C o n n e c t i n g G e n e r a t i o n sf o r a B e t t e r To m o r r o w
M a t h i l e F a m i l y F o u n d a t i o nA n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 6
“Love begins by taking
care of the closest ones
- the ones at home.”
Mother Teresa
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Dear Friends,
As much as we try, in today’s hectic times, staying in touch with those we love can be a challenge. Out of necessity, we often use high-tech gadgets to reach out to our children and our fifteen grandchildren. Of course, technology will never replace the most important connection of all—the human connection.
The theme of this report, “Connecting Generations for a Better Tomorrow,” reflects our desire to encourage you to share your values and beliefs with your family. Whether we’re talking at the dinner table or offering hugs, smiles and words of encouragement, when we connect with our children we strengthen the leaders of tomorrow.
In 2006, our grant recipients successfully used technology in various ways to strengthen important connections with children and families in need. As parents, we use technology and love to communicate to our family the importance of serving as thoughtful stewards of God’s gifts. We are moved by the next generation’s commitment and involvement in our philanthropy. To see our family continue this tradition both fulfills a personal vision and achieves a primary goal of the Foundation.
However you choose to share your passion, we know that a better tomorrow begins by connecting generations today. Mother Teresa once said, “If there is no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” We believe peace begins in the family and then radiates out into the world. We are connected not only to family but rather to all of humankind.
In His Service,
MaryAnn Mathile Clayton L. Mathile
Table of Contents
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The Glen at St. Joseph 6
PACE 8
Chaminade-Julienne 9
Scholarships 10
Q1 2006 Grants 12
Q2 2006 Grants 14
Q3 2006 Grants 16
Q4 2006 Grants 18
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center 20
Northcutt Residential Treatment Center 22
Womanline 24
Application Guidelines 26
Mathile Community Awards 28 The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton 30
YMCA of Greater Dayton 32
Aviation Heritage Foundation, Inc. 34
Application Guidelines 36
Trustees and Staff 37
Financials 38
Final Thoughts 40
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Dear Friends,
I have known the Mathile Family for more than a decade. Mary, Clay, and their children have devoted their time and resources, both personally and through the Mathile Family Foundation, to make a difference for children and families in need. Our mission, To create opportunities for children in need by focusing support to children and their families who have already exhibited the motivation to succeed, reflects the fundamental values and beliefs that have clearly been passed down from generation to generation.
After fifteen years and more than $150 million in grants to support mostly Dayton-area nonprofit organizations, the Foundation remains a family endeavor. Connecting Generations for a Better Tomorrow is an ongoing process, and in 2006 the Foundation forged some profound changes.
We began the year with the development of the first Web site in the history of the Foundation; www.mathilefamilyfoundation.org. This is huge for us, and we are very excited about our ability to quickly connect with the communities we serve. Now potential grantees can submit proposals online.
We also distributed millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations for projects that fit our Education and Health focus areas. We credit our newest board member, Mary E. Walsh, Ph.D., a professor at Boston College, with our emerging dedication to improve the health and mental well-being of children and families in need.
Within these pages, you will see how this multi-generational Foundation grows ever stronger as it prepares to fulfill its mission in new and exciting ways. We celebrate the accomplishments of our 2006 grant recipients, and we applaud them for their ongoing commitment to preserve and protect the Mathile Family’s legacy for generations to come.
Sincerely,
Gregory S. EdwardsExecutive Director
“Education is one of the surest paths
to success and happiness in life.
Helping kids like me get the most out
of school today means they’re more
likely to love learning for a
lifetime—and encourage their own
kids to do the same someday.”
EDUCATION EDUCATION CONNECTIONS
Smithsonian Institution:
www.si.edu
Links to the museums, exhibits, and online resources.
The Idea Box:
www.theideabox.com
Fun activities and crafts submitted by site visitors.
NASA:
www.nasa.gov
Special sections for kids, students, and teachers.
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Our goal is to focus on education while keeping mothers and children together, building that relationship. The moms are developing their individual education plans and the kids are doing phenomenally, developing socially and academically. It’s amazing to see after just a few months.
The Glen at St. Joseph
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Operating Support
When single mothers struggle to provide their children with stable homes and necessities such as food, clothing, and medicine, the challenges of daily survival can be overwhelming, leaving little opportunity to focus on the future. The Glen at St. Joseph was established to create that opportunity, giving women and children in need a supportive, spiritual place to live while working to build a better life for themselves.
