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2015ANNUAL REPORT

BESTBUDDIES® Three Program Pillars:

One-to-OneFriendships

IntegratedEmployment

LeadershipDevelopment

Jason Delconte & Matthew BarronFriendship programClovercroft Elementary School Contents

1 Message from Our Chairman 2 Why We

Matter 3 MissionVisionGoals

4 Best BuddiesPrograms 5 Who We Are

• Global Program Snapshot• Milestones

7 One-to-One Friendships• Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens and e-Buddies®

• Friendship Program Participant Story - Ashley Waltz & Lauren Cantrell13 Integrated

Employment• Best Buddies Jobs• Did You Know?• Jobs Highlights• Jobs Program Participant Story - Cristen Maxwell

33 Meet Our Supporters• Corporations• Individuals• Foundations• Government• In-Kind• Top Fundraising Teams

39 Participating Employers 41 Our Global

Movement

19 Leadership Development• Ambassadors and Promoters• Leadership Development Program Participant Story - Kellie Howard

26 Signature Event Highlights• National Events

29 Financial Statement• Where the Dollar Goes• Consolidated Statement of Activities• Balance Sheet

31 Our Leaders• Board of Directors• Executive Team

Why We MatterOver the past 50 years, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have gained many rights that have improved their lives. Yet, our society is still far from inclusive. Tragically, a great number of people within the IDD community are stereotyped, marginalized and live life as an invisible minority, often times unemployed and without the simple joys of genuine friendships that others may take for granted. As one study notes, “Legal mandates cannot, however, mandate acceptance by peers, neighbors, fellow employees, employers or any of the other groups of individuals who directly impact the lives of people with disabilities."*

This is where Best Buddies International comes into play. Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with IDD. For individuals within this community, Best Buddies serves as a lifeline to creating life-long friendships, securing successful jobs, living independently and feeling valued and respected by society.

Currently, an estimated 84% of adults (18+) with developmental disabilities do not have a paid job in the community. The Best Buddies Jobs program has participants employed full-time who each have the potential to earn a total income upwards of $1 million over 30 years and contribute $250,000 in taxes back into the economy, rather than costing the government approximately $750,000 each in Federal SSI and Medicaid support during that time period.

This is just one of many key examples of how Best Buddies is working to improve quality of life for individuals with IDD. Through the creation of meaningful, lasting one-to-one friendships with peers without disabilities and the promotion of integrated employment opportunities, Best Buddies is changing the world one friendship, one job and one leader at a time.

For more information, please visit www.bestbuddies.org.

*Teen Attitudes Toward Individuals with Mental Retardation, 2002

Message from Our ChairmanDear Friends,

Best Buddies had an amazing year in 2015, impacting nearly one million

individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities

(IDD) and supporting over 700 job placements around the world. We

hosted more than 2,200 participants at our annual student Leadership

Conference at Indiana University, including 105 Buddy Ambassadors , the

largest class ever. Our national events, including the Miami Gala and the

Best Buddies Challenges, were our largest and most successful to date!

Each year continues to be better than the one before, and a preview of

what will come next - new challenges, successes and friendships to last

a lifetime.

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk continues to develop as our most

widespread event across the nation. In 2015 these events broke records as

the largest walks in the history of Best Buddies. Walk leaders continued to

work diligently to surpass their goals, and in 2015 they brought in more than

$3 million nationally - a 76% increase since 2014!

The 26th annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference, presented by

C.A. Hartnell, was the largest conference to date in Best Buddies

history. Nearly 2,200 students, leaders, volunteers and staff members,

representing Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Germany, Hong

Kong, Macau, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Spain,

United Kingdom and the United States traveled to Indiana University in

Bloomington to participate in the four-day conference, from July 17-20. In

conference with the attendance rate soaring 75% from 2011 to 2015.

In 2015 our Jobs program also continued to grow at an

aggressive pace with the addition of two new programs in

the U.S. (Broward County, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee),

one in Scandinavia (Oslo, Norway), and secured funding for

one in Latin America (Santiago, Chile) to open in 2016. Our

U.S. programs continued to develop jobs for individuals

with IDD at some of the nation’s leading corporations

including the Central Park Conservancy, IMC Financial

Markets, and the National Basketball Association. In 2015,

the Best Buddies Jobs program had a total of 755 employed

participants.

In May, on the heels of winning Super Bowl XLIX, Tom

Brady along with thousands of Best Buddies supporters

Tom Brady Football

Challenge and the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port.

With the help of Hublot, Pepsi-Cola Company and a host

of other generous sponsors and fundraisers, the event

was the largest and most successful in the history of the

organization, generating over $5 million.

In September, Best Buddies supporter Steve Hearst

opened the renowned Hearst Ranch and Castle for the

Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle. In total, the event

raised over $4.5 million for the organization. On November

20, the Best Buddies Challenge: Miami took to the streets

in a Tour de France style peloton, led by pro-cyclists. Later

that evening, cyclists joined nearly 900 other guests at Ice

Palace Studios for the 19th annual Best Buddies Miami Gala.

The event culminated with a performance by world famous

DJ and Best Buddies Global Ambassador Steve Aoki, and

raised $2.5 million!

On behalf of the nearly one million individuals whose

lives are impacted by Best Buddies, thank you to all of

our supporters, participants, volunteers, and staff and to

everyone who makes our mission possible. I am so happy

that our buddies are not on this journey alone, and I look

forward to another exciting year of friendship, integrated

employment and leadership development.

In friendship,

Anthony Kennedy ShriverFounder & ChairmanBest Buddies International

Anthony Kennedy Shriver Best Buddies 25th Anniversary Reception at Georgetown University

Shelby Fontanilla & Alex Tyua Friendship program participantsMaui High School

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Best Buddies International is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs help people with IDD form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

Mission

creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with IDD.

VisionTo put Best Buddies out of business. Best Buddies envisions a world where people with IDD are so successfully integrated into

schools, workplaces, and communities that its efforts and services will be unnecessary. Until that vision becomes a reality, the

organization will continue to educate middle school, high school and college students, community members, corporations, and

employers about the emotional, functional, and natural needs and abilities of people with IDD.

Who We ServeThe IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, fragile X

syndrome, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.

Goals | The 2020 Initiative

initiative also includes plans to train 4,000 Buddy Ambassadors, develop 1,000 jobs for people with IDD around the world, and

increase the number of school-based chapters to 2,500. As a result of these ambitious efforts, Best Buddies hopes to become

a household name by the end of 2020.

ProgramsBest Buddies programs sit on three program pillars listed below:

Integrated Employment Leadership DevelopmentOne-to-One Friendships

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One-To-One Friendships Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of

inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded.

BESTBUDDIES® Middle Schools,

High Schools and Colleges

Creates an inclusive school environment for students with

and without IDD during times of social and emotional

development.

BESTBUDDIES® Citizens

Helps adults with and without IDD develop meaningful

friendships and become more involved in their local

communities.

e-BUDDIES®

Offers an e-mail program, in which a participant with IDD

communicates online with a friend without IDD.

Integrated EmploymentSecures integrated employment for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and continuously and

independently support themselves.

BESTBUDDIES® Jobs

program, Best Buddies develops partnerships with employers, assists with the hiring process and provides ongoing support to

the employee and employer.

An estimated 84% of adults (18+) with developmental disabilities do not have a paid

job in the community.* The Best Buddies Jobs program has participants employed full

time who each have the potential to earn a total income upwards of $1mm over 30

years and contribute $250k in taxes back into the economy, rather than costing the

government approximately $750k each in Federal SSI and Medicaid support during

that time period.

Leadership Development Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to become leaders, public speakers and advocates.

BESTBUDDIES® Ambassadors

Offers people with and without IDD the opportunity to gain the

to successfully advocate for themselves, their peers and

Best Buddies in communities, workplaces and government.

BESTBUDDIES® Promoters

Empowers youth to become advocates for people with IDD

and help open new Best Buddies chapters and programs by

organizing special events that promote awareness to the disability

rights movement.

