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Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
EDUCATE HONOR
CHALLENGE
ANNUAL REPORT
Board of Directors
Chairman’s Message
Teacher Graduate Program
Catalog Grows
History Encounters
Youth Leadership Programs
National Awards
Leavey Awards
Distinguished Citizen Awards
Medal of Honor Grove
Volunteer Chapters
Development
FY2017 Supporters
Freedoms Foundation Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Table of Contents
Wallace Nunn, was appointed as Chairman of the Freedoms Founda-
tion Board of Directors in September 2016. Nunn has been deeply in-
volved in the restoration and maintenance of the Medal of Honor
Grove. He also has had a crucial impact on the development of our
Medal of Honor graduate teacher programs.
Wallace Nunn Named Board
Chairman
Sara A. M. Drury
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric Director, Wabash Democracy & Public Discourse, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN
Richard S. Griffith
Chief Executive Officer, Image API, Newtown, PA
John C. Heenan (Secretary)
Director, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Alexandria, VA
Sanford "Sandy" Lipstein
Former Executive VP/Chief Financial Officer, Comcast Spectacor Malvern, PA
Wallace Nunn (Board Chairman)
Former Head, Mid-Atlantic Public Finance Region, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Newtown Square, PA
William O. Perry (Chairman Emeritus)
Chief Executive Officer, Perry Homes, Murray, UT
Jerry D. Poole (Treasurer)
President and CEO, Acrometis, LLC, Malvern, PA
Ronald T. Rand
President and CEO, Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, Arlington, VA
Christopher M. Rothey (Board Vice-Chairman)
President, Content Watch, Malvern, PA
Russell K. Schulz
Captain, United States Navy (Ret.), Doylestown, PA
Douglas Sheehan
Chairman and Founder, Investment Conversions & Consulting, Inc., Portland, OR
Rogers Smith
Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Shirley Smith
Regional Director (Volunteer Chapters), Dallas, TX
In Memory of H. Ernest Smith
Member, Freedoms
Foundation Board of
Directors
We are all saddened
by the loss of Board
Member Ernie Smith.
Mr. Smith was a dedicated mem-
ber of our board (July 2009-June
2017) and the Utah Volunteer
Chapter. He is remembered for his
many contributions to advancing
the mission of the Freedoms Foun-
dation. His assistance was immeas-
urable and greatly appreciated.
The continued success of the non-
profits to which he devoted his tal-
ent, time, and resources represents
his enduring legacy. We will all re-
main grateful for his service to the
community, his active citizenship
and his love of God and country.
LEAD
EDUCATE
HONOR
CHALLENGE
FINANCIALS
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FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
It is an honor to serve as Freedoms Foundation’s Chair-
man of the Board, and I look forward to the pleasure of
working with such a dedicated group of donors, volun-
teers, staff and directors. The Foundation has a great
future and I feel privileged to be part of it.
All of us are challenged every day to sort through the
massive amount of information that comes to us through a variety of
media. Much of the information, and the decisions or positions we
choose to take as a result, requires a knowledge and understanding
of our democratic process, our individual role as a citizen and many
cases test our individual character. Clearly, the need to continue to
educate on and recognize engaged citizenship and individual
character needs to become more of a priority in our schools and
our nation.
I look forward to another successful year and beyond.
Sincerely,
Wallace Nunn
Chairman of the Board
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
A New Vision Brings New Horizons Message from the Board Chairman
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
Campus Updates Buildings refreshed
The focus of campus improvements during the fiscal year was the
Martha Washington and the MacArthur Buildings, which house the
administrative offices, classrooms, dining room and dorm rooms.
New tables and chairs in the Martha Washington classroom
Carpet and tiled floors replaced in 75% of Martha Washington
New lighting installed in portions of Martha Washington
Public restrooms renovated in MacArthur Building
Carpeting replaced on main floor of MacArthur and hallway on
dormitory floor
MacArthur patio repaired
Faith of Our Fathers Chapel façade and steeple repaired
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Tables & Chairs
Martha Classroom
Restrooms
MacArthur Building
New Carpeting
MacArthur Classroom
Steeple
Faith of Our Fathers Chapel
EDUCATE
Teacher Grad Program Catalog Grows Twenty-One Opportunities Now Available
French and Indian War
American Revolution North
American Revolution South
Revolution in the Middle States
Civil War South
Civil War West
Civil War East
Presidential History & Heritage: Virginia
Presidential History & Heritage: North
Traveling History Workshops
“The American Revolution South
program was unmatched in its pro-
gram design when compared to
other professional development I
have experienced. The instructor
shared valuable insight into how to
teach the content in a meaningful
way. He evidenced methods that
would allow my students to make
better connections to the subject
and understand events within a
proper historical context of the
American Revolution. At end he
helped to make me a better
teacher.”
-Laura G. Richards
Greene County Tech High School
Presenters at 2016 Graduate Teacher Development ProgramsSpeaker: Prof. Danielle Allen
Constitution
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Graduate Teacher Programs Growth Continues
300 teachers in attendance
We had an incredibly successful summer, with exactly
300 teachers in 6 programs. We offered four programs in
the Medal of Honor Legacy seminar series, including
iterations of the War on Terror and Vietnam. We also
had a Constitution seminar entitled: Our American Ex-
periment, which included teachers involved in a profes-
sional development grant from the US Department of
Education called the James Madison Legacy Project.