In October 2006, The Glen opened its doors to welcome an initial group of seven families. Almost immediately, the mothers began attending life skills classes, undergoing career assessments, and making plans for job training or post-secondary education to support their long-term goals. While the moms were in class or counseling sessions, their children enjoyed learning and playing in The Glen’s newly certified early learning center. Additional programs in the planning stages include courses on financial management and parenting skills. Because families are expected to remain at The Glen for up to two years, additional small groups of families will be welcomed on a rolling basis through 2008 until the facility reaches capacity.
A grant from the Mathile Family Foundation provided support for The Glen during the construction of its 105,000-square-foot complex and the first few months of operation. Located in the historic Twin Towers neighborhood of Dayton, The Glen contains 36 furnished two-bedroom apartments, shared family and play areas, a classroom with computers, a library, a chapel, and offices for social workers and life coaches. The Glen’s campus, which formerly housed both an orphanage and a youth treatment center, is considered “sacred ground,” consecrated to the service of children in need for more than 150 years.
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Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High SchoolTuition Assistance
The impact and importance of Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School are best understood through C-J’s mission: to create an educational community of faith. The school supports educational excellence by preparing students to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society. It creates a strong sense of community that extends far beyond the classroom by uniting children and families of all backgrounds from 45 different ZIP codes throughout the Miami Valley. Finally, it strengthens faith by creating an environment of strong, shared values and by encouraging students, whether Catholic or not, to work toward a deeper understanding and expression of their religious beliefs.
As a large, center-city Catholic high school, C-J faces many challenges, including ongoing, often dramatic changes in community demographics, family needs, local economic conditions, the wider educational environment, and other issues affecting the local community. Throughout the changes of the past century, C-J has stayed true to its mission while serving generations of Miami Valley families and working diligently to help students achieve their full potential.
The Mathile Family Foundation holds many core values and educational priorities in common with C-J and has supported the school in various ways for more than a decade. A key focus has always been tuition assistance to help families directly. With the assistance of the Foundation, C-J continues to work toward the day when all qualified students, regardless of their families’ respective financial situations, can attend and benefit from the school’s educational and faith experience.
We are humbled, and a bit challenged, to be one of the organizations the Foundation has chosen to advance its mission. With this assistance, we are affecting young people today so that, through their experience at our school, we are also influencing the future of our community.
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Parents Advancing Choice in Education (PACE)Scholarship Program and Operating Support
PACE strives to empower parents to give their children the best possible education. Each year, the organization distributes hundreds of scholarships that enable children to enroll in private or religious schools. Even more important, PACE provides information and resources to help parents to support effective learning in any environment and to encourage an active role in their children’s education.
Through its Parents Network, PACE serves families of all backgrounds with children from pre-school to college age. In addition to offering support whenever needed, the Network brings parents together for regular monthly meetings and a public School Expo event each spring. Upwards of 1,000 families typically attend the School Expo to learn from PACE employees and volunteers, Network parents, and representatives of dozens of local schools and community organizations.
The Mathile Family Foundation has long supported PACE and its goals of both improving education for children and creating a strong sense of community among parents. In addition to contributing to the PACE scholarship fund, Foundation grants in 2006 allowed the Parents Network to hold regular meetings, each attended by as many as 75 to 100 families. The grants also supported community outreach efforts by PACE staff members and the creation of publications and other materials provided to parents.
PACE is a very valuable
asset to the total community. It’s
no longer just a scholarship
program–it’s a family program. Our
biggest desire is to get parents involved
in their children’s schools. That’s
the only way to effect change.
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2006 Scholarships $331,437
Anderson University
Bowling Green State University
Cedarville University
Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School
Hampton University
Indiana University
McAuley High School
Miami University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Central University
Ohio Northern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Sinclair Community College
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Kentucky
University of Montana
Valparaiso University
Wright State University
Xavier University
“Helping kids and families in need is
a big job, so the Mathile Family
Foundation supports a lot of
organizations that work to make
a difference in all kinds of ways.
No one can do everything, but it’s
important to do what you can."
GRANTS CONNECTING ORGANIZATIONS
Kids.gov:
www.kids.gov
Links to fun, informative content for kids on government Web sites.
VolunteerMatch:
www.volunteermatch.org
Opportunities to help in your community in many different ways.
GuideStar:
www.guidestar.org
Information on thousands of nonprofit organizations nationwide.
