RSHIPS 14,000

Growth Overall

11,000 10,000

Dec 20

Nov 20

Oct 20

Sept 20

Aug 20

July 20

June 20

May 20

Apr 20

Mar 20

Feb 20

Jan 20

Dec 19

7,000 Aug 19

Households

8,000 Nov 19

14,289

9,000

Oct 19

Total Members

70%

12,000

Sept 19

41,736

13,000

6,000

New Households

1,358

Guest Passes Redeemed Outdoor Recreation was

Membership Type Greenway Basic

13,431

39,719

Greenway Dog Park

858

2,017

T OTA L

14,289

41,736

up 143

in York County, South Carolina. *Provided by Visit York County via UberMedia

The Greenway Hiking Club has hiked a total of

24,901 mi. since 2015 (equal to the circumference of the Earth!)

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Billing Households All Members

%*

Visitors

DA I LY A D MI SSI ON BY MONTH 35,000 30,000

Total Visitations

Closed for 3 weeks

268,395

25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000

Other* 86,018

Lake Haigler

Adventure Dairy Barn Road

Dec 20

Nov 20

Oct 20

Sept 20

Aug 20

HOW LON G HAV E YOU BE E N A MEMBER ?

31,273

>6mo. >3mo.

1-2 yrs.

7,057

3,430

3-4 yrs.

2,732

593

5-8 yrs.

354

V ISIT O R S BY AC TI V I TY

133,488 27,337 24,678 23,773 20,218 8,883 2,317 1,736 813 802 254

July 20

June 20

May 20

Apr 20

Mar 20

Feb 20

Jan 20

Dec 19

Nov 19

21,205

84,004

57,729

Oct 19

Blue Star

Sept 19

0 Aug 19

VISIT O R S BY E NTRA N C E

10+yrs.

45

Trail User Dog Walking Dog Park Other* Biking

A GE RA N GE

Under 18

29%

Gateway

18-24

7%

Hiking

25-34

8%

Fishing

35-44

15%

45-54

14%

Community Garden Horse Day Riding Photography

*Special events, recreation & educational programming

55-64 65+

9% 18% 9

A N INS I D E LO O K AT

Our Operations in 2020

Walkers, runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders, summer campers – the Greenway serves people who know that fresh air and fitness add to the enjoyment of life. Now more than ever, we appreciate the Greenway and its natural splendor - 36 miles of trails and beautiful lakes, rolling pastoral landscape and native prairie habitat, sounds of migratory birds flying over and rushing water in Steele Creek. As programming returns, our vision remains true that all users, from those who are brand new to our veteran members, can enjoy all that the Greenway has to offer.

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Stay Connected to Nature When the property closed and programming abruptly stopped, Greenway staff adapted to virtual content highlighting natural resources, environmental education, recreation and history on the property.

11 Speakers 31 Videos 3,229 Avg. Views Most popular video: History on the Greenway (5,519 views)

7,242 Avg. Reach 8,100 Impressions Outdoor Explorers Club Created as an opportunity for children to get outdoors and socialize with peers in a safe setting during the pandemic.

Equestrian Programs

189

Camp Attendees

241

Fall Trail Rides

468

Hours Volunteered in the Petting Zoo

Deemed “essential workers” by our donkeys, the faithful petting zoo volunteers visited twice per week

Summer Camps More than 1,500 children attended Greenway Summer Camps over the course of the summer despite COVID-19.

13 Weeks

9 Weeks of Camp 90 Boxes Distributed

437 Attendees

1,596 Campers

meeting 2 days per week.

in first year of program

through our at-home Camp-In-A-Box program

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TA KIN G ST E P S FO RWAR D:

Conservation Cleared Wagon Loop of invasive species in preparation of native grass and wildflower plantings Dedicated the Jane Spratt McColl Wildflower Meadow, at the Greenway Gateway which supports the habitats of numerous insect and bird species

Rehabilitated the road from the Williams Nature Center to Steele Creek swinging bridge to curb erosion and sediment loading into nearby waterways

Conducted a prescribed burn of the Lake Haigler pine stand to manage undergrowth and brush

