2020-21 Annual Report by thefundchesco

THE FUND FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

Igniting Change In Chester County

ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021

Dear Friends, 2021 marked a milestone year — 25 years of our organization as a renowned community resource and champion for women and girls in Chester County. Throughout the year, we celebrated our 25th anniversary in various ways, including the launch of our refreshed name and logo. We are proud to be The Fund for Women and Girls: Igniting Change in Chester County. Though the tagline is new, providing that spark in our community has been part of our DNA from the start. As you will see in this report, The Fund has continued our legacy of igniting change, even in the face of ongoing challenges in our community. It was evident through the critical programs and services delivered by our grantee partners, the budding passions of young women in the Girls Advisory Board and GirlGov Chester County, and the actions taken by The Fund, our stakeholders, and our partners. “It is bittersweet that we congratulate and wish Michelle the best. We are thrilled about her next journey in her career. It is due to Michelle’s leadership and sparks for igniting The Fund and guiding our principles for equality, security, inclusion, and strength.” - Judi “As The Fund continues to move forward with new leadership, I want to offer the organization my thanks for being a source of inspiration and support through the years. I will forever hold close the experiences and memories of working with all of you in service to the women and girls of Chester County.” - Michelle With deepest gratitude,

Judi Bell Board Chair

GUIDING PRINCIPLES Equality Achieving equal status, rights and opportunities for women and girls.

Security Ensuring that women and girls have safe and stable lives, and access to opportunities that will improve economic independence, health and wellness.

Community Connecting partners, ideas, dialogues and resources by investing in leadership of women and girls, collaborating with partners, and supporting organizations that provide service and advocacy.

Knowledge Raising awareness, educating the community and generating solutions through research, data, community input and outreach.

Inclusion Welcoming all who seek to learn, serve and support others in the pursuit of our mission, recognizing that our work will be strongest with a rich variety of perspectives and diverse leadership.

Integrity Remaining thoughtful, strategic, transparent and responsive to community needs.

Strength Building on the strength of women and girls. Raising issues and taking stands. Together, we will achieve positive change for women and girls.

Michelle Legaspi Sánchez Executive Director

From a group of women talking around the kitchen table as friends, committing themselves to helping women and girls in Chester County,

To a go-to source of information for our community-based partners and a champion for addressing the needs of women and girls.

The Fund for Women and Girls stepped into 2021 as an innovative and bold catalyst, convener and collaborative partner, invested more than ever in providing local women and girls with support and resources they need to thrive, and now ready with a look that reflects this evolution.

To a nonprofit devoted to community-led grantmaking, leadership development, and supporting other nonprofits working to improve the lives of women and girls,

New Brand

To a leader in providing young women with opportunities to rise and give voice to their passions as future advocates and changemakers,

After a yearlong exploration of our identity, we landed on the perfect name and visual to encapsulate all that we know and love about our organization, while also reflecting our bold vision for the future. For instance, the weave of the W in our new logo focuses on the connections and interweaving of the many partners and supporters of our work. It underlines our role as a connector and leader in bringing folks together to have a voice at the table to advance gender and racial equity.

Through our grantmaking in 2020… Over 16,500 people in Chester County were impacted by The Fund Over 13,500 of them were women and girls

When it comes to families and communities, women and girls are often at the hub. It is no surprise that numerous studies and reports find that investing in their lives leads to benefits and improvements for all.

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Philanthropy

This is what makes The Fund’s philanthropy so powerful. We have awarded over $3.8 million in grants to 82 organizations addressing the needs of women and girls in Chester County.

The Fund is: — Investing in local, effective nonprofit organizations that are improving the key dimensions of women’s lives such as economic empowerment, health, education, and personal safety. — Remaining nimble and responsive to pressing needs in the community. Through our Impact Grants: Moving Her Forward this year, we funded projects related to timely issues such as voter education and mobilization, eviction prevention, and racial equity. — Multiplying the effect of philanthropy by using participatory-based grantmaking. Our Grants Allocation Committee (GAC) serves as a national model for community-led altruism and leadership development. We facilitate diverse groups of community residents in a holistic process to learn about community needs and grantmaking, visit nonprofit organizations, and distribute funds through consensus. — Fostering trust with the organizations we fund and supporting them beyond the dollars. This year, our Core Grant grantees were mid-cycle in their multi-year grants, providing more space and time to engage in conversations with them about how we can work together in a particularly challenging climate for nonprofit organizations.

GR AN T H I GH L I GHTS

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The two-year grant absolutely frees me to dedicate that time to searching for other funds and the peace of mind is priceless knowing that your programs and service to the community has some breathing room. Thank you for understanding that the frenzy of unnecessary paperwork adds to “burn out” and anxiety for us. –NINA GUZMAN,EXECUTIVE DIREC TOR ALIANZAS DE PHOENIXVILLE

Wings for Success Maternal and Child Health Consortium Nearing the end of her first trimester, Cindy was struggling to manage prenatal health and ability to afford basic care items in preparation for her new baby. Cindy was referred to the Maternal and Child Health Consortium (MCHC) by a local Chester County Hospital. MCHC’s Community Health Worker, Mary Beth, ensured that Cindy was enrolled in health insurance and food benefits so that she was set up for prenatal check-ups and had consistent access to healthy food. It was through the initial health risk assessments that Mary Beth learned about Cindy’s past traumatic experiences with abuse and neglect. Cindy scored a 9 on the Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening, meaning she was at a much higher risk for health challenges and in need of increased support. Like all MCHC program staff, Mary Beth is trained in trauma-informed care. She referred Cindy to a mental health professional who was able to diagnose and treat her for depression and anxiety. Through ongoing home visits, Mary Beth provided Cindy with practical and emotional support to ensure that she was equipped to care of herself and her baby, who was born healthy.

