Building a brighter

2014 Annual Report

WASHINGTONCOUNTY

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Our mission is to meet charitable communityneeds through leadership, grants, and services.

2013-2014Board of Directors

5 Years ofImpact

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Donors, Memorials & Honorariums

Funds & Grants

Founders Financials

The Community Foundation has awarded nearly $19,473 in grants since our inception in 2009.

Lori Huber, Board ChairA.J. Goeckel, Vice ChairmanDeb Kruse, SecretaryJanet Elliott, TreasurerElizabeth Baskerville HiltgenLarry MuellerSteve PiersonJim ScheetzKaren StewartMary TateRandy Wyatt

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TOTAL ASSETS

ANNUAL GRANTS

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2010

2011

2010

2014 $496,485

$11,681

$107,542

$37,404

$769

$37,404

2014

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$11,681

Letter from the Board ChairPlanting Trees for the FutureIn 2009, a group of people saw an opportunity to help build a brighter future for the citizens of Washington County. The opportunity they saw was a tool that people could use to support their favorite charities; to give hope to people in need; to fund great projects; to leave a legacy. This tool is the Washington County Community Foundation.

It’s hard to believe that in the five years since then the foundation has grown from an idea to $496,485 spread over several different funds which you can learn more about later in this report. One of these funds is the Opportunity Fund, an unrestricted grant fund in which donations are invested to provide a permanent income. That income is used to provide grants to local nonprofits and community projects. In the last four years, grants from this fund have assisted projects scattered around the county and for people of all ages: for youth sport team safety equipment; fire department safety equipment; educational programs; beautification projects; recreational equipment; and for health care programs as well as others. It has been a tremendously rewarding experience to have been involved in this venture.

When I think about how the community foundation can be used to support and grow the county, I think about the people who first settled here. How they built the schools, libraries, parks, and health care facilities; helped their neighbors in need; and improved the quality of life for everyone in their communities. I’m thankful for their foresight, generosity, and commitments to make our community a great place to live, work, play, and raise our families. A Greek proverb sums it up best: “A society grows great when people plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” In the years to come, many people will be able to “sit in the shade” because of the generosity of the foundation donors.

Lori HuberBoard Chair

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2013-2014 DonorsThe most important element in the Foundation is our donors because without them we would not exist. They are what keeps the Foundation strong and successful. Some gifts are small and some large, but when combined, they all work towards one common goal—building a brighter Washington County.Actuarial Resources Corp of KansasAnonymous DonorAnonymous DonorThe Law Office of Elizabeth Baskerville Hiltgen, P.A.Diane BaskervilleEdward & Carol BergerRaymond & Anita BottWilliam & Mary Carol BryantBruce Buchanan & Lynette LacyThomas BuchananMary Ann Mueller BuchananWayne & Valeria ConverseMr. & Mrs. Spencer CrowtherRonald & Cynthia CulbertsonMurray & Jennifer DaguePaula DarbySteve & Beth DelaneyRobert & Katherine DinsdaleJulie DollJohn & Kristen DoswellDarrell & Marilyn DoupnikDuane DurstAlice DyckJanet ElliottNorman & Janet ElliottFirst National Bank of WashingtonGloria FreelandDavid & Beth GabouryDale & Connie GermerothCarol Gilliam GreenBill & Donna GillilandSherry Gillogly

Adam & Alisha GoeckelMichael & Kathleen GormanLarry & Susan GrahamDelbert & Helen GroverRon & Linda GroverStephen & Brenda HendricksonArthur & Josephine HetzkeChad & Elizabeth HiltgenAnne HoffmanLee & Stephanie HoltmeierCharles & Lori HuberHutchinson Regional Health Care SystemCindy HynekInterfund TransfersRandy & Sandra Jellison-KnockRichard & Louise JohnsonSteven & Tiffany JuenemanKansas Health FoundationMike & Elaine KautschGary & Sharon KeelerDale & Lila KeeseckerGlenda KellerHoward & Sharon KessingerSarah KessingerDonald & Cynthia KiteDoug & Dianne KramerAllan & Deb KruseShirley E. Laue TrustLaue Charolais RanchBrant LaueMr. & Mrs. Lester LaueJohn & Jane LeeBrice Leonard