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*National Core Indicators 2013-14

Global Programs Snapshot: 2015

50 States 54 Countries

Continents6

2,151Total Chapters

109,033Total Participants IMPACTED

1,090,330

e-BuddiesCitizens

2,990Total Participants

1,923Total Participants

Promoters

271=4,781Chapters Total Participants

943Total Participants

Ambassadors

Middle Schools


High Schools

1,107=59,629Chapters Total Participants

Colleges


16,459Avg. Wkly. Hours Worked 806,491Avg. Yrly. Hours Worked

$9,605,307Avg. Yrly. Wages Earned $1,921,061Avg. Yrly. Taxes Paid

Total Buddies Employed755

Jobs

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Milestones Anthony Kennedy Shriver founded the original Best Buddies Chapter while a junior at Georgetown University in 1987.

BUDDIES® becomes America’s

• The Best Buddies Fine Art Collection is developed, featuring masterpieces by Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg.

Leadership Conference, training both college student leaders and people with IDD by providing intensive lessons in public speaking, management, team building, problem solving and leadership skills. • Best Buddies launches BESTBUDDIES® Citizens with the goal of pairing adults with IDD with their non- disabled working peers.

• Best Buddies launches BESTBUDDIES® Jobs, a supported employment program, targeting high-paying, white-collar jobs for people with IDD in Florida, California and Massachusetts.• Best Buddies establishes BESTBUDDIES® High Schools with the goal of pairing special education students in one-to-one friendships with high school volunteers.• The BESTBUDDIES® Middle Schools pilot program launches, reaching out to an even younger age group with the hope that inclusion of people with IDD will have a lasting effect on societal norms for the next generation.

• e-BUDDIES® launches as a cutting-edge online friendship program.• Best Buddies launches the most successful fundraising event in its history, the nationally televised inaugural Volvo Hearst Castle Challenge First Lady Maria Shriver.

• Best Buddies celebrates 20 years of friendships and jobs in 2009.• In honor of its 20th anniversary, Best Buddies updates it mission statement to: “To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).”

• BESTBUDDIES® Ambassadors becomes Best Buddies’ seventh formal program.

• BESTBUDDIES® Jobs expands to Washington D.C. and San Francisco, CA.• BESTBUDDIES®

• Best Buddies celebrates its 25th anniversary.• Best Buddies launches the I’m In To Hire• In October 2015 A&E Network partnered with Best Buddies International and premiered a new docu-series,

“Born This Way,” which chronicled the lives of seven young adults with Down syndrome, several of whom were Best Buddies participants.

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Mason Shank & Matt MooreBest Buddies Citizen program participants

One-to-One Friendships life people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

(IDD) have often been forced to live throughout history.

Best Buddies offers people with IDD the chance to have

to share interests, experiences and activities that many

other individuals enjoy.

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Middle Schools | High Schools | CollegesIn today’s schools, students with IDD often enter the same

building and walk the same hallways as their peers, but they

are left out of social activities. These students miss out on so

friends to sit with at lunch, attending homecoming or prom,

joining a club, or meeting a friend with whom to share their

experiences.

Best Buddies offers students with IDD the chance to have a

friend and to share interests, experiences and activities that

so many other students their age enjoy. The Middle Schools,

High Schools and Colleges programs pair students with IDD

in one-to-one mentoring friendships with students without

IDD. Each student agrees to a one-year commitment in which

they will call and go on an outing with their buddy at least

once a week.

The Best Buddies Friendship program offers a peer mentoring

relationship that affects both the person with and the person

without IDD. Not only do our programs create a lasting

friendship, but they help facilitate an environment of inclusion

throughout the school and in the community.

CitizensFor people with IDD, the void of meaningful friendships

extends into adulthood. After age 21, some individuals

with IDD may never spend time with anyone besides a paid

caretaker and family. Best Buddies Citizens pairs adults

with IDD in one-to-one friendships with other individuals in

corporate and civic communities. Volunteers are sharing their

time and energy with new friends. Citizen buddy pairs are

asked to commit to a one-year relationship during which the

pair agrees to talk once a week and see each other twice a

month. These relationships usually grow into friendships that

last for a lifetime.

e-BUDDIES®

Computers are an integral part of society, yet only 54% of

people with disabilities report using a computer or other

electronic device to access the internet.*

By joining e-Buddies, participants can develop the skills

necessary to become technology-literate, and therefore, able

to compete for higher-level employment and to communicate

using a variety of sources.

e-Buddies is an e-mail pen pal program that pairs people with

IDD in one-to-one e-mail friendships with peer volunteers who

do not have IDD. Participants from the 50 U.S. states, as well as

international participants from various countries, are matched

based on age, gender and common interests. e-Buddies agree

to e-mail each other at least once a week for one calendar

year. This program offers a safe way to make a new friend and

connect with someone across the country.

In 2015, e-Buddies served 1,923 total participants. These

participants exchanged more than 40,000 e-mails, and also

posted more than 500 messages on the e-Buddies Community

message boards. e-Buddies was also used as a teaching tool

in the classroom by over 60 special education teachers and

other disabilities professionals across the country.

*Kessler Foundation 2012

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group administrator

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of high school. Lauren had been the president of the

Best Buddies chapter at her junior high, and she tried

throughout the summer to start a Best Buddies chapter

at her new high school, but there were no teachers able

to sponsor the club on campus. However, Lauren was

determined not to let that deter her from getting to know

her peers in the special education classrooms and

decided to become a parallel learner in Mrs. Means’

First hour quickly became Lauren’s favorite class of the

day and she cherished the opportunity to get to know

the second day of school, Ashley shared a picture of

herself in a hospital room and told the class she was

a cancer survivor. Lauren could not believe that a girl

who had gone through so much could be one of the

happiest people she had ever met. Ashley’s optimistic

outlook on life is one of her greatest attributes and part

of the reason Lauren and Ashley quickly became such

great friends.

Mesquite High School. While Lauren and Ashley

together and saw each other often. The next year,

Lauren made sure that she and Ashley were matched

as buddies. Each morning, Ashley would burst through

the classroom door saying, “Lauren! My best buddy! I

Ashley, standing with a huge smile on her face, and

arms outstretched.

"I love Ashley and I love Best Buddies for bringing us

together," Lauren said. "She has given me more than I

could ever return."

In December 2015, Ashley was diagnosed with MDS

(Meylodysplastic Syndrome), a rare blood disorder. The

only course of treatment was a bone marrow transplant.

Ashley was admitted to begin a strenuous course of

chemotherapy prior to her transplant. The day before

her 22nd birthday, she received her new cells. With

the effects of the chemotherapy hitting full force, her

extended stay in the PICU was an extreme challenge.

However, though she had her moments of frustration,

she came through the bulk of her treatment with her

smile and love for others very much still intact.

“I was able to visit Ashley almost every week during

her stay in the ICU,” Lauren said. “It is so hard to see

a friend in so much pain and be able to do so little for

them. Even on her hardest days she managed to meet

me with a smile and my favorite greeting, ‘Lauren! My

best buddy!’ I cherish the time I was able to sit with her,

doing crafts, watching movies, and talking about what

dates her and her boyfriend were going to go on when

she left the hospital … I love seeing her whenever I can

and she continues to inspire me every day.”

“We’ve been friends for almost six years, and there’s no

way she’s getting rid of me now! I love Ashley and I love

Best Buddies for bringing us together," Lauren said.

Ashley Waltz

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One-to-One FriendshipsProgram ParticipantsAshley Waltz & Lauren Cantrell

One-to-One FriendshipsProgram ParticipantsAshley Waltz & Lauren Cantrell


Dudley Williams IIIJobs Program participant at John Hancock


Dudley Williams IIIJobs Program participant at John Hancock

Carolyn MeyerJobs program participant at Asurion

I n tegra ted Employment Since its inception, Best Buddies Jobs has assisted

thousands of participants in earning an income, paying

alongside others in the community. The Jobs program

offers the opportunity for people with intellectual and

independent through their own efforts, and removes the

need for government assistance or parental support.