In addition to delivering virtual workshops, Wings for Success’ Workshop Committee empowers women through one-on-one advice sessions. Recently, Wings was contacted by Harriet Mobley from Chester County Futures, a local nonprofit organization that provides academic support, mentoring, and scholarships to help motivated youth succeed in school and beyond. Harriet sought advice for Evelyn, one of her high school students who was interested in opening her own online boutique. Evelyn had found a business partner who shared her same vision, but still needed assistance knowing how to successfully launch a business. Together, Harriet, Evelyn and a Wings Committee member met virtually to discuss tips for starting and growing an online business. The team helped Evelyn break her business goals down into multiple steps. Even though the steps to becoming an entrepreneur appeared daunting, Evelyn was up for the challenge: “I’m willing to put in the hard work and effort into something that motivates me,” she said. “I still have a long way to go, but slowly, Evelyn and Lucy’s Boutique will be operating!” After the one-on-one session, Harriet sent an email to Wings, telling us: “My heart is smiling. Thank you for sharing such valuable information. I’m so proud of Evelyn, and happy to see the investment she is making in her future. I couldn’t have done this without your help so thank you for giving her ‘wings.’ I can’t wait to see where her journey will take her in 4 to 5 years.”

Mighty Writers “I had the opportunity to work with a group of 10 girls in 8th and 9th grade at The Garage Youth Center in West Grove. At first, they weren’t very open or willing to work with me because they didn’t know me, or Mighty Writers, for that matter. I knew that I needed to capture their interest fast or I was going to lose them. So in my second class, I brought lots of magazines, glue, scissors, stamps, colored paper, cardboard, and lots of Mexican spicy snacks. That’s when I got their full attention! We proceeded to make ‘Vision Boards’ since most of them had never heard of them. After explaining to them the reason for making one, and instructing them to put all of their dreams, goals and wants on the board, they will never let themselves forget what they want to accomplish when they grow up. All the girls were so excited about working, dreaming, and talking about the future, that we worked on these vision boards for several weeks. They actually never wanted to go when our time was up!” –Sara Dickens-Trillo, Bilingual Literacy Leader, Mighty Writers El Futuro Kennett

Orion Communities Facing eviction, a pregnant mom called Orion for help. COVID drastically reduced her hours and as a minimum wage earner, she had little savings. Due in a month, her electric bill was piling up and she was overwhelmed. A Case Manager listened to her needs and talked to her about coping mechanisms that would help her reduce her stress. The team member connected her to the LIHEAP program, which covered her entire past due electric bill. Also, she was referred to their Financial Empowerment Program to help her budget for upcoming months. She cried and thanked Orion for supporting her. “This is one of the scariest and most challenging times of my life. Thank you for making me know that I am not alone.”

The Fund’s vision is that women and girls will have equality and security, making our communities stronger and more vibrant for everyone. Realizing that dream is not possible without investing in effective nonprofit organizations committed to serving Chester County’s women and girls. This year, 29 organizations were awarded grant funding, totaling $229,685. Core Needs and Economic Opportunities grants are in year two or three of multi-year funding.

Impact Grants: Moving Her Forward

Black Women of Chester County in Action (BWCCA)

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Grantmaking

$11,000 to support the purchase of hand sanitizer and other supplies for voter information care packets given to 500-800 low income families in subsidized housing across Chester County. Support of its Racial Trauma and Resiliency Collaborative, economic empowerment initiatives, and other voter mobilization efforts.

Brandywine Health Foundation $7,500 to support a 6-month virtual capacity building training series with a goal to build the Chester County nonprofit community’s ability to implement social justice and racial equity into practice.

Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children $5,000 to support the Eviction Prevention Court Pilot program to help stabilize vulnerable families facing eviction due to COVID-19. This innovative program offers free legal and social services support on the day of their eviction hearing. Additionally, the program provides financial assistance to pay past due rent and prevent evictions, as well as connections to long-term financial and social support needed to stabilize housing.

League of Women Voters Chester County $2,500 to support the printing of an additional 250 Voter Guides (English and Spanish) to be passed out to all libraries and senior living facilities and senior centers, large ads in the Daily Local (print and digital versions), and the full Voters Guide in the Chester County Press. 10

New Voters Pennsylvania Summit $2,500 to support the virtual Pennsylvania Summit which aimed to get 6,000 students registered to vote. The program, geared toward high school and college students, included intergenerational civic conversations, mentorship training, and civic engagement drive training.

West Chester Area Senior Center $9,500 to support the opening of a permanent food pantry to ensure that the most vulnerable seniors still receive access to food throughout the pandemic.