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2013-2014 DonorsChad & Sarah LieblKimberly LittleLockton Companies, LLCEverett & Margaret LutjemeierMarysville Livestock, Inc.Tim & Jan MatlackMcDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan, P.C.Marcia McFarlandJoseph McLaughlin & Miriam ShadisAnthony & Gina MillerMonte & Doris Miller & familyGlenn & Joann MillsSteve & Doreen MinerDennis MingeJohn & Dia MontgomeryRuth MorfordJohn MuellerLarry & Pat MuellerPat MuellerRobert MuellerRobin MuhammadRon & Mary NapierSteve & Michele NutschRobert & Kristie OrmeRamona OuelletteMary Alice PaceyHelen PannbackerRebecca Pannbacker & Robert JonesW. E. & Christina PannbackerTerri & Craig Parry Charitable FoundationCynthia PeineDavid & Karen PhelpsJerry & Sharon PierceSteve & Denise PiersonCarrie PitzuloJoseph & Margo PosnanskiHarris & Elizabeth RaylVirginia Harris RaylWilliam & Beth Reid

Kathy RichterCalvin & Merry RoopEdward & Dena SattlerSawyer Family TrustJim ScheetzJohn & Jean SchmidtRichard & Patti ShankPeter & Mary Kay SherlockJames & Billie Jo SmartNadine SmithRichard & Laura SoashClifford & Karen StewartKannette StewartJohn & Joan StricklerTom & Becky TadtmanMichal TallmanMary TateDon & Debbie Tegethoff & familyTom A. & Pamela J. Throne Family TrustMark & Jackie TraylorDarrell & Shirley TreasterMelba TreasterUnited Bank & TrustScott & Janece VathauerMatthew Von WaadenCasey WardRoger & Linda WarrenLyle & Sara WeinertDon & Karen WellsLee & Christine Widrig & familyJere & Judy WiechmanIvan & Valera WietersDan Wiggs & Jean BuchananVi WilkinsonDavid Winkelmann & Katherine JellisonStanley & Nancy WoodworthRandy & Tiffany WyattJames & Kathleen Zarybnicky

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2013-2014 MemorialsA charitable gift is a wonderful way to remember someone you love or admire. The foundation received gifts made in memory of others throughout the year. This year, gifts were received in memory of: Christine Buchanan Becky Hughes Ruthann Minge Dick & Betty Moore Larry Mueller

Millie Prell Bill Rencin Junior F. Sawyer Don Welch Carl Wells

One hundred years ago, in 1914, the first community foundation was established in the Midwest, giving rise to a new philanthropy, a new way of participating in community, and a new vision for the future.

Today, Washington County Community Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States, collectively managing more than $66 billion in assets and making grants of approximately $4.9 billion a year to improve life in their communities. There are more than 1,700 community foundations worldwide.

Since we were established in 2009, Washington County Community Foundation has made grants of almost $20,000 to address pressing needs and important local causes, through the generous gifts of our donors.

In the past year alone, we’ve:

• Established four new funds to improve life in Washington County• Granted $11,681 to causes or organizations, e.g., establish a

youth football program, turnout gear for firemen, and more• Partnered with the Kansas Health Foundation to leverage over

$33,000 in matching dollars to support the public health of Washington County and the Foundation’s operations

We’re proud to be part of this vibrant field of community philanthropy—100 years and growing!

A Big Year for Community Foundations Everywhere2014

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Funds & Grants

Organization Funds

The Washington County Opportunity Fund is an unrestricted grant fund that provides the board of directors the flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the community. Grants from this fund are awarded through a competitive application process and support a wide variety of charitable causes and nonprofit organizations. Donations of any size to this fund will continue to make our area a brighter place to live.