Finally, we also included one of our traveling History
Workshops, Presidential History & Heritage: Virginia.
Since 2013 Freedoms Foundation has grown and diversified its offerings to
teachers, while also assessing pre-existing programs to ensure that they
stay as relevant and vibrant as our new innovations. Now Medal of Honor
(MOH) Legacy courses examine particular conflicts in greater depth than
their initial offerings could do. We returned to our roots, offering programs
on the Constitution and Free Enterprise. All while staying true to our mission
and providing teachers with development opportunities on scholarship.
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Speaker: Capt. Florent Grobert (Ret)
On-Campus Seminars
Medal of Honor Legacy
Medal of Honor Legacy: Vietnam
Medal of Honor Legacy: War on
Terror
Medal of Honor Legacy: World
War II
Heroes & Heroines: Teaching Char-
acater through Biography
Our American Experiment: Decla-
ration and Constitution Medal of Honor Legacy
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
We educate about American rights and responsibilities…
Real-World Impacts Freedoms Foundation Grad Teacher Programs
Speaker: Prof. Mike Boyle Speaker: Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry (Ret)
Freedoms Founda-
tion continues its
tradition of innova-
tion and engaging
programs by offer-
ing two new on
campus courses in
2018: From Immigrants to Citizens:
History and Civic Values; and, Build-
ing the Nation: Entrepreneurs in
American History. Additionally, a
new traveling history workshop was
added: Civil Rights Movement. Two
of those programs will feature the
MOH Foundation’s Character De-
velopment Program, which includes
presentations from MOH Recipients.
Building the Nation is Freedoms
Foundation’s foray into economics
and entrepreneurship, and will in-
corporate the Leavey Awards into
the program. We continue to reas-
sess our educational offerings that
assist teachers in their classrooms
and promote citizenship and civic
engagement.
Presenters at 2016 Graduate Teacher Development Programs
Presidential History Workshop Medal of Honor Legacy
Medal of Honor: War on Terror
Eugene Halus, PhD.
Director of Graduate
Education
A Look Ahead Grad Education
FUTURE FORWARD
One can measure the impact of a program via numbers and statistics
but communications like this leave no doubt we are doing something
important and valuable for the nation.
“Love. Honor. Remember. Respect. These are just a few of the
words that came to mind during my week at Freedoms Foundation’s
Medal of Honor Legacy program. It is a powerful experience that
will resonate with me for many years to come. You have provided
me with an amazing array of contacts, resources, skills and experi-
ences that I can take back to my fellow colleagues and students. In
essence, you have helped me become a better person and better
teacher through this experience.
Programs like the ones at Freedoms Foundation are invaluable. I am
fortunate enough to serve students in an urban, under-served com-
munity. Positive role models, strong character development and
messages of hope can truly set them on a different course. If you
can reach a child in my community and show them how deeply
others care for one another, you not only affect that child—you af-
fect their family, their neighbors, their community and society. With-
out you, many of my students would never be able to imagine a
world different from the one they live in. They may not know what
valor, integrity, sacrifice and true commitment look like without these
examples. They may not realize that freedom isn’t free, and that
each one of them has an important role to play as responsible citi-
zens. “
Pam McNulty
Norristown Area School District, Norristown, PA
Docent at George Washington Home
Medal of Honor Legacy
EDUCATE
Spirit of America
Service Learning in Public Policy
Youth Leadership
History Encounters
“I was so excited because I
was about to see places I
had only seen in my social
studies class,” wrote St. John
of the Cross 5th grader,
G. Valladolid, upon arriving
at Philadelphia International
Airport from San Diego, CA.”
Service day at Philabundance
Service Learning in Public Policy
Washington Crossing (PA) Park
History Encounters’ Students
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History Encounters Experiences Growth Over 10% increase in Student Participation
The History Encounters Education Tours is adapted for elementary, mid-
dle and high school but at present it is primarily an elementary school
program with four of the schools sending their fifth graders and one
school its eighth graders. History Encounters leaves a lifelong impression
on students giving them a first-hand glimpse into our country’s history.
The Service Learning in Public Policy (SLiPP) Program looked towards a
new field of study in FY17. The Economic Policy track was added to
the program based on increased interest in the area of business and
finance among high school students. SLiPP had seen a decline in par-
ticipation for the Environmental Policy track and a new direction was
needed. In its first year we saw 33% of participants select Economic
Policy, up from the 10% of participants choosing Environmental in the
previous year. The Legal and Public Health Policies remain strong.
Students participating in the Economic Policy track learned about the
impact the economy has not only on the nation, but also on the com-
munity and the individual. Students explored issues such as govern-
mental regulations on the economy, unemployment, underemploy-
ment, free enterprise and globalization. For the day of service students
visited the Federal Reserve and volunteered at Philabundance. While
helping to package food for local families in the community, partici-
pants saw the direct impact the economy has in terms of poverty and
homelessness. We look forward to the Economic Policy track further
strengthening our SLiPP offerings.
A New Track of Study Explored Service Learning in Public Policy Program
“I would like to personally thank
you for allowing me to have the
opportunity to come to this
amazing program. Coming
here has been a fantastic op-
portunity that has allowed me to
further myself as a person as I
learned things I can carry with
me for the rest of my life. This
experience will be something I
will always remember.”