Core Needs and Girls Advisory Board Grants

Alianzas de Phoenixville $4,000 from GAB to support their Clinical Trauma Counseling Program, which includes mental health specialists serving immigrant women, children, and men suffering from depression and anxiety due to various traumas such as PTSD, immigration issues and discrimination.

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County $10,000 to support continued services for domestic violence survivors through challenges of COVID-19. $5,000 from GAB to support the Understanding Racial Equity Training program, aiding the DVCCC’s staff to better understand how racial inequality affects their clients and provide services focused on empowerment and healing for diverse populations.

Health and Wellness

Core Needs and Girls Advisory Board Grants

ChesPenn Health Services

Family Promise of Southern Chester County

$10,000 to provide bilingual family planning, prenatal care and health education to uninsured or underinsured women and girls.

$5,000 to assist in serving the core needs of families and strengthening governance, organizational, and corporate infrastructure capacity.

The Clinic

Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children $7,500 for housing programs and services for at-risk families to prevent homelessness. Funding also supports short-term help for single moms.

The Garage Community and Youth Center $5,000 to support the Girls After School and Summer Program that helps girls continue their education and development in the community outside of school hours.

Orion Communities $7,500 to support integrated services for individuals and families to help them achieve a sustainable future.

Valley Youth House $7,500 to support operating costs and wellness activities for female-identifying young adults living at the Reservoir Road Supervised Independent Living Site and other site apartments in West Chester.

YoungMoms $7,000 to support the Case Management and Advocacy Program that provides support, mentorship, and case management to pregnant and parenting young women.

Economic Opportunities

Chester County Economic Development Foundation $7,500 to support the expansion of Career Connections Academy that offers STEM career training with life skills to offer upward mobility and security for young women.

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania $7,500 to support the record expungement program that provides legal representation to eligible women seeking to clear records.

Mighty Writers $12,500 to support Mighty Writers Kennett Square’s writing workshops specifically for girls.

Mom’s House $9,000 to help ensure low-income mothers seeking full-time education can continue getting free daycare for their children.

North Star of Chester County $10,000 to continue providing case management and financial assistance to single-parent families with children to help them avoid homelessness.

Wings for Success

$8,000 to support its Women’s Health Program that provides gynecological care to uninsured or underinsured women. $2,500 from GAB to support access to contraception for medically underserved women by providing a number of female patients with an entire year of free contraceptives.

Maternal and Child Health Consortium $7,500 to provide programs and services that meet the needs of women, girls and families.

Parkesburg POINT $9,000 for its Girls Program: Steps to Success, providing a free and safe environment for girls experiencing homelessness, hunger and academic challenges.

Unite for HER $7,000 to support transportation and food sustainability for women in its Wellness Program.

Community Volunteers in Medicine $10,000 to provide a comprehensive approach and wide variety of healthcare services to low-income women and girls.

Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County $7,500 and $3,500 from GAB to continue serving its growing number of clients through direct services and county-wide programming.

Health Care Access $5,000 to cover the cost of vision and dental care for uninsured or under-insured residents of the greater Phoenixville area.

LCH Health and Community Services $7,500 to support its Women’s Health Services program that includes family planning services and health screenings. $4,000 from GAB to support the Women’s Health Services program by providing long active reversible contraceptives (LARCs) to uninsured female patients who otherwise may not have access to them, helping to empower women to control their own reproductive choices regardless of their economic means.

$5,000 to enable them to equip a growing number of Hispanic women and girls in southern Chester County with resources needed to achieve career and economic stability.

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Education and Advocacy We are committed, as we have always been, to viewing what’s going on in our backyard through a gender lens, understanding how women and girls are uniquely impacted by everything from income inequality and housing to educational opportunity and healthcare access and all things in between. We fight for gender and racial equity, uplifting and empowering all women and girls to reach their fullest potential.

Toast to Tenacity The Fund held a virtual Toast to Tenacity event to honor the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. The occasion was celebrated throughout the country.

Op-Ed on Parenting in a Pandemic Executive Director Michelle Legaspi Sánchez penned an op-ed about back to school for working moms in the era of COVID. The article appeared in various local news outlets.

PathWays PA Event Community members, non-profit representatives, grantee partners, and elected officials and their staff joined for our presentation and discussion of PathWays PA’s SelfSufficiency Standard. The Report provides local data and insights into the struggles of making ends meet, particularly as a single mother in Chester County. Grantee partners Joyce Chester and Jen Lopez shared stories and experiences of how they have seen this firsthand in their organizations, Chester County OIC and Friends Association.

Advocating for Systemic Change

A follow-up to the Pathways PA event as part of a call to action Nonprofit and community leaders joined our presentation with speaker Leslie Barnes of Bolder Advocacy on the foundations of advocacy for nonprofits. Her presentation was followed by Zoom breakout room sessions and a panel discussion with elected officials and advocates. Our panelists answered audience questions and shared resources and practical tips about how nonprofits can best partner with elected officials to bring about lasting change.

Pennsylvania Coalition for Sex Ed (PACSE) Webinar Series The Fund helped organize and execute the PA Coalition for Sex Ed’s eight-part webinar series to educate the public on HB 1586, which would mandate comprehensive sex ed in public schools throughout PA. We are an active member of this coalition. The Fund’s Education Committee member Michelle Schamis and GirlGov Chester County member and Henderson alumna Althea Mae Hutchinson both spoke as panelists in the series.

