Planning for our Future – Our Board of Governors has mapped out a strategic plan that will help ensure that we continue to grow and thrive! Refining our Brand – We unveiled a new brand identity that shines a light on our vision to create unity and belonging. You can see our new logo and a new vitality throughout the building, on our publications, the website and in all we do!
Thank you for your continued support of the Community House. Unlike a tax-supported park district or library, the not-for-profit Community House is unique — literally supported by the largesse of the very community that it serves. Every class, performance, and service program that takes place in the House — from the Fitness Center to Matz Hall, the Winnetka Youth Organization, classrooms, and the beautiful outdoor gardens — is made possible by donations from community members who understand and sustain this vital organization’s mission.
Expenses: 3,920,452
Restoring Our Building – The House has a new roof and tuckpointing, and has installed LED lighting, AED devices, and cameras to ensure the safety of all our guests.
Programs & Facility Usage: 51%
18% 8%
51%
8%
New Roof Completed April 2019
Administration: 18%
15%
Fundraising: 8% Special Events: 8% Depreciation: 15%
Revenues: 3,931,066
4%
Programs & Facility Usage: 62%
13%
Growing to better serve the needs of our dog obedience patrons, we have added more program days and instructors with the help of our new partner, Anything is PAWZIBLE, a city-based training program expanding into the suburbs.
21%
Engagement increased 22% this year in our popular youth basketball league, where 236 children honed their skills practicing and playing in games against other area players without the hassle of traveling to a different location for each activity. Skyline Theatre Company continues to garner wide appeal with over 300 participants ranging from Pre-K through 5th grade. The Company was honored with the Award of Excellence in Creative Drama by the Illinois Theatre Association. Our own Children’s Theatre of Winnetka was voted Best Children’s Theater in the Suburbs by Better magazine readers. Evolving and Expanding - Our re-branded dance program now named Community House School of Dance serves over 100 students with Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre classes for ages 2 ½ and up. We opened The Music Studio for all ages to grow their skills on multiple instruments, partnered with Piven Theatre to expand our theater courses, and we added English as a Second Language (ESL) and STEM classes to our well-rounded programming. Our fitness center was first on the North Shore to add Peloton spin bikes, and we joined forces with StretchXperience to help members with recovery and reconditioning.
62%
Investment Activity, Board Designated Funds: 4% Special Events: 13% Individual Contributions: 21%
Our Resident Non-Profits
Beyond The Fiscal Year 2019 – Happening Now • • • Smarty Pants
Wine & Beer
Jr. Board Fun Run
Officers
Chair Murray Ancell Vice Chair Amy Brock Past Chair Carla Vorhees Secretary Betsy Landes Treasurer Mark Wetzel
Members
Exciting special events captured the attention of our guests including: Circus Boy, Dave Rudolf’s Halloween Spooktacular Concert, Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show, Polar Express Family Movie Night, Magician John Measner, Family Bingo Night, Matt Wilhelm’s BMX Show, and JG’s Reptile Road Show.
Antiques + Modernism
Board of Governors Fiscal Year 2019
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This fall our robust programs inspired record registration numbers with 946 people enrolled! Skyline Studios Children’s Theatre is presenting Frozen Jr. with an all-time high of 420 students registered for the program! Our acclaimed Children’s Theatre of Winnetka (CTW) will reach a milestone in 2020, when it presents its 90th production, The Lion King, in the spring! Our extraordinary director, actor, dancer, choreographer and mentor, Toby Nicholson, was recognized for decades of service with a beautiful article in the Winnetka Living magazine. We celebrated the opening of our newest tenant, Ann Latinovich, portrait artist, at a ribbon cutting ceremony in September.
Raheela Anwar Elaine Bovaird Susan Cellmer Paula Danoff Libby Elliott Leslie Farmer Alexandrea Gjertsen Neil Golden Duncan Healy Karen Hunt Tom Maentz Ann Smith Tom Smith Susan Snyder Bob Stracks Karen Vorwald Connie Yonan
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PROGRAM INNOVATION
makingfriends
New Brand Identity Launched March 2019
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
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2019 ANNUAL REPORT
FINANCIAL SUMMARY July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
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ADVANCING OUR INSTITUTION
OUR MISSION The Community House Winnetka is a unique nonprofit organization on Chicago’s North Shore that has played a special role in the community for more than a century. Founded in 1911, the mission of the Community House is to enrich the lives of North Shore residents, their families, and friends by providing educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
620 Lincoln Avenue
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
847.446.0537