2015 Youth Foundation Development Packet

Founded in 1997, The Youth Foundation elevates the educational experience in Eagle County by providing art, athletic and academic opportunities to empower children, families, and teachers in the Vail Valley. The Youth Foundation currently serves over 3,800 students and helps create success for every child.

In January of 2012, the Youth Foundation merged with the Vail Valley Foundation to collectively offer more effective and efficient programming to children in our community. As a result, we continue to broaden our reach and expand learning opportunities for children and families in Eagle County.

With your help, learning does not have to be limited to the classroom. Your support enables us to offer opportunities for families who cannot afford enrichment and additional academic resources for their children. Your investment equips students with what they need to reach their highest potential.

theyouthfoundation.org | (970) 777.2015 90 Benchmark Rd. Suite #202 Avon, CO 81620 | P.O. Box 309 Vail, CO 81658

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Our Mission The Youth Foundation elevates Education, Arts and Athletics for the youth of Eagle County through our programs in early childhood, K-12 and higher education. We provide youth development and education programming for over 3,800 kids from cradle to career.

We believe... that a child’s economic status does not determine his or her destiny.

We believe... that in collaboration with the community, we will raise the educational level of all children in the Vail Valley.

We believe...

that we make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

2015 & BEYOND

2014 2012 2013

PwrHrs student numbers increased by 73% and those students experienced three times the literacy growth of non-PwrHrs students

93% of middle school summer STEAM camp students grew in math and literacy

92% of Great Start preschool participants met or exceeded expectations for kindergarten readiness

Create opportunities for ALL children and families in Eagle County to be Youth Foundation participants

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"The composite ACT average in both of our high schools is the highest it has ever been. I attribute this to not only what is happening in the classroom, but also what is taking place in the Youth Foundation’s afterschool and enrichment programs."

"Because of the Youth Foundation, I am the first one in my family to graduate from high school."

- Dr. Jason Glass, Eagle County School District Superintendent

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"My son was struggling at the beginning of the school year.

The more involved in PwrHrs he became, the better his grades were. By the end of the year I saw a significant improvement in his overall well-being."

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“A big thank you to the Magic Bus teachers, volunteers and staff. You helped me provide the basic knowledge to my daughter. She is now exceeding expectations in kindergarten and she is proud to say ‘I went to the Magic Bus school! ’ to her friends.”

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Elevate Education The Youth Foundation is a 501c3 that operates as the education arm for the Vail Valley Foundation.

Donations to most of our programs are eligible for the Colorado Childcare Contribution Tax Credit in addition to a standard charitable gift deduction.

Early Childhood Programs

Prepare children ages birth to five and their parents to be kindergarten ready

• Parent Mentors • Learn Through Play • Magic Bus • Great Start • Success at Six

• Partner with Eagle County Schools and other early childhood agencies

K-12 Programs

Improve children’s achievement and engagement in school through extended learning opportunities with an emphasis on the whole child

• PwrHrs After School • PwrHrs Summer • First Notes • Celebrate the Beat • Sowing Seeds • Academic Soccer • Anti-bullying • Girl PowHER • COPA

Higher Education Programs • Dollars for Scholars ® • Apprenticeships & Internships

• Empower parents to be their child’s first teacher • Measure program success and outcomes • Stay innovative

• Align curriculum with Eagle County Schools • Ensure a complete cradle to career pipeline • Invest in teachers and parents • Expand summer programming

Provide personal, streamlined, and connected programs via scholarships, internships and apprenticeships, to ensure a 100% graduation rate and a community connection beyond high school • Streamline the application process • Partner with Eagle County School and Colorado colleges • Create internship and apprenticeship opportunities • Maintain relationships with graduates and scholarship recipients

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Youth Foundation Programs Early Childhood Success at Six * Provides financial assistance for kindergarten tuition so that all children in Eagle County are able to attend full-day public kindergarten regardless of family income level.

Great Start * Increases kindergarten readiness by providing a summer kindergarten bridge program for children with limited preschool experience.

Magic Bus * Prepares children three to five years old, who do not attend a traditional preschool, for success in kindergarten.

Learn Through Play * Empowers families with children ages birth to three years old to have increased understanding of child development through fun and interactive parent and child play groups.

Parent Mentors Engages and empowers parents in their children’s education through volunteerism and training.

K - 12 PwrHrs Summer * Improves students’ achievemen in school through extending STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning opportunities.

