ANNUAL REPORT

2017

CONTENTS

Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3

Year in Review � � � � � � � � � � � 4

Financials � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

Supporters� � � � � � � � � � � � � 6

Our Team � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8

“ Every child, regardless of his or her circumstance in life, deserves an equal shot at a great education�” – JOSEPH E. ROBERT, JR., FOUNDER, FIGHT FOR CHILDREN

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OVERVIEW

Mission:

Fight For Children works to ensure that all students in Washington, DC are engaged, ready to learn, and on a path to future success�

Values:

At Fight For Children, we believe that in order to achieve our mission, we must:

- Fight for equitable opportunites, empowering and inspiring every child to reach his or her full potential;

- Operate with the swiftness of a small, aligned, and powerful team that is unafraid to tackle big issues;

- Approach challenges differently and discover creative solutions that drive change; and

- Openly share our purpose and rally the community to help shape the future of Washington, DC�

Our Work:

Fight For Children aims for every child in Washington, DC to experience a quality education, ensuring the academic and social-emotional foundation necessary to achieve success in school and in life� We operate programs designed to achieve this goal, while also collaborating with nonprofits and schools across the city to build community commitment to our mission�

“ We want to maintain a sense of wonder so that children in our classrooms always feel that something exciting will happen�” – TEACHING STAFF AT FRIENDSHIP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, ARMSTRONG CAMPUS

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Hundreds of teachers and school leaders attend FFC’s spring conference on Language and Literacy through the Arts

FEBRUARY

Fight Night 2017 raises nearly $4�3 million

NOVEMBER

FFC takes Joe’s Champs school leaders to Boston to visit experts in the Boston Public School District

APRIL

Refresh of FFC brand and launch of new website

AUGUST

Began the year serving more than 3,500 students through the Joe’s Champs program

JANUARY

Launch of Fight For Children Week to raise awareness (and nearly $20,000!) for DC children

SEPTEMBER

“Kits for Kids” launches with 260 backpacks delivered to Joe’s Champs schools

MARCH

- 12 schools graduate from Joe’s Champs

- “Kits for Kids” delivery to 200 students before Winter Break

DECEMBER

Refurbishes partner school in Ward 1 as part of FFC community engagement

JUNE

YEAR IN REVIEW

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“ I had the awesome opportunity to attend Fight Night 2017 as a guest of a table sponsor and it was truly a magnificent event�” – LUKE HOWE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT TACTICAL SOLUTIONS

FINANCIALS

Fundraising:

Fight For Children’s 2017 operating budget is comprised of revenue generated from several fundraising initiatives including Fight Night, government and foundation grants, private donations, corporate sponsorships, and grassroots fundraising efforts� To ensure the organization continues to demonstrate impact, Fight For Children relies on generous investments from those who share the organization’s mission and values�

A copy of Fight For Children’s 2017 audited financials may be obtained by calling 202-772-0417�

Fight Night:

Thousands of guests attended Fight Night 2017, which raised millions for at-risk children throughout Washington, DC� For the first time, the evening featured mixed martial arts through the Professional Fighters League, and culminated in an outstanding performance by rock super group Royal Machines�

Fight Night85%

Program Donations10%

Donated Product/Services1%

Other1%

Investment Income3%

2017 REVENUE — 100% = $4,945,183

42% Fight Night

Strategic Partnerships18%

Programs20%

Support & Administration20%

2017 EXPENSES — 100% = $4,017,693

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SUPPORTERS

$1,000,000 AND UP Under Armour / Cupid Foundation

$100,000 - $249,999Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd� Co�Fernandez FoundationJoseph E� Robert, Jr� Charitable TrustJ�S� Plank & D�M� Dicarlo Family FoundationThe J� Willard and Alice S� Marriott FoundationNeedle CraftRamatexFredrick Schaufeld / Swan Investors / Fred & Karen Schaufeld Family FoundationWhiting-Turner Contracting Company

$50,000 - $99,999ClimatexCohnReznick LLPDMI / Bajaj Family Foundation / White Star InvestmentsFedExFort Lincoln New Town CorporationG&G OutfittersGilbert Family Foundation / Daniel GilbertGoldman, Sachs & Co� / Bradford ShusmanJAMIN DevelopmentRichard KayLeonsis FoundationNational Football LeaguePillsburySAPUnited Arab Emirates

$25,000 - $49,999AflacAvery Dennison Retail Branding and Information SolutionsBGEThe Boeing CompanyEclat Textile Co�Jamm / Joy TextilesJones Group InternationalLi & Fung (Trading) Ltd�Little King Ind� Co�MGM National HarborNCTA - The Internet & Television AssociationRedPegRegina Miracle InternationalReliable Source IndustrialSL GlobalTLB Associated Development CompaniesUniversity of MarylandVerizonYMU Global