Collaborated with tree experts to spray pine stand in the Mary Warner Mack Dog Park and surrounding area to combat invasive pests killing the trees

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Counted 326 stems of the endangered Schweinitz’s sunflower in the prairies during the 2020 Schweinitz’s sunflower census

Received $9,000 in grant funding from REI to support the emptying of Avery Lake, a 50-year-old, one-acre manmade lake, whose failing dam posed a threat to the surrounding ecosystems and nearby biking and hiking trails

Began rerouting Wagon Loop to bypass the Greenway Gateway and Domtar Forest Porch areas to manage the intersection of horse, hike and Gateway Canteen traffic

The Jane Spratt McColl Wildflower Meadow at sunset.

“Getting outside feels more important now than it ever has. We work hard to provide a space that allows members and guests to get lost in nature.”

JOSH PATTERSON RESOURCE DIRECTOR

With 36-miles of trails, the Greenway’s Natural Resources team works tirelessly to keep all paths in top shape for users.

Schweinitz’s sunflower stem. The Greenway actively manages the propagation of this endangered plant species.

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L OOKIN G T OWA R D TH E F U TU R E :

Our Plans for 2021 At the start of our 25th anniversary year, we announced plans to develop and launch a fiveyear, multi-programmatic fundraising campaign to complement our next strategic plan and underwrite operations, while also supporting a fresh portfolio of new programs and events.

T HE M IL EPOS T C A M PA I GN will pave the way for the next phase of the Anne Springs Close Greenway, creating exciting new opportunities to engage members of our community and guests with the outdoors. 2020 presented us with a challenging landscape, but with the support of our members, donors and community partners, we were able to overcome the challenges and reimagine our future.

To become a thought leader in conservation, nature-based education and outdoor recreation.

To serve the community as a treasured gathering place.

To invite and introduce the wonders of the outdoors to all, embracing and celebrating diversity.

As memberships and visitor numbers on the Greenway grow, we strive to better serve our community. We have challenged ourselves to think about how to evolve our programming:

ensuring

the prolonged care for our natural resources and the proliferation of the plants and wildlife that call the Greenway home;

prioritizing our duty to advocate for and promote equity and inclusion in all that we do;

imagining new amenities and updates to our existing facilities and programs to support the incorporation of natural play and natural learning for our visitors of all ages and abilities.

With your support, our future is brighter than ever. Thank you for entrusting the Anne Springs Close Greenway to steward your generous donations. Together, we will instill a love and passion for the outdoors and ensure that future generations can Get Close to Nature.

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W E CO U L D N ’ T DO I T WITH O U T O U R

Volunteers & Donors The 2020 volunteer program started strong and, relative to the events of the world, continued to experience strong support from the Greenway’s core volunteers and community at large.

154

Returning Volunteers each month

$

104

New Volunteers last year

189,055

Estimated Savings for the Greenway by the value of their time

16

17

7,874

with 257 volunteers

by our volunteers

Group Projects $

Hours Donated

24.01/hr.

Volunteer’s Time Value estimated by Independent Sector of South Carolina

WE COU L D N ’ T D O I T WI TH O U T

Your Help

Below are our donors who made generous contributions and pledges from January 1 through December 31, 2020.

BOARD OF MANAGERS Alex Sullivan, Chair Kristina Burke, Vice Chair Crandall Bowles David Buist Anne Close Ell Close Alice Davis Chad Echols

Chuck Epps Benny Harmse Dehler Hart Andy Kane Martha Kinard Robert Mackey Jan Martin Tim Patterson

2020 DONORS $250,000+

The Close Family Founders Federal Credit Union Hampton Wildlife Fund

$100,000-$249,000 Domtar

$25,000-$99,000

Springs Close Foundation

$10,000-$24,999

LPL Financial Atrium Health Comporium Foundation, Inc. Continental Tire the Americas, LLC Amy & George Crump Duke Energy Foundation Alice & Dehler Hart Thomas Epps Epps Orthodontics Fort Mill Rotary Mary & Barry Mack The Stone Man T-Mobile USA, Inc. Joyce & Murray White Peggy & Gary Williams

