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G r o w t h F r o m S t r e n g t h sTEMPLEGRANDINSCHOOL

Dear Friends,We are delighted to report that in 2016-2017 we celebrated our largest graduating class to date! We’ve watched these outstanding young men grow from anxious, awkward middle schoolers to confident, self-aware young adults. We wish them well in their post-high school endeavors, and know they have the skills to advocate for their needs in college and the workplace.

On the other end of our school’s range, this year we welcomed our largest cohort of incoming 6th graders. It’s hard to imagine, but in a few short years this wiggly, giggly crew of pre-adolescent boys will also be transformed by their TGS experiences. Watching and working toward this transformation is our great joy, and we are grateful for your partnership which helps make it all possible.

Thank you for supporting Temple Grandin School!

With gratitude,

Jen Wilger Executive Director

2017 TGS GRADUATES!

CELEBRATIONS AND GRADUATIONS

2017 TGS Staff at eTown Hall

TGS Destination Imagination

Team

WE HAVE SEEN THE POTENTIAL OF OUR COMMUNITY!

IN 2016-17

WE…

Won the BizWest Partners in Philanthropy in kind Marketing Campaign valued at 10K from BizWest Media and Premier Members Credit Union.

Skied and snowboarded with the Ignite Adaptive Sports Program at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, CO

Added David Millage, VP of Education at Sphero, to our Board of Directors. Welcome, David!

Joined forces with T.A.C.T. Kids to bring hands on programming to TGS students.

Enrolled students from 16 communities across the Front Range.

Presented TGS’s innovative program to over 50 clinical professional at the TGS Talks conference in Boulder, CO.

Competed in Destination Imagination as the first self-identified team comprised of all students on the autism spectrum. Took first place in the Destination Imagination Regional Competition in Denver, CO. Received the DaVinici Award for Outstanding Creativity. Invited and competed in Destination Imagination Global Finals in May 2016, Knoxville, TN.

Supported families in the community by providing a meeting space for a monthly autism sibling support group.

TEMPLE GRANDIN JOHN ELDER ROBISON STEVE SILBERMAN

APRIL 15, 2017

On Saturday evening, April 15th, 2017 we welcomed employers, educators and community members to join us at eTown Hall in Boulder for an inspiring and informative conversation highlighting opportunities for engagement with neurodivergent individuals. An outstanding panel of speakers joined TGS Board Chair Jason Lynch in this lively discussion.

Meeting of the Minds raised over $25,000 to benefit programs at TGS. We are grateful to our generous event sponsors: Davis Graham and Stubbs LLP, Zonies Law, Trimble Navigation, Cable Labs, T.A.C.T., Frasca Food and Wine and D&K Printing.

EXPENSES Program Services = $751,870

Fundraising = $48,125

Administration = $66,716 86%

12%5%

Individuals = $38,913

Fundraising = $80,030

Program Revenue = $812,994

Other Income = $1,256

REVENUE

2016-2017 FINANCIALS

2017–2018PREPARING

2018–2019BUILDING

2019–2020FUNDING

2020–2021SHARING

2021–2022GROWING

Looking into the future!GROWING FROM OUR STRENGTHS

To view the entire plan, visit our website at templegrandinschool.org/strategicplan.

Check back often for updates!

In January, 2017, we created our first Strategic Plan, Growing From Our Strengths. The initiatives identified in this plan will guide our organizational development for the next five years and beyond. We are excited by the opportunity that this strategic plan represents to engage our community in developing a secure and successful future for Temple Grandin School.

THANK YOU!2016-17 Donors

$250-$6,000Steve and Jolene Benoit Brandpoint Marketing

Larry and Donna BusterCableLabs

Joan C. DanaRichard and Margaret Deitrich

Kelly Doyle and Peter RobbianoRob and Anne Davis

Davis Graham & Stubbs, LLPAndrew and Laura Gill

Terry GoldMary HendersonJo Anne Kellaway

Mary Ellen LoreficeLaurence S. Lorefice

Eric and Leslie LevinsonJason and Sarah Lynch

Jane MillerSteve and Lea Anne Paskvalich

Rosie PazMary Kay Braccio and Joseph

PrinsterJames and Julie Prinster

Susanne ReidRestorFX International

Ashley RheingoldMatthew R. Rheingold

David RheingoldSusan Rule

Louise ShaferMoya Smith and Mark McKee

T.A.C.T.Andy and Sarah Treharne

TrimbleGreg Ucker

Tom and Jennifer WilgerZonies Law, LLC