Stonewall Columbus Annual Report 2013

STONEWALL COLUMBUS 2013 ANNUAL REPORT

What an extraordinary year for Stonewall Columbus and the nation! In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two historic decisions, returning marriage equality to California and overturning a key provision of the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act.” Although we celebrated this victory with our Central Ohio community, we were completely aware of how far behind Ohio is in our fight for equality.

dollars to Columbus each year. Dollars raised go right back into the community center to provide programs and services for families, individuals, youth, and seniors.

“Pride Changes Lives” was the theme of our annual Pride celebration in 2013, and over 300,000 people participated in the two day Festival and March. Stonewall Columbus Pride is one of the largest in the country and has a huge economic impact on our city, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors and

The Center is the first stop for many who are looking for resources as they seek to build families of choice and fight discrimination in their everyday lives. Stonewall’s leadership is attentive to these needs and alters our service delivery each year to meet them.

Stonewall Columbus founded a new

The Center expanded its mental health programming to include a full-time counselor.

In partnership with ADAMH and North Central Mental Health, counseling services became available to persons with no ability to pay or those who qualify for Medicaid. This new and inclusive service at the Center allowed us directly to impact and improve the lives of over 100 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied citizens.

speaker’s bureau through a grant from UPS. This program will enable us to do outreach to schools, universities, hospitals, churches, civic centers, and businesses that wish to include cultural competency training in their organizations. Our senior program grew exponentially since its inception in 2012, from 20 participants to 250 in 2013. Our health initiative, in partnership with Walgreens and the James Cancer Center, was extremely successful in offering screenings and flu shots to the uninsured. The lack of health care for the low income person can be very lifethreatening but with the Affordable Care Act and our new designation as an ACA Certified Application Organization, Stonewall was able to help hundreds of people sign up on the marketplace exchange and receive benefits.

forth a comprehensive strategic plan that will enable us to grow and to face the challenges that lie ahead. More and more LGBT youth are finding themselves homeless, and our seniors are being discarded without the proper resources to age in place.

Our community center will be there to meet those future needs and to make every effort to enhance the quality of life for all in our Columbus community.

Karla Rothan Executive Director

Our Columbus City Council stepped up in a huge way in 2013, to provide $50,000 in capital improvement funds to the Center.

Stonewall Columbus Board of Trustees set

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Chuck Arida & Nick Sincere David Arocho Ronald Balser Bob Barnes John Behal & Jim Elliott Mark Blair & Lance Demaline Raymond Blasingim Katharine Bowman & Kim Seibert Ray Brown & Matthew Hernandez Polett Cahue Jason Calhoun Brian Callaghan & William Souder Lori Cannon & Beverly Piatt Randy Carr & Dennis Bulley Monda Caudill & Barbara Rathbun Bradley A Clark Steven Cotter Michael Council

Vicki Crombie & Barb Romanczuk Jack DeBaar & Joe Seifert Tom Demko Thomas A DeVore Scot Dewhirst Shirley Domer Bruce Dooley & Brad Earhart Lauren Dupuis Robert Eblin & Cory Skurdal JP Faulkner Paul Feeney & Chad Braun Edward Feighan Carol Fey & Joan Wurmbrand Joel Field Leslie Fine & Marian Lowe Amy Flowers Justin Flowers & Corey Robinson Jim Frederick Richard Gallagher Jason Gallourakis

Mark A Gibson David Glisson & Jim Miller Jeffrey Grace Lynn Greer & Stephanie Walton Thomas Grote & Rick Neal Richard Harrison Bill Hedrick Joseph Heimlich & James Hodnett Judy Herendeen & Molly Muth Deittra Heritage Denton Hewitt Garett Heysel Karen Hostetler Mary Jo Hudson & Dr. Lynn Wallich Clyde Huffman & James Moore Tim Huntsman & Steven Abernathy Wilbur Ischie

Jack Jackson & Robert Storbeck Kelly Jaeger & Jenna Burchett Dr. Connie Jenkins & Candace Johnson Wendell Johnson Doug Kauffman Peggy Kent Rajesh Lahoti & Travis Samson Robert McCally & David Rice Calvin Morgan & Matthew Ferraro Dr. James Morrow Charles & Hazel Morrow-Jones James Moser & Andrew Grego Brad Myers & Steve Rowlands Elliot Neufeld

