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2013 Annual Report
Content Grad Students Gain Investment Fund Experience Marketing Executive Scott Moller Is Paying It Forward Wilson Scholarship Available to Female Medical Students Statement of Financial Position Statement of Activities Endowment Investments Contributions Expenditures
Our 2012 Annual Report includes stories that exemplify the impact of private giving. For instance, the Paul Simon Institute is presenting a wonderful opportunity to deserving students through the Alexander Lane Internship Program. The internship – named in honor of SIU Carbondale’s first AfricanAmerican male student – presents at least one student with an opportunity to work with a minority member of the Illinois General Assembly. Alumni and donors, in short order, have responded enthusiastically to this initiative.
Mary Kay Moore President SIU Foundation Board of Directors
A generous gift from Tom Murray, a retired executive in Chicago, is providing financial support to students in the College of Engineering. The Thomas J. Murray Scholarships are presented to top-notch students in the college. Tom, who also serves on the Special Olympics Illinois Board, understands the importance of philanthropy. He has accepted a leadership role with Special Olympics, in addition to stepping up for his alma mater. Also, you will read about a special event hosted by the Simmons Cancer Institute in SIU’s School of Medicine in Springfield. Denim & Diamonds, now in its 12th year, raises funds to support innovative research projects and resources to comfort patients. We have all been touched by cancer in some form or fashion. Needless to say, this is a wonderful cause. And supporters have rallied around this effort as the event typically sells out with more than 600 guests on an annual basis. The philanthropy shown in each of these initiatives is exemplary. Alumni and donors are truly advocates and champions for students who are striving to attain knowledge in their profession, or working hard to fund an education toward their college degree. Additionally, as demonstrated through Denim & Diamonds, you can have an even broader impact in the fight against cancer. Big things are truly within reach because of your commitment and devotion to this University. Last year, I wrote about a sense of community. This is essential. If our volunteers, alumni, friends, and University leadership and staff continue pulling together, the possibilities are endless. It is up to all of us to foster a bright future for SIU Carbondale. Your continued commitment and support is greatly appreciated. Thanks for Investing in Saluki Futures.
Grad Students Gain Investment Fund Experience
Graduate students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Business now have a half-million opportunities to turn their classroom knowledge into valuable hands-on experience. The SIU Foundation is funding the new Graduate Student Investment Fund (GSIF), giving graduate students the opportunity gain expertise in portfolio management and investment research by managing $500,000 in Foundation assets.
success, growing the initial investment to about $350,000. In 2011, the SIU Foundation increased the portion of assets managed by SSIF to $1 million. The students have continued to make wise decisions and the fund now boasts about $1.26 million in assets, according to Jason Greene, finance professor and SSIF/ GSIF adviser. “We are building on a very successful tradition of providing our undergraduate students, and now our graduate students, with invaluable real-life management experience,” Greene says. “We run this like a real investment management firm and we make every decision with our client’s best interests in mind.”
“The Graduate Student Investment Fund is an endeavor that has real ramifications, much like portfolio management in the real world,” says William Hartmann, chair of the SIU Foundation Graduate students investment committee. wanted to get “There is absolutely involved as well, no substitute for but the SSIF was experience. It is a chartered for wonderful program undergraduates. Pictured are GSIF members: Arwa Alamoudi, Shucui Zheng, Mickenzie Devening, Azadeh Omrani-Kermani, and great to see the Several they made a (back row) Leah Shirley, Brandon McElmurry, Stephen Putbrese, Weiran Wang, and Binghui Li. dedication of the formal proposal to students who are involved. the Foundation that a new fund be set up for graduate students to manage. The Foundation accepted the The new GSIF program complements the existing proposal and recently established the GSIF with Saluki Student Investment Fund (SSIF), a College of $500,000 in funds. Business organization that provides undergraduate students with valuable portfolio management and “Each fund has a separate mandate and will operate investment research experience. distinctly but both give our students exceptional learning experiences,” Greene says. “They learn The SSIF launched in June 2000 with $200,000 in SIU about fundamental business strategy, research and Foundation assets to manage, along with $25,000 development, budgets and the viability of companies. donated by SIU alumni Carol and Omar Winter for the They study and get to know the best companies within purpose of establishing a student-managed investment their indexes and have very engaging discussions fund. About 30 students participate each year. about business strategy issues. And, they are growing the assets of the SIU Foundation in the process.” The undergraduate students achieved remarkable
