Celebrating 20 Years!

2013-14 Annual ReportFISCAL YEAR JUNE 1, 2013 – MAY 31, 2014

Dear FYI Family,We take great pleasure in sharing our 2013-2014 annual report, marking FYI’s twentieth year of unwavering commit-ment and dedicated service to young people and their families in our vibrant Washington Heights community. From its grassroots beginning, FYI has continually evolved to meet the needs of the youth we serve while maintaining the integrity of our programs and our special brand of “FYI Magic,” that is, our family-like environment.

I have been part of the FYI family for fifteen years, starting as a volunteer and serving on the Board since 2003. I have seen young people thrive, their lives changed for the better; I have heard parents thank staff for being key figures during their children’s transformative years; and I have heard from pro-gram alumni, now adults, about the direct, positive impact FYI had on their development. We have even come full circle with six current staff members who are FYI alumni—they have chosen to give back to the next generation of young people because of how deeply they believe in the FYI model of youth engagement.

As we reflect back on the tremendous impact FYI has had over twenty years, we also look forward to the organization’s growth and evolution. This year in particular marks a new chapter for FYI as we bid a heartfelt farewell to our Executive Director, Esteban “Steve” Ramos who seized upon an opportunity to pursue a fellowship in state government. It was a difficult decision for him, but as he always tells our youth, change is not to be feared. The board has been working diligently on a search to identify Steve’s succes-sor and we are confident that we will identify the right candidate to build upon the hard work that Steve and his predecessor, founder Andrew Rubinson, undertook so skillfully and lovingly.

Organizationally, FYI is strong. The infrastructure we have put into place over the past few years has proven successful. Receiving our first four-star rating from Charity Navigator attested to our commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. On the program side, FYI is thriving. We brought back Trip USA, enhanced our college readiness program (Aspire), and refined our academic support, all while keeping true to our community service core.

We have you, our friends and supporters, to thank for getting us to where we are today. It is because of your confidence in our service delivery and organizational capacity that we are celebrating this twentieth anniversary milestone together. On behalf of the board of directors, please ac-cept our most sincere appreciation for your commitment to the youth and community of Washington Heights.

Warmly,

Edward LehmannChair, Board of Directors Photo: FYI board members celebrate high school graduation with FYI’s Class of 2014.

Preparing to make deliveries to homebound seniors at our Helping Hands Food Pantry.“The people are so happy when they see us.” JENNIFER, AGE 10

Trip USA 2014—North Carolina“FYI gave me the chance to see a place and life I never knew.” SARAI, AGE 13

The Welcome Program helped 25 recent immigrants with English fluency, math and reading skills, and self-confidence.

Ninety 8th graders earned community service credits required to graduate.

300 FYI youth each volunteered between 90 and 300+ community service hours.

College tour of the Albany area with the Aspire Program.“It made me really want to go to college.” DAPHNE, AGE 15

Thirty summer campers averted summer learning loss with hands-on STEM activities. Pictured here: Making Volcanos!

The Year in Pictures

FYI Youth: Defying Statistics

Out of 59 NYC Community Districts, Washington Heights ranks:

11th in NYC for children in households below the Federal Poverty Line

11th in teen birth rates

13th in juvenile arrests

Out of 32 school districts, Washington Heights ranks:

1st in NYC for # of English Language Learners

1st in NYC for # of new immigrant students

14th in high school dropout rate

FYI engages young people in meaningful activities with their community, their peers, and adult role models. We help young people develop the tools they need to make good decisions, to impact their community, and to successfully navigate through middle and high school on to college.

340 Youth Served 2013-2014:

91% Hispanic/Latino

95% Free or reduced lunch eligible

86% First generation or immigrant

Washington Heights

MANHATTAN

Four factors affect the lives of FYI youth

� LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES

� POVERTY

� DELAYED ACADEMICS

� IMMIGRATION

Your support changes lives

100% of FYI high school seniors graduated and enrolled in college

90% of youth reported improved self-esteem because of FYI

85% of youth reported acquiring new skills and having meaningful first-time experiences because of FYI

11,000 community service hours logged by youth

FYI Outcomes 2013-2014

Success Story: KevinKevin’s first exposure to FYI was through our Community Service Learning Program, a one- semester program at a local middle school. It was the first time he recalls being given a chance to be engaged in activities designed to benefit others. Up until that point, Kevin’s main focus was on himself. Not surprising for an adolescent, right? Well, his reasons were a bit different than those of a more typical American teen.

“ I tried to be someone else for so long that I can’t remember the me that was Kevin. FYI helped me see that I can be myself, and improve myself. Now, I want to be in the spotlight for doing good things. I do community service to show that what I do can make a difference.”

Born in the U.S., Kevin lived in Puerto Rico from infancy until seventh grade, when his family returned. Although his mother did her best to provide a loving home, his early years were scarred by family instability, tragic loss, and physical danger. Once back in the U.S., Kevin’s determination to speak English earned him a seat in a mono- lingual class by eighth grade, but he was extremely self-conscious about his accent and how the other students treated him. “I felt like my tongue dissolved when I tried to speak.” Like all kids his age, Kevin just wanted to fit in.

