See ‘Jackson and Lily’, next page1

MAX AND LEO LIVED A CHAOTIC LIFE FROM THE TIME THEY WERE VERY YOUNG. Their father was an abusive, severally mentally ill alcoholic who had attempted to kill Max, Leo, and their mother five years earlier. In their short time, Max and Leo had lived between extended family, cars, shelters, campers and hotels. They had gone to more than twenty schools.

The night the brothers showed up to the Linda Massa Youth Home there was a winter storm warning. Max was wearing shorts, a sweatshirt with an anarchy sign, tennis shoes and a dirty ball cap. Leo reeked of cologne. Max refused to get out the social worker’s car. Leo was confident and cool – stating he would leave the car when his brother was ready. Leo explained to me that their mom was just “going through a rough patch” and they would “get back on their feet soon.” He was 10 at the time. Max peered out from underneath his ball cap, like a feral kitten looking at its capture. He told me I better call the cops because he wasn’t getting out of the vehicle. So we sat in the car, in a blizzard, and after an hour of joking and coaxing, Max agreed to stay one night. Leo laughed and asked what was for dinner.

Healing is not fast and helping these kids re-discover who they are in the midst of these lives they have been born into is not a one-night process, but that is how it starts- with one joke and then one meal and eventually a warm bed in the middle of a snow storm. Youth Homes helps kids like Max and Leo find consistency and support. We are the adults, so that they may return to being the children.

IT HAS BEEN MY PRIVILEGE TO BE BOARD PRESIDENT FOR THE PAST YEAR. Each year, Youth Homes strives to help families and children in our community have more stable, satisfying lives. Each day, we serve over 300 kids and their families in finding ways to understand each other and to find a comfortable, successful spot for themselves in the world. No, we are not always successful, but most often we help make lives better and that not only helps our clients, but the community as well.

The management of our organization works extra hard to hire people who are qualified and want to make a difference in the world by helping others and thankfully we have always been able to find such people. These employees help people through some of the most difficult times in their lives for not a lot of money. No one works at

Youth Homes just for the money.

We know we are not alone in this. Many of you are financial supporters of our efforts and I humbly thank you for your generosity. One of our goals is to give the children in our care the most normal live possible and without you we would likely fail. I have been involved in many different aspects of Youth Homes over the past 25 years or so, and during that time we have never forgotten that the trust you put in us has made us successful. I give you my word that we will continue to respect that trust as we work to help those who are struggling towards a better tomorrow. If you have questions about what we do, what we have done, or what we hope to do, or if you would like to help, you can reach me at larryf@bresnen.net and I will get you answers to the best of my ability.

Have a great year and thanks for being there.

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STATEMENT OFFINANCIAL POSIT ION

As of June 30, 2016

ASSETSCASH INVESTMENTS

PREPAID EXPENSESACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

2016 2015

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENTACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

PLEDGES RECEIVABLE ENDOWMENT

CURRENT L IABIL IT IES

UNRESTRICTED & TEMPORARILY RESTRICTEDPERMANENTLY RESTRICTED

TOTAL NET ASSETS

LONG TERM L IABIL IT IES TOTAL L IABIL IT IES

TOTAL LONG TERM ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

$722,446

$3 ,965 ,546

$490 ,304

$4 ,209 ,995$251 ,844

$334 ,449

($1 ,615 ,009)

$40 ,463$421 ,973

$1 ,239 ,871

$2 ,433 ,156

$2 ,350 ,537

$5 ,246 ,129

$824 ,753

$4 ,461 ,839

$2 ,404 ,775

$2 ,434 ,290

$5 ,267 ,683

$882 ,914

$4 ,384 ,769

$13,456$457 ,383

$705 ,103

$3 ,910 ,136

$523 ,184

$4 ,167 ,925$216 ,844

$359 ,730

($1 ,475 ,846)