Marketing Executive Scott Moller Is Paying It Forward
Scott Moller is a proponent of attaining hands-on experience prior to graduation. It seems to have worked out for the 1985 journalism graduate. Scott and his sister, Julie, served stints in the position of Promotion Director for the SIU Arena. They assumed responsibility for marketing all concerts, touring shows, and non-athletic events. The experience laid a solid foundation for the brother-sister tandem. They subsequently founded Marketing Werks, a $100-million experiential marketing agency. The SIU alumnus aspires to reward students who are taking a similar path to success. He established the $100,000 Scott Moller Scholarship Endowment to honor students in SIU’s College of Mass Communication and Media Arts who are in good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are employed or participating in an internship while enrolled at SIU. “Internships and work experiences show potential employers that a student has an interest, capacity, and desire to work. It also helps a student figure out where he/she may want to apply his/her talents,” Moller says. “My experiences in college solidified my interest in marketing and promotions.” Additionally, Scott says he worked at WTAO, a local radio station; WSIL-TV3, and interned during the summer at KWK-FM in St. Louis. Scott recalls his SIU experience as “holistic.” And it wasn’t unusual for him to serve in multiple jobs at any given time. “My grade point average might have been a bit
better if I solely focused on coursework. But conversely, it taught me an important life lesson about how to balance multiple and varied demands,” he says. “I fully understand how challenging it can be to juggle these diverse priorities. So I believe a student learning to balance these demands should be warranted extra consideration.” In addition to his endowment, Scott contributed $4,000 to allow the College to award scholarships immediately. Scott and Julie recently sold Marketing Werks. Both Scott and his sister, Julie, remain in their current roles as Co-CEOs through 2013, then they will act in a consulting capacity to the company. “I’m fortunate to find myself in a position to give back to organizations that helped me grow. I can draw several straight lines back to things I learned while at SIU that helped me shape my approach to building a successful company,” he says. “It just makes sense to try to help others to have similar experiences and opportunities for growth.” And Scott is hopeful that fellow SIU alumni follow his lead. “We’ve all benefitted from our SIU experience and have an obligation to bring the next generation along. SIU is such a unique and special place to fulfill this responsibility,” he says. “I realize that everyone does not have the means to fund a scholarship. But there are many other ways to give back. Simply being an advocate for SIU and encouraging students to enroll helps a lot.”
Wilson Scholarship Available to Female Medical Students
For many students, it is challenge to afford the expenses of completing medical school. Margaret Wilson understands this from firsthand experience and aims to support those who follow in her footsteps. Wilson, a retired pediatrician, became familiar with the Springfield-based SIU Medical School when she moved to Jacksonville in 1975. A graduate of Park University in Parkville, Mo., she proceeded to earn her medical degree at the University of Illinois Medical School in Chicago. And Wilson can relate to the obstacles students were striving to overcome. “I struggled financially through college and medical school, despite receiving student loans and part-time jobs,” she says. “And young men were paid at a higher rate than women under those circumstances. I’m at a point in my life that I can use my resources to assist a young person. Hopefully, this will be the end result.” Wilson, who completed an internship at Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital (now Rush Medical School) in Chicago, followed by two years of pediatrics residency at University of Tennessee in Memphis, has established the $100,000 Margaret Wilson Scholarship Endowment. The award will be presented to a female medical student in their second, third, and/or fourth
year of education at the SIU School of Medicine. Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Also, preference will be given to residents of downstate Illinois. “In comparison to undergraduate institutions, few scholarships are available in medical schools. But students often have significant debt and continue to accumulate it until graduation,” she says. “SIU is an important provider of health care and training in the central and southern Illinois regions. Students who are from those areas are most likely to practice in downstate communities.” Wilson has strong ties to SIU. Her husband, Charles, who she met in medical school, is a supervisor of SIU’s urology residents’ clinic. Her son, Morgan, is a 2005 graduate of the School of Medicine. Morgan is on the School’s faculty, as assistant professor of dermatology. Wilson also had the opportunity to work closely with SIU medical students early in her pediatric practice. “Students were offered elective time to spend with community physicians and I hosted them on a couple of occasions,” she says. “It was enjoyable to teach and mentor young people.”
Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2013
Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents
$415,514
Receivables Pledges Receivables, Less Allowance of Doubtful Accounts Other Receivables Total Receivables
9,280,938 185,761 9,466,699
Investments Investments Assets Held Under Split-Interest Agreements Investment in Real Estate Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Total Investments Net Property and Equipment Intangible Assets Other Assets
Total Assets Liabilities Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities Obligations Under Split-Interest Agreements Agency Funds Payable Deposits Held for Others Total Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
137,824,287 7,369,688 391,500 465,626 146,051,101 535,534 1,562,426 287,045
$158,318,319 $208,161 3,265,833 2,091,316 212,998 5,778,308 10,382,104 63,618,962 78,538,945 152,540,011
$158,318,319
Statement of Activities As of June 30, 2013 Support and Revenue Contributions Allowance for Uncollected Receivables Change in Value of Split-Interest Agreements Investment Income Fundraising Service Income Support Service Revenue Other
Total Support and Revenue
$4,375,826 75,989 424,548 15,669,805 67,691 5,176,043 302,898
$26,092,800
Expenses Program Services: Student Assistance University and Community Programs Academic and Research Support Total Program Services
2,693,538 1,584,057 3,622,405 7,900,000
Support Services: Management and General Fundraising Total Support Services
5,301,318 3,162,232 8,463,550
Total Expenses Change in Net Assets Net Assets - Beginning of Year Net Assets - End of Year
16,363,550 9,729,250 142,810,761 $152,540,011
Endowment Investments The SIU Foundation receives endowment contributions and invests them into the endowment investment pool for perpetuity. An annual distribution of a portion of the revenue generated from the endowment accounts is transferred to corresponding current accounts and used according to donors’ restrictions. Many of the contributions are designated for scholarships, research, and the general support of colleges and departments. Please visit www.siuf.org for more information. The SIU Foundation endowment is invested as follows:
Money Market $3,018,669 Alternatives $6,219,140
Real Estate Securities $724,066 Hedge Funds $5,726,641
U.S. Equities $51,703,142
Fixed Income $15,270,000
International Equities $18,158,289
One year Investment return: 14.6% Benchmark: 13.5%
Contributions The SIU Foundation accepts contributions in the form of cash, securities and real estate or personal property. Many corporations will match the contribution of employees, officers, directors, and in some instances, spouses and retirees. The SIU Foundation also accepts various types of planned gifts, whereby the donor makes a gift commitment during his or her lifetime that will benefit the University in the future. Planned gifts are in the form of bequests, gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and life agreements. The SIU Foundation applies a one-time, six percent supplement fee to all gifts of cash and securities. The Foundation uses five percent of the fee to fund central fundraising operations and returns one percent to the generating colleges or units to support their specific fundraising activities. It is the Foundation’s goal to increase private support to enhance the University’s mission of being a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate research institution. Donors contributed a total of more than $6.5 million during FY13.
Gift in Kind $380,948
Cash Contributions and Pledges $6,158,538
Expenditures Donors can designate their contributions for items such as scholarships, faculty support, research, facilities and equipment. Donors also can contribute toward general support with an unrestricted gift. The SIU Foundation provides support of the University mission through contributions received and investment revenue generated. The SIU Foundation’s expenditures are represented as follows:
Expendable Goods $233,942
Scholarships & Awards $1,898,857
Grants to the University $4,434,822
Equipment $120,149 Prof Dev and Travel $121,022
Teaching & Research $1,091,209
SIU Foundation Board of Directors As of June 30, 2013 President
Mary Kay Moore ’78, M.S. ‘81 Retired CEO & Co-Owner Center for Comprehensive Services Carbondale, IL
President-Elect
Greg N. Cook President Cook Portable Warehouses Makanda, IL
Members
John Benitez, M.D. ‘81 Academic Practice, Managing Director/Assoc. Professor Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Tennessee Poison Center Nashville, TN John S. Brewster, J.D. ‘76 Partner Winters Brewster Crosby & Schafer LLC Herrin, IL Marcia L. Bullard ‘74 Retired CEO, Editor, President Gannett Company Washington, D.C. Rita Cheng Chancellor Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL Larry R. DeJarnett ’62, M.S. ‘63 Managing Director The LAMAR Group Palm Desert, CA