This program focuses on white-collar jobs, which sets

it apart from so many others, because Best Buddies

assists individuals in careers that are not only enjoyable,

but also inclusive and competitive in terms of pay.

BESTBUDDIES® JobsBest Buddies Jobs furthers the integration of people with IDD into the community through supported employment. The focus is on developing competitive, integrated jobs that allow participants to earn an income, pay taxes, and work in an environment alongside their peers in the community, leading to full inclusion and independence. Best Buddies Jobs conducts a person-centered approach with each participant, working with the individual to ultimately achieve their personal employment goals. Coaching is provided in essential job interviewing skills, and once a job is secured, there is assistance with on-the-job training. Job placement for participants depends on factors such as their skills and abilities, location and vocational preference. Once fully adjusted to their job, Best Buddies supports participants with job coaching for continued career development.

The Jobs program focuses on white-collar jobs such as:

desk assistant, and retail associate.

Best Buddies prides itself on developing jobs in professional environments. Employers range from some of the top law

and luxury hotels. The states with active Best Buddies Jobs programs as of December 31, 2015 include California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada,

New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Did You Know? • Work plays a central role in the lives of many people with IDD, and studies of supported work have shown that these

employees desire paid employment to the same degree as young adults without disabilities. (Cordes & Howard, 2005; Ferrari, Nota & Soresi, 2008; Griffen, 1996; Reid & Bray, 1997)

• Many people with IDD want to work in integrated “real world” employment situations. In 2007, only 26% of those employed

were working in integrated employment settings. The rest were supported in sheltered employment, day rehabilitation services or non-work community integration programs. (The Arc 2012)

• The majority of adults with IDD are either unemployed or underemployed, despite their ability, desire, and willingness to engage in meaningful work in the community. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in January 2010, the percentage of people with disabilities in the labor force was 21.8% compared with 70.1% for people with no disability. (The Arc 2012)

• A Return on Disability Company 2012 report stated that "...a brand that stands for innovations and messaging that

supports greater inclusion of people with disabilities, by extension, stands for innovations and messaging that support greater inclusion for everyone." This shows that not only are companies supporting people with IDD in gaining employment opportunities and becoming independent, but also their brand begins to represent an inclusion for everyone

Integrated Employment



Jobs program participant Staples Center


Natalie SpringJobs program participantNatixis Global Asset Management

Jobs HighlightsOUR PARTICIPANTS• Best Buddies Jobs participants in the United States work

an average of 806,491 hours per year and earn approximately

$9.6 million combined annually.

HIGHEST SALARIES*• Cristen M. now earns $47,257.60 a year at Holland &

increase since 2014. She also receives life insurance, medical

vacation and sick time.

• Jessica C. now earns $38,688 a year at Tesoro in California. She also receives medical, dental, and vision care, as well as access to an education assistance program, employee

programs, and paid sick days.

• Curt H. now earns $37,960 a year at William Morris Endeavor in Los Angeles, CA. Curt also receives holiday pay and

• Anne J. earns $37,440 a year at SAP NS2 in Falls Church,

HIGHEST HOURLY WAGES• Cristen M. earns $22.72 per hour at Holland & Knight

in Massachusetts.

• Ashley W. earns $20 per hour at the Institute for Community

Inclusion in Massachusetts.

• Robert S. and Thomas K. earn $17 per hour at the NFL

Network in California.

RECEIVING BENEFITS• Medical & Dental: 15%

• Paid Vacation/Sick Days: 29%

• 401K Plan: 3%

• Other: 53%

2015 KEY JOBS PROGRAM STATS• Average Total Weekly Hours worked: 16,459*

• Average Total Yearly Hours worked: 806,491*

• Average Total Yearly Wages Earned: $9,605,307*

• Average Total Yearly Taxes paid: $1,921,061*

*Based on U.S. jobs placement. Refer to infographic on page 5.

*Salaries as of December 31, 2015

BESTBUDDIES® JOBS2015 Program Locations


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Before Cristen Maxwell landed her position at the

jobs in the food service and hotel industries without

much success. After bouncing from job to job,

With her mother’s guidance, she reached out to Best

Buddies Massachusetts’ Jobs program for the career

opportunity of a lifetime.

In 1999 the Best Buddies Jobs program helped Cristen

land a position as a records specialist at Holland &

Knight. Through her hard work and incredible work

ethic, Cristen has earned the respect of her supervisor

and co-workers alike, and seen her salary increase by

$8,273 from 2014 to 2015. Cristen currently makes

$47,257 per year before taxes. She also receives

retirement plan, as well as paid vacation and sick-time.

Some of her job duties include entering the data for

site to storage facilities. Cristen’s work has been 100%

Cristen was awarded Best Buddies Massachusetts

Jobs program’s Employee of the Year for her exemplary

job performance at Holland & Knight.

In addition to her participation in the Best Buddies

Jobs program, Cristen also works to raise funds and

awareness for the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis

Port

said Cristen. “I’ve raised well over my goals several

times, close to $10,000 for this event...I do this to give

back to Best Buddies for what they've given me."

testament to the success of the Best Buddies Jobs

program.

"You can't tear me away from my job,” said Cristen.

“Without my job at Holland & Knight, who knows where

I would be. It's allowed me to prove to people that,

although I may have IDD, I can successfully do a job

like this. A lot of people put labels on me and don't

think I can do things, but I'm here to prove to people

that although I may not be like everyone else, I can go

out and earn a paycheck and contribute to society in a

positive way."

Cristen Maxwell



Integrated EmploymentProgram ParticipantCristen Maxwell


Paul BrooksBest Buddies Global Ambassador and Jobs program participant


Leadership Development Best Buddies educates and empowers individuals

with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to

become powerful public speakers, self-advocates and

active agents of change. These leaders inspire their

peers within the IDD community, employers and the

government to join Best Buddies' global movement of

friendship and social inclusion.

Ambassadors Best Buddies Ambassadors is a program that provides training for participants with and without IDD in areas of speech writing,

public speaking and self-advocacy. Ambassadors develop the skills to professionally share their life stories, promote Best

Buddies programs, network, and most importantly, advocate. The program prepares people to become active agents of change

and informed, engaging advocates for the disability rights movement.

Ambassadors participate in trainings focused on the art of public speaking and advocacy. Once trained, they are expected to

identify opportunities in their chapters, communities, and state to share their stories and become more involved and empowered

people with IDD, present at recruitment fairs and Best Buddies events, and develop partnerships in the community given their

skills and awareness as advocates. Ambassadors also help collect donations, present to other interest groups, and train others

with IDD.

Participants are paired with a speech coach for the duration of their Ambassador training to assist with the writing and presentation

of a speech. Speech coaches help Ambassadors in areas of brainstorming and organization, and serve as a guide who provides

one-on-one attention as needed.

As of December 31, 2015, Best Buddies had more than 943 trained active Buddy Ambassadors, in 26 states and nine countries.

Many Ambassador program participants attended the Best Buddies Leadership Conference in July and took part in novice or

advanced speech writing courses during the event.

PromotersBest Buddies Promoters not only empowers youth to become advocates for people with IDD, but allows them the opportunity

to interact and develop friendships with someone who they may not otherwise meet. The Promoters program offers students a

chance to develop leadership skills as they organize and host teen nights and awareness events for teens with and without IDD.

These events create a platform for friendships and a culture of inclusion and acceptance of individuals of all abilities.

Each Promoters chapter is led by a student leader and faculty

advisor that oversee the membership and plan at least two

events per semester for an entire academic year to promote

advocacy and awareness.

The Best Buddies chapter on campus has student and faculty

volunteers who provide support to program participants.



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Buddy Ambassador Kellie Howard has been involved with

Best Buddies since 2008. She serves as the Outreach Chair

for the University of South Florida’s Best Buddies chapter

and is an active member of the Young Leaders Council.

Kellie is currently employed at the University of South

Florida and also serves on the Best Buddies International

Board of Directors. She has given inspirational speeches

not only in her hometown of Tampa, but at several of our

national events throughout the country, including the Best

Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port and the Best Buddies

Challenge: Hearst Castle. Here is an excerpt from Kellie’s

speech before the 2015 Board of Directors:

"My story begins as a story about loneliness, bullying,

cared about me. Thankfully, I always had the support

of my family but that wasn’t always enough. I needed

support from my peers.