Funding for this grant program comes from donations, memorials, and other gifts to the Opportunity Fund. Gifts of any size are welcome additions to this important community grant fund and will help earn a 50% match from the Kansas Health Foundation’s GROW II matching grant program.

Establishing an endowment at the Foundation enables nonprofit organizations to build a permanent and bright future. Helping them fulfill their individual missions now and forever is one way that we achieve our own mission.

Kloppenberg Senior Center-$500Purchased soil, mulch, and oriental grasses to add curb appeal on the south and east sides of the buildingLinn Youth Football-$1,267.50Offset the cost of uniforms and participation fees for playersWashington Ball Association/Washington Rotary-$1,000Replaced current backstop and concrete on entry waysWashington Co Rural Fire District #10-$704.50Purchased coats, pants and gloves for volunteer firemenWashington County Ministerial Association Food Bank-$300 Paid utility bill for entire year so all donations went to client support

Current FundsThe Friends of Hollenberg StationWashington County Hospital Foundation

Part of our mission in making Washington County a brighter place to live is to meet charitable community needs through grants. Since inception, WCCF has awarded almost $20,000 in grants that support a broad range of charitable causes—some donor directed and some determined by our board of directors. It is the opportunity to make an impact that makes us feel blessed to be part of this organization.

Washington County Opportunity Fund

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Funds & Grants (Cont’d)Scholarship Funds

Donor Advised Funds

Helping students achieve success and have a bright future is a rewarding experience for many donors. Scholarship funds allow donors to provide educational opportunities for graduates of certain schools, for specific funds of study, or for study at particular institutions.

Donor advised gives donors the opportunity to make the future brighter by actively engaging them in the grantmaking process. It is similar to a private foundation but with less hassle and better tax advantages. Donors can choose what charities to support through their fund while the Foundation handles the investment, administration and correspondence.Current FundsBuckshot & Christine Buchanan Donor Advised FundLarry R. Mueller Memorial Donor Advised Fund

Current FundsColumbus, Vera & Morris Jones Memorial Scholarship FundScholarship Fund 2013-2014 Grantees$663 grants awarded (Scholarships paid July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014)Megan Stegman University of Nebraska-Omaha

Field of Interest FundsField of interest funds allow donors to support a specific cause or geographic area without having to choose a specific organization. Grants are made through an application process administered by the Foundation and a grants committee working together to determine the grants all while making the future brighter.Current FundsClifton Community FundHanover Community FundKansas Health Foundation Fund for Washington CountyWashington County Healthy Living FundField of Interest Fund 2013-2014 Grantees-$1,159 total grantsNortheast Kansas Area Agency on AgingWashington County Parents as Teachers

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Funds & Grants (Cont’d)Designated FundsSupporting your favorite charity is easy to do with a designated fund. Donors can designate one or more charities within one fund and the Foundation administers annual grants from the fund in the donor’s name, forever. If the charity designated no longer exists in the future, the funds will be redirected to a similar charitable need, ensuring that your community’s future will be bright no matter what happens.Current FundsKeenan Jellison-Knock Fine Arts Scholarship FundKansas Health Foundation Operating Fund for Washington CountyKSDS Assistance Dogs Designated Fund

Other FundsA secure administrative fund enables us to make Washington County a stronger, vibrant and brighter places to live now and forever. These funds support the Community Foundation’s operating costs as well as provide educational workshops geared towards nonprofits, professional advisors and estate planning.Current FundsWashington County Administrative Fund

A Bright and Healthy FutureHelping Kansas communities build permanent resources to improve the health of local residents is one of the main goals of the Kansas Health Foundation’s GROW II goal, and it shows! Since participating in GROW II, the Foundation has earned more than $16,000 in matching grant dollars to specifically support the public health of Washington County. From our public health funds, we have granted $1,159 to two different projects and programs and these figures will only continue to grow. In addition to supporting public health, GROW II has also helped leverage over $250,000 in new endowed gifts to other funds at the Foundation, keeping Washington County a bright and vibrant place to live.