Frank Neumann & John Angelo Bridget Pearson Terry Penrod Joe Pimmel Mario Pinardi & Weldon Cartwright Robert Podlogar & Chandler Mercer Robert Poletto & Brad Wilson Jay Poroda & Jay Trainer Letha Pugh & Wendy Miller-Pugh Debra Ratliff Bruce Reedy & Brad Blecha Bob Rice Malcolm Riggle Elizabeth & Beth Robbins David Robins & Michael Bodmer Ryan Scarlata Linda Schuler & Karla Rothan

Mark Schwamberger & Terry Etling Bruce Shalter Steve Shellabarger Brian Shinn & Andrew Farmer Mary Ann Short & Anna Stephenson Debbie Smith & Kelly Cipriani Jeff Smith O.G. Smith & Darin Sparks John Sowers & Robert McDougal Rupert Starr Marianne Steger & Lisa Zellner Robby Stephens Dwight Tingley & Eric Dupler Bradley Weatherford Terry Wheeler & Rolando Martinez Susan White & Anne Casto Lee Ann Williams & Cindy Nye Willa Young

STAFF

2013 SWC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Karla Rothan Executive Director

John Herman Marketing Coordinator

Michele Fregonas Office Manager

Suzie Simpson Center Coordinator

Lori Gum Program Coordinator

Emily Clark Clinical Counselor

Liam Gallagher Volunteer Coordinator

Jay Poroda - President Brian Shinn - Vice President * Terry Wheeler - Treasurer * Letha Pugh - Secretary Polett Cahue Brian Cole Vicki Crombie Andy DeVore * Lauren Dupuis Deittra Heritage Lisa Odierna Bill Ruffner

Lee Ann Williams Willa Young

La Fogata Legacy Fund Level Local Bar Local Matters Macy’s Marriott International Methodist Theological School Motrin Mount Carmel Hospitals Nationwide Children’s Hospital Nationwide Insurance New York Life Ohio Krav Maga & Fitness OSU Athletics Outlook Media Park Street Patio PNC Bank Polaris Financial Partners Powershack PrimeLending

Quorum Columbus Magazine Ray LaVoie Red Roof Inn Rendezvous Hair Residence Inn Rewind Robert Mason Company Scarlet and Gay SDG Security Skylight Financial Group Slammers Smirnoff Spinelli’s Deli State Farm Insurance TalktainmentRadio.com Tangueray The End Dessert Company The Ohio State University Alumni Association The Y Union United Way

* current 2014 board executive committee member

CORPORATE DONORS AARP Abercrombie & Fitch AC Lens AIDS Healthcare Foundation Alliance Data American Electric Power American Family Insurance ARC Ohio Artz, Dewhirst & Wheeler, LLP Axis Bake Me Happy Barefoot Wine Bat N’ Rouge Battelle Beacon Bud Light Call Management Resources Captain Morgan Cardinal Health CD102 Chase Columbus Alive Columbus Public Health Columbus Underground

Creative Foundations Donato’s Dooley & Co Edward Jones Ernst & Young Evolution Theatre Company Evolved Body Art Explorers Club First Community Bank Four Points by Sheraton Frito Lay Frontrunner Gay.com Giant Eagle Hampton Inn Here TV Huntington Bank HYH Catering and Events JC Penney Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Johnson & Johnson “Care With Pride” Ketel One Key Bank

VSP Walgreens Wall Street WBNS10TV Westin Columbus WOW! Yelp

ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $165,404 Grants receivable $36,151 Prepaid expenses $30,111 Accounts receivable $5,102 Other current assets $2,341 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $239,109

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Building & building improvements $642,328 Furniture and fixtures $53,297

$695,625 less accumulated depreciation ($164,982) $530,643 Land $242,500 Total Property and Equipment less Accumulated Depreciation $773,143 TOTAL ASSETS $1,012,252

NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets TOTAL NET ASSETS

Stonewall Columbus, Inc. statement of financial position December 31, 2013 LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Deferred revenue Current portion of long-term debt Accounts payable Accrued payroll Other current liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long-term debt, less current portion TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$21,500 $13,426 $9,800 $9,208 $2,354 $56,288

$525,380 $581,668 $1,012,252

$337,834 $92,750 $430,584

Stonewall Columbus, Inc. statement of activities For the year ended December 31, 2013

PUBLIC SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP & CONTRIBUTIONS Grants Contributions Membership TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT, MEMBERSHIP, AND CONTRIBUTIONS

OTHER REVENUES Pride month $430,826 Building Fund $92,750 Lavender Listings $65,279 Community Center $27,713 Banner Project $24,948 Miscellaneous $9,941 TOTAL OTHER REVENUES $651,457 TOTAL REVENUES $872,666