$58 ,536$370 ,082

$1 ,235 ,631

$13 ,227$450 ,814

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

L IABIL IT IES

NET ASSETS

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Since this Annual Report comes out eight months after our actual “fiscal year” ends, I thought we should be more up-to-date. Here are 16 reasons to celebrate the past 18 months of our work benefiting youth

and their families…

BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - GEOFFREY BIRNBAUM

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THE DAN FOX FAMILY CARE STAFF COMPLETED SEVEN ADOPTIONS IN 2016! That means seven high-needs

children found “home.” Over the years, the adoptions facilitated by our Dan Fox staff have been

successful and stable beyond the general practice of adoptions.

OUR LINDA MASSA YOUTH HOME IN HAMILTON FOUND ROOM TO GROW. The amazing communities in Ravalli

County made it happen! Following a successful Gala fundraiser last March, which completed the

campaign, we wrapped up construction on the lower level of the home. Now all the youth have

private rooms and the program has separate space for meetings, family visits and treatment.

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE HIRING OF BETH COGSWELL AS ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Beth came

to us after six years with Five Valleys Land Trust. She

is now working closely with me as the organization

moves toward a successful change in leadership. It is a

challenge for any organization and critical at Youth Homes to

effectively transition from a founding leader. Beth brings a vast

array of skills to Youth Homes and we are looking forward to the

future!

6See “Celebrations”, pg 7

WE SERVED 307 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES EACH DAY IN FISCAL YEAR ‘16, WHICH WAS A RECORD HIGH FOR OUR ORGANIZATION! Throughout the year we reached a

total of 744 youth and their families; this meant

safety, belonging and a place to call home for many of them

and for some the first time in their lives!

OUR COLLABORATION, INITIATED BY MELISSA ARNO AND TOM ROY, WITH GARDEN CITY HARVEST HAS BORNE FRUIT (OKAY VEGETABLES ACTUALLY)

SINCE 2010. Last season, the Youth Farm produced over 30,000 pounds of vegetables, providing locally-sourced produce to our seven group homes, three neighboring

non-profits, and to a mobile market which serves local elderly housing projects. Additionally, the Farm

provided jobs for seven of our youth.

OUR AMAZING SUMMER PARTY IN SEPTEMBER WAS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN EVER AND ADDED EVEN MORE “FRIENDS” TO OUR CAUSE. Our guest speaker was a wonderful highlight of the evening! James, a young man who

we served through our InnerRoads Wilderness Program, inspired and touched us all with his story,

wit, honesty and insight.7

“Celebrations” continued from pg 6

FOLLOWING NEARLY 38 YEARS OF SERVICE, SALLY STANSBERRY, OUR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, STARTED HER MOVEMENT TOWARD RETIREMENT. Over the course of her tenure, Sally has shared her home with youth as

House Parent, (six years), and dedicated 32 years to guiding group homes and many, many years

mentoring youth and staff to achieve life-changing experiences for staff and residents. It would not

be hyperbole to call her the “mother” of Youth Homes for her passion, insight and commitment to youth and

young people. Sally will officially retire at the end of March 2017.

WE REMODELED OUR TALBOT HOME FOR GIRLS! This house has been home to more

than 500 young people and it has seen some wear over the years! Through

a matching grant and donor support, we were able to give it a beautiful

renovation – including the kitchen, living room, carpet, floors, lighting,

paint, and appliances. We also redesigned two front rooms into a single

quiet space for the girls and staff.