"Everything changed when I enrolled in the University of

South Florida (USF). After joining Best Buddies at USF, I

of opportunities began to present themselves for me. I

was selected to be a buddy director for my chapter two

years in a row. Being a buddy director has made me

feel worthy and accomplished, and more importantly,

I learned social skills which helped me land a job on

campus where I forged meaningful friendships.

"Through Best Buddies, I've become an advocate for

myself and others with intellectual and developmental

disabilities all across the world. This platform has

also given me the opportunity to develop my public

speaking skills and effectively use my platform to serve

as a voice for my peers within the IDD community. I

hope I can continue my involvement with Best Buddies

in the future to show the world that people with IDD are

smart, capable and aware of the power to bring about

change and social inclusion to the rest of society.

"Best Buddies has given me more opportunities

than ever before. What does Best Buddies mean to

me? Family, friendship, and an all-around amazing

organization.

"My experiences through Best Buddies have helped

me become the person I am today. I'm truly grateful to

have a chance to share my story with all of you!"

Kellie HowardLeadership Development

Global AmbassadorKellie Howard



S i g n a t u r e N a t i o n a l Events 2015 The purpose of special events is to garner and acknowledge

support for the Best Buddies mission, in addition to raising

funds and awareness to reach our 2020 initiative. There

are numerous ways to get involved such as: volunteering,

advocating, and pursuing national partnership and

sponsorship opportunities. A few of our more prominent

events are featured in the following pages.

Best Buddies Global Ambassador Savannah Guthrie & Friendship program participant Tara Sanders


National Events 2015 BEST BUDDIES MONTHWhat started 21 years ago as a one-day event has evolved into a month-long celebration commemorating Best Buddies’ mission. Best Buddies Month, which takes place each year in March, is a time for Best Buddies participants

these essentials in every individual’s life. In March 2015, entire chapters and individual volunteers showcased their passion for Best Buddies by participating in community carnivals, regional dances, and school-wide assemblies.

SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD

use of the R-word. Best Buddies' partnership with Special Olympics and dozens of other organizations raises awareness of the hurtful effects of the word "retard(ed)" and encourages people to pledge to stop using it. Spread the Word to End the Word Wednesday of every March. However, people everywhere can help spread the word throughout their communities and schools all year long through pledge drives, youth rallies and online engagement.

26th ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEIn July 2015, more than 2,200 student and adult leaders from around the globe attended this three-day conference. Program participants united for a weekend of leadership development and training. Participants were encouraged to think about the global effects of social inclusion for people with IDD. Best Buddies provided scholarships to disadvantaged student leaders who would not have otherwise attended.

EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER DAY 2015Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day was created in 2010 in her honor, to inspire people to remember her legacy, embrace the movement she founded to bring awareness to the disability movement. EKS day promotes a global call for individuals to commit actions of inclusion, acceptance and unity for people with IDD. The third annual EKS Day was observed on September 26th throughout the United States and in 100 countries. Activities included playing sports, picnics, canned-food drives, leadership trainings and pledges to stop using the R-word.

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SPACEY BENEFITING BEST BUDDIESBest Buddies Global Ambassador and Actor Kevin Spacey joined Anthony K. Shriver, Olympian Carl Lewis and more than 150 of Houston’s top philanthropists and socialites for Best Buddies. The event included a live and silent auction, gourmet dinner and an entertaining Q&A session with Spacey. In total, more than $600,000 was raised to help promote Best Buddies’ mission of friendship, leadership development and employment opportunities for people with IDD.

9th ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES DALLAS GALA The Dallas Gala, with long-time Best Buddies supporters Jan and Jeff Rich serving as Honorary Chairs, was an incredible event featuring a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and a private concert. Each year more than 400 prominent guests from Dallas and around the world, including business

support Best Buddies' endeavors in Texas.

SIGNATURE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS


National Events 2015BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE : HYANNIS PORTMAY 30, 2015

Boston & Hyannis Port, Massachusetts

The Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, chaired by Tom Brady, is a 100, 50, or 20-mile cycling adventure from Boston to Hyannis Port, with an optional 5K run/walk chaired by Olympian Carl Lewis. The event kicked off with the Tom Brady Football Challenge, and concluded with celebrity tandem races, a celebratory clambake and a private concert by the musical group, 38 Special.

BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE : HEARST CASTLE SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Carmel & San Simeon, California

The Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle, co-chaired by Maria Shriver and Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom, is a 100, 62, 30, or 15-

renowned Hearst Castle in San Simeon, with an optional 5K run/walk led by Olympian Carl Lewis. The event kicked off with a Friday night reception hosted by Maria Shriver and concluded with celebrity tandem races, a festive barbecue and private concert featuring the Pointer Sisters at Hearst Ranch.

BEST BUDDIES FRIENDSHIP WALK : CAPITAL REGIONOCTOBER 17, 2015

National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia

The 2015 Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Capital Region is a powerful social movement that supports inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Open to all ages and athletic abilities, the Capital Region Walk has the energy of a big family gathering as more than 2,000 Best Buddies program participants, with and without IDD walk side-by-side to promote friendship and community inclusion.

BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE: MIAMI19th ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES MIAMI GALANOVEMBER 20, 2015

Miami, Florida

The day’s festivities kicked off with the Best Buddies Challenge: Miami, a 62-mile ride, limited to only 50 cyclists. This exclusive ride featured a Tour de France style police escorted peloton with road and intersection closures, support vehicles, and three fully-stocked rest stops. The Challenge was followed by the 19th annual Best Buddies Miami Gala. Each year, more than 800 prominent local and international guests attend this elegant event, including celebrities, athletic superstars, and incredible performers. Guests gathered at the Ice Palace Studios to celebrate Best Buddies while enjoying a gourmet dinner, a top-notch auction and dazzling entertainment.


Financials

2015 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES*

(left to right) Sarah Strohl & Christa Nusbaum,Zionsville High School and Jeanne Frecker &Allyson Milby, Marian University

BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015

ASSETS YEAR TO DATE

Current Assets

Cash in Bank $ 3,135,109

Marketable Securities 1,314,857

Pre-Paid Expenses 460,880

Accounts Receivable 911,681

Contributions Receivable 2,275,181

Grant Receivables 1,394,156

Investments - Deferred Compensation Plan 72,917

Total Current Assets $ 9,564,781

Fixed Assets

Computers 2,315

Total Fixed Assets $ 2,315

TOTAL ASSETS $ 9,567,096

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

Liabilities

Accounts Payable $ 451,815

Deferred Revenue 868,001

Deferred Compensation Plan Liability 72,917

Total Liabilities $ 1,392,733

Fund Balance

Beginning Fund Balance $ 8,174,363

Total Fund Balance $ 8,174,363

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $ 9,567,096

BEGINNING BALANCE WITH CURRENT YEAR ADJUSTMENTS $ 8,143,814

NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $ 30,549

ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 8,174,363

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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Board of Directors

Eunice Kennedy ShriverFounder

Special Olympics International

Honorary Board Member

Hon. Nicole AvantFormer U.S. Ambassador

Arturo Elias-Ayub Director, Strategic Alliances

& Institutional RelationsTelmex Foundation

Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy Former U.S. Congressman,

Founder, The Kennedy Forum

Jose Maria Olle Investor

Ben Silverman Founder & CEO

Electus

Ronald L. BookPresident

Ronald L. Book, P.A.

Aaron GershenbergManaging Partner

SVB Capital

Philip LevinePresident & CEO

Baron Corporation

Thomas QuickPhilanthropist

Becca Cason Thrash Philanthropist

Romero BrittoInternational Pop Artist

Britto Central

Denise Godreau

Baha Mar Ltd.

Carl LewisU.S. Olympic Gold Medalist

Jeffrey A. RichManaging Director

Plumtree Partners, LLC

Dani WarmundGraduate StudentUniversity of N.C.