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Building a Brighter FutureFounding Donors

Believing in the VisionSustaining Donors

Five years ago, our Founding Donors were approached with a vision to create a brighter future for Washington County. Because of their faith and generosity to the Washington County Community Foundation, the Foundation has grown to $496,486 in assets and has granted over $19,000 back to our communities. We call that a success!

Like our Founders, we are forever grateful for the support of these generous donors who continue to believe in the vision of the Washington County Community Foundation. With their support, we continue to build the Foundation resulting in better communities for future generations.

INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIESDr. Roger & Diane BaskervilleRussell & Diane BehrendsValeria Mueller Converse & LTC (R) M. Wayne ConverseNorman & Janet L. ElliottChad Hiltgen & Elizabeth Baskerville HiltgenCharles, Lori, Jesse & Orin HuberDale & Lila KeeseckerBrice E. LeonardTim & Jan MatlackCharles & Grace MuellerSteve & Denise PiersonCalvin & Merry RoopJim ScheetzJames H. Smart, DVM & Billie Jo SmartMary Tate - TATE, LLCDennis & Sally von WaadenIn Memory of Harold & Shirley Wiemers BUSINESS ENTITIESBruna Implement CompanyFirst National Bank of WashingtonJ & N Elliott Construction, Inc.Landoll CorporationUnited Bank & Trust– Linn & Washington, KS

INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIESNorman & Janet Elliott

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Your hometown.Their future.

You’ve enjoyed a good life in a great community. What would you do toensure future generations of Kansanscan say the same?

The Keep 5 in Kansas initiative asks us todesignate just 5% of our estates to our hometown needs. With a little planning, and help from our community foundations, we can create permanent funding for our schools, hospitals, churches, parks, nonprofits, libraries, and so much more!

Learn more at keepfiveinkansas.com

The Keep 5 in Kansas campaign is sponsored by the Kansas Association of Community Foundations (kansascfs.org) and the Kansas Health Foundation.

Interested In BecomIng a sustaIner?All Sustainers pledge a total contribution of between $10,000-$50,000 to be paid to the following funds:

• At least 50% of the total donation must deposited in the Washington County Opportunity Fund (unrestricted fund) or Washington County Administrative Fund or in both funds

• The remainder of the pledge can go to create a new fund or to an existing fund at the Foundation

If you are interested in becoming a Sustainer for the Foundation, please contact us at 785-325-2022, or email us for more information or a pledge card at washington@gscf.org.

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Building Endowments for Lasting ImpactMatch Madness

Foundation StatiSticSTotal Assets: $496,485Donations*: $107,542Number of Funds: 14Grants Awarded*: $11,681Total Grants Awarded: $19,473(*July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014)

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Match Madness event on May 6. The Foundation raised $5,865 in new endowed funds and gave away $5,000 in matching dollars to participating funds. Each gift was matched at 85% by the Washington County Community Foundation.

The matching funds were placed in the endowments of the participating funds. Some of the gifts also qualified for an additional match from the Kansas Health Foundation’s GROW II program. Those matching dollars will support the public health of Washington County and the Foundation’s future operations. The total benefit of Match Madness to Washington County was $15,614.40!

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Make a DifferenceHelp Washington County GROWA donation of any size will earn a match from the Kansas Health Foundation. No gift is too small. Gifts of $25, $10, or even $1 can be made to any of the below funds and help Washington County GROW!

I would like to be part of this GROWing opportunity with a $________ donation to the following fund(s):To earn a 50% match...___ Clifton Community Fund___ Hanover Community Fund___ Washington County Opportunity Fund (unrestricted grant fund)___ Washington County Administrative Fund___ Washington County Healthy Living Fund (public health fund)To earn a 25% match...___ Buckshot & Christine Buchanan Donor Advised Fund___ Friends of the Hollenberg Station Fund___ KSDS Assistance Dog Fund___ Keenan Jellison-Knock Fine Arts Scholarship Fund___ Washington County Hospital Foundation Fund___ Other Fund at WCCF (fill in the blank) (This fund does not qualify for a match from KHF)

I wish to remain anonymous.(Name)

(Address) (City, State, Zip)

(Phone) (Email)

Please contact me about: Using the Foundation to administer charity in my will or trust Establishing a fund Personal estate planning

Please make checks payable to WCCF and mail to:P.O. Box 24, Washington, KS 66968In order for a donation to be considered a charitable donation for 2014, it must be postmarked by December 31, 2014. To ensure that your donation is received by that date, please send it by December 23, 2014.