Kids Voting USA
Learning Community Project
The Learning Tree Farm
Life Essentials
March of Dimes
Martin Bayless Foundation
Memorial United Church of Christ
Miami University
The Muse Machine
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
North Central University
Ohio Business Week Foundation
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
Ohio Northern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Omega Community Development Corporation
Reach Out of Montgomery County
Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development
Resurrection Catholic School
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Miami Valley
St. Anthony Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Church
Saint Mary’s College
St. Rita School for the Deaf
Sinclair Community College
Sisters of the Precious Blood
Son Reign Ministries
Special Olympics of Greater Dayton
Tri-County Women’s Network
Unified Health Solutions
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Notre Dame
Victoria Theatre Association
We Care Arts
Wilson Commencement Park
Womanline
Wright State University
YMCA of Greater Dayton
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Q1 2006 Grants $7,277,207
A Special Wish Foundation
Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Artemis Center
Bikes for the Needy
Black Brothers/Black Sisters Involvement
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Building Bridges
Catholic Social Services
Cedarville University
Center for Education Reform
Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton
Christ Child Society
Clark County Literacy Coalition
Community Action Partnership
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Dayton Foundation
Dayton Fund for Home Rehabilitation
Dayton Public Schools
Dayton Sickle Cell Affected Families Association
The Dayton Urban League
Eastway Corporation
Epilepsy Association of Western Ohio
The Foodbank
Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Council
The Glen at St. Joseph
Golden Acres Migrant Ministrant Center
Goodwill/Easter Seals of the Miami Valley
Greater Dayton-Area Hospital Association
Greater Dayton Pro-Life Education Foundation
Hampton University
House of Bread
Huesman Heart Foundation
Jeremiah Program
K12 Gallery for Young People
Kids Helping Kids
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“Our Foundation strives to foster
hope and inspire change–not just
for today, but for a lifetime. This
commitment to our community should
remain long after we’re gone.”
– Second-Generation
Mathile Family
Member
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Artemis Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Miami Valley
Boy Scouts of the Miami Valley
Brookville Local Schools
Campfire USA
Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School
Congregation of Divine Providence
Daybreak
Dayton Metro Library
Economics Center for Education and Research
Elizabeth’s New Life Center
The Glen at St. Joseph
Hospice of Dayton
Marianist Province of the U.S.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
New City School
Northmont City Schools
Ohio FFA Foundation
Ohio Northern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Parents Advancing Choice in Education
Rebuilding Together Dayton
St. Christopher School
St. Mary’s Church
Saint Mary’s College
Samaritan Health Foundation
Sinclair Community College
South Community, Inc.
Suicide Prevention Center
Tecumseh Local Schools
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
The Wellness Community
Wright State University
Xavier University
Q2 2006 Grants $2,642,666
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“We believe that each of us is a servant of God’s work and that everyone has a very important role in His plan. It’s by sharing that every member of my family strives to uphold God’s will.”
– Second-Generation Mathile Family Member
Saint Mary’s College
Southern Illinois University
Suicide Prevention Center
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Kentucky
University of Montana
Wright Dunbar, Inc.
Wright State University
Xavier University
YWCA of Greater Dayton
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Adventures for Wish Kids
American Red Cross Emergency Housing Program
Anderson University
Boston College
Bowling Green State University
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Brukner Nature Center
Carroll High School
Catholic Campaign Office
Catholic Inner-City Schools Education Fund
Catholic Schools Office
Cedarville University
Central American Ministries
Child Care Choices
Cincinnati Works
Crayons to Computers
Dakota Center
Dayton Society of Natural History
Eastway Corporation
Emory University
The Glen at St. Joseph
Golden Acres Migrant Ministrant Center
Goodwill/Easter Seals of the Miami Valley
Greater Dayton-Area Hospital Association
Hampton University
Indiana University
The Jeremiah Program
K12 Gallery for Young People
Learning Community Project
The Learning Tree Farm
McAuley High School
Miami University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Central University
Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Our Lady of the Rosary
St. Mary’s Church
Q3 2006 Grants $3,254,170
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“Mom and Dad taught us how
important strength of family is to growing and developing to our full potential. It’s
that potential that this Foundation now
strives to reveal in every person and
organization we assist.”