Nan BushPresident/ProducerLittle Bear Studio

Michael Hardman Ph.D.Distinguished Professor

University of Utah

James LintottChairman, Sterling Foundation Mgmnt.

Katherine Schwarzenegger

Author

Bruce WeberPhotographer/Director

Little Bear Studio

Charles Calhoun Global Ambassador

Best Buddies InternationalAdministrative Assistant

Silicon Valley Bank

Alexander Hernandez-Dessauer

Vice President, InternationalPrograms & Special Projects Best Buddies International

Don List Vice President

Adept Fasteners

Bernie YumanPresident

Bernie Yuman Mgmnt.

Anthony Kennedy ShriverFounder & Chairman

Best Buddies International

BOARD CHAIR

Tom SullivanFounder & Acting CEO

Lumber Liquidators

Gerard A. Klingman, CFPPresident

Klingman & Associates

John P. OswaldPresident & CEO

Capital Trust Group

Brad BlankAttorney

Brad Blank & Associates, Inc.

BOARD SECRETARY

Robert FriedmanPartner

Holland & Knight

BOARD TREASURER

Keith Allen HaringPop Artist

Creator of the Best Buddies Logo

Honorary Board Member

Executive Team

Anthony Kennedy ShriverFounder & Chairman

John M. CarlinSenior Director

Major Gifts & Planned Giving

JR FryVice President

State Development

Lisa DerxVice President

Government Relations

Julie TorresVice President

Human Resources & Operations


Vice President International Programs

& Special Projects

Scott TracyVice President

Challenges, Special Events, & Sponsor Relations

David QuilleonSenior Vice President Global Mission, State

Development & Operations

Mark LewisVice PresidentMarketing &

Strategic Development

Mark J. WylieVice President

Talent Relations

Natalie Van EronVice President

National Development & Miami Challenge

Jen MillerSenior Vice PresidentFinance & Operations

OUR LEADERS


Meet Our SupportersCORPORATIONS

$250,000 to $499,999Alex and Ani, LLC

Emerson Collective

$100,000 to $249,999Audi of America, Inc.

Carnival Cruise Lines/Seabourn Cruise Line

Fifth Third Bank

Hublot

Mastercard Worldwide

Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P.

Pepsi-Cola Company

QTEGO

$50,000 to $99,999Ares Distributors Inc

BNY Mellon

Cutrale Citrus Juices U.S.A. Inc

CVS Pharmacy, Inc

E & J Gallo Winery

Eaton Vance Management

Hirayama Investments LLC

Manulife Financial

MONTBLANC North America, LLC

Network For Good

Robinson Commercial Real Estate

Santander Bank

SVB Financial Group

TracFone Wireless, Inc.

$25,000 to $49,999Accenture LLP

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

Massachusetts

Capital One Services LLC

Compañia de Elaborados de Café ELCAFE

Ernst & Young LLP

Industrial Molinera CA

John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.

Matching Gifts Program

Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

Litoral Logistics Inc

Mack Cycle & Fitness

ManpowerGroup

Plumtree Partners, LLC

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

RAI Services Company

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys LLP

Stona of Georgetown

ZTE USA

$10,000 to $24,99924 7 Sports Management, LLC

Abdo Consulting Group, Inc.

Abdo, Erick & Meyers, LLP

Albertsons Safeway, Albertsons

Companies, Inc.

Atema Partners Corporation

Bank of America Investment Services, Inc.

Bank of America, N.A.

Best Buddies _ Vrais Copains Canada

Bloomberg L.P.

Blum Shapiro

Boich Companies, LLC

Britto Central, Inc.

Cargill Incorporated

Coastal Construction Group

Comm of Mass Trevendor

Crescent Capital Group L.P.

Dade Amateur Golf Association, Inc.

Demoulas Super Markets, Inc

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.

DLA Piper LLP

DNICORP

EMC Corporation

EM-Power Services, Inc.

Exelon Business Services

FIJI Water Company LLC

First Hawaiian Bank

First Solar

First Tennessee Bank

Florida Blue

Franklin American Mortgage Company

Goldman Sachs & Company

Gruber Hurst Elrod Johansen Hail Shank

Grupo Textil Providencia SA De CV

Holland & Knight LLP

IPN Retail, LLC

Level 3

M & J Management Corporation LLC

Maguire-Maguire, Inc.

Metro Auto Auction

Midland National Life Insurance Company

MindTree

Miramar Ventures I, Ltd.

NextGear Capital

NFL Ventures LP

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

Pilot

Promoter Line Incorporated Festival &

Concert Division

Quicken Loans

RatPac Entertainment, LLC

Raymond James and Associates, Inc

Riemer & Braunstein LLP

Ronald Book PA

Rosetta Stone Ltd

Royal Caribbean Cruises International

Shaklee Corporation

Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A.

Siskey Capital, LLC

Specialty Restaurants Corporation

SPS General Contracting Service Inc,

State Street Bank & Trust Company

Target Corporation

Texas Capital Bank

The Ultimate Software Group, Inc.

Truist

TUUCI

UNF Best Buddies Chapter

Verizon

Viacom

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc

WaterStone Bank

Wells Fargo Bank, NA

Wisconsin State Council Knights of

Columbus

Yankee Trader Seafood, Ltd.

YourCause, LLC

$5,000 to $9,999Activision, Inc.

Alliance Financial Group

Alphasimplex Group, LLC

Angels In Disguise

Artisan Pictures LLC a Lionsgate

Entertainment Company

Associated Bank

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

AT&T

Bahia9024, LLC

Bank of Hawaii

BB&T Branch Banking and Trust

Behavior Intervention Services, LLC

Bell Holdings LLC

Brad Blank & Associates, Inc.

Cars.com

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Charming Shoppes of Delaware, Inc.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Choate's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.

CI Auto Group Inc.

ComEd

Commerce House, LP

Cox Target Media

Cucinelli Holding Co., LLC

Culinary Publishing LLC

Delaware Diagnostic & Rehabilitation

Center P.A.

Delray Honda

Dior

Discover Financial Services

Dixie Capital, LLC

Dynamic Therapy Services LLC

EBARA International Corporation

Elm Grove Junior Guild

Exelis Inc.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company

of Iowa

FedEx

Florida Community Bank

Florida Power & Light Company

Fort Bend Junior Service League

Fox Group

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A.

Goldman, Sachs & Company Matching

Gift Program

Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine

Gray Robinson Attorneys at Law

Great River Carnival Association, Inc.

Hattie Hill Enterprises

HMS Insurance Associates, Inc.

Hogan Lovells US LLP

Hudson Valley Lighting

Hyannis Air Service, Inc.

ImageQuest, LLC

Indiana University Health

Ion Bank

Iowa State Council Knights of Columbus

J.E. Dunn Construction Company

Jersey Mike's Subs

JK Group, Inc.

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Junior League of Indianapolis Inc.

Kimmel, Carter, Roman & Peltz, P.A.

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.

Las Vegas Coffee Investors, LLC

Legrand Wiremold

Lipscomb University

LKJ Management Services LLC

LNR Property/ Starwood Property Trust

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

Lucas Public Affairs

Marcus Hotels and Resorts

Maury Hills Church of Christ

Mayer Brown LLP

Med Pro Billing

Misericordia Home

Moore Oil Company

National Security Services

Net Conversion, LLC

New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.

New England Performance Cars LLC

New Era Cap Co., Inc.

Nordstrom

Open Road of Manhattan, LLC

Opportunity Village

OSI Restaurant Partners LLC

Pension Services, Inc.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Poder Civico, AC

Premier Designs, Inc

Race 13.1 LLC

Regions Bank

Reliance Healthcare

Rhizome Productions Inc.

Ridge Retirement Consultants, LLC

Rx For Reading

Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C.

Searcy Denney Barnhart Scarola &

Shipley PA

Sonic Automotive Inc.

State Street

Summit Pharmacy, Inc.

Tanton and Company, LLP

The Bank of New York

The California Endowment

The Center For Special Needs Trust

Administration INC.

The Gragg Company

The Mahoney Group

The Meadowbrook School of Weston, Inc.