Champions of Change Event Over 100 community members and supporters attended The Fund’s virtual Fourth Annual Champions of Change Event on October 28th. We recognized Charmaine Spence Rochester, former SVP and CFO of Penn Medicine at Chester County Hospital, and SEI, as they work to shatter the glass ceiling for women in the workplace.

‘100 Years’ Women’s Suffrage Mural The Fund’s commissioned mural celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote can be seen at 119 E. Market Street in West Chester. Elected officials and community partners, along with mural artist Kendra Beitzel, attended the unveiling ceremony.

TogetHER’s Fireside Chat with Female Business Owners of Color On March 10th, The Fund’s TogetHER young women’s networking group hosted a fireside chat with female business owners in Chester County. Speakers explored some of the challenges and successes of being Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) female business owners, how the pandemic has impacted their operations, and shared what they each consider to be their unique superpower in achieving success.

Blueprint Report The Fund launched a Blueprint Task Force comprised of over 30 community partners to work alongside The Fund and West Chester University (WCU) in the development of the fourth edition of our Blueprint Report. The Task Force has advised on the topics of the Report, assisted in the recruitment of focus group participants to ensure representation of all women and girls, and continues to assist in planning a public launch and outreach campaign. Stay tuned for the release of the final report.

Champions of Change Summit: Bringing All Voices to the Table The Fund hosted our first Champions of Change Summit: Bringing All Voices to the Table. Keynote speaker Dr. Katina Sawyer spoke about qualities of inclusive leadership, Board member Pattie Diggin moderated a panel discussion among our former Corporate Champion of Change Award honorees, and Board member Tiffany Scott moderated a panel discussion featuring our former Gladys Black ‘Woman of Distinction’ Award individual honorees. As one attendee noted, “Really good insights and sharing – authentic and vulnerable.”

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Girls’ Leadership

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I became so much more confident in myself and my abilities. GirlGov gave me the tools to express my voice and use my passion to create real change. — GI RLGOV M E M BE R

Girls Advisory Board

GirlGov Chester County

Over the past 17 years, more than 180 young women have participated in the Girls Advisory Board (GAB), our nationally recognized girls’ grantmaking program. Through GAB, a diverse range of Chester County high-school-aged girls have the chance to learn about the deep and varied needs in their communities and equip themselves with the skills needed to address them. Since the start of GAB, these young women were empowered to award over $340,000 to local agencies tackling issues like poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, support for single moms, and mental health. Along the way, GAB members learn about many of the components of being strong leaders today and in their future.

For a second year, The Fund partnered with the Women and Girls Foundation in Pittsburgh to offer a local Chester County chapter of the GirlGov program. GirlGov Chester County members worked on advocacy campaigns in three committees focused on reproductive rights, environmental justice, LGBTQ+ protections, and violence prevention. Participants gained advocacy skills and increased their confidence in using their voice for change.

GirlGov member and Kennett High School student Blake Ciresa published an article in FBomb, a teen feminist platform created by and for socially conscious youth. Blake’s article centered on the misogyny in the hit show ‘Tiger King’ by exploring the cultural reactions to and treatment of show leads Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.

GirlGov member and Kennett High School student Isabella Hanson was awarded the 2021 Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Bella was recognized for founding and developing “I Matter,” a youth poetry program focused on the Black Lives Matter movement; publishing a book featuring the poems of 12 young authors; working with her high school teachers to diversify English and social studies curricula; and for her work with her school’s Equity and Diversity Council.

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Being a part of GAB allowed me to adopt better insights into the problems in my community, and learn how important collaborating with others and sharing ideas is to make a real difference.

I learned to be honest with myself in my activism and teach myself to let myself rest. I grew to learn that in order to help others, I must be strong myself. — GIRLGOV MEMBER

— GAB MEMBER

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I learned to lean into discomfort and things you don't know, because learning is the best way to grow. Especially because GirlGov is the perfect environment to do so, as everyone is so loving, understanding, and willing to help out along the way.

Even though my second year was all virtual, I think it was much easier to connect with everyone, even the new girls. Doing more ice breakers or just getting to know each other sooner helped me make more meaningful conversation and come out of my comfort zone.

— GIRLGOV MEMBER

— GAB MEMBER

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Through GirlGov, I learned how important it is to listen to others when advocating for change. Although we were virtual this year, I loved the fact that I was able to learn from like-minded individuals who came from different backgrounds. — GIRLGOV MEMBER

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Making A Difference

The Fund held its 25th Anniversary ‘Silver and Bold’ Making a Difference Luncheon celebrating 25 years of our impact and boldly moving onward. Community leaders, sponsors and advocates came together to recognize the power of The Fund’s impact and lean into a bold future for women and girls. Keynote Speaker Uva Coles of Inclusiva highlighted the importance of bold vision in making positive change, noting that a woman’s “superpower is her bold vision.” She also provided keen insights into the unique strengths of women in our community.