PwrHrs After School * Improves children’s achievement, education and engagement in school through extended learning opportunities during the school year.

PwrHrs Arts & Enrichment First Notes * Impacts students’ lives through music education and exploration.

Sowing Seeds * Strives to improve the knowledge of life science and personal health through learning the origin of food in a greenhouse and outdoor garden environment.

Celebrate the Beat * Provides inspirational music and dance classes that help children discover their potential. Dance is used as the medium to teach children valuable life lessons.

Energy, discipline, hard work, commitment, and joyful concentration can lead to success.

Athletics Academic Soccer * Increases academic performance utilizing the game of soccer to build student engagement in school.

Higher Education

Anti-bullying * Instills confidence and increases awareness of bullying.

This program provides students with tools for prevention, intervention and empowerment.

Youth Foundation Dollars for Scholars® Creates a personal, streamlined and connected program which manages donors and students in the scholarship process.

Girl PowHER * Empowers young women mentally, emotionally and physically in order to prevent high school drop-out and ensure each girl reaches her full potential in life.

Internships & Apprenticeships Partners with Eagle County Schools and other local organizations to provided Individual Career and Academic Pathway (ICAP) opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships.

COPA Kaiser Permanente * Inspires students and connects the community by harnessing the sport of soccer for youth development during the summer months.

* Denotes eligibility for the Colorado Childcare Contribution Tax Credit. Ask us for more information.

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Community Support Examples of what your dollars can do:

$5,000 Education Advocate

Fund a PwrHrs teacher for one year to make a difference

$2,500 Education Supporter Keep the pencil sharp. Please consider a multi-year gift.

Sponsor one child for one year of afterschool and summer PwrHrs

$1,000 Education Champion

Fund STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) projects for all PwrHrs Summer Camp students

$500 Education Mentor

Provide one scholarship for a student to attend a Great Start program to prepare for kindergarten

$250 Friend of Education

Provide one scholarship for a student to attend an enrichment summer camp for one week

$100 Education Contributor

Provide a new violin or trumpet for a First Notes student

100% of your donation to the Youth Foundation goes to education.

Donations to most of our programs are eligible for the Colorado Childcare Contribution Tax Credit in addition to a standard charitable gift deduction.

Please consider enhancing and sustaining our community through a planned gift to the Vail Valley Foundation Visionary Circle.

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Investing in Education Examples of what your dollars can do:

$100,000 Principal’s Circle

Keep the pencil sharp. Please consider a multi-year gift.

Underwrite the operation of one Magic Bus or a PwrHrs program at one school for an entire year

$50,000 Valedictorian Society

Underwrite one four-week session of PwrHrs Summer Programming

$25,000 Honor Society

Provide full-day kindergarten for ten children for one year

$10,000 Education Innovator

Sponsor a grade level of PwrHrs students for one school year

$5,000 Education Advocate

Fund a PwrHrs teacher for one year to make a difference

100% of your donation to the Youth Foundation goes to education.

Donations to most of our programs are eligible for the Colorado Childcare Contribution Tax Credit in addition to a standard charitable gift deduction.

Please consider enhancing and sustaining our community through a planned gift to the Vail Valley Foundation Visionary Circle.

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2013/2014 Fiscal Year

Revenue Events $1,251,552

43% 8%

Participation Fees $89,667

Scholarships $243,080

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Individual Contributions $1,108,901

Grants $439,235

Expenses Scholarships* $225,865 Events $327,287

7% 43%

K-12 $1,288,340

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17% General Operating $527,242

22% Early Childhood $670,595

*A portion of scholarship money is retained each year for multiple year gift distributions.

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CCTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES

NEW IN 2015!

You may claim 100% of the total tax credits earned through contributions made, plus remaining credits from previous years.

apply • 50% of your donation amount will to your tax credit.

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Your impact on our students is ex Donation to Youth Foundation

$250

$1,250

$2,500

$5,000

$10,000

$25,000

Colorado Childcare Contribution Tax Credit

($125)

($625)

($1,250)

($2,500)

($5,000)

($12,500)

Colorado Tax Deductions

($12)

($58)

($116)

($232)

($463)

($1,158)

Federal Tax Deductions

($83)

($413)

($825)

($1,650)

($3,300)

($8,250)

Total Tax Savings

$220

$1,095

$2,195

$4,380

$8,760

$21,907

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