R. Venezia
Philadelphia, PA
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
The new year
ahead looks to be
one of expansion
for Youth Educa-
tion. We are ex-
cited to add a
fourth volunteer
chapter sponsored Spirit of
America Youth Leadership Pro-
gram in Spring 2018. Our Volun-
teer Chapters remain our strong-
est supporters and their numbers
continue to grow thanks to their
hard work and dedication.
We also are building new rela-
tionships with like-minded organ-
izations to bring students to Free-
doms Foundation. We are cre-
ating new partners in FY2018
with organizations such as
Dream Camp, based out of Phil-
adelphia, PA and Hartford, CT;
the Ancient Order of Hibernians
(AOH); and the U.S. Naval Sea
Cadets.
Our History Encounters Program
looks for renewed growth in the
coming year. A new group from
Broward County, FL, was sched-
uled for a trip in Fall 2017. We
hope to add another new
school for History Encounters in
the upcoming year.
Along with our growth our tradi-
tional programs and partners in
Spirit of America, History Encoun-
ters and Service Learning in Pub-
lic Policy remain strong. We look
forward to a successful FY 2018.
We educate about American rights and responsibilities…
An inaugural program for the
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
was developed and will be
implemented in summer 2017.
The program consists of as-
pects of both our Spirit of
America Youth Leadership
and History Encounters. The
cadets will participate in the
Freedom Summit and leadership workshops, including our Character De-
velopment Workshop based on the Medal of Honor. Tours of historic Phil-
adelphia, Valley Forge Military Academy and the Battleship New Jersey
also are included.
New Sea Cadets Leadership Program Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program
FUTURE FORWARD
Student Programs by the Numbers Diversity and Growth Characterize FY 2017
Spirit of America
2018 Education A Look Ahead
Carolyn Santangelo Director of Educational
Programs
It was a very good year overall for the
student programs. Over 2,300 fifth grade
through college age students attended
our civic education programs.
Spirit of America
History Encounters
Colonial Philadelphia 1-day
Program
BYU
HONOR
Distinguished Citizen Award Honoring the Best of Our Great Nation
DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD
Recipients:
Robert and Penny Fox
From: Philadelphia, PA
Awarded: April 27, 2017
NATIONWIDE CIVIC
RECOGNITION
The National Award (George
Washington Honor Medal)
has recognized about 57,000
citizens from all 50 states.
LEAVEY AWARD FOR EXCEL-
LENCE IN PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
EDUCATION
Recipients: 7
From: GA, MI, MO, NC, & TX
Awarded: Dec. 2-3, 2016
Philadelphia entrepreneurs and philan-
thropists, Robert and Penny Fox were
presented with Freedoms Foundation’s
Distinguished Citizen Award. Since
1952, this prestigious award has been
presented to those individuals and
organizations that reflect the best of
the American Spirit and cherish the
highest standards of civic virtue. Mr.
and Mrs. Fox were recognized for their
many contributions, namely their en-
dowment of the Fox Leadership Pro-
gram at The University of Pennsylvania,
The Wistar Institute, and their many positive economic contributions
through RAF Industries.
Recipient
2017 National Award
Recipient
2017 George Washington Award
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NATIONAL AWARDS
Community – Adult and Youth
School - Elementary through
College / University
Teacher - Elementary through
College/University
Public Communications
Special Events
Youth Essay
Military Essay
Recipients: 96
From: Across the country
Awarded: February 2017
Real Americans take responsibility for themselves and their actions. They
carry what they have learned from their mistakes and use it as a way to
build their character. No person is flawless but the closest thing to it is
someone who accepts the consequences of a choice and uses it to be
a better person than they were yesterday. “The final forming of a per-
son's character lies in their own hands” (Anne Frank).
one of the top 2017 essay recipients
Jane L. M., a high school junior from Sacramento, CA
Responsibility Leads to Character Excerpt from a Youth Essay National Award Recipient
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
Leavey Class of 2016 Honored Seven Free Enterprise Education Programs Recognized
We honor acts of civic virtue…
The 39th Annual Leavey Awards were presented in Washington, DC, on
December 2-3, 2016. Freedoms Foundation and the Thomas and Doro-
thy Leavey Foundation honored 7 free enterprise education programs
and their 12 coordinating teachers. This marked the second year that
the Leavey Awards partnered with the National Council for the Social
Studies at its Annual Conference. Leavey Recipients were able to net-
work at the conference as well as present their projects to their fellow
educators during two open sessions.
The weekend was highlighted with a formal reception honoring the re-
cipients with fine food, music, and a stellar view of the Capitol. The
awards were officially presented at this event by Freedoms Foundation
President Michael Di Yeso and Leavey Trustee John McCarthy. The fol-
lowing day the recipients were recognized in front of their peers at a
luncheon featuring keynote speaker Katlyn Grasso, Founder and CEO of
GenHeration. Katlyn is a young entrepreneur and advocate for teach-
ing girls how to be leaders in business and in life.