The PENTA Building Group

The Richard Lovett Trust of 1996

Time Warner Cable

Tom Wood Porsche Audi

Troutman Sanders LLP

Universal Fairs, Inc.

Value Store It

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Wimbrey Worldwide Ministries

Wyatt Energy Management

INDIVIDUALS

$100,000 to $249,999Jim Ferraro

Holly & Thomas Gores

Penney & Gerry Klingman

Jonathan Lavine

May Liang & James Lintott

Carol and Dennis Troesh

$50,000 to $99,999Tom Brady

Romero Britto

Michael Descheneaux

Marietta & Ken Harte

Georgina Hartland

David Herro

Don List

Patty & Bobby Nail

Jan Miller & Jeff Rich

Jackie Soffer & Craig Robins

Nancy & Richard Rogers

Donna & George Zoley

$25,000 to $49,999Mert & Alev Bakan

Maria Capurro

Maureen Daly

Trina & Rob Dean

Edmond English

Luisa & Horst Ferrero

Jan & Jim Field

Eloah & Mark Fisher

Domenic Forino

Gigi & Brian Grazer

Donald Guloien

Barbara & Stephen Hearst

Nancy & Mark Holowesko

Steven Izen

Patricia Kennedy

Marc Leder

Lynn & Ted Leonsis

John Malloy

Brian McCarthy

Samantha McFarland Boles

Cindy & Michael Moran

Annabella & Alvaro Noboa

Mona & John Oswald

Kathleen & Eddie Pearson

Kenneth Reilly

Nicole Avant & Ted Sarandos

Dylan Seff

Joseph Shay

Ben Silverman

Michele King Soffer & Donald Soffer

Sandy & Tony Tamer

Fay & Salim Zakhem

$10,000 to $24,999Ron Abramson

Paulo Bacchi

Robert Beal

Steve Beneto

Rebecca Bowman

John Connors

Arlyn & Stephen Cypen

Kristina Daglio

Dennis Diehl

Ann & L. John Doerr

Joan & Marco Dondero

Lisa D'Urso

Joseph Eisler

Martin Ellen

Natalie Wexler & Jim Feldman

Gina Ginsburg

Scott Ginsburg

Tom Godart

Tommy Gosnell

Leo Govoni

Connie & Wycliffe Grousbeck

Anita Hawkins

John Hayes

Gregory Hext

Sally Heyman

Marcus Hiles

Kyrie Irving

David Jagolinzer

CONTRIBUTORS


Meet Our SupportersINDIVIDUALS (continued)

Serita Jakes

Patrick Kennedy

Nina & Robert Kotick

David Lambert

Michael Lerner

Patrick Levantino

Philip Levine

Carl Lewis

Lucinda & Javier Loya

Steve Luczo

Rebekah & Gabe Lyons

Helen & Earl Lysaker

Doug McAninch

Rhonda McDonald

Carlos Migoya

F. Mitchell

Kevin Morales

Janet & Robert Nakushian

James Nentwig

Duyen & Marc Nguyen

Luis Alberto Noboa

Eileen & Ed Nortrup

Jose Olle

Marley & Brett Overman

Cathy & Scott Phillips

Thomas Quick

Linda & Peter Raphael

Craig Rennick

J. Douglas Rippeto

Marilyn & Ronald Rotter

Michael Schlesinger

TC Schuttler

Patrick Schwarzenegger

Randy & Harlan Selesnick

Connie & Joseph Shay

James Shay

Dani Smith

Vincenzo Stankard

Robert Sullivan

Elizabeth & Lewis Swezy

Becca Cason Thrash

Marianne Ulcickas Yood

Judy & Mike Van Handel Family

Patricia Villareal

Nan Bush & Bruce Weber

Christine & Ralph Winter

$5,000 to $9,999Brandi & Brandon Adams

John Adams

Angie & Tom Atema

Lon Baker

Jeffrey Bank

Michael Beaudet

David Belluck

Henry Billingsley

Brian Boomsma

Vanessa & Chris Bruegger

Thomas Campion

Randi Chasen

Rafael Chavez

Alice Clark

Micki & Jay Cohen

Matthew Cohen

Anne Crowley

Bob Cunha

James Daley

Melissa Daley

Tyler Danish

Carole & Donald Dell

Beeni & Devin DeStefano

Mark DeVincentis

Mary Dzuro

Kelly & Doug Eaton

Robert Ellin

Scott Duke Ensell

Jeff Fagnan

Jana & Richard Fant

Dorothy Farrell

Lorenzo Fertitta

Brian Fitterer

Robert Friedman

David Giunta

Diane & Neil Goodhue

Meg & Michael Goodman-Bonini

Carol & Jim Gragg

Jonathan Grayer

Ursaline & Toby Hamilton

Juan Hernandez

Alex Hernandez-Dessauer

Leonard Hicks

Mark Hintlian

Jeffrey Hirsch

Tamar Hoapili

William Hoke

Cheryl & Thomas Holly

Mike Hughes

Kelly Schultz Lauber & Martin Lauber

Cathy & Eliot Laurence

Kathy & Don Lazas

Jeff LeBlanc

Mary McKenna & Mark Leeds

Jeannette Lewis

Christina & James Lohse

Lori & Eric Lorenz Family

Mary Jane Mark & Mark Losada

Jay Luchs

Jason Malcolm

Tina Mirfarsi

Kevin Mooney

Kyle Mooney

Christopher Murphy

Erica & Mark Mutchnik

Marissa Nakahara

Nancy Niles

Mike Nunez

Kathryn Oliver

Maria Olivero

Dylan Olson

Tara & Brian O'Rourke

Elizabeth & Gary Petersen

Kim & Lebraun Premo

Heather Quinn

Vinnie Raponi

Linda Rickman

Robert Sandow

Myrna & Robert Schlegel

Lara Shriftman & Lucas Bacardi Shriftman

Connie & Marty Silver

Alex Simpson

Patricia & Emmitt Smith

Dan Spinazzola

Robert Steel

Michael Szwajkowski

Colleen Tate

Bob Tedrick

Krista Thurstone

Kimberly & Barry Trotz

Larry Wallace

Lindsay & Happy Walters

Lori & Chad Warrix

Evan Weiss

Matt Wojtowicz

Susan Yu

Cheryl Zarella

Mary Jane Zecher

FOUNDATIONS

$500,000 and AboveTelmex Foundation

$250,000 to $499,999Annenberg Foundation

Engelstad Family Foundation

The TJX Foundation, Inc.

United Way of Miami-Dade

$100,000 to $249,999Central Children's Charities

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

The Caesars Foundation

The Taft Foundation

$50,000 to $99,999Allen Family Foundation

American Endowment Foundation

Ann G. and James B. Ritchey Foundation

Ansin Foundation

Anthony R. Abraham Foundation Inc.

Ashbritt Foundation, Inc.


Burns Family Foundation

Helping Hands Foundation, Inc.

Highland Street Foundation

Liberty Mutual Foundation, Inc.

Resnick Family Foundation, Inc.

Ruderman Family Foundation

Symphonic Love Foundation

The Batchelor Foundation, Inc.

The GEO Group Foundation, Inc.

$25,000 to $49,999Arie and Ida Crown Memorial

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Bessemer Trust

Cooking With Kids

Drew Foundation

Durham Family Foundation

Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust

Bader Philanthropies, Inc.

Houston Endowment, Inc.

Lennar Foundation

Major League Baseball Charities, Inc.

Miles for Miles Foundation

National Philanthropic Trust

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

New York Life's Community Impact Grants

Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities

Peacock Foundation, Inc.

PG&E Corporation Foundation

Samuel J. & Connie M. Franklin Charitable

Foundation

Schwab Charitable Fund

Tempe Diablos Charities, Inc.

The Gheens Foundation, Inc.

The Lampert Foundation

The Leon J. Simkins Charitable Foundation

The Lester and Sue Smith Foundation

The Mark & Mary Freitas Foundation

The Sharon D. Lund Foundation

United Way of Greater Milwaukee

Watermill Institutional Trading LLC

Wells Fargo Foundation

Westriver Management LLC

Yawkey Foundation II

$10,000 to $24,9991011 Foundation, Inc.