Kitchen Table Award The Fund presented Mary Lou Sterge, a community member and longtime volunteer at The Fund, with the 2021 Kitchen Table Award, named in celebration of the many conversations among The Fund’s founders around kitchen, board room and coffee tables. In a heartwarming tribute, friends, family, and colleagues of Mary Lou recognized her incredible philanthropic work and inspiring character. In her remarks, Mary Lou noted her upbringing and her family’s emphasis on the importance of giving back through volunteerism. In Mary Lou’s words, volunteering helps propel an organization forward so that the “organization can do so much more, so that they could fulfill their mission, and that is what makes volunteering so important and so worth your time.” 22

STATEM ENT OF

Financial Position Assets

Individuals, Foundations, and Organizations AAUW

Taj Brown

Maxine and Anthony Cuffe

Current ............................. $480,225

Mr. and Mrs. Francis and Frances Abbott

Vicky Bruno

Carol and Scott Cunningham

Investments ....................... $5,320,987

Ms. Marguerite Adams

Pam and Jeff Bryer

Caroline Cupp

Bugel Family Fund

Dawn and Kevin Curtis

Michael and Linda Burg

Karen Dagusto

Dorothy Burns

Kate Daneker

Jennifer and Frank Byrne

Sarah Daniels

Karla Cadilla

Padmaja Dasari

Ellie Cantor

Mrs. Lucretia DeCecco

Andrea Cardamone

Brenda Defeo

Mrs. Harriet Carroll

Carrie Delgott

Amy Carroll

Stephanie Deviney

Susan Carty

Ms. Tracy Blake Devlieger

Agnes Irwin Center for the Advancement of Girls

Amy and Matthew Diehl

Mike and Donna Adams

Total ............................................ $5,801,212

Mrs. Kathy Adams-House Mr. and Mrs. Vijay Aggarwal Sravya Alla

Liabilities

Current ............................. $38,420 Net Assets .................................... $5,762,792 Net Total Liabilities ................... $5,801,212 And Net Assets

Nora Alvarez The Alvarez Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable Monica and Michael Anderson Rosalynn Andre Anonymous (7) Applestone Foundation Ms. Jane Arena Patricia Augusterfer

Expenses

Education and Grants .......... $639,694

Baird Foundation

Chester County Bar Foundation

Daniel Diggin Marybeth DiVincenzo Pamela and Sielas Dixon

Michael Baratta Susan Beauchamp

Chester County Hospital

Chloe Becker Dr. Jill Beech

Chester County Solid Waste Authority

Kelly Beidel

Wendy Chilla

Laurie Downs

Contributions ..................... $490,444

Kendra Beitzel

Church Farm School

Karen Doyle

Judi and Tim Bell

Sharon Cichocki

Driscoll Family Charitable Fund

Investment Income............... $256,337

Thecla Bene

Claneil Foundation

Jennifer Duff

Bernard W. Loeb and Bernadette Herbst Loeb Foundation

Cleveland Family Charitable Fund

Phyllis Dunn

Jacqueline Cody Downing

Anne Dunn

Renae Bierer

Jane Coleman

Ms. Tina Dwyer

Jody Bitzel

The Honorable Carolyn and Mr. Thomas Comitta

Dr. Anne Dzamba

Community Volunteers in Medicine

Julianne and John Elicker

Development ...................... $152,445

Other................................ $22,334 In Kind ............................. $202,868

Blue Sky Family Foundation Blue Yak Foundation Michael F.Bray Donna Brennan Jennifer Breton Vanessa Briggs Beth and Mike Briglia Mary and Stuart Brooks 24

Charity on Top Foundation

Pattie Diggin

Chester County Community Foundation

Management and General........ $105,472

Revenue

Kate Bailey

Mary Chan

Janet Brower

Mrs. Anne Congdon Regina Congdon Giselle Cosentino Elizabeth Cottage Mrs. Wendy Cotton-Orlando

Kathleen Dolan Brett Dolente Sandra Donahue Vernita Dorsey

Ms. Donna Eaves Susan and Alan Elko Ms. Ellen Endslow Envision Fund Rayna Erlick Barbara Erskine

County of Chester 25

Individuals, Foundations, and Organizations continued

J.P. and Michelle Sanchez

Maia Tolsdorf

Jennifer and Kenneth Levine

Individuals, Foundations, and Organizations continued

Kathleen Sanger

Ingrid and Maurice Tomlinson

Home of the Sparrow

Suzanne and Stuart Levy

Karen Moore

Rose Ann Scanlon

Roberta Torian

Lynne Horgan Zelner

Eliza Lewis

Rosa and Chris Moore

Schiel Family Foundation

Kathy Tshudy

Carolyn Lewis

Mary Beth and John Morrissey

Peg and Don Scholl

Joan Tucker

Laura House-Kelly

Joseph Lewis

Marian Moskowitz

Tiffany Scott

Ann Tydeman-Solomon

Ella Howard

The Lily Foundation

Ann Moss

Camille Seals

Julie Uebler

Shirlee Howe

Peter Loede

Venkatasubba Muchivolu

Amy Seasholtz

Donna Urian

Paula and Graeme Hudson Allyn Long Current ............................. $480,225

Moira and Kenneth Mumma

SEI Women’s Network

Yolanda Van De Krol

Diane Myers

John Seiberlich

Vanguard Charitable Endowment

Claudia Hutter ....................... $5,320,987 MacElree Family Foundation Investments