$116,094 $59,804 $45,311 $221,209

GRANTS UPS Grant–Speakers Bureau

(LGBT 101 in 2013) ADAMH – Counseling & Grief Group Legacy Fund – Vet’s Group City of Columbus Grant Cardinal Health – Fusion

Stonewall Columbus, Inc. statement of functional expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013

EXPENSE

Management & General

Fundraising & Development

Program Service Costs

TOTAL

Salaries Payroll taxes and employee benefits Total Compensation Contract services Supplies Printing and publishing Fundraising fees Equipment rental Telephone Professional fees Interest expense Depreciation Travel Postage Insurance Bank charges Internet Advertising Utilities Property taxes Permits Other

$ 10,646

$25,550

$176,718

$212,914

$871 $11,517 $2,243 $786 - - $155 $376 $14,159 - - $871 $91 $3,708 $299 $136 - - - - $59 $22,883

$2,091 $27,641 $953 $13,992 - - $373 $901 - - - - $217 - $719 $326 - - - - $141 $17,622

$14,466 $191,184 $113,372 $91,059 $17,829 - $41,554 $6,233 - $29,251 $23,239 $2,378 $10,874 $11,157 $4,971 $2,255 $46,296 $7,395 $2,064 $4,946 $27,529 $442,402

$17,428 $230,342 $116,568 $105,837 $17,829 $42,082 $7,510 $14,159 $29,251 $23,239 $3,249 $11,182 $14,865 $5,989 $2,717 $46,296 $7,395 $2,064 $4,946 $27,729 $482,907

TOTAL

$34,400

$45,263

$633,586

$713,249

PROGRAM SERVICE COSTS Pride $332,012 Community Center $261,284 Lavender Listings $40,290 TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICE COSTS $633,586

Pride events Interfaith Service Pride Film Art Show Poker Run Bicycle Ride Brunch

PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL 2013

Stonewall Columbus – the leading visionary, inclusive, and fun-spirited LGBT organization in Central Ohio – sets the pace for increasing the visibility and acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

We continue to be the driving force on LGBT issues and our Center is the first stop for many in the LGBT and allied community.

In response to community need, Stonewall routinely adds programs to our growing roster, facilitates ever-increasing numbers visiting the Center, increases visibility for other agencies, and brings new and innovative perspectives to our service delivery. It is our intent to continually expand programming so that community members seeking a variety of services and activities – in addition to the base services and ongoing support groups we offer – can find ways to connect with others in a safe, comfortable and culturally enriching environment.

As the leading organization on LGBT issues in the Central Ohio area, we have made countless strides in educating the larger community, increasing social awareness, and collaborating on political advocacy by providing stronger programs, services, and alternative social activities.

As we move towards an exciting milestone of celebrating 32 years in the community, we are building on past accomplishments, developing sustainable systems and growth processes and focusing on strengthening not only

OUR 2013 PROGRAMS Film Festival 2013 Stonewall Columbus showcased three nights of award-winning films that speak to the issues that our LGBT community faces.

Health and Wellness Expo This expo gave people the opportunity to meet with vendors from all aspects of the health care community—from The Wexner Medical Center to The Reiki Center for Energy Healing.

our agency, but the Central Ohio LGBT and allied community by enhancing our Community Center, The Center on High.

Stonewall Columbus exists because of our strong partnerships with other agencies, our tireless supporters, and the many volunteers and community members that generously give of their time, talents, and support.

We look forward to partnering with our Columbus community so that we may jointly improve the lives of those we serve.

Stonewall Columbus continues to lead the fight in Central Ohio for equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals. The Board and staff accomplish this through implementing Stonewall’s strategic plan and concentrating on its brand elements of being visionary, inclusive, and fun-spirited. Through compassionate and intelligent planning, resource prioritization, and increased service delivery, Stonewall has consistently succeeded in reaching greater numbers of the LGBT and allied community in Central Ohio.

Trailblazers Group The Trailblazers is a program at Stonewall Columbus for LGBT Adults ages 50+ that was initially created through a generous gift from The Legacy Fund. The Trailblazer calendar is packed each month with exciting and fun activities: theatre and dance performances, museum and arts outings, historical tours and mix and mingle events.

Union Bar + Food graciously provides food for many of our gatherings. This year our quarterly day trip took us to Blennerhassett Island in Parkersburg, WV where we toured the historical Blennerhassett Hotel, rode the Island Belle Sternwheeler to Blennerhassett Island, toured the Blennerhassett Mansion and enjoyed a fun, horse-drawn wagon ride of the Island. The day ended with happy hour and dinner at the Blennerhassett Hotel.