James Smith Cindy Sutton James Warren Patrick White Brenda Wilges Chad Williams Darrell Williams Keith Wilson

Denotes Friend of the Greenway Britton & David Buist Cygnus Asset Management Ferrara Buist, LLC Roxanne & Glenn Grace InSure Insurance, LLC Karin & Dan Janick Knight’s Lawn Care, Inc. Cassie & Chad McGowan Cynthia & Michael Ott Jill & Greg Parsons Terry & Tim Patterson Sabrina & Nathan Peterson REI Co-Op Rock Hill Coca-Cola Vesime & Marty Schroering Troutman Pepper Elizabeth & Darrell Williams York Electric Trust, Inc.

$2,500-$4,999

Matthew Anderson B & B Distributors Baxter Veterinary Clinic Jennifer & David Bowman Carolina Home Remodeling Leslie & Martin Cooper Marion & David Davenport David Bowman Wealth Management & Retirement Consultants, Inc. $5,000-$9,999 Helen Adams Realty AccessOne Debbie & Scot Kiggans Rebecca & Charles Ackerman Dottie & Richard Metzler Arden Trust Company, in honor of the Renee & Paul Miller Cenna Family NAPA At Kingsley Anonymous

Susan & Robert Palmer Ann & John Porter The Pump House Ann & Steve Rhodes Kellie & Scott Seese Cindy & Jason Sutton TechSeven Partners, LLC Karen & Mark Thomas Jacque Toole Seton & Charles Tucker

$1,000-$2,499

Ally Financial, Inc. Amor Artis Brewing Lindsey & Denis Arnautovic Maribeth & Jason Baker Barringer Construction Sarah & Tim Belk Katie Bence Joyce & Andrew Berger Lynn Bergman Sara & Robert Bergman Jennifer Berman S. Carolyn Blair Odette Bonvouloir & David McCullen Kylie Booth Patsy & Dennis Bowman Paige & George Boykin Boykin Property Group Keller Williams Kate & Matt Brennan Thomas Belk Bonnie & Donald Christensen Erin & David Ciechowski

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Denotes Friend of the Greenway

2020 DONORS Laura & Darren Ciotoli Adam Collins Linda & Ed Currie Rufus Dalton Patrice & John Davern Geri & Jon Elias Jennifer & George Estes Raye & Wayne Felder Sally & Ben Ficklen Danielle Gerdes-Debow & Ben Debow Lynn & Marty Given Kelly & Alex Glennon Chris Goodson Pam & Michael Gordon Carol & James Grinham Kimberly & Michael Guelcher Linda & Pete Hall Wyndie & Dickie Havnaer Cheryl & Michael Hill Rachel & Jim Hodges Julie & David Huffman Joanna & Jim Hicks Rebecca & Mike Jones Brent Keefer Darlene & Steve Kerr Bobbi & Gary Kimsey Martha & Jim Kinard Knights Of Columbus Cynthia & Phil Lewis Bronah & Bill Livingston Dawn & Charles Long Lindsay & Clay Luton Diane Malison Sharon Mann Jan & Lynn Martin Sonya & David Mason Andrea & Rob McConaughy Betsy & Byron McLean Donna & Ed Melanson Carolyn & Randy Minnich Amanda Ocampo Tonya & Nolan Pike Angela & Brian Pope Katherine & Marcus Rabun Ragnar Events, LLC Libby & Jay Rainey Retina Institute of the Carolinas Carol Retzlaff Reynolds Orthodontics Nancy Rouisse & Tom Wolfe Anna & Thomas Schiffers Susan Searle & Ted Thomas David Shuley

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Jennifer & Adam Smith Amber & Shawn Smith Spencer & Spencer, PA Spider Development Springs Creative Pam & Harding Stowe Tracy & Alex Sullivan Superior Masonry Unlimited, Inc. Lucille & Henry Taylor Abby & James Warren Megan & Scott Watson Sally & Kent Weymouth Sandra & Spratt White Jamie & Patrick White Stacy Wiegman Teresa & Dave Williams Angela & Peyton Worley