Standing L-R
John McCarthy, Dr. Freddy
Medina, Cindy Taylor, Ash-
ley Greenway, Melanie Ar-
rington, Gina Loveman,
Ashleigh Tatum, Cindy Quin-
lan,
Sitting L-R
Antonio Banos, Edgar
Lopategui, Emanuel Young,
Aaron Phillips. Not pictured
Ashley Anglin
Recipient
2016 Leavey Award
Recipient
2016 Leavey Award
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Recipient
2016 National Award
FUTURE FORWARD
2017 Awards Submission Deadlines
DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD FFVF Board Nominations
NATIONAL AWARDS Submissions Due: Oct. 1, 2017
Community – Adult and Youth
School - Elementary through College/University
Teacher - Elementary through College/University
Public Communications
Special Events
Youth Essay
2018 Topic: “Why might helping others be an important com-ponent of responsible citizen-ship?”
Visit www.freedomsfoundation/awards to submit applications
HONOR
Medal of Honor Grove Update Fourth Section of Grove Pathways Resurfaced
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Grove Tree Planting 59 Native Species Trees Planted in Grove
Thanks to the Friends of the Medal of
Honor Grove, who in June 2011
assumed the privilege of maintaining
the Grove, and the support of
generous donors, most notably the
Medal of Honor Foundation,
substantial improvements continued
to be made. The most significant
improvement during the year was completion of the fourth section of
pathway resurfacing.
Through the Friends, "Adopt an Acre" maintenance program, 25 of the 52
sites have been adopted. Projects by Eagle Scouts included restoring the
brickwork in several acres. The Immaculata University First Year Experience
Service Group began a QR Code project to be added to each site that
will make the Grove an interactive experience when completed. Local
companies held service days in the Grove, washing obelisks and
reinstalling ground plaques along state site walkways. Recipients’ names
are added to obelisks and new ground plaques installed yearly as they
are awarded. Wreaths Across the Grove continues as volunteers donate
the wreaths and join the Friends to put them on each site in December.
Hundreds of hours of service were provided by over 400 volunteers.
October 22, 2016—Grove
Valley Forge Military Academy
August 9, 2016
XXXXX X, 2017, LOCATION
Resurfacing of Grove Pathways
FY 2017 GROVE CLEANUPS
2016
July
Independence Blue Cross
August
Immaculata University First
Year Experience Service
Group
September
AFJROTC Coatesville, PA
111th Attack Wing, Horsham
Air Guard Station, PA
Civil Air Patrol Squadron
1008
Scout Pack 73
October
Valley Forge Military Acade-
my and Renaissance Acad-
emy
November
PECO Gas Operators
2017
April
New Jersey AOH
Wells Fargo Gr. Philadelphia
& Delaware Veterans Team
PECO Employees
May
AD Company, Wayne, PA
As part of a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Phila-
delphia Horticultural Society, Freedoms Foundation received 59 native
species trees. Under the guidance of Freedoms Foundation’s Director of
Graduate Education, Dr. Gene Halus, students from Valley Forge Military
Academy, Renaissance Academy, and Overbrook ROTC on Veterans
Day 2016 assisted in planting the trees in the Medal of Honor Grove.
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
The final section
of repaving the
pathways in the
Grove will be
completed
before Fall.
We look
forward to the
installation of the West Virginia
& Oklahoma obelisks in the
coming year.
Due to the age and overall
health of many of the trees,
there will be an ongoing effort
by the Friends of the Grove to
remove those dead and
diseased. Another grant from
the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
Horticulture Society is expected
that will help significantly to
replace those that are
removed.
Through a generous donor, flag
poles will be installed in the fall
to fly the state and territorial
flags at each obelisk.
The Spring cleanups will begin
new beautification efforts in the
Grove.
We honor acts of civic virtue…
In April of 2017, the Medal of Honor Grove became protected
through a conservation easement. This placement was through an
effort of the Freedoms Foundation, in cooperation with Schuylkill
Township, Chester County, and Natural Lands Trust. The Grove is the
oldest living memorial dedicated to Recipients of the Medal of
Honor and this easement ensures that it will be preserved for
perpetuity.
Thomas Kelley, President of the Congressional Medal of Honor
Society stated, “In October 1964, over 100 Medal of Honor
Recipients came to participate in the dedication of the Grove,
bringing to bear the significance of its vision. It’s been over 50 years
since that day and the Grove is just as important now as it was
then, perhaps more so. I can’t be more pleased that this easement
will secure its preservation and its tribute for generations to come.”
The sprawling Grove makes up the majority of Freedoms
Foundation 72-acre campus, paying tribute to Recipients through
memorials and obelisks located on land set apart for each of the
fifty states and two U.S. territories. This historic part of the campus is
noted for its walking trails, woodland beauty, and peaceful
reverence befitting the recognition of those it honors.
Ongoing maintenance and beautification of the Grove has been
through the commitment and efforts of a nonprofit, volunteer
organization known as the Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove.
Founded in 2011, the small nonprofit has raised funds and
organized volunteers to improve, enhance, and maintain the
dignity of the Grove.
Medal of Honor Grove Forever Preserved
FUTURE FORWARD
Deb Woolson
Director of
Community
Relations, Curator
of MOH Grove
2018 Grove A Look Ahead
May 14, 2016 Grove Spring Cleanup
Coatesville (PA) AFJROTC Students
April 2017, Medal of Honor Grove
Conservation Easement
CHALLENGE
A Year of Accepting the Challenge of
Responsible Citizenship
ACTIVE CHAPTERS
Arizona
Tucson Chapter
California
Los Angeles County Chapter
Orange County Chapter
Sacramento Area Chapter
San Diego County Chapter
Florida
Broward County Chapter
Jacksonville Chapter
Pensacola Chapter
Louisiana
New Orleans Chapter
Massachusetts
Bay State Chapter
Nebraska
Chase County Chapter
Omaha Chapter
New York
Central New York Chapter
Ohio
Greater Cincinnati Chapter
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Chapter
Pennsylvania
Valley Forge Chapter
Tennessee
Chattanooga Chapter
Tri State Southeastern Chapter
Texas
Dallas Area Chapter
San Antonio Chapter
Utah
Utah Chapter
Virginia
Mary Ball Washington Chapter
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February 2017 Awards Ceremony
Golden Anniversaries Two Volunteer Chapters Celebrate Milestones
Orange County Chapter
USS Midway, June 10, 2017
Both the Orange County and San Diego Chapters celebrated the 50th
anniversary of their charter during fiscal FY2017. Over the last five
decades, both chapters have been strong and active through
nominating and presenting recipients with the National Award (George
Washington Honor Medal), sponsoring student and teacher scholarships,
and furthering the mission of Freedoms Foundation in their communities.