– Second-Generation
Mathile Family
Member
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati
St. Anthony School
St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School
St. John’s Jesuit High School
Saint Mary’s College
The Salvation Army
Southern Christian Leadership Conference – Dayton Chapter
Springer School and Center
The Summit Country Day School
United Way of Greater Dayton
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Montana
Valparaiso University
Victoria Theatre Association
We Care Arts
Wright State University
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Adventures for Wish Kids
A Special Wish Foundation
Boston College
Bowling Green State University
Central American Ministries
Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton
Cincinnati Art Museum
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Congregation of Divine Providence
Cooperative for Education
Daybreak
The Dayton Foundation
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
East End Community Service Corporation
Eastway Corporation
Elizabeth’s New Life Center
Family Service Association
Family Violence Prevention Center of Greene County
The Glen at St. Joseph
Goodwill/Easter Seals of the Miami Valley
Greater Dayton Pro-Life Education Foundation
Habitat for Humanity
High Rise Services Company, Inc.
House of Bread
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton
Junior Achievement
K12 Gallery for Young People
Mary Queen of Peace School
Mercy Manor
NCCJ of Greater Dayton
Ohio Association for Nonprofit Organizations
Ohio Grantmakers Forum
Ohio Northern University
Ohio State University
Parents Advancing Choice in Education
Parents Television Council
Q4 2006 Grants $4,285,757
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“It’s exciting for me to see how important impacting children in need is to my family. Everyone understands that a concern for others doesn’t just help this generation but also helps generations to come.”
– Third-Generation Mathile Family Member
“Everyone deserves to grow up
healthy, and when kids learn good
health habits early they can last for
a lifetime. Helping family members
to be strong in mind and body
gives everyone a better chance
of being their very best at
whatever they try to do."
HEALTH HEALTHY CONNECTIONS
The Family Doctor:
www.familydoctor.org
Health information from theAmerican Academy of Family Physicians.
KidsHealth:
www.kidshealth.org
Fun and fact-filled resources for kids,teens, and parents.
Healthfinder.gov:
www.healthfinder.gov
Links to a wealth of health newsand information.
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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterHealthWorks! Program
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is taking an active role in addressing one of the most common health problems among America’s youth today—obesity. The HealthWorks! program is open to all children and adolescents aged 5-19 years with a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile. The BMI is used to determine whether a child is at a healthy weight for his or her age and height. Children can be referred by a primary care physician or a pediatric sub-specialist, or a family can initiate its own self-referral.
HealthWorks! uses a multi-faceted approach to transform health choices into a way of life for children struggling with obesity. Basic screening labs are used to assess the presence of obesity-related medical conditions. A personalized notebook includes behavioral goals, a calendar for daily goal tracking, and educational materials on nutrition and physical activity. Children and their families are seen regularly by HealthWorks! dietitians and exercise physiologists to monitor progress. HealthWorks! also requires kids to attend weekly physical exercise sessions in groups at the hospital. Families are then reassessed every six months to ensure that they stay on track with their new, healthy lifestyles. HealthWorks! has provided services to over 1,000 children to help them achieve improvements in weight and BMI. The program has also been shown to improve other health measures such as blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin levels and aerobic fitness, thereby giving kids the opportunity to lead long, healthy lives.
The Mathile Family Foundation’s support will allow 50 low-income, overweight children and their families to participate in the HealthWorks! program annually for the next three years.
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Northcutt Residential Treatment CenterEquipment Purchase and Scholarship Program
Children tend to be remarkably resilient, but serious neglect or abuse can create deep-seated emotional or behavioral issues that can last for a lifetime. In many cases, even with the support of relatives, friends, or traditional services, young people may find it impossible to overcome the trauma of devastating early experiences.
The Northcutt Residential Treatment Center, operated by Eastway Corporation, provides a secure, structured environment where girls aged 13-18 can begin to feel safe again and receive the help they desperately need. In addition to providing basic medical care and intensive individual and group therapy, the Center offers life skills classes and personalized educational services to give girls a better chance to work toward a brighter future. Whenever possible, therapists at the Center also strive to build or restore relationships between the girls and family members who can serve as stable and supportive entities in their lives.
A grant from the Mathile Family Foundation enabled Northcutt to purchase computers and a sophisticated interactive tutoring system to supplement the activities of classroom instructors. In addition, the Foundation sponsors a scholarship to help girls in need from Montgomery County who could not otherwise afford the Center’s services.
Our girls are kind of the throwaway
kids of society.... Some see them as the 10% you can’t
help, and we’re not ready to give up on
them…. We give them unconditional support, caring, and
the skills to go on from here.