Speakers Bureau Begins (UPS Grant) The Stonewall Columbus Speakers Bureau is a peer facilitated program that is designed to help different audiences learn more about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) identities and experiences. Stonewall Columbus offers 60-90 minute presentations to any organization, business, church or school that would like to raise awareness about the local LGBTQ community and the history of the LGBTQ equal rights movement while exploring ways to be an effective ally in the workplace and community spheres.

Women’s Coming Out Group Begins This is a discussion group for women of all ages to share their issues with coming out and provide a place to meet others who may be going through the same transition.

Loss Group Begins This group is facilitated by a mental health professional and was created to help members of our community process and deal with loss in their lives or any other situation that creates feelings of loneliness, sadness and isolation.

Immigration Seminars We presented seminars by legal professionals which assisted gay immigrants and/or couples regarding vital information about the changing nature of immigration law after DOMA was repealed.

Parenting Legal Seminar Stonewall Columbus offered this seminar to advise LGBT parents and parents-to-be about the changing landscape of family law with regard to same-sex couples and children.

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Spirit Day Our Spirit Day Vigil at the Goodale Park Gazebo was held in honor of LGBT youths who have taken their lives or have been severely impacted by bullying.

The community was encouraged to wear purple to show support and to talk to friends, family, and co-workers to spread the message that together we can overcome bullying.

ACA/Obamacare Enrollment Assistance Program On September 12, 2013 our Program Coordinator, Lori Gum attended a White House Briefing on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the LGBT Community in Washington DC. Stonewall Columbus is now an ACA Certified Application Counselor Organization and Lori Gum is our Certified Application Counselor.

Stonewall hosted several ACA educational seminars, did outreach to the community and conducted actual enrollment events.

Holiday Friend-zy Our annual, end-of-year get together featured pictures with Santa Claus, lots of laughter, great food and drinks, and a wonderful evening with our Stonewall friends.

VA Mobile Unit at the Center This event offered Veterans Administration benefit registration, MyHealtheVet enrollment and free flu shots for veterans.

Flu Shots With flu shots provided by Walgreen's, Hop Into Health at the Center invited everyone to get vaccinated against the flu during the Gallery Hop.

Hiking Club Our hikers of all levels of experience and fitness enjoyed the sights and sounds of nature as we visited some of Central Ohio's most scenic trails and enjoyed cookouts after each outing.

Key4Women Business Networking Event This free Business Networking Mixer allowed women to network and listen to expert panelists present information near and dear to every business person. Topics included Business Plans, Networking (Online and Offline), Insurance, and Marketing through Special Events. Our panelists were Robbie Banks, CTA, Senior Visitor Experience Manager, Experience Columbus; Alexandra Kelley Fox, Owner, Alexandra477; Mary McCarthy, Co-Founder, Women’s Small Business Accelerator; Marie C. Trudeau, CIC, Agent, W.E. Davis Insurance Agency; and moderator: Mary B. Relotto, Founder, Dames Bond.

Presented by Key4Women, Dames Bond Marketplace and Stonewall Columbus.

BizSocial Business Networking Event This Business Appreciation & Networking Event presented by Stonewall Columbus featured appetizers and cocktails provided by The Explorers Club. It was a great opportunity for our LGBT business leaders to network. This event featured Mike Brown from Experience Columbus as our guest speaker and allowed us to unveil our 2014 Pride theme.

death café The first LGBT death café in the nation allowed our community to come together to discuss end-of-life issues in a safe, non-confrontational setting.

Photoshop Class This workshop provided instruction in the use of the particular tools that Adobe Photoshop offers specifically for photographers.

Fusion Fusion was created to provide a social space for the Central Ohio LGBTQ college-age community and their allies.

SWC Groups Women’s Coming Out Group Speakers Bureau – UPS Grant Loss Support Group Grief Support Group - ADAMH Grant Hiking Club Photography Club

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2013 Events Columbus Pride Film Festival Health and Wellness Expo Trailblazer OUTings Blennerhasset Trip Green Lawn Cemetery Immigration Law Seminars Parenting Law Seminar Anti-Bullying Summit Spirit Day Biz Happy Hour Toy and Food Drive Holiday Friend-zy ACA Enrollment Events VA Mobile Unit Flu Shots Crew Game Clippers Game Key4Women Business Event death café Photoshop Class and Beginning Photography Class Couples Connect Class