The volunteer chapters continue to do great things in their communities
and FY2017 was no different. Besides participating in the various
Foundation programs, our volunteers have gone above and beyond with
their additional mission driven activities.
The Broward County Chapter runs the Boyce Ann Bryant Change =
Change Scholarship program, which raises money for two college
scholarships for local students. The San Diego Chapter sponsored the Flag
Day Celebration at the USS Midway Museum, where different sponsored
students have been guest speakers sharing their experiences at Spirit of
America. Both the Greater Cincinnati Chapter and Pensacola Chapter
honored veterans during their annual Veterans’ Day event (Cincinnati) and
MIA/POW luncheon (Pensacola).
Many chapters including Los Angeles, Oklahoma, and Dallas Area,
also accept the challenge of educating their communities by
welcoming guest speakers at meetings and events. The San Diego,
Sacramento, and Chattanooga Chapters hosted their yearly student
forums, which focus on teaching the Constitution to young people.
San Diego County Chapter Members
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
We challenge all to get involved...
In 2017, our
volunteer
chapters
sponsored over
300 high school
students from
around the
country to attend Spirit of
America Youth Leadership
Programs.
Nearly 150 recipients were
nominated by our chapters for
the National Award (George
Washington Honor Medal).
Further, our chapters organized
16 award ceremonies held
across the country to celebrate
these acts of civic virtue.
I am excited for what 2018 holds
for the volunteer chapters,
including National sponsored
chapter websites. I look forward
to seeing the above numbers
increased this year not only
because of the hard work of our
dedicated volunteers, but also
because of the initiatives being
incorporated at National to
support our chapters more than
ever before. 2018 will be an
exciting year of change and
progress for our chapters and
our mission. September 2016
FUTURE FORWARD
Louise Savarese
Director of Volunteer
Chapters
2018 Chapters A Look Ahead
National Volunteer Chapters Conference 48th Annual Event Brings Attendees from Across U.S.
September 2016
Mrs. Arthur Russell and daughter Amy
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September 2016 marked the 48th annual National Volunteer Chapter
Conference: A Conference for the Chapters, by the Chapters –
Developing the New Age of Volunteer Chapters. Over 40 volunteers
traveled from around the country to our Valley Forge campus for an
event packed weekend of fun and chapter development seminars.
During the annual Red, White, and Blue banquet & awards ceremony,
the Sacramento Chapter was
awarded 2016 Chapter of the
Year for their outstanding
efforts, including growing their
chapter, creating corporate
partnerships, and organizing
educational student events in
their community.
San Diego chapter member and former secretary to President Nixon,
Marje Acker was awarded the Spirit of ’76 Lifetime Achievement Award
for her lifelong passion of giving back and her remarkable career. In
2013, Marje reached a lifetime milestone of logging over 11,500
volunteer hospital hours. From being an active member in the chapter
to participating in countless other noteworthy organizations, Marje is a
true leader and patriot.
The late Arthur Russell was awarded the William O. Perry Volunteer of the
Year Award and it was accepted by his loving family. With the help of
headquarters and selected friends, Art was able in just a few years to
bring the Valley Forge Volunteer Chapter back to life. Even through his
declining health, Art worked tirelessly to build a new foundation for this
chapter. His hard work and passion for our mission helped reinvent the
chapter.
Marje Acker with FFVF President
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
Volunteer Chapter of the Year
2016
Presented to
Sacramento Chapter
CHALLENGE
Unique Source of Funding Pennsylvania’ s Educational Improvement Tax Credit
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through its Educational Improve-
ment Tax Credit Program, gives state tax breaks to businesses that make
contributions to approved educational improvement organizations in the
state. A business making a one-year commitment receives a 75% tax
credit and can receive a 90% tax credit for a two-year commitment.
Freedoms Foundation’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program and
Service Learning in Public Policy received $33,000 in funding from this initi-
ative which enabled over 50 Pennsylvania high school students to partici-
pate in these programs.
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PENNSYLVANIA EITC DONORS
UHS of Pennsylvania
First Resource Bank
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
AMVETS
Armstrong Foundation
The Lynde and Harry Bradley
Foundation
Connelly Foundation
Freedoms Foundation Volunteer
Chapters
Knights of Columbus
Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation
Medal of Honor Foundation
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
MOWW (Military Order of the World
Wars)
National Sojourners
Phoenixville Community Health
Foundation
HD Smith Foundation
Snider Foundation
Strake Foundation
Union League of Philadelphia
VFW
Through our affiliations with like-minded organizations and foundations,
85% of the tuition of students and teachers participating in our American
history and civic education programs was provided by funding from our
partners in education. Many of them also underwrite all or a portion of the
travel costs, mainly to and from the Freedoms Foundation campus in
Valley Forge but to some other locations as well.