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WomanlineCounseling and I Can Tell Programs
Sexual abuse of children is an alarmingly widespread problem that goes unreported far too often, leaving victims to suffer and struggle to cope in silent isolation. The aftermath of abuse can be especially destructive, creating critical issues that can last for a lifetime.
Womanline seeks both to prevent sexual abuse of children and to provide counseling and related services for abuse victims of all ages. In many cases counseling enables adult victims of childhood abuse to begin coming to terms with their experiences and to create a safe, loving environment for their own children, thereby decreasing the likelihood that the cycle of abuse will continue. Counseling services from Womanline are also available to women grappling with other mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety.
I Can Tell is a prevention program that reaches children in grades K-5 through presentations in their schools. In addition to covering basic concepts of personal space and safety, the program teaches children to recognize inappropriate touching and other potentially abusive activities. Countering common and harmful misconceptions, the program also strongly reinforces that abuse is not the victim’s fault, and that it is extremely important to tell a trusted adult if someone attempts any form of abuse.
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Support from the Mathile Family
Foundation really is critical, particularly
in our work with low-income women,
with children, and with getting the message out to young parents.
• An evaluation template that includes examples of outcomes, results measures, and benchmarks is available on our Web site at www.mathilefamilyfoundation.org.
4. Please include with your proposal one copy of the following supporting documentation:
• One-page cover letter, signed by the chief executive officer, that summarizes project and states requested amount
• Board of Trustees list • Copy of IRS determination letter
verifying tax-exempt status • List of major financial contributors • Most recent audited financial statements • Organizational budget for current year • Organizational budget vs. actual for
preceding year • Current financial statements, including
balance sheet and income statement • Most recent annual report • Strategic plan
Proposal DeadlinesThe Mathile Family Foundation notifies prospective grantees of the funding decision within 70 days of the proposal deadline. The deadlines for submitting a request are: • February 1 • May 1 • August 1 • November 1
Contact Information:Mathile Family FoundationP.O. Box 13615Dayton, OH 45413-0615
Phone: (937) 264-4607Fax: (937) 264-4805
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• Description of the project for which funding is requested.
• Profile of the population served and how they will benefit.
• Description of project goals or objectives.
• Timetable for implementation and duration of project.
• Description of how your project is different from similar existing projects at other organizations.
• Total dollar amount requested, along with a line-item project budget.
• List of collaborating partners in the project and their roles.
• List of amounts pending and committed by other funders to the project.
• Explanation of how the project will be sustained beyond the period for which funding is requested.
III. Project Evaluation, including The Foundation will place greater priority
on projects that present clear and measurable outcomes.
• List specific outcomes of this project and the timeframe within which they will occur.
• Specify for each outcome the measurable results you intend to achieve, along with quantitative and/or qualitative benchmarks (i.e., $, #, %, dates).
• Description of how you plan to measure the outcomes; your plan should specify any tools and/or methods used for measuring progress and success.
• Explanation of how the results of your project evaluation will be used.
Submission MethodsThe Mathile Family Foundation encourages grantseekers to submit funding proposals online via our Web site at www.mathilefamilyfoundation.org/giving/grants.asp.We will continue to accept hard-copy proposals but prefer that applications be submitted online.
MissionTo create opportunities for children in need by focusing support to children and their families who have already demonstrated the motivation to succeed.
Focus Areas• Education• Health
Geographic PriorityThe Mathile Family Foundation gives highest priority to eligible organizations located in the Greater Dayton Area. Organizations that fall outside this geographic scope are considered only under special circumstances.
Grant AwardsThe Foundation considers proposals for grant amounts of $1,000 and higher. Multi-year funding requests may be considered for up to three years. As a general guideline, the size of the request should be approximately 10% of the project’s budget.
EligibilityOrganizations requesting funds must be tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Foundation supports projects that best align with its mission and areas of concentration. In addition to project support, the Foundation also considers funding requests for scholarships, capital, and
operating expenses. Scholarship applicants are required to complete a separate application form that may be acquired by contacting the Foundation for a copy.
Grant LimitationsThe Mathile Family Foundation will not consider funding requests for the following:• Endowment funds• Mass funding appeals• Sponsorships, except for special
circumstances• Tickets or advertising for fundraising events• Grants or loans to individuals• Political campaigns or activities
Grant Proposal FormatOrganizations eligible to apply for grant awards should comply with the proposal format outlined below when preparing their funding request. 1. Only ONE copy of the proposal is needed;
please do not provide a plastic-bound or expensively produced copy.