WE SAW 22 OF OUR YOUTH GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL AND FOUR MORE WERE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR HI-SET EQUIVALENCY (FORMERLY A G.E.D.)! This is

cause for celebration as a high school graduation greatly increases

their chance to be successful in employment and with their independence

moving toward adulthood.8See “Celebrations”, pg 13

OUR DONORS

See ‘Donors’, next page

DONORS OF $10,000 AND ABOVEBernice Shanklin Foundation, Nick and Karen Chickering, Gallagher Western Montana Charitable Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Llewellyn Foundation, Louis L. Borick Foundation, Max and Betty Swanson Foundation, Missoula Community Foundation, Montana Rail Link, New Priorities Foundation, Oro Y Plata Foundation, Noah Patton, Patti Prato and David Boring, Myra and Tom Shanklin, Robert and Carol Spaulding, Susan and John Talbot, United Way of Lewis & Clark County, United Way of Missoula County, United Way of the Flathead, Washington Corporation, Whitefish Community Foundation, William H. and Margaret M. Wallace Foundation

DONORS OF $5,000 TO $9,999First Interstate Bank - Missoula, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, CM Manufacturing, Inc, Crown Enterprises, Global Impact, Kenneth and Shelly Johnson, Massa Home Center, Susan and Roy O’Connor, Rotary Club of Hamilton, Charles Scripps, Chris and Jeannie Siegler, Theresa and Tim Strauch, The Sample Foundation, Inc., Wagon Mountain Foundation, Inc., Sharon and Tom Walsh,

DONORS OF $2,500 TO $4,999All Saints’ Episcopal Church, ALPS, Art Focus, Fine Arts and Framing, Kristen and Jaymie Bowditch, John Boyle, Caras Nursery, Kim and Roy Chacon, Farmers State Bank, Brett and Andrea Felton, Fidelity

July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016

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‘Donors’ continued

Charitable Gift Fund, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation, Larry and Bonnie Flanagan, Flathead Beacon Foundation, Flying Hawkes LLC, DBA The Iten Company, Carolyn Goren, Dale and Jackie Hanson, Michael and Gwyn Harrington, Tom Hudson, Gary and Janet Kalkstein, Kathy Keneally, Langel & Associates, William and Marilyn Mcknight, Montana Community Foundation, Muralt Family Foundation, Nabo, Inc., Rick Oncken, Plum Creek Foundation, Tom and Teresa Quinn, Rapp Family Foundation, Rice Family Foundation, Elizabeth and Harry Saxton, Torrent Technologies, U.S. Bank Foundation Grants Program, University of Montana (Davidson Honors College - Learning by Giving Foundation), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

DONORS OF $1,000 TO $2,499Susan Allen, Billy Belsom, Jackie Berenyi, Robert and Mary Bertch, Big Sky Eye Care Clinic, John and Linda Bird, Geoffrey

and Nancy Birnbaum, Bitterroot Furniture, Carolyn and Joseph Blacker, Blackfoot Communications, Boone Karlberg, Troy and

Nicole Capser, Janet Chilcote, Calvin and Marva Christian, Scott Colunga, Larry and Candy Comer, Copper Run at Reserve,

George and Lynda Corn, Corpat Inc., CrossPoint Community Church, John Cuches, Diane and Dale Daugherty, Roy Delong,

Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Susan Devlin, Don “K” Subaru, Dr. Steve and Jacque Ellis, Andrea Evans, Five

on Black, Lisa and Shannon Flanagan, Flanagan Motors, Deidre and Greg Frame, Frontier-West, LLC, Chuck and Mary Garber,

GE Foundation, Dee Dee and Larry Gianchetta, William and Diane Goodman, James and Jean Hagan, Shannone and KC

Hart, Valerie Hedquist and Edward Calligan, Jody and Scott Hollenbeck, Mimi and Mark Jergens, C.J. and Malin Johnson,

Johnstone Supply Co., Keller Williams, Jim Krausch, Colin Lane, Andy Laue, Martha and David Lowery, Craig MacDonald,

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Gary and Debra Marks, Mike Massa, Loni McKnight, Katherine and Ronald Messer, Missoula

Optimists, Montana Combined Federal Campaign, Charla Murray, James Neustrom and Dwight Auch, Nomad Technologies,

Monica and Dave Paoli, PayneWest Insurance, Mike and Gay Peterson, Pigman Builders, Linda Pijon, Richard Pyfer, Liz Rantz,