The Guardian of Democracy: The Civic Mission of Schools reported “The
United States suffers from a civic empowerment gap that is as large—and
potentially destructive—as the overall academic achievement gap.” It is
because of these funders’ commitment to education that the civic
literacy of nearly 40,000 youth, directly or indirectly through teachers,
increases an average of 20% after participation in a Freedoms Foundation
program annually.
Spirit of America April 2017
UHS of Penna. Sponsored Students
Spirit of America April 2017
Strake Fdn. (TX) Sponsored Students
Partners in Education 85% of Student and Teacher Program Costs Funded
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
We challenge all to reject apathy and get involved…
An Evening with Freedoms Foundation: Celebrating Teachers,
Character, and the Medal of Honor took place on April 27 in the
Freedoms Foundation Galleria. The annual event recognizes the
contributions of teachers, civic leaders and Medal of Honor
Recipients while raising funds for 2017 graduate program scholarships.
Four Medal of Honor Recipients – Major General Patrick Brady (Vietnam),
Captain Thomas Kelley (Vietnam), Colonel Walter Marm, Jr. (Vietnam),
and Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward C. Byers, Jr.
(Afghanistan) appeared as special guests of Freedoms Foundation in
support of an ongoing partnership between the Congressional Medal of
Honor Society and Freedoms Foundation to promote character
development and social studies (civic)
education.
Freedoms Foundation’s 2017 teacher
scholarships provide recipients with summer
graduate-level professional development.
These programs focus on American history,
character development, and civic
education. The goal is to support teacher
curricula that foster citizen engagement
among young people. Keynote for the
evening was 2016 VFW Teacher of the Year
Will Ellery, an American history teacher who
has been recognized for studying the sacrifices of America's veterans,
from the founding of the Republic to the present, and integrating the
lessons they provide into his instruction. His efforts have resulted in
numerous awards from major universities and veteran organizations.
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With the
continued
expansion of our
civic education
programs and
an aging
physical plant,
the overall goal is to increase
our level of support.
The steps we will take to achieve
this objective are:
Reach out to organizations
currently not a partner
Increase the number of
grant submissions
Grow the number of
individual donors
Identify new sources of
funding
Continue to reconnect with
student alumni.
Freedoms Foundation is
fortunate to have loyal
supporters and very dedicated
members of its Volunteer
Chapters. It is our goal to
establish contact with every
donor to strengthen our
relationships and let them know
how important they are to our
organization.
FUTURE FORWARD
2018 Goals A Look Ahead
Maureen Troutman
Director of Donor
Relations
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Evening with Freedoms Foundation
“Thomas Jefferson” and Guest
Evening with Freedoms Foundation
Major Donors of the Evening
Annual Fundraiser Event Meets Goal Helps Fund 350 Teacher Scholarships
“The money raised from this
event will allow us to host 350
teachers, and through them,
reach as many as 35,000
students in the next school
year. That is a significant
impact in extending the
Freedoms Foundation
mission.”
Jason Raia
Executive Vice president
AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary
The Armstrong Foundation
Connelly Foundation
Mrs. Howard Deshong
Express Marine, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fox
The HBE Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Heenan*
Ms. Suzanne Hooper
Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation
Mr. Thomas W. Jackson
Lipstein Family Foundation*
Malvern Federal Savings Bank
MBIA Foundation
Mrs. Kathleen L. McCarthy
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Poole*
Psalm 103 Foundation
Mr. Wally Nunn*
The Snider Foundation
Ten November Management LLC*
UHS of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Lula A. Walker Trust
Foundation Associate
$5,000-$9,999
Azeez Foundation
Mr. Frank Chin
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints Foundation
Mr. Richard S. Griffith, Jr.*
Jessie Ball DuPont Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Lipstein*
Phoenixville Community Health
Foundation
Mr. Douglas Sheehan*
Dr, Rogers Smith*
Strake Foundation
Mr. Peter Tague
Dr. Josephine J. Templeton
VFW National Headquarters
Estate of Ida Wolfe
Ms. Marion F. Andrews
Aqua Charitable Trust
Mr. & Mrs. James Averill
Mr. & Mrs. Francis C. Brulenski
Chester County Conservation District
Clara Schlichtemeier Charitable
Trust
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Coastal Title Agency
Dillon Foundation
Dr. Sara Drury*
Mr. James Eastwood
Freedoms Foundation Volunteer
Chapters
Dallas Area
Los Angeles County
Pensacola
Sacramento Area
Utah Chapter
First Resource Bank
Mrs. Henry Freede
Freedom Medical, Inc.
Mr. Robert W. Garthwait
Mrs. Florence Hart
Ms. Deborah Hedrick
Henry J. Thomas VFW Post 845
Ladies Aux.
Mr. Ronald Henry
Mr. Richard Horowitz
Improved Order of Red Men
Independence Blue Cross
Mr. Bruce Kabrich
Mr. Adrian King
Mr. & Mrs. John Long
Mr. Christopher W. McNichol
Ms. Alice Medleycott
Mr. Alan B. Miller
PECO Energy Company
Pepper Hamilton LLP
Phoenixville Hospital Medical
Staff
Mr. Christopher M. Rothey*
Royal Bank America
Mr. Richard L. Scheff
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Smith
Mrs. Shirley Smith*
Mrs. Evelyn Rome Tabas
United Way of Greater
Philadelphia & SNJ
The Youth Work Foundation
Mr. Glenn Appel
Boscov's Travel Center
BrightView
Brown & Brown Insurance
Mr. Ted Cedargren
Mr. Robert Cooney
Mrs. Carla M. Dehmlow
Donohoe Family Foundation
Freedoms Foundation Volunteer
Chapter –San Diego County
Chapter
GE Foundation Matching Gifts
Program
H.C. Wood, Inc.