Big Heart Foundation

Boston Bruins Foundation

Boston Foundation

California Community Foundation

Carolyn Foundation

Central Indiana Community Foundation

Charles E. Benidt Foundation, Inc.

Cheshire Half Marathon Foundation

Clark Charitable Foundation

Desert States Charitable Foundation

E. G. Watkins Family Foundation

East Tennessee Foundation

Fourlin Memorial Foundation

Gary & Pennie Abramson Charitable

Foundation

George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles

Foundation

Greater Houston Community Foundation

Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Ted &

Arleen Koenigs Fund 2

Hawaii Community Foundation

Kenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris Foundation

Kessler Family Foundation

Kevin C. Tang Foundation

KeyBank National Association Trust Division

Kimball Foundation Custody

Lakshmi Foundation

Laurene Powell Jobs Trust

Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Trust, LLC

Maui United Way

M. Wahlberg Youth Foundation

MCJ Management Trust

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding

Trust, Inc.

Mule Family Foundation

Nationwide Insurance Foundation

Northwestern Mutual Foundation

Parsen Foundation

Special Kids Foundation

Stackner Family Foundation

State Street Foundation, Inc. Matching

Gift Program

Team Shann Foundation

The Anne and Ronald Abramson Family

Foundation

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation

The Cleveland Foundation

The Columbus Foundation

The Comcast Foundation

The Community Foundation for the

National Capital Region

The Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation

The Discovery Land Company Foundation

The ER Charitable Foundation

The GE Foundation

The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg

Foundation, Inc.

The John and Polly Sparks Foundation

The Laffey McHugh Foundation

The Memorial Foundation

The Tolleson Family Foundation

The Yerrid Foundation, Inc.

Trends International Charitable

Foundation, Inc.

U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

United Way of Central New Mexico

WM NC-Philanthropic North

$5,000 to $9,999Alan & Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc.

Aletto Family Foundation, Inc.

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Binnie Family Charities, Inc.

Brees Dream Foundation

Carl M. Freeman Foundation, Inc.

Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.

Chloes Cause, Inc.

Community Foundation of Western Mass

Credit Suisse Americas Foundation

CSC Charitable Foundation

Dart Group Foundation, Inc.

Doligale Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Doris Woolsey Foundation

Geico Philanthropic Foundation

George & Mary Josephine Hamman

Foundation

Greater Houston Golf Charity

Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Luedke-

Smith Fund

Hometown Foundation, Inc.

Illinois Tool Works Foundation

James M. Collins Foundation

Jana Foundation, Inc.

Jeff and Yolanda Berkowitz Family

Charitable Foundation, Inc.

John G. Gosnell & Jean R. Gosnell

Foundation, Inc.

Joseph Briere Foundation

Joseph G. Markoly Foundation, Inc.

Karen Gaffney Foundation

Lamb Foundation

Legacy Foundation

Ohl Foundation, Inc.

Phoenix Suns Charities, Inc.

Prairie Meadows

Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Samerian Foundation, Inc.

Schneider Electronic North America

Foundation

Snyder Family Foundation

Speedway Children's Charities

Steve Tisch Family Foundation

Taco Bell Foundation for Teens

The Apax Foundation

The Community Foundation of Louisville, Inc.

The Dan Marino Foundation, Inc.

The George & Judy Marcus Family

Foundation

The Grainger Foundation

The Hoffman Brothers Foundation

The Holthouse Foundation for Kids

The Katharine Matthies Foundation

The Kimmel Spiller Charitable Foundation

The Mead Foundation

The Mentor Network Charitable

Foundation, Inc.

The Principal Charity Classic

The Slater Foundation, Inc.

CONTRIBUTORS


Meet Our SupportersGOVERNMENT (continued)

United Way of Southern Nevada

Vanguard Charitable

Warmenhoven Family Foundation

Waukesha County Community Foundation

Welfare Foundation, Inc.

Wilbur and Dolores L. Woo Charitable

Lead Trust

$500,000 and AboveFlorida Department of Education

Illinois Department of Human Services

$100,000 to $249,999Arkansas Department of Human Services

Connecticut Department of

Developmental Services

Hawaii Department of Education

Indiana Department of Education

Maryland Department of Health and

Mental Hygiene

Maryland State Department of Education

Massachusetts Department of Elementary

and Secondary Education

New Mexico Public Education Department

Texas Education Agency

$50,000 to $99,999Arizona Department of Education

City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii

Maui County, Hawaii Department of

Housing and Human Concerns

Management and Budget

Utah Department of Health and Human

Services

$25,000 to $49,999East Arkansas Planning and Development

District

Miami-Dade County, Florida School Board

Montgomery County, Maryland Department

of Human Services

Secondary Commissioner

$10,000 to $24,999Anne Arundel County, MarylandBoston, Massachusetts Public SchoolsDelaware LegislatureMilwaukee County, Wisconsin Department of Human Services

$5,000 to $9,999Butler County, Ohio Board of

Developmental Disabilities

City of Alexandria, Virginia

City of Falls Church, Virginia

Greene County, Ohio Board of

Developmental Disabilities

IN-KIND

$500,000 and AboveTom Brady

Hearst Corporation*

Jan Miller & Jeff Rich

Maria Shriver

Becca Cason Thrash & John Thrash

$250,000 to $499,999Joanne Jaxtimer

Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III

Silicon Valley Bank

$100,000 to $249,999Aaron Gershenberg

Bicycling Magazine

Caesars Entertainment

Cannondale

CBS Radio/98.5 The Sports Hub

Clear Channel

Comcast

Goorin Bros

Guy Fieri

Maureen & John Hailer

Penney & Gerry Klingman

Romero Britto

San Francisco Chronicle

Sara & Ugo Colombo

Seyfarth Shaw

$50,000 to $99,999Accenture Federal Services

CBS/KPIX

Cooking with Kids

E. & J. Gallo Winery


Tara & Kenn Hitchcock-Francis

NBC/WHDH

Pilot Freight Services

Quail Lodge & Golf Club

$25,000 to $49,99990.9 WBUR

Audi

Aventura Worldwide Transportation

Service

Boston Globe

Catherine-Anne & Patrick Markert

Classic Party Rentals

Gary Fears

Getty Images

JCDecaux North America

May Liang & James Lintott

Michael Meldman

Niche Media

Qatar Airways

Rafael Feliz Jr.

Ricardo Bellino

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

The Soffer Family & Fontainebleau Hotel

$10,000 to $24,999Amgen Tour of CA

Brett Ratner

DJ Neekola

Fairmont Hotel

Gourmet Catering

Harpoon Brewery

Hublot

Kenneth Cole

Kurt Warner Foundation

Link Strategic Partners

M.C. Dean, Inc.

MadisonSouth

MY Skincare

Paul Goldschmidt

Randy Perkins

Swirl Marketing

Syzygy Event Production

The Moorings Village and Spa

Tiffany & Co.

White Line Creative

$5,000 to $9,99994.7 Fresh FM

American Business Machines

Bank of America

Carlton Media

Courthouse Express

Discover Bank

e.frastructure Technologies, Inc.

Edwards Wildman

Evening Entertainment Group

Family Residences and Essential

Enterprises

Fiji Water

Genovese Joblove & Battista

Getty Images

Health Warriors

Jacob Dietz

Jacobs Design

King Dahl Event Design

Lacoste

Ledo Pizza

LGi Linens

Milwaukee Brewers Community

Foundation

National Republic

NextCare

Peets Coffee & Tea

Pepsi-Cola Co.