Donald Neimetz

Cate and Tom Sennett

Elizabeth and Burling Vannote

Lance Nelson

Jennifer Shaddox

Verget Family Foundation

Rosie Nicholas

Kathleen Shannon

Dr. Eva Verplanck

Ms. Debra Shenk

Laura Vilardo

Kristin Hillsley

Naomi Levecchia

STATEM ENT OF Lindsay Evans

Elizabeth Holden

Sandy Ewing

Financial Position

Donna Fabius

Family Promise of Southern Chester County Alice Farrelly Annette Favorite Margery Fields Kristy Fiore Kennedy

First Cornerstone Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foerster Connie and Tom Fogarty Sophie Fontecchio Jessica Francovitch Alexandra Frazier Robb Frees and David M. Frees, III

Devin Horvay

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Humphreys Gretchen Jackson

Jennifer Lopez Main Line Health Services

TotalJohnson ............................................ $5,801,212 Matrie Chris Maloney Mrs. Barbara Jordan

Diana Martin

Christina Norland

JoEllen Jordan

Mariana Martinez

James Northcott

Anne Sheppard

Janine Visnov

Kelly Jurs

Kathleen Marvin

Amee Olson

Christina Shipe

Michelle Wade

Neeraja Kandala

Giridhar Masireddy

Orion Communities, Inc.

Ms. Amy Shobaken

Mary Ann and Samuel Wagner

Current ............................. $38,420

Ms. Sally Fridy

Amy Ellie Matson NetKeenan Assets .................................... $5,762,792

Ashley Orr

Amy Simmerman

Peter** and Lisa Waitneight

The Honorable Danielle Friel Otten

Geoffrey and Janene Osborne

Paige Simmons

Wendy Waltman

Kristin Kellerliabilities and Ken Schutter Edward McAssey Net total .................... $5,801,212

Jenny Pahys

Jen Simpkins

Ms. Carol Ware

Jamie Fritz

Deborah and netKelly assets

Eva McCauley

Dick and Cathy Palmquist

Dr. Lydia Slavish

Carlee Warfield

Sally Fritzson

Maeve Kelly

Emily McClure

Maryanne Parsons

Erin Smist

Pam Warfield

Maddalena Gabe

Kent-Van Alen Fund

Amy McCormick

Lisa Passante and Mike Kaplan

Ms. Catherine Smith

Nicole Werner

Linda Galante

Mojdeh Keykhah

Katie McCoy

Peter Perkins

Rebecca Sokolowski

Virginia Gance

Pat Kimmel

Nancy and Peter McDowell

Kathleen Perry

Debra Sparre

Ms. Robin Garrett

Erin Knapp

MaryFrances McGarrity

Dr. and Mrs. John Spellman

Kelsey Gartner

Annamarie Knapp

Aime McGeehan

Phoenixville Community Health Foundation

West Chester University and the Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center

Deborah and David Gawrylowicz

Alexandra Kochinsky Wendy McKeon Development ...................... $152,445

Estate of Margaret Keller

Commissioner Josh Maxwell

Education and Grants .......... $639,694 Management and General........ $105,472

GBH Foundation

Nandita Kolli

Sianna McKinley

Germeshausen Foundation

Ellen Koopman

Michael and Nancy McLelland

Jean Gessl

Pam Kosty

Heidi and Richard McPherson

Joan Goldschmidt

Contributions Prakash Kothakapa..................... $490,444 Cassandra McRae

Chad Goodwin

Shari Kruzinski

Jasmin Mendez

Mr. Russell Gosling

Alex and Sarah Kuryan

Brenda Mercomes

Ms. Sherry Gottesmann-Rubin

Grace Kuryan

Graham and Deborah Miles

Pamela Gray

Joyce Lacy

Cheryl Miles

Ellen Gross

Dr. Patricia Miller InLinda KindLamwers ............................. $202,868

Investment Income............... $256,337 Other................................ $22,334

Frances Pierce Nadira Presley

Deborah Steeves MaryLouise Sterge

Mrs. Jean Preston

Tasha Stonorov and Michael Churchill

Sandra Ram

Elizabeth Strode

Lauren and Andrew Ranalli

Mrs. Donna Stroud

Silenia Rhoads

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sullivan

Leeann Riloff

Lee Ann Sullivan

Margaret and Tom Rivello

Judith Suska

Michelle Roberson

Elizabeth Curtis Swain

Seong Roh

Ms. Laurie Sweigard

Avery Rome

Brandon and Julie Szerenyi

Loreena Roscioli

Liz Tankel

Connie Rose

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Tavangar Lauren Thoma

Nina Guzman

Celia Lang

Alicia and Michael Miller

Nancy Haas

Milena Lanz

Millrace Foundation

Sophia and Thomas Hanson

Barbara Lathroum

Elizabeth Milne

Katherine Harper

Nan Latona

B.J. Mitchell

Susanne Rosenberg and David Neiblum

Robbe Healey

Tricia Lefkof

Sandra Momyer

Mary Ann Rossi

Mrs. Anne Hearn

Luciano Legaspi

Francesca Monastero

Alita Rovito

Sara Hejazi

Michele Legnini

Marilyn Montross Sheils

Mary Beth Rubin

Kathy Hersh

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Legnini

Elizabeth Ryan

Marlene Thoma Blair Thornburgh James Tidwell Terry Timberlake-Kinter

Dolly Wideman-Scott Lynn Wildrick Dana and Jay Wiley Connie Winchester Denise Wine and Neil Kinch Wings for Success Women’s Funding Network The Honorable and Mrs. Lawrence Wood Mrs. Therese Woodman Christine Wright Marcia Wright-Soika Pat and Nelson Yoder Jocelyn Young Carol Zabriskie Christine Zaccarelli Jacqueline Zalik Keely Zipp **Denotes donor is deceased, Bold denotes those who have given gifts of $1,000 or more between 7/1/20-6/30/21.