Mr. Richard M. Huey
Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree
Calvert Province
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Lux
Mrs. Jeanne McDonald
Ms. Constance W. McMillin
MVD Connect
RAMM, Inc.
Capt. & Mrs. Russell K. Schulz, USN,
(Ret)*
Mr. Todd Sherman
Mr. Eric Spieler
Mr. Keanneard L. Steigelman
The Wistar Institute
Ben Franklin Associates
$500-$999
Foundation Benefactor
$10,000-$49,999 Foundation Patron
$1000-$4,999
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DONORS
Foundation Associate (Cont’d)
$5000-$9,999
Founder’s Society
$50,000+
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Fdn.
M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Medal of Honor Foundation
Mr. William O. Perry*
Foundation Partners (Cont’d)
$1000-$4,999
CHALLENGE
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation
Mrs. Marjorie Acker
Mr. Frank Addivinola
Mr. Frank Altiere III
AMVETS Ladies Aux. #51
AMVETS Post #6
AMVETS, Dept. of PA
Service Foundation
Ms. Katie G. Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard E. Berlinger, Jr.
Ms. Jacqueline Kamm Bigelow
Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Black
Mrs. Bonnie Baird Boyd
Mr. T. Braccialarghe
Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Breeden
Mr. John M. Briggs
Mrs. Sally Brinton
Mr. Brent Bussell
Mr. Francis R. Carroll
Mrs. Meredith K. Caskie
Ms. Renee Cavanaugh
Chequaga Tribe #201 IORM
Mr. and Mrs. Hal Cochran
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Colon
Cornplanter Tribe #61 IORM
Mr. & Mrs. Hal Daub
DAVA, Unit #67
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Diamond
Mr. Thomas J. Diedrich
Mr. Anthony R. Dipietro
Ms. Dottie D'Onofrio
COL & Mrs. Harry V. Dutchyshyn,
USA (Ret)
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Dykstra
Elite Coach
Mr. and Mrs. Dean W. Elson
Ms. Jane B. Evans
Exelon Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Feulner, Jr.
Freedoms Foundation Volunteer
Chapters
Bay State Chapter
Mary Ball Washington Chapter
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fiddler
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph P. Fiore
Ms. L. Dean Forman
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Foss
Mrs. Vivian Fountain
Franklin Flooring, Inc
Ms. Nancy Sabol Frantz
Major Arthur G. Gaetjens
Mr. Christopher J. Gerdes
Gold Star Wives of America
Mrs. Maryann Good
Mr. & Mrs. John S. Grady
Great Council of MD
Mr. Jeffrey Green
Ms. Bethany Griesdorn
Ms. Lynda Groh
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Gruici
Mrs. Vincent J. Guarino
Professor Shiv K. Gupta
Mrs. Martha Rogers Haas
Ms. Stacey Han
Ms. Cecil W. Hannaford
Mr. Frank Hardie
Mrs. Kristine Harper
Mrs. Mary Hart
Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Heard
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hickey
Ms. Elizabeth Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Holt
Mr. Michael Horowitz
Mr. Donald L. Hoskins
Improved Order of Red Men
Inspire Energy Holdings
Ms. Sheryl Jean
Mr. & Mrs. M. R. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Johnson
Mr. Allen Jolles
The Hon. Warren Kampf
Ms. Margaret Kott
Ms. Debra Kull
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kunkle
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lancaster
Mr. Charles Laser
Ms. Kay E. Ledoux
Mr. Samuel Leech
Mr. & Mrs. Leon L. Levy
Mrs. Mary M. Logasa
Ms. Janet Luneau
Ms. Rose Anne Mangarella
Miss Pauline F. Maras
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We challenge all to reject apathy and get involved…
Alexander Hamilton Associates
$100-$499
Alexander Hamilton Associates
(Cont’d) $100-$499
Alexander Hamilton Associates
(Cont’d) $100-$499
Mr. & Mrs. David E.S. Marvin
Mr. Richard J. Mertes
Mr. James Moretz
Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Morgan, Jr.
Mr. Frederick H. Nusbickel
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O'Dell
Mr. Robert S. Olszewski
O'Rourke and Sons, Inc.
Ms. Lokendra Patel
Mr. & Mrs. Lanny R. Patten
Philadelphia Continental Chapter, SAR
Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust
Ply-Mar Swim Club
Mr. Jason Raia
Mrs. Ingeborg D. Ratcliff
Ms. Jill Ruggiero
Ms. Patricia Santelle
Mr. Alan D. Savitz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schlichter
Miss Jonell E. Schlund
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Scollin
Mr. Eyal Shapira
Mrs. Nancy D. Shill
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Sies
Ms. Jaclyn Singer
Ms. Ana Maria Sosa
Valley Forge Patriot
$50-$99
Mr. Gene Stern
Mr. and Mrs. Russell K. Stokes, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jason C. Sugalski
Mr. Henry T. Swigert
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Thomas
Mr. & Mrs Darren Thornberry
Mr. Lou Tobia
Mrs. Tyra Treadway
Mrs. Margaret Truax
Mr. & Mrs. William G.L. Turner
VFW Post 1754
Mr. & Mrs. Clark W. Waring
Mr. Ed Washchilla
Mr. Thomas Weikert
Ms. Carolyn Willard
Mr. C. James Williams III
DONORS
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Wilson
Mrs. Marilyn A. Wright
Col. and Mrs. Richard J. Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Tongxin Xie
Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
Ms. Agnes Zimmerman
Mrs. Denise Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene R. Bavis
Mrs. Maybelle Bishop
Mr. Richard D. Brown
Ms. Teresa Buchta
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Budzynski
Mr. Charles G. Butts, Jr.