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2nd Quarter 2014 + 4.13%

Trailing 1 Year + 18.82%

Trailing 3 Years + 37.09% Absolute + 11.09% Annualized

Trailing 5 Years + 99.07% Absolute + 14.76% Annualized

Trailing 10 Years + 108.94% Absolute + 7.65% Annualized

Foundation FinanceGSCF Investment Portfolio

WCCF Assets by Type

WCCF Total Assets

Investment InfoThe Foundation believes the best long-term performance will be achieved through a balanced portfolio consisting of 75% equities and 25% fixed income and cash.

As an affiliate of the Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF), the funds at the Washington County Community Foundation are pooled together with all the funds held by GSCF and their affiliates. The funds are invested with Vanguard and governed by a local finance committee at GSCF.

We are confident in our performance and rate well when compared to other investment pools. Our 5 year annualized return is 14.76% and our 10 year annualized return is 7.65%.

Fiscal Year Total Assets2010 37,404.00$ 2011 120,668.00$ 2012 223,417.00$ 2013 320,953.00$ 2014 496,486.00$

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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Fund Type Amount New percentage PercentageDonor Advised- 5% 25,795.41$ 0.0520 5Administrative- 9% 46,328.78$ 0.0933 9Designated- 17% 85,488.85$ 0.1722 17Field of Interest- 24% 118,867.88$ 0.2394 24Organization- 6% 28,204.65$ 0.0568 6Scholarship- 4% 17,218.59$ 0.0347 4Unrestricted- 35% 174,581.61$ 0.3516 35

Total 496,485.77$ 1.0000 100

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35 Donor Advised- 5%

Administrative- 9%

Designated- 17%

Field of Interest- 24%

Organization- 6%

Scholarship- 4%

Unrestricted- 35%

Fund Type Amount New percentage PercentageDonor Advised- 5% 25,795.41$ 0.0520 5Administrative- 9% 46,328.78$ 0.0933 9Designated- 17% 85,488.85$ 0.1722 17Field of Interest- 24% 118,867.88$ 0.2394 24Organization- 6% 28,204.65$ 0.0568 6Scholarship- 4% 17,218.59$ 0.0347 4Unrestricted- 35% 174,581.61$ 0.3516 35

Total 496,485.77$ 1.0000 100

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35 Donor Advised- 5%

Administrative- 9%

Designated- 17%

Field of Interest- 24%

Organization- 6%

Scholarship- 4%

Unrestricted- 35%

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Consolidated Statement ofFinancial Position(June 30, 2014)

Consolidated Statement ofActivities(June 30, 2014)

ASSETSWells Fargo CMM $425Pooled Investment– Vanguard $496,061Total Assets $496,486

LIABILITIESTotal Liabilities $0

FUND BALANCESFund Balance—Principal $373,019Fund Balance—Income $122,778Fund Balance—Spendable $689Total Fund Balances $496,486

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $496,486

REVENUESGifts & Bequests-Principal $113,272Gifts & Bequests-Income $10,500Dividend Income $7,972Realized Gain on Investments $483Unrealized Gain on Investments $57,124Total Revenues $189,351

TRANSFERSInterfund Gifts ($6,087)Interfund Grants $6,087Total Transfers $0

EXPENSESGrants Authorized $5,444Foundation Administrative Contribution $2,653Operating Expenses $5,722Total Expenses $13,819

NET ACTIVITY $175,532

P.O. Box 24Washington, KS 66968

785-325-2022www.washingtoncountycf.org

washington@gscf.org