STATEM ENT Gifts OF Tribute Financial Position In Honor of Anne Comitta Ragusin Honorable Carolyn and Mr. Thomas Comitta In Honor of Barbara Jordan Countryside Consulting In Honor of Beth Trebilcock Amy Keenan In Honor of Carolyn Caruso Dana Wiley In Honor of Charmaine Spence Rochester Edward McAssey In Honor of Consuela Fogarty Rose Ann Scanlon, Linda Galante In Honor of the Duff Family Jennifer Duff In Honor of Elaine McDonald Costen Tiffany Scott In Honor of Ellie and Melinda Wenner-Bradley Ms. Catherine M. Smith In Honor of Emily Trebilcock Amy Keenan In Honor of Erin Knapp Annamarie Knapp In Honor of Guy Dolente Jr. Brett Dolente In Honor of Heidi Tomenchok Dick and Cathy Palmquist In Honor of Jack Bryer Suzanne and Stuart Levy In Honor of Janet Northcott James Northcott In Honor of Joan Oliner Ms. Sherry Gottesmann-Rubin

In-Kind Donations

In Honor of Judi Bell In Honor of Denise Wine Nora Alvarez, Pattie Diggin, Nora Alvarez, Judi Bell, Connie and Tom Fogarty, Deborah Pattie Diggin, Gawrylowicz, Alexandria Kochinsky, Connie and Tom Fogarty, Debra Sparre, Roberta G. Torian, Deborah Gawrylowicz, Kathy and Tim Weber, Dana Wiley Alexandria Kochinsky, Current ............................. $480,225 Denise A. Wine Roberta G. Torian, Donna Urian, Kathy and Tim Weber, Dana Wiley ....................... $5,320,987 InInvestments Honor of Katarina Loedel Peter Loedel In Memory of Annette Litwin Karen Litwin Moore Total ............................................ $5,801,212 In Honor of Margaret J. Scholl Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wagner In Memory of Bernice Camburn Boorse In Honor of Mary Lamwers Donna Boorse Fabius Dr. Linda L. Lamwers Current ............................. $38,420 In Memory of Betty Winters In Honor of Mary Lou Sterge Pattie Diggin Ms. Marguerite Adams, Net Assets .................................... $5,762,792 Judi and Tim Bell, Pam and Jeff In Memory of Claire Birney Bryer , Sharon Cichocki, Pattie Patricia Bender & Mark Sylvester, NetMike total liabilities $5,801,212 and Diggin, Susan .................... and Alan Mrs. Barbara M. Jordan, andCelia net Lang, assetsNan Latona / The Elko, Heidi and Richard McPherson, Barn at Spring Brook Farm, Megan Peter Perkins, McVety and Jason Alexander / Mary Ann and Sam Wagner Capacity for Change, Cate and Tom Sennett, Homa Tavanger and Nancy In Memory of Esperanza Alvarez Nora Alvarez Education andWine Grants $639,694 Cleveland, Denise and.......... Neil Kinch, Marcia Wright-Soika In Memory of Virginia Zarco Management and General........ $105,472 Matrie L. Johnson In Honor of Michele Legnini

Pam and Jeff Bryer

Northbrook Canoe Company

Calista Salon & Spa

R&B Restoration Cabinetry Inc.

Compass Pro Bono Consulting

Haverford Systems

Day Vibes LLC

Skincare by DONNA Studio

Deena DeMara

Denise Wine

Pattie Diggin

The Fund’s Girls Advisory Board

First Resource Bank

The Fund’s Development Committee

Holistic Healing Solutions LivNSol Longwood Gardens

The Fund’s Education Committee The Fund’s Board of Directors

Corporate Donors Accesslex Institute*

Haverford Trust Company

Agilent Technologies*

Jackson Cross Partners

Amazon Smile

Johnson & Johnson Foundation*

Astolfi Law

JP Morgan Chase Foundation*

BBD LLP

Land Services USA

Boeing Company*

LifeScan

Brite Realty Services, Inc.

MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris, LLP

Main Line Health

Capacity For Change

Meridian Bank

Comcast NBCUniversal

Mill Creek Capital Advisors

Countryside Consulting

Network for Good

InContributions Honor of Nora Alvarez ..................... $490,444 Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy Carstens/Myer Charitable Fund

Dave’s Automotive Repair Enterprises LLC

Northwestern Mutual

Income ............... $256,337 InInvestment Honor of Regina Sterge MaryLouise A. Sterge

Essential Utiilties

$22,334 InOther Honor................................ of Ruth Visnov Janine Visnov

First Resource Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Legnini

In Memory of Almarian Hollingsworth and Eleanor Aggarwal Mr. and Mrs. Vijay Aggarwal

Development ...................... $152,445

In Honor of Mrs. Anne M. Congdon Regina Congdon

of this information. Should you have any questions, please contact us at (484) 356-0940.