LTC & Mrs. Jerome C. Casey, USA (Ret)
Mr. and Dr. Edward and Janet Castellini
Mrs. Tammi Cavanaugh Schroeder
Mr. David Chaffin
Chase Investment Counsel Corporation
Mrs. Barbara Chimicles
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell A. Ciccarello
Dr. & Mrs. Alan J. Conrad
Mr. John B. Curcio
DAV Aux., Dept. of Oregon
DAVA #22 Marquette
DAVA, NE
Ms. Ouida W. Dickey
Mr. J. William Ditter, Jr.
Mrs. Dana Dougherty
Ms. Virginia M. Douglas
Mr. Kevin Ferris
Mrs. Laura Forde
Mr. Wilbur B. Frable
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Galante
Mr. Joseph Garraty
Ms. Julie Grigsby
Mrs. Glena Haskin
CPT Will Hays, USN (Ret)
Mrs. Elaine Hernandez
Jenior AMVETS Post 26
LTC Harry M. Jones
Mrs. Marion Judd
Ms. Brenda E. Keener
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kennaley
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Khatchadourian
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Kirkegaard
Valley Forge Patriot (Cont’d)
$50-$99 Valley Forge Patriot (Cont’d)
$50-$99
Mr. Joseph Kirlin
Mr. Hans Krucke
Ms. Evelyn Mair
Mr. Dana E. Manigold
Mr. Brad Marz
Mr. & Mrs. Blaine McCulloh
Ms. Marcela H. McKenna
Mrs. Carolyn McNeal
Dr. Lee Mountain
Ms. Mary Munson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Neff
Mr. Pierre Nzokizwa
Mr. Mark Openshaw
Mr. Mark Paloolian
Mr. & Mrs. B.W. Perkins
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Peters
Mrs. Aimee Piacitelli
Mr. Scott Piper
Pirtle Construction
Mr. Don M. Powers
Ms. Ruthie Ratchford
Ms. Maryjo Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Durel Reid
Mr. Larry Robbins
Mr. Robert T. Rosato
Mr. Roger Rucker
Dr. Borje O. Saxberg
Dr. Edward M. Scahill
Ms. Barbara G. Schanzle
Mr. Blair W. Schoeb
Ms. Carol Shipley
Mr. Arun Skaria
Ms. Rebecca Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Spallone
Mr. Jesse Stollings
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Sullivan
Mr. John Taber
Mr. Rheubin Taylor
Mrs. Jennifer Tinghitella
Ms. Donna Trotto
Mr. David Vandyke
Mr. Mark Woodruff
Mr. Laurence J. Wulker
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In-Kind Gifts
Dr. Danielle Allen
Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove
Mr. Christopher Rothey*
Dr. Rogers Smith*
Mr. Jack Tomarchio
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Troutman
Valley Forge Catering
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge is
most grateful for the support received
from our donors. While every effort has
been made to correctly identify donors,
please accept our apologies if your
name or organization has been mis-
spelled or omitted. If you call the Devel-
opment Office at 610-933-8825, ext. 210
we will gladly correct our records.
If you would like to learn more about
how to contribute to Freedoms Founda-
tion at Valley Forge and our programs,
please call 610-933-8825 ext. 210 or visit
our website at:
www.freedomsfoundation.org.
The official registration and financial
information of Freedoms Foundation at
Valley Forge may be obtained from the
Pennsylvania Department of State by
calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 800-
732-0999. Registration does not imply
endorsement.
THANK YOU
To our donors, partners,
volunteers, and staff
DONORS (cont’d)
Friend of Freedom
$1 to $49
143 Donors
*Board Member
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
OPERATING EXPENSES OPERATING REVENUE
CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Cash $ 246,680 Accrued Expenses $ 164,847
Accounts Receivable, Net 118,664 Deferred Revenue 46,788
Bequest Receivable, Net 20,077 Accounts Payable 166,005
Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets 82,978 Total Current Liabilities $ 377,640
Total Current Assets 468,399
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
INVESTMENTS 10,435,822 Accrued Liabilities 95,117
Total Long-Term Liabilities 95,117
REAL ESTATE AND EQUIPMENT 2,624,594
Total Liabilities
472,757
BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL
TRUST
273,783
Total Assets 13,802,598 NET ASSETS
Unrestricted $ 9,051,146
Temporarily Restricted 629,901
Permanently Restricted 3,648,794
Total Net Assets 13,329,841
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 13,802,598
ASSETS LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
FINANCIALS (JULY 1, 2016—JUNE 30, 2017)
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge|P.O. Box 67|Valley Forge, PA 19481
www.freedomsfoundation.org|610-933-8825
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