G. David Delaney ‘83 Executive Vice President & COO PotashCorp. Northbrook, IL William F. Hartmann ‘79 Vice President Hilliard & Lyons, Inc. Anna, IL Kenneth J. Hull ‘58 Retired Chairman and CEO Follett Corporation Downers Grove, IL
F. Lynn McPheeters ‘64 Retired Vice President/CFO Caterpillar, Inc. Peoria, IL Willie Pearson, Jr., Ph.D. ‘84 Professor of Sociology & Chair School of History, Technology & Sociology Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA Pamela K. Pfeffer ‘67 Community Leader Nashville, TN
Marvin K. Kaiser ‘63 Retired Chief Administrative Officer Doe Run Company Mayfield, KY
Glenn W. Poshard ’70, M.S.Ed. ’75, Ph.D. ‘84 President Southern Illinois University Murphysboro, IL
Michael Kasser ‘78 Vice President, CFO, Treasurer Southern Illinois Healthcare Pomona, IL
Marsha G. Ryan, J.D. ‘87 Physician, Surgeon, Professor of Law Murphysboro, IL
Camelle W. Logan ‘89 President and CEO Teaming Solutions Cordova, TN
Matthew S. Solverson ‘86 Director, Marketing & Business Development General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems Carbondale, IL
William R. Lymangood, Jr. ‘72 Executive Director & Wealth Advisor Morgan Stanley, Inc. Naperville, IL Dr. Donna Manering ’74, M.S. ’78, Ph.D. ‘00 SIU Board of Trustees Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Howard M. Spiegel ‘75 Account Manager Arrow Semi-Conductor Buffalo Grove, IL Roger B. Tedrick ‘70 Owner Tedrick Insurance Agency Mount Vernon, IL
SIU Foundation and Related Staff
As of June 30, 2013
James G. Salmo, Chief Executive Officer
Kristine McGuire, Library Affairs
Elizabeth Banycky, Director and Treasurer
Tanna Morgan, College of Science
Pat Moline, Director of Development
Judith Ray, School of Law
Barbara Bogard, Business/Administrative Associate and Corporate Secretary
Rebecca Stenhaug, Central Development and College of Agricultural Sciences
Advancement Services
Eden Thorne, College of Engineering
Twyla D. Adkisson-Peak, Director of Research and Data Integrity
Tracee Tyner Norris, College of Liberal Arts
Beth L. Mohlenbrock, Executive Director
Vacant, Intercollegiate Athletics
David B. Schwartz, Director of Information Systems Linda Wright, Director of Gift and Biographical Processing
Constituent Relations Leah Bahr, Annual Fund Director
Corporate & Foundation Relations Annual Giving
Jill Gobert, Director
Nanditha Balasubramanian, Director of Annual Giving
Constituent Development Directors
Vacant, College of Education and Human Services Matthew C. Baughman, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Development Communication Emily Hunsaker, Editorial Assistant Greg Scott, Director
Planned Giving Yvonne M. Spencer, Director
Mary Carroll, Chicago Region Deborah Case, School of Medicine
Financial Services
Cindy Ciganovich, Investment Specialist
Vacant, College of Business
Marla Fuller, Director of Gift Accounting
Ronald D. Graves, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts
Kimberly Hawk, Director of Accounts Payable
Kevin Lister, College of Applied Sciences and Arts
Kristy McClurken, Budget Officer Coordinator
The Southern Illinois University Foundation
was established in 1942 to solicit, receive, hold and administer gifts from private sources for educational purposes. The SIU Foundation provides alumni and other friends a means to invest in the future of their university. The Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation, which exists solely to further the mission of SIU Carbondale. It is a designated 501 (c)3 organization with appropriate approval from the Internal Revenue Service to issue tax deductible receipts for private gifts received to support Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The mission of the SIU Foundation is to maximize private support for SIU Carbondale to assist the University in achieving its long-range goals. As outlined in the Strategic Plan, the activities, programs, and efforts of the SIU Foundation will be driven by five priority focus areas. These areas are developing next wave fundraising programs; fostering and improving relationships with key constituency groups; recruiting and retaining strong, highcapability staff; creating comprehensive marketing strategies; and implementing improved board governance and leadership structures. Throughout the coming years, the SIU Foundation will continue to raise money with the help of others, tout our quality board and staff, and tell its story.
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