$10,000 - $24,999The Andrew & Julie Klingenstein Family FundAsian Sourcing InternationalBret BaierBank of AmericaBL Sports & Media GroupBP AmericaBreakthru Beverage GroupBrown Capital ManagementThe Capital Group, LLCCapitol Seniors HousingChildren’s National Health SystemClark Construction Group, LLCDistrict PhotoCreative Artists AgencyCrystal City Business ImprovementDC09, LLCDFS ConstructionMark EinEvents DCEverFiEyekingFensterheim & Bean, P�C�First Washington RealtyStephanie FischerMichael GalvinHamilton InsuranceHealth Policy Strategies, Inc�

Hojeon LimitedIke Kligerman BarkleyInner City Family ServicesInsurance Marketing CenterJPMorgan Chase and Co�Kaiser PermanenteKatten Muchin Rosenman, LLPKiddar CapitalKippsDeSanto & Co�LernerLockton CompaniesMarathon Petroleum CorporationMaury, Donnelly & Parr InsuranceMerrill CorporationMid South Building Supply, Inc�National Foundation for Affordable Housing SolutionsNauticonNCF InteriorsNFL Players, Inc�Noho Hospitality GroupOrbital ATK

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SUPPORTERS

$10,000 - $24,999 (cont)Sumitro Pal at Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementPEPCO, an Exelon CompanyPremium DistributorsPricewaterhouseCoopersPRM Consulting, Inc�PromaxKhaled RabbaniRamsey Asset ManagementRedgateReliable Source Industrialr-pac International Corp�SAICDouglas SmithSOS International LLCSunTrust BankTeraThink CorporationTolson Family FoundationTotal Wine & MoreUniversal Builders Supply Inc�Victory GroupWashington Capital PartnersWinmar Construction

$5,000 - $9,999Beard & AssociatesCiti Private BankEducational Testing ServiceFogo de ChãoGuilford by LearWilliam JanesKathryn Gago & AssociatesScott O’ReillyOurisman Ford LincolnPNC FoundationMichelle PowellProximo Spirits, Inc�Ritz Banc GroupDaniel SpiegelSun Tak Industries GroupChris TavlaridesTextronT-MobileWashington NationalsWells FargoWilliam McComb Family Foundation

1,000 - $4,999America Health Caritas DCJeff BedellEric BillingsCurt BossonBrandy ButlerJenn CrovatoDentonsMichela EnglishGary EvansWayne EvansGlickfield Family FoundationKelly GrayAlvin GrossHewlett-Packard CompanyRichard HortonDavid HumptonIntactJMW StrategiesJoe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabAshish KachruJD KathuriaKim Lee-ThomasVincent LucasThomas Lyons

Gueorgui MandelovMarsh & McLennanTimothy McCarthyJohn McManusTodd and Mimi MenenbergTodd NaifehNordstromPhillip OmohundroAmit PamechaThomas RaffaClyde RobinsonRick SchultzShooter StarrSteer for Student AthletesStratus Security ManagementCasey StringerTaylor Gourmet MGMT LLC / Casey PattenNicole ThomasBarrett ThornhillWashington Suite Life, LLCRichard WiedisSteve WiltseWorld Bank Community Connections Fund

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OUR TEAM

Staff:

Michelle Babst Senior Director, Marketing

Keith Gordon President & CEO

Sydney Menenberg Program and Research Manager

Kim Stevenson Executive Assistant

Ellett Toomey Director of Development

Liz Warnecki Administrative Manager

Judy Wrench Accounting Manager

“ Even though I’ve taught for years and years, my Joe’s Champs mentor taught me something new every time I walked into a classroom with her�” – CYNTHIA ROBINSON-RIVERS, PRINCIPAL, VAN NESS ELEMENTARY

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Board of Directors:

Neil D� Cohen President & CEO, District Photo, Inc.

Michela English Strategic Advisor & Private Investor

David Fensterheim Principal, Fensterheim & Bean, P.C.

The Honorable Adrian M� Fenty Business Development Manager, Perkins Coie, LLP

Raul Fernandez Chairman, The Fernandez Group

Keith Gordon President & CEO, Fight For Children

Michele V� Hagans President, Fort Lincoln New Town Corporation

Anthony Lewis Region Vice President Public Policy, Verizon Communications

Kurt Newman, M�D� President & CEO, Children’s National Health System

Joseph E� Robert, III Board Member, Fight For Children

Fredrick Schaufeld Chairman, SWaN and Legend

The Honorable Anthony A� Williams CEO & Executive Director, Federal City Council

OUR TEAM

“I learned that the teacher can help spark inspiration� He/she is not the primary source for all the answers, but more of a facilitator who encourages a let’s-find-out-together approach�” – 2017 CONFERENCE ATTENDEE9

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