$250-$999

3M Foundation Jeffrey Alexander Amazon Smile Matt Andersen Susan & James Andrews Kristin Doebler & Gregg Antemann Megan Audette Julianne & Bryan Audiffred Robin & Jim Babinchak Laura & Aaron Bacik Kelly Baete Doyle & Harold Baete Marcia & Alden Bailey Annie Baker & Lance Brockmeier Sylvia & Connie Baker Susan & Brett Balsinger Hillary & Brian Barger Patty & Billy Barron Michelle & Joe Barsanti Gray & Brian Beard Susan Bell & Brian Peckinpaugh John Benson Justin Bice Dwayne Black Shannon & Blaine Blackwell Julie & Alex Blackman Chris Bock Ruth & Gary Boetsch Sandra & Joe Bonds Lucinda & Robert Bonner Amy & Andy Bovender Elizabeth & Chase Bowers Devra Brabec Lisa Bracken Tom Brady Jennifer & Rob Brown

Arienne Brown Vereen & Mike Brown Rebecca & Jeffrey Bullock Margaret & Charles Bundy Kristina & Scott Burke Burns Ford Tom Camp Anne & John Cardozo Jennifer Carpenter Amie & Mike Caudle Pamela & Bill Caywood Charter Properties, Inc. Karen & Kaushik Chavan Beth & Fred Chuck Teresa Clark Mary & Claude Close Carmen & Brian Coats Rose Colavita Lauren & Eric Cole Shannon & Jeff Commerford Carolyn Cooke Kim & Greg Coolidge Heather Couch Lisa & Damon Cortez Lisa & Butch Cowart Jaime & Adam Coxon Maria Crandall Gail & Ken Craven Meagan & Michael Cullim Anna & Sam Culver Lindsay & James Curby Sarah & Geoffrey Curme Catherine D’Amore & Chris Stanke Diane & Luther Dasher Kate & Gregory Dasher Doug David Alice & Kevin Davis Dawne Davis & Steve Hodge Natalie & Bryant Lee Demby Cheryl & Vincent Depaoli Kelly D’Errico Stephanie & Austin Devaney Mary Diesen Christina & Isaac Dingle Patricia & James Dobbins Kirsten & Dan Dodd Shannon & Terry Dolch Lea Dulin Grandbois & Steven Dulin James Duncan Sherry & Bill Easley Emily & Jeff Easterling Sheila & Derek Eaton Chad Echols Ronald Edwards

Amy & Kristopher Eisenrieth Kristy & Charles Elder Cindy & Chuck Epps Espinal & Willis: Carolinas Center for Advanced Dentistry Louis Eubanks Mary Farnsworth Toni & Gary Faulkenberry Sandra & Kenny Faulkner Jenny & Gary Fike Karin & Shawn Flemming Connie & Joe Flory Kimberly & Jason Fore Fort Mill Pharmacy LeeAnne & David Frascona Beth & Scott Frattaroli Margaret & Kenneth Fritze Rachel & Kevin Fura Cheri & Chris Gall Dorothy & Danny Gambrell Lindsey & Bryce Gandy Mary Ann & Ed Gast T. Richard Giovannelli Lori & Judd Glasco Global Life Erin & Mark Goodwin Ally & John Gordon Anna & Wes Gosney Sherri & Steve Goudy Jessica & John Gowdy Kathy & Billy Greene Ana & Lewis Greenstein Greg Gregory Lesley & David Griffin Edward Grimball Lauren & Brian Grohe Anne Hamilton John Handy Beth & Richard Hansen Stephanie Hansen Bryan Harbaugh Jean & Jerry Harbaugh Katharine & Jim Hardin Benjamin Harmse Pam & Shawn Harris Betsy & Tim Hartman Vicki Hawkins Kate & Chuck Haynes Shannon & John Heffernan Liz & Roger Hendrick Cherri & James Hendrix Nancy & Dana Hershey Ansley & Richard Hilton Michelle & Barry Hirsch Barbara & Donald Holcomb Cheryl & James Holt Brenda Honeycutt