2. Proposals should be a maximum of four pages.
3. Proposal content should include:
I. Organizational Information, including
• Vision and mission statements • Organizational history and purpose • Brief description of services provided
and service area
II. Project Description, including• Statement of why the project is needed
and specifically the problems it will help to address in the community; please provide the research, evidence, or statistics (preferably local) that shows this need exists.
Mathile Family FoundationApplication Guidelines
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CONNECTING COMMUNITY
City of Dayton, Ohio:
www.ci.dayton.oh.us
Official city Web site with all kinds of information and links.
Dayton Daily News:
www.daytondailynews.com
Current news and useful resources from the local paper.
Five Rivers MetroParks:
www.metroparks.org
Outdoor events and amenitiesin the Dayton area.
AWARDS
“Helping even one child or family can
make a difference, but sometimes it’s
possible to do something wonderful
for lots of people all at once.
The Mathile Family Foundation
likes to provide special recognition
and support for groups with big
projects to make life better for
our entire community.”
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Mathile Community Awards
For nearly a decade, the Mathile Family Foundation has awarded $5 million annually for large-scale projects consistent with the Foundation’s mission: “To create opportunities for children in need by focusing support to children and their families who have already exhibited the motivation to succeed.”
These special grants, known as the Mathile Community Awards, provide $500,000 to $5 million to fund ambitious and innovative projects that impact the long-range future of Montgomery County residents.
The process of selecting recipients for these special awards and application guidelines can be found on page 36.
2006 Mathile Community Award Recipients:
• The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton Awarded: $3.5 Million Be a Hero for Children Campaign
• YMCA of Greater Dayton Awarded: $1 Million New Opportunities Campaign
• Aviation Heritage Foundation, Inc. Awarded: $0.5 Million Operating Support
with more rooms in which to treat children and consult with parents. The state-of-the-art new facility will also help with recruiting top pediatric specialists to our community in order to keep pace with a growing demand for care.
Lessons Learned: “As servants of God’s work and strong believers in the strength of family, the Mathile Family Foundation is delighted to support The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton as they continue to serve the medical needs of children in our community,” says Founder and CEO MaryAnn Mathile. “By assisting children in need, our goal is to foster hope and inspire change for generations to come.”
www.childrensdayton.org
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The Children’s Medical Center of DaytonAwarded: $3.5 MillionBe a Hero for Children Campaign
Snapshot: Because children’s bodies and minds are so different from those of adults, helping them to recover from injury or illness can require very specialized care. The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton unites medical professionals who know and understand the unique needs of children with the advanced facilities and cutting-edge medical technology they need to practice their healing arts. Dayton Children’s has touched the lives of countless families in our community and has given generations of children the chance to grow up healthy, strong, and prepared to pursue their dreams.
Community Impact: The Be a Hero for Children Campaign focused on raising funds for four priorities, including the construction of a 65,000-square-foot outpatient center that will allow Dayton Children’s to continue to provide quality health care for our region’s youth. The $3.5 million Mathile Community Award in 2006 was unveiled during the public announcement of the capital campaign and served as a significant milestone. The Award provided a solid foundation for leveraging additional community support.
Each year, a growing number of children require more highly specialized care than their primary physicians can give. The pediatric specialists of Dayton Children’s address this critical need by providing care in over 35 different specialty areas and by working to keep kids healthy from head to toe, but a rapid increase in patients requiring outpatient care was rendering existing specialty clinic space inadequate.
The new outpatient center will alleviate the crowding in clinic spaces that have reached capacity and will accommodate a growing number of specialties such as gastroenterology and neurology as “anchor” clinics, in addition to nutrition, infectious diseases, and a NICU developmental-assessment clinic. The extra room created for high-growth areas and interdisciplinary team clinics will serve the community needs well into the next decade.
Quicker access to pediatric specialists by patients will be a key benefit of the new outpatient center. The increased space will allow a wider range of appointment times to better fit families’ schedules and will provide specialists
By assisting children in need, our goal is to foster hope and
inspire change for generations
to come.
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the Centers will help to revitalize neighborhoods, strengthen the entire community, and serve as a vital resource now and for generations to come.