Kevin tried to overcome his low self-esteem by impressing his peers once he got to high school. In his uptown neighborhood, that meant acting like “the guys on the corner.” In fact, many of Kevin’s friends dropped out of high school and as Kevin tells it, they’re still hanging out on the corner. He had one foot in street life and another at FYI; ultimately, with a lot of guidance from FYI staff members, Kevin pulled away from the street and toward the positivity and possibilities at FYI.

Kevin ended up staying with FYI throughout high school, earning over 500 community service hours—one of his favorite projects was giving out soup and sandwiches to the homeless—in addition to complet-ing FYI’s pilot college prep program. Today, Kevin is a freshman at a 2-year SUNY college with plans to pursue a 4-year degree. Kevin credits FYI with not only getting him through the college application process but, most importantly, with being here to support and guide him through crucial make-or-break transitions in his life.

Fiscal Year '14 Fiscal Year '13ASSETS

Cash & Cash Equivalents $108,574 $112,019 Investments $162,990 $164,615

Accounts Rec/Prepaid Exps $32,302 $31,635 Fixed Assets/Other $3,109,216 $3,205,456

Total Assets $3,413,082 $3,513,725 LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses $25,481 $19,461

Total Liabilities $25,481 $19,461 NET ASSETS

Unrestricted $3,235,851 $3,289, 437Temporarily Restricted $0 $53,077

Permanently Restricted $151,750 $151,750

Total Net Assets $3,387,601 $3,494,264 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES/INCOME

Private Grants & Contributions $652,717 $678,076 Other Revenue $105,903 $113,188

Total Revenue & Support $758,620 $791,264 EXPENSES

Program Expenses $649,765 $571,357 Management & General $40,610 $83,005

Fund Raising $121,831 $181,074

Total Expenses $812,206 $835,436 Operating Income (Deficit) ($53,586) ($44,172)

Building Depreciation $102,408 $100,636

FY2014 RevenueGovernment $84,254.00 Foundations $451,894.00 Individuals $155,077.00 Corporations $45,746.00 Other $1,862.00 Investments $19,787.00

TOTAL $758,620.00

FY2014 ExpensesBuilding depreciation $102,408.00 Program services $570,157.00 Supporting services $139,641.00

TOTAL $812,206.00

Financials

80¢ of every dollar goes to program expenses

Our Friends & SupportersAbram & Ray Kaplan Foundation

The Allman Brothers Band and Live NationAmerican Express Charitable Fund

Anonymous (5) AT&T Foundation

Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable TrustBarham Family Foundation

Barker Welfare FoundationThe Robert Bowne Foundation

The Bulova-Stetson FundCamp Scatico

ConEdisonThe Daphne Foundation

Direct Access Group BenefitsElephant Rock Foundation

The Elkes FoundationEthical Culture Fieldston School

Fort Washington Collegiate ChurchThe Charles A. Frueauff Foundation

Clara & Kurt Hellmuth FoundationIsabella Geriatric Center

KEB Pest Control, LLCThe Stephen and May Cavin Leeman Foundation

The Margaret & Daniel Loeb — Third Point Foundation Marble Collegiate Church

Marshall & Sterling — New WindsorMedical Center Neighborhood Fund

Metzger-Price FundThe New York Community Trust

NY Presbyterian Hospital PASE — Partnership for Afterschool Education

Public Allies New YorkAnn & Richard Sarnoff Family Foundation

Jean L. and Robet A. Stern FoundationTransCanada Corporation

United Way of NYC Community Grant ProgramUnited Way of Central Ohio

United Way of Columbus OhioYouth, I.N.C.

Emergency Food & Shelter National Board ProgramManhattan Borough President Gale Brewer

NYC Council Member Robert JacksonNYC Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez

NYC Dept. for the AgingNYC DYCD — OST Program

NYC DYCD — SYEP Program NYS Dept. of Health — CACFP

NYS Dept. of Health — HPNAPUS Dept. of Agriculture — TEFAP

Our Community PartnersAmistad Dual Language School

City HarvestColumbia University Institute of Human Nutrition

Columbia University Medical CenterHebrew Tabernacle Congregation of Washington Hts.

Heights TavernHigh Bridge Reformed Church, NJ

Hudson Cliffs School PS/IS 187 ManhattanLakeside Baptist Church, Rocky Mount NC

PIMCO FoundationUnited Palace Cathedral Golden Youth Ministry

Board of Directors FY2014Edward Lehmann – Chair

Vice President, Citi Hedge Fund Services NA

Lewis Schiff – Vice-ChairExecutive Director, Inc. Magazine’s Business Owners

Council

Steven Elkes – TreasurerTrustee, Elkes Foundation

Rebecca Sale – SecretaryDirector, Academic Programs & Special Projects, Dept. of

Health Policy & Management, Columbia University

Amit JainDirector, Wells Fargo Securities

Gary KreissmanFounder, Group PRM

Hal MaloneVice President, Jefferies & Company

Glenn PaganVice President, Sales, Idomoo, Inc.

Thank You!

Our Mission

To engage youth in positive, community-building activities while guiding and supporting them through adolescence.

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