Honeywell International Charity Matching Program Elizabeth & William Hood Julie Hooper Elaine Horack & Bill Johnson Martha & James Horner Debbie Houser Michelle & Bevan Hurlbert Cathy & Matt Hutto Glenda & Paul Irwin Liam Iwanski Donna & John Jackley Lawana & Doug Jellison Katie Osorio Jennifer Jones Jennie & Ben Juda Florence & Andy Kane Melanie Kauffman Paige & Jay Kell Robin & Barry Kelso Joanna & Joel Key Barbara & Jack King Gail & David Knapp Jean Knox Lauren & David Koch Samantha & Bryan Kowert Laura & David Lando Elizabeth & Jesse Lanter Kathy & Ron Larkin Larry LaRonde Heather & Adam Leach Jen & Jeff Lear Marie Leonard Abbey Lesher Elizabeth & Jason Leventis Barrie & Lawrence Lewis Jennifer & Charlie Lieske Jennifer & Paul Lindemann Robin & Matt Lindenberg Brenda & Charles Little Jessie & John Little, Jr. Katherine Lockhart & Scott Updike Kelly Lull Kathy & Bernard Lust Kelly & Kevin Mac Nan & Ron Macari Leanne & Dan Mace Susan Mackinnon Melissa Magann & Shelley Childers Magnolia Springs Dentistry Lori & David Malpiedi Pamela Manley Erin Marcotsis Kristy & Andrew Markners Blair & Adam Mathis Stacie Marsh Terri & Craig Marshall

Debbie & Ted Matthews Jennifer & Jack Mattox Lynne & Michael McAvoy Hugh McCallum Jennifer & Jason McClanahan Christine & Stephen McClure Angela McCrae Beth & John McCrae Virginia & Jeremy McDonald Stacy McHorse & James Bennett Kori & Trey McIntyre Lesli & Mike McNamara Ali & Rob McNeely Thornley & David McWilliam Kelly & Brad Mercer Amy & Roger Metz Danielle & Michael Miller Cassie & Lee Mitchell Susan & Paul Mitchell Susan & Bob Mobley Michelle & Ryan Monk Leslie Montgomery Leslie Moore Dolores Morales Shelley & John Moreau Claire & Dimitri Moussa Pamela & J. Michael Mulvaney Tara & Daniel Mummey Anne Murray-Randolph & Chris Ely Amy & Jim Musick Maddie & Brian Myers Madeline Nestel Rebecca & Tim Nissen Jessica & Brad O’Connor Lorrae & Craig Orlove Kimberly Osborn Jolie & Robert Palmer Palmetto Rehab Physical Therapy Virginia & Cary Parker Manoj Parvathaneni Terra & Josh Patterson Warren Patterson Debora & Eduard Pershin Tyson Pettigrew Amanda Phipps Gloria & Robert Piccalo Marty Pizzo Lorette Polite-Young & Robert Young Sarah & Jaime Pou Jennifer Powell Erin & Hunter Pratt PRL Consulting Group, LLC Abby & Scott Putnam Nina Sue Putze R. Hanauer Fine Accessories Julie & Daniel Raischel Neela Rao & Nathan Wruble

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Denotes Friend of the Greenway

2020 DONORS Alison Rauch Amina & Michael Ray Linda Reece Amy & Timothy Reed Megan & Axel Reichert Elizabeth & Scott Reinhardt Marla & Scott Reschly Annie & Drew Reynolds Beth & Don Rice Claire & Ronald Riley Robert Rittereiser Robert Palmer & Associates Tami & Kevin Roberts Lynn Rogers GiGi & Brian Roland Lynda & Gene Roper Matt & Aaron Roper Janet Rose Kathy & Steve Rowe Windy Roy Melinda & Brent Royall Nancy & Jim Ryan Cristi & Don Sain Susan & Lyle Sandlin Karl Sawyer Terri & Bob Schavey Michael Schmidt Kimberly Schneider Beth Schulman Peter Scotese Pamela Scott Geraldine & Walter Sherman