Lessons Learned: “The need for community-based centers developed with youth in mind has never been greater,” said Tim Helm, president and CEO. Each NDC “provides not only a safe place to go but also positive role models, constructive use of time, a feeling of being valued, and somewhere people, especially youth, are supported and accepted.”
www.ymcaonline.org
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YMCA of Greater DaytonAwarded: $1 MillionNew Opportunities Campaign
Snapshot: For more than 135 years, the YMCA of Greater Dayton has served generations of residents through its mission to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. They have done so by providing programs and resources to help residents of all ages and backgrounds achieve their full potential through the development of physical, mental, and spiritual strength. All YMCA programs support the organization’s mission, primarily by teaching and demonstrating compassion, respect for others, and a sense of responsibility for both self and community improvement.
Community Impact: The New Opportunities Campaign will establish Neighborhood-Development Centers (NDCs) in partnership with local not-for-profit and neighborhood organizations dedicated to similar goals. These innovative facilities will allow the YMCA and its partners to provide essential programs and services to populations in need. Each NDC will be located in an area where a high percentage of the population lives in poverty and existing community resources are scarce. The NDCs will include fitness, education, and childcare facilities; they also will offer a variety of basic and enrichment programs for youth, families, adults, and seniors.
A Mathile Community Award of $1 million supported the New Opportunities Campaign and its goal of providing a safe, positive environment where children and adults can learn, play, spend time together, and gain consistent access to vital services. The needs that the NDCs aim to meet are especially great today as similar public and private programs continue to face reduced budgets, existing community centers close or cut programs, and the challenges of poverty and crime confront even more families.
In addition to funding renovation or construction of the NDCs, the Campaign will support the expansion of essential programs such as before-and after-school youth activities, pre-school childcare, and fitness and wellness opportunities for all ages. One such NDC opened in Trotwood in 2006. By 2009 the YMCA hopes to serve more than 8,000 children and to have 1,000 new families enrolled in its programs. Ultimately, the YMCA hopes
...positive role models,
constructive use of time, a feeling of
being valued, and somewhere people,
especially youth, are supported and accepted
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Aviation Heritage Foundation, Inc.Awarded: $0.5 MillionOperating Support
Snapshot: Since its creation in 2004, the Aviation Heritage Foundation has managed the National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA), which includes historical sites and related organizations throughout eight counties. Congress established NAHA to recognize the Dayton region’s important role in aviation, including the invention of the airplane by the Wright Brothers, countless key innovations over the past hundred years, and continuing contributions to cutting-edge aerospace science.
Community Impact: Building a strong community involves both honoring shared history and working to create a brighter future. The Aviation Heritage Foundation combines these critical missions through its efforts to celebrate the Dayton area’s unique place in aviation, past and present. Among other sites, the Foundation’s mandate covers the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Carillon Historical Park, Huffman Prairie, and the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center.
A 2006 Mathile Community Award of $0.5 million provided critical operating support, helping to ensure that the Aviation Heritage Foundation will continue to inspire future generations with the achievements of their pioneering forebears. Additionally, the Foundation has contributed to the ongoing revitalization of Dayton’s historic Wright-Dunbar neighborhood. The Aviation Heritage Foundation recently moved its headquarters to a newly restored historic home, provided by the National Park Service, located in the Wright-Dunbar neighborhood between the original Wright Cycle Company and the Park Service’s Dayton office.
Lessons Learned: “The Aviation Heritage Foundation oversees world-class educational resources and programs that benefit youth throughout the Dayton area and help to instill a strong sense of pride in our community,” said Bonnie Baker of the Mathile Family Foundation. “We hope to sustain this group’s vital efforts to teach children and inspire their own great achievements.”
www.visitnaha.com
...world-class educational
resources and programs that benefit youth
throughout the Dayton area
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MissionTo support large-scale projects that enhance the mission of the Mathile Family Foundation.
Grantmaking ProcessThe Mathile Family Foundation interviews advisors from a cross-section of community leaders to draw up a prioritized list of programs, projects, and initiatives for funding. Requests for proposal are extended based on the priority list and interests of the Foundation. The Mathile Community Awards grant review committee determines grant recipients and amounts.
Community Awards• Geographic priority: Montgomery
County, Ohio• Duration of grants: One year• Grant request amount:
$500,000 minimum• Grant announcements: Annually• Total amount distributed each year :
$5 million
Proposal Guidelines1. Unsolicited proposals are not
accepted.
2. The Foundation extends invitations for proposals annually, based on citizen feedback surveys and input from individual community advisors.