Ravalli Family Medicine, Raymond James Global Account, RBC, Marvie and Roland Redmond, Tom and Susan Roy, Runner’s

Edge, Robert and Pamela Sager, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Jeannie and Chris Siegler, Marcille Sohlberg, Soroptimist

See ‘Donors’, next page 10

International of Missoula, Soroptimists of Hamilton, Soroptomists of Whitefish, Ed and Shirley Sullivan, The McKelvey-

Daugherty Family Foundation, The T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving, TIAA-CREF Trust Company, FSB, Joseph

and Irene Topel, UBS Employee Giving Programs, Sandy and Pam Volkmann, Ryan Weisser, Heather and Andy Wilcox, Betty

and Tom Wilkins, Susan and Mark Williams, Judy Williams, Williams Law Firm, Nancy Winslow and Doug Webber, M.D.,

Greg and Amy Yockey, Scott Zoller

DONORS $500 TO $999Alpine Granite Accents, Inc., American Center for Philanthropy, Judy and Tom Anderson, Alan Applebury, Sharon and Charles Avery, Lou and Lila Bahin, Barclay Charitable Fund, Bitterroot Drug, Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis, Boise Cascade, L.L.C., Madlon Brence, Brooke Devries Inc, Drs. Larry and Kathleen Brouwer, Rebecca Carsey, Margarita Church, Church Women United, Marcene and Daniel Coburn, Christine E. Coffin, Community Medical Center, Nancy Cook, Pat Corrick and Holly Rollins, Corso Apartments, Counter Solutions, Inc., Bill and Janet Crandall, Joseph Cullen, D.A. Davidson and Co., Alice and Richard Dailey, John and Kathryn Datsopoulos, Jeffrey and Anita Degen, Arnold and Deborah Didier, Briar and Heidi Diggs, Sabrina and Todd Donahue, Anna and John Doran, Bryan and Dawn Douglass, Thurston and Suzanne Elfstrom, Emanuel Lutheran Corporation, Leslee Engler, Elizabeth Evans, Exelon Corporation, Dr. David and Marcile Farnham, Christine Fiore, James and Maureen Flightner, Nathaniel Freeman, Matt and Britney Fregerio, Mike Fuchs, Christine E. Coffin, Glacier Dental Group, Keith Graham, Carol and Gary Graham, Diane Groves, Linda and John Halase, Jeff and Wendy Haller, Hamilton Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation Center, Kelly and Shane Hart, Scott Herrin, Hannah and Paul Hill, Shannon Hilliard, Thelma Hogan, Holland Lake Lodge, Linda Hom and Eric Kress, Kellie Hurth, Ink Realty Group, Catherine and Jeff Ipsen, Jackson Contractor Group, Inc., Jones Brothers Trucking Inc., Jim and Barbara Jourdonnais, Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens P.C., Kalispell Rehabilitation Associates, Mary Frances LaPorte, Susan Lockner, Barbara Madden, Mary Walsh CPA & Associates, Melanie and Lewis Matelich, Robert and Denise Messer, Drew Mihelish, Mildenberger Motors, Bill and Sheila Miller, Missoula Federal Credit Union, Missoulian, Ann and Mike Munsey, National Philanthropic Trust, Robin Tawney Nichols and William Nichols, Northern Rockies Chapter A.S.H.I., Northwest Imaging, Kathy Ogren, Penney Oncken, PayneWest Insurance - Bitterroot Branch, Pleiades Foundation, Erin Reed, Anne and John Remien, George F. Risi, Rocky Mountain Builders, Inc., Colleen and Randy Rogers, J Patrick Ryan, S.G.L. Investment Advisors Inc., Cathy Scholtens, Nanci Schumacher, Janice Shaw, Colin and Amber Sherrill, Chuck and Niki Shonkwiler, Larry and Cara Simkins, Sirius Construction, Inc, Michael Small and Deborah Allard, Mary Minor Smith, Laura and Michael Snyder, Specialty Surgical Products, Edward and Laurie Stalling, Barbara and George Stanley, Dann and Lisa Swallow, Brenda Thayer,