Republic National

Sonny's Bar B Que

Subway

Tampa Times

The UPS Store

Tribe Multisport

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CONTRIBUTORS

TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS

$500,000 and AboveTeam Silicon Valley Bank

$250,000 to $499,999Team Maria

Team Tom Brady

$100,000 to $249,999Eaton Vance

Greenberg Traurig/GT for KT

Patriot Pedalers

Team Audi

Team John Hancock

Team ManpowerGroup

Team Natixis

$50,000 to $99,999King James Buddies

Team Gallo

Team Hearst

Team Marlowe

Team Pepsi and Friends

Team Silicon Valley Bank

Team Swirl

$25,000 to $49,999B-4 / BCCClub

Beacon Consulting

Best Buddies Helping Best Buddies

Holland & Knight

Merrill Lynch & Friends

Seyfarth Shaw

Team Caleb

Team Energi

Team Guess

Team Henry

Team Jacob

Team Natixis

Team PG&E

Team Sierra/Olson Steel

Team Sunshine

Team Webcor

University Club

$10,000 to $24,999Team 20th Century Fox

Team 6Fifteen Cyclery

Team Antonio Contreras

Team Audi

Team Avila Bay Athletic Club

Team Baker

Team Beacon Consulting - West Coast

Team Believe

Team Best Buddies Bloomberg

Team Blake

Team Blood Sweat & Gears

Team BNY Mellon

Team Boston Globe

Team Brickell

Team California

Team Carmel Valley Physical Therapy

Team Carnival Cruise Line

Team Cheval Golf & Athletic Club

Team Citizens

Team Colin

Team Connecticut

Team Creekside High School

Team Crown and Anchor

Team CT Biking With Bobby

Team CVS Health

Team Daniel's Dynamos

Team DeStefano

Team Duxbury

Team Erin's Family and Friends

Team Fatima AC

Team Fighting Fords

Team Garden City High School

Team Giant Vampire Squids

Team Grinta

Team Harrington

Team Harry and Karla

Team HB Plant- Booty Booty Walkin'

Everywhere

Team i4cp

Team Illinois State University

Team I'M IN!!!!!!!

Team Jon's Gronkers

Team Kates & Barlow

Team Lakshmi

Team Lexia

Team Lily

Team Main Street Grille

Team Mark's Buddies

Team Mary Ann

Team Maximus Normandin

Team Nestle

Team Nortrup

Team RFICM

Team Roar - Quilleon Family & Friends

Team Ronin's Roadies

Team Rosetta Stone

Team Sadie-Jack Cycling

Team SAP NS2

Team St. Mary's (Alexandria)

Team Starwood Property Trust

Team Tavares Middle

Team The James Gang

Team Toole Time

Team Tour de Badger

Team WILLpower

Team Woodlands Walkers

*Contributors include the Hearst Ranch and Barbara & Stephen Hearst


ANIMAL SERVICESBark of the Town

Hollywood Animal Hospital

ARTS & CULTUREBritto Pop Art

Park West Gallery

South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center

COMMUNICATIONSAsurion

Conill

Kel & Partners

Participant Media

Relativity Media

Royal Media Partners

Swirl Advertising

Team One

CONSTRUCTION DeMoya Group

EDUCATIONAngier Elementary School

Calvary Methodist Preschool

Chartwell's at Barry University

Dana Middle School

Etz Jacob Hebrew Academy

Institute for Community Inclusion

Pierce Middle School

Rosetta Stone

Temple Beth Am (Pressman Academy)

Trinity MOPS

UMASS Lowell

FINANCE & INSURANCEEaton Vance

Goldline International, Inc.

H.I.G. Capital, LLC

Imperial Capital

MasterCard Worldwide

Natixis Global Asset Management

Silicon Valley Bank

FITNESSBest Fitness Health Center

Equinox Century City

George Mason Aquatic and Fitness Center

Thomas Menino YMCA of Greater Boston

YMCA

FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRYBlaze Pizza

Fazenda Coffee

Fruit Center of Milton

Gardener's Choice

Gate Gourmet

Georgia Nut Company

Grocery Outlet

Hojas Tea House

Independent Purchasing Cooperative

Jewel-Osco

Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant

LongHorn Steakhouse #5352

LYFE Kitchen

Maggiano's

Mariano's

O'Haras Food & Spirit

Protein Bar

Publix

Ralph's

Safeway

Schnebly Redland's Winery

Southern Girl Desserts

Sprouts

Star Market

Starbucks

Stop & Shop

Swine Southern Table & Bar

Tedeschi Food Shops

The Salty Dog

Trader Joe's

Whole Foods Market

GOVERNMENTAccenture Federal Services

City of Doral

City of Hialeah

City of Indianapolis

Economic Development

City of Miami

City of North Bay Village

Department of Developmental Services

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities

Council

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Pleasant Hill Library

SAP NS2

Village of Pinecrest

Weston Public Library

HEALTH CAREAccess Medical Group

Addgene

Bethel Care Homes, Inc.

Cambridge Hospital

Cambridge Nursing and Rehab Center

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Dr. Patricia L. Carolan, DMD, General

Dentistry

Fenway Health

Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

Med-Care

Mt. Auburn Hospital

Norwegian American Hospital

Oliver Pyatt Institute

Skokie Meadows Nursing Center

Sodexo at Dana Farber

Sodexo at Aventura Hospital

UNM Hospital

Verus Healthcare

Westside Regional Center

HOSPITALITYEmbassy Suites

Fairmont Miramar

Hilton LAX

Holiday Inn Express

Hyatt Regency

John Hancock

Marriott Burlington

MGM Resorts International

Service Systems Associates

LAW FIRMSGelfand, Renner & Feldman LLP

Goldberg & Rosen, PA

Holland & Knight

Kates & Barlow, PC

Latham & Watkins LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Trujillo Vargas Ortiz & Gonzalez LLC

MANUFACTURINGDasco Engineering

TUUCI

NON-PROFIT/FOUNDATIONSBest Buddies International

Best Buddies Massachusetts

Braille Institute Los Angeles

Futures Explored, Alive Program

My Life Foundation

Special Olympics

Sunrise Children’s Foundation

The Mentor Network

The Salvation Army

OIL INDUSTRYTesoro

REAL ESTATEArroyo Realty & Development

Bergland Construction

Hobbs Brook LLC

John Phillips Property Management

Jones Lang LaSalle

LNR Property LLC

RECREATIONCentral Park Conservancy

Cool-de-Sac

Starland Sports and Fun Park

Presidio Golf Course

Special Thanks The Marketing and Strategic Development Department would like to thank HQ, State and International teams for all of their help in creating this report. This collaborative effort was supported by the entire organization and across all departments. While we wish to thank everyone for their contribution, please also note the following people that played a major role in its development:

Copy and Editing: Jessica Schwartz, Senior Director, MarketingNicole Maddox, Senior Manager, Sponsor Development & CommunicationsKeysha Rejouis, Marketing ManagerMadari Pendas, Communications CoordinatorAnneliese Barron, Senior Director, State Development

Global Statistics: Bill Maurer, Director, Online ProgramsAndrea Schonenberg, Senior Director, Jobs

Financials: Jen Miller, Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations

Design: Vanessa Beltran, Director, State Marketing

Thank you,

Mark LewisVice President, Marketing & Strategic Development

Thank you,

CONTRIBUTORS

RETAILAnthropologie

Aventura Mall

Bath and Body Works

Bob's Discount Furniture

Carson's Clearance Store

Double R Vending

Guess? Inc.

Lowe's Home Improvement

Modell's Sporting Goods

Morgan Memorial Goodwill

Party City

Sports Memorabilia

Staples

Target

TJ Maxx

VERC Enterprises, Inc.

Walmart

SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT20th Century Fox

Adrienne Arsht Center

Boston Red Sox

Cinemark

Entertainment Tonight/The Insider

Exceptional Theatre Co.

FOX Broadcasting Company

FOX Networks, Engineering & Operations

Lucky Strike

Miami Marlins

Monumental Sports & Entertainment

National Basketball Association

NFL Network

NewTV

Ocean Drive Magazine

Vivid Entertainment

Washington Nationals

XSport Fitness

TALENT AGENCIES Paradigm

United Talent Agency

William Morris Endeavor

TECHNOLOGYAcquia

ArX Solutions

Avid

Enservio

TELECOMMUNICATIONSBrightstar Corporation

Tracfone

WAREHOUSING & STORAGE

Museo Vault

Value Store It

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