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Keri & Steven Sibley Scott Sinclair Tami & Joshua Sisler Kathy Sizemore Smile Doctors Cathie & Chip Smith Cheri & David Smith Fredda & Louie Smith Jennifer Smith Britt & Howard Snelling Timothy Drabic & Terry Snoddy Stacey & Derek Snyder Kristy & Robert Spears Heather & Andy Stahr Lisa Stec & Daniel Sorenson Barbara & Jody Stegall Cindy & Greg Stemler Stephanie Stevens Lesley & Brett Stewart Megan Stroud & Steve Campbell Leigh Ann & Kevin Stump Sophia & Brad Sturkey Pippa Sturkey Joyce & Robert Sullivan Laura & Cody Sundberg Lee & William Taylor Elizabeth Teagarden & Scott Anderson Irka Templeton The Dodd Studio, LLC The Echols Firm, LLC Bethany & Andrew Thomas

Keith Thornley Khara & Travis Tolson Steve Tolson Stephanie & John Trueb Terri & John E. Turner, Jr. Blake Vanleer Mark Van Sickle Liz & Nevelle Vinson Volree & Nick Wade Shawna Wagener Robert Walczak Shea Wasiela Kathy & Roy Watkins Ronda Watson Paula & Robert Weiner Tammie & Burt Welch Alice & Bill White Jr. Brenda & Darrel Wilges Lee Wilkerson Alaina & Cal Williams Andromeda & John Williams Malynda & Chad Williams Kim & Keith Wilson Kelly & Don Wisniewski Tricia & Michael C. Witherspoon Wanda Woodley & Jim Hodson Lea & Jamie Woodward Emily & Andrew York Tracy & Grey Young Mirka & Bruno Zeymo

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BY THE N U M B E R S :

Financial Summary UN AUD ITED (in $000) The Anne Springs Close Greenway saw member and donor households grow from nearly 8,000 in 2019 to roughly 14,500 during 2020. Typically, memberships combined with corporate and foundational partners and event and program participants would contribute to the success of the Greenway. In a pandemic year, the strategy changed to address the immediate needs of our operations while pivoting to maximize donations and gifts.

The Anne Springs Close Greenway operates at a deficit each year. Distributions from the Greenway’s endowment help to offset the gap, but only in part. When members and donors grow with us, and increase their support by making additional donations over and above their annual memberships, they ensure our work can continue.

RE V E N UE Program Revenue

16%

23

%

Membership & Admissions Rental Income

20% 11

Program Revenue

29%

%

Donations, Corporate Partnerships, Grants Other Revenue

11% 11% 47

15% 11 22

Memberships & Admission

%

482

Donations, Corporate Partnerships, Grants

898

Other Revenue

715

6%

$

Labor Costs

4,415

$2,788

Labor Costs

Program Expenses

343

Other Expenses

Repairs & Maintenance Utilities, Supplies

673

Other Expenses

897

Depreciation

642

Management & General

646

Management & General Repairs & Maint, Utilities, Supplies Depreciation

%

1,293

Rental Income

T OTA L RE V E N U E

E XP EN S ES

$1,027

Program Expenses

T OTA L E XP E N SE S

$

5,989

NET LOSS FRO M O PERATIO N S*

( $ 1,574)

AS S ETS Cash

$305

Inventory

OTH E R AC T IV IT Y Land & building inkind donations Capital campaign contributions

$450 101

Endowment contributions Dividends, interest, capital gains Realized gain on sale of securities Unrealized gain on investments Capital campaign & endowment expenses

NE T IN C O M E

58

Contributions Receivable, Net of Allowance

4,371

Other Current Assets

66

ASCG Endowment

100

Cash

243

Investments

28,222

Total Endowment

29,176

32 2,608

954

Property & Equipment, Net

T OTA L ASSE T S

44,663 $

78,639

(18) $

1 ,942

L I AB I L I TI ES Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities

$173

Deferred Income & Deposits

300 $

T OTA L LI A BI LI T I E S

473

N ET AS S ETS Net Assets without donor restrictions Net Assets with donor restrictions

T OTA L N E T ASSE T S

T OTA L L I A B I L I T IES & N ET AS S ET S

$62,935 15,231 $

78,166

$

7 8 ,63 9

*A $784,000 distribution was made from the Anne Springs Close Greenway Endowment for Greenway operations. The remaining shortfall in operations is funded through other operations of Leroy Springs & Company, Inc., 501(c)(3) Tax ID: 57-0344121.

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