Proposals must include the following:• Show 50% support for the
program in signed pledges or written commitments
• Business plan• Budget and cash flow projections
for the project• Eligible organizations must be tax
exempt and maintain valid status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
Not accepted are:• Multi-year pledges• Endowment requests• Mass mailings
Questions? Contact: Bonnie Baker, Director of Community Relations.
Mathile Community AwardsApplication Guidelines
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Executive and Administrative Staff
Gregory S. EdwardsExecutive Director(937) 264-4632
Donna BeesonAssistant to the Chair and CEO(937) 264-4610
Brenda CarnalAssistant to the Executive Director(937) 264-4606
Program Staff
Bonnie BakerDirector of Community Relations(937) 264-4806
Nina DiGuardi Program Officer (937) 264-4801
Angela HayesGrant Associate(937) 264-4607
Brooke KatinskyProgram Officer(937) 264-4807
Kippy Ungerleider KingProgram Director(937) 264-4609
Mary Lynn NaughtonProgram Director(937) 264-4802
Trustees and Staff
Board of Trustees
MaryAnn MathileChair, Chief Executive Officer, and Treasurer
Clayton L. MathilePresident
Richard J. CherneskySecretary
Catherine Mathile Laden
Timothy Mathile
Michelle Mathile
Patrick Prikkel
Tina Mathile Kroovand
Francis J. Butler
Anne Remmer Cole
Mary E. Walsh
Mathile Family Foundation Financial Statement (Excluding The Glen at St. Joseph)
Special-Purpose Statements of Financial Position as of November 30, 2006 and 2005
Assets 2006 2005
Cash $ 2,451,767 $ 1,442,639
Investments, at fair market value 319,394,315 296,758,232
Other assets 94,819 162,959
Total assets $321,940,901 $298,363,830
Liabilities and Net Assets
Accrued liabilities 3,170,685 –
Total liabilities 3,170,685 –
Unrestricted net assets $318,770,216 $298,363,830
Total liabilities and unrestricted net assets $321,940,901 $298,363,830
Special-Purpose Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets for the Years Ended November 30, 2006 and 2005
Contributions and Investment Income 2006 2005
Contributions $ 48,686 $ 40,000
Investment income 43,943,922 33,143,845
Total contributions and investment income 43,992,608 33,183,845
Expenses
Grants (Exhibit I) 17,459,799 17,238,460
Investment and advisory fees 3,453,733 1,367,399
Operating expenses 2,069,550 1,196,598
Excise taxes 603,140 441,762
Total expenses 23,586,222 20,244,219
Change in net assets 20,406,386 12,939,626
Net assets, beginning of year 298,363,830 285,424,204
Net Assets, End of Year $318,770,216 $298,363,830
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Special-Purpose Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended November 30, 2006 and 2005
Operating Activities 2006 2005
Change in net assets $20,406,386 $12,939,626
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to
net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Unrealized gains on investments, net (18,130,636 (12,206,963
Other assets 68,140 145,245
Accrued liabilities 3,170,685 –
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 5,514,575 877,908
Investing Activities
Sales of investments, net (4,505,447 (1,055,265
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (4,505,447 (1,055,265
Change in cash and cash equivalents 1,009,128 (177,357
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,442,639 1,619,996
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,451,767 $ 1,442,639
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid for excise taxes $ 535,000 $ 400,000
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“The organizations that connected with the Mathile Family Foundation in 2006 are doing some great work
in our community.”
“But there is always so much more to do and so many
new connections to make.”
“It’s good to know the Foundation plans to be around
for a very long time—”
“—with every generation committed to continue sharing God’s gifts with
those in need.”
“Let’s stay connected to build a better future for everyone!”
Final Thoughts
aml – all my love
bday – birthday
brb – be right back
gj – good job
gnr8n – generation
gr8 – great
h&k – hugs and kisses
howru – how are you
jk – just kidding
kit – keep in touch
l8r – later
lol – laugh / laughing out loud
luvu – love you
mgb – may God bless
pls – please
ru – are you
c – see
sys – see you soon
t+ – think positive
tx – thanks
u – you
wywh – wish you were here
zzzz – sleeping
2d – today
4ever – forever
Technology can bring people together, but only if we’re
able to communicate. Here’s a brief glossary of text messages
to help all the “gnr8ns” stay connected.
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M a t h i l e F a m i l y F o u n d a t i o nP.O. Box 13615
Dayton, Ohio 45413-0615Phone: 937-264-4600
Fax: 937-264-4805