‘Donors’ continued

See ‘Donors’, next page11

The Cobb Foundation, Donald and Christina Thelen, Tom Evans Enterprises, Karen and Burke Townsend, TrailWest Bank, Frances Tucker, Linda Jo and Dan Tuxbury, United Methodist Women, Andy Wilcox, Don and Bente Winston, Wipfli, Christian Wohlfeil, Tom and Leslie

Wozniak, Amy and Dan Young, Denise and Roy Zimmer, Shirley Zylstra and James Barber

DONORS $250 TO $499Aaronco, Allegra, American Endowment Foundation, Suzanne and Donald Artley, David and Shirley Atkins, Lee Ballard, Bank of Montana, Rebecca Barlow, John and Kathleen Bartos, Bob and Jane Becker, Kenneth and Vikki Bell, Leo Berry, Bitterroot Building Industry Association, Dr. Fred and Diane Bodholt, Rick and Mary Borden, Judy and Bill Brodsky, Marilyn Bruya, Rich and Karen Buley, Caffe Dolce, Kathleen and Cecil Cain, Anne Carlson, Pamela and Byron Caughey, Clyde and Virginia Chaffin, Kristen Chouinard, Clinton School District, Darci and Lane Coddington, John Coley, Convergence Ministries, Inc., Corvallis United Methodist Men’s Group, Barb Cowan and Peter Shober, Susan Crain, Margaret Cronin, Datsopoulos, MacDonald and Lind, Laura Del Guerra, Annette Delano, Emmie DeWit, Karen and Dr. Ken Dial, Mike and Louise Easton, Susan Falsey, First Interstate Bank - Billings, First Security Bank, Laura Fix, Flaherty Financial Services, Lisa Ann Fleming, Gap Foundation, Linda and Tim Gardner, Garlington, Lohn, & Robinson, David Gilmer, Glacier Paving, Renford and Doris Glover, Stephen and Gail Goheen, Weber Greiser and Mary Langenderfer, Carolyn and James Hathaway, Matt and Lisa Hayhurst, Helena Area Community Foundatiuon, Teri and Mark Heydon, Jodie and Darrell Hirsch, Mark and Marianne Holmes, John and Tanya Horat, Teri Horn, Suzanne Hutchins, Amy Irwin, Helia Jazayeri, Robert E. Jensen, Dori and Bill Johnston, Deborah Jones, Kaleva Law Office, Paul and Kim Keiper, L.E.A.W. Family Foundation, Inc., Natalie and Josh Lenderman, Josh Lenderman, Ronald Lester, Alice Levan, Lincoln’s Silver $ Bar and Gift, Land Lindbergh, Thomas Macejko, Main Street Realty, Whitney Maphis, Jody Maus, Karen and Terry McEneaney, Gail McGregor, Merrill Lynch, Susie Miller and Elon Gilbert, Susan and Kevin Miltko, Kevin Miltko, D.D.S., Missoula Southside Lions Club, Montana Northwest Company, Montana Water Dogs, Dennis Moore and Lise Moore, Myles and Bethany Morris, Anne Murphy, Steve Nelson, Douglas Nelson, Warren Neyenhuis and Margaret Tonon, Robert and Toni Ogg, Mary Orizotti, Cathy and Greg Orr, Kathleen Ort and John Duffield, Pam Ostwald, Paul and Margaret Perry, Jean Ann and Timothy Pfahler, Paul Policastro and Patricia Rosa, Presbyterian Women, Ram Engineering, Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Joanne and William Reynolds, M.D., Dr. William and Joanne Reynolds, Lindsay Richards and Thomas Roberts, Drew Rieker, Shelly Robertson, Patricia Rosa and\ Paul Policastro, Michael and Kimberly Roth, Kimberly and Michael Roth, Ryan Rubie, Beryl and Maxine Rucker, James Sampson, Dr. Mark Sanz and Liz Colantuono, Mary Schafer, Jared Schmit, Selway Corporation, Peter Shober and Barb Cowan, C. Janet Simms, Don and Michelle Sokoloski, Kristin and Larry Stayner, Dr. Michael Stebbins, Jean and Allan Steele, Craig Stirling, Linda Stoudt, Ann Szalda-Petree and Allen Petree, Take Control, PLLC, Marguerite and Ronald Taylor, Emily Tosoni, Deborah Tran, Holly Truitt, James and Marci Valeo, Mynor Veliz, Vivant Givesback Foundation, W.T.M. Inc, Carolyn Walker, Gayle and Dick Walton, Marc and Billie Warner, Faye and Daniel Warren, Gayle and Brian Weber, Jacelyn Wedell and Edward Monnig, Shiffy and Kevin Wellborn, Louise Welsh, Betty Winchell, Wendy Wing and Mark Kathrein, Lori Wolfe