In Kind ............................. $202,868

In Honor of The Abbé Society At West Chester University Kathleen Shannon

Exelon c/o CyberGrants* Fox Rothschild LLP Gawthrop Greenwood, P.C. GIANT Giving Tag Program Hankin Foundation Haverford Systems

Pegasus Technologies People 2.0 SEI Tolsdorf Oil Lube Express Vanguard Matching Gifts* West Pharmaceutical Services WSFS Bank Zukin Realty

Through a competitive process, The Fund sought and was awarded Compass Pro Bono Consulting Services free of charge to assist in developing a roadmap to plan a multi-year financial ‘Forecast for the Future” strategic plan – The Fund’s long-term commitment to operate in perpetuity as a permanent resource for improving the lives of women and girls. The scope of the project included recommendations to increase variation in funding diversity and donor approach including funding methods, sources and levels of commitment as well as providing input regarding staffing model and activities required to meet long-term sustainability.

Legacy Society Our ‘Visionaries at the Table’ Legacy Giving Society program or Legacy Circle connects supporters who seek to leave a legacy by establishing a strong foundation for local women and girls. Our current Legacy Circle members include Judi Bell, Patricia Diggin, Sandra Donahue, Mary Lou Sterge, and Denise Wine. Let us know if you are interested in or have included The Fund in your estate plans by reaching out to Dana Wiley: dwiley@thefundcc.org

* Denotes matching gifts

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There are many ways for you to help The Fund support individuals and organizations around a shared commitment to local women and girls. ONLINE Make your donation securely via credit card at www.thefundcc.org. Join those who give recurring monthly donations, for as little as $10 per month, to ensure stable support for our mission.

How you can help IGNITE C H A NGE

GIFTS OF STOCK AND OTHER APPRECIATED ASSETS Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds because it can have a large impact on our mission, while maximizing potential tax benefits by avoiding capital gains taxes. To transfer your appreciated stock, use our online form to walk you through the process and get the information you need in just a few minutes. Just go to: bit.ly/3aOZxeX. Questions? Please contact Dana Wiley at dwiley@thefundcc.org or call 484-356-0940.

MATCHING GIFTS BY YOUR EMPLOYER Magnify your impact in the lives of women and girls by taking advantage of your employer’s matching gift program! Please check with your HR department to see if your employer will match your gift and then contact us at info@thefundcc.org. DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS (DAFS) Recommend a gift to The Fund through your donor advised fund. These gifts are essential parts of the lasting changes we help make in the lives of women and girls in Chester County. (EIN#: 76-0724241) LEGACY GIVING SOCIETY PROGRAM Join The Fund’s ‘Visionaries at the Table’ Legacy Circle, which connects supporters who wish to give a legacy gift during their lifetime and/or through their estate plans. Your legacy will help to establish a strong foundation for local women and girls.

For more information on ways to give, reach out to Dana Wiley, Development Director: dwiley@thefundcc.org | 484-356-0940

Igniting Change the Next 25 Years and Beyond The Fund will blaze forward thanks to our impact, relationships, and lessons learned over the past 25 years. We will continue making big strides to strengthen our organization’s ability to ignite change and improve the lives of women and girls in Chester County. A few upcoming highlights include: RELEASE our next Blueprint Report to educate the community on the needs of women and girls, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 health and economic crises. We will use the Report as a centerpiece to create the space for nonprofits, elected officials, and the community at large to learn, build coalitions, develop solutions and promote women’s equality and inclusion.

COMPLETE our next long-term strategic plan, in partnership with Strategy Arts, to build on the strides we have made while pushing ourselves to go further as individuals and an organization. LAUNCH an Executive Search for our Executive Director led by a Board-appointed Search Committee that is comprised of current Board members, former Board members, and donors representing a variety of professional and community backgrounds, lived experiences, and volunteer responsibilities at The Fund.

Board and Staff

Our Mission

2020-21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Fund for Women and Girls leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have the resources and opportunities to thrive.

Judi Bell Board Chair Denise Wine Vice Chair Maxine Cuffe Treasurer Jocelyn Young Secretary Nora Alvarez Pattie Diggin Connie Fogarty Debbie Gawrylowicz Alexandria Kochinsky Rosa Garza Moore Mary Beth Morrissey Ashley Orr

Our Vision Women and girls will have equality and security, making our communities stronger and more vibrant for everyone. The Fund will be seen as a vital partner and leader, known for our boldness, connectivity, and creativity as we bring together and support individuals and organizations around a shared commitment to the well-being and selfdetermination of women and girls.

Lisa Passante Tiffany Scott Catherine Swift Sennett Ingrid Tomlinson Roberta Torian Kathy Weber Barbara M. Jordan Honorary Chair Michelle Legaspi Sánchez Executive Director 2020-21 STAFF

Michelle Legaspi Sánchez Executive Director Dana Wiley Development Director Brandon Szerenyi Director of Operations Maeve Kelly Communications and Program Associate