‘Donors’ continued

Please visit our website to see donors who gave $1 to $249.www.youthhomesmt.org

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“Celebrations” continued from pg 8

HELENA YOUTH HOMES HAS PROVEN TO BE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR ARRAY OF SERVICES. In combination with

our efforts through our Dan Fox Family Care Program in Helena (since 2001), the addition of two group

homes for local youth helps us make a significant footprint in that community. We appreciate the

investments made by Lewis & Clark United Way and Lewis & Clark County to maintain these services

through the transition from Rocky Mountain Development Council to Youth Homes.

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OUR FLATHEAD YOUTH HOME WAS THE RECIPIENT OF SOLAR PANELS DONATED AND INSTALLED BY FLATHEAD ELECTRIC

COOPERATIVE! This gift helps us in our sustainability efforts and we look forward to seeing the long-

term savings on our utility bills.

WE’VE RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH BUREAU TO PROVIDE CRISIS RESPONSE TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH THEIR EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH IN HAMILTON. These funds help provide a

central contact point for families seeking help and provides immediate case management and

referral for in-home mental health services; as well as additional services that will help families.

WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THIS YEAR, RECEIVING NEW AND CONTINUED SUPPORT BY A MULTITUDE OF PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND DONORS WHO HAVE HELPED MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE! See page 9 for a complete list of our FY ‘16 donors

The Louis Borick Foundation, Phyllis and Dennis Washington Foundation, Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation, First Interstate Bank Foundation, New Priorities Foundation, Pleiades Foundation, Missoula Rotary Foundation, Cook Foundation, Llewellyn Foundation, Learning by Giving Foundation, Scott Foundation.

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OUR SPECIAL NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES FUND CONTINUES TO PROSPER, GIVING KIDS IN OUR CARE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CHILDHOOD THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, SWIMMING AND MUSIC LESSONS. This

fund also provides new clothing and birthday presents as well as cultural activities like powwows and

diversity camps. We like to say these are not “special” activities but rather opportunities that every

child needs and deserves. The fund is possible through donations from our loyal supporters…like you.

NINE YEARS RUNNING, AND OUR RUN 4 KIDS MARATHON TEAM CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EVENTS! Although the team as a whole made such a

fantastic impact, once again, one member in particular

astounded us with her fundraising. Her motivation is not for notoriety,

but her spirit touches us all! Thanks to all who have been part of this

team over the last decade, we know how many miles they have run

and how many dollars they have earned toward our mission.

WE CELEBRATED OUR 45TH ANNIVERSARY THIS PAST YEAR! The last

45 years has been a celebration of our community(s)

support for the work we do with young people and

families who are struggling. We could not come close to

doing this work without you! 14

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