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Annual Report

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I N Q U I L I N O S B O R I Q UA S E N A C C I Ó N

Dear Friends,

2018 was a landmark year for IBA as wecelebrated our 50th anniversary! It was a time to come together as a community and reflect upon the organization’s rich history, dating back to our origin in 1968, when Puerto Rican residents of Parcel 19 in the South End successfully fought to stop imminent displacement and were granted the right to control and develop their owncommunity.

It was a time to celebrate the manyaccomplishments over five decades of not only our committed staff and leaders, but also of Villa Victoria’s residents and other communitymembers. Of elders who sacrificed andcontributed so much to our society. Of children who were enrolled in our Preschool, thenAfterschool, and as teens in our Youth

Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer

Development program - and then went on to graduate college and launch meaningful careers. Of artists who shared their creativity to help us explore our culture and heritage while forging a more cohesive community.

As you will see in the pages that follow, while we reflected on and celebrated our past, in 2018, much work was done to address currentchallenges, and position IBA for future growth and sustainability. For instance, we rehabilitated 35% of our Villa Victoria apartments, provided case coordination to over 700 residents, secured permanent housing for 12 Puerto Rican families displaced by Hurricane Maria, and graduated 28 preschool students ready for Kindergarten.

IBA also acquired 146 units of affordable housing from the Boston Housing Authority, bringing our total number to 667 units! We have begun the rehabilitation of these apartments, so that they can be preserved for years to come as safe,quality residences for our low-income neighbors within an increasingly unaffordable South End neighborhood.

Finally, IBA partnered with the Emmanuel Gospel Center to acquire their property located in the heart of Villa Victoria, which we will convert to even more affordable housing units.

Whether a donor, sponsor or collaborator, noneof these achievements would be possible without your support! On behalf of everyone here at IBA, my most heartfelt thank you!

Yours Sincerely,

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28 100%

51English language

learnersCritical Thinking

and Perseverance:over 74% of

students achievedmeaningful

growth

366young adults served• HiSet graduation – 37• College Enrollment – 106• Awarded financial aid – 75• Credit building – 31.23% improved credit score

2,746audiencemembersin Festival Betances,Tito Puente Latin MusicSeries, and arts programming

1,337tenants served

2018 IMPACTCommunity Development for Social Mobility

AFFO

RDABLE HOUSING

176youth served

94% say they canbetter express their

ideas and feelings

82% say being at IBA helped them improve

their confidence

88% say they gainedleadership skills

studentsserved

Kindergartenready

graduated

146units addedfor a total of

667 units

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RESIDENT SERVICES FINANCIAL EMPOWERM

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PRESCHOOLPROGRAM

IBA’s Preschool Programprovides children with bilingual and multicultural learningexperiences, helping them make great strides in their social and emotional development.

Participants leave our program prepared to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond. Since we value parent engagement, we host several opportunities for our parents to celebrate their children's success. These events include Parent Breakfasts, Family Picnic Days,and Family Lunches.

In August 2018, 28 childrengraduated from IBA's program. We celebrated their success witha small ceremony with proudparents/guardians in attendance.

Throughout 2018,from talent showsto science experimentsto cultural exploration,our young children were able to learn and growin a fun environment.

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P A R T N E R S

Boston Public Library – South End

Cooking Matters

Home for Little Wanderers

IBA’s Arts Program

IBA’s Resident Services Program

JumpStart

South End Community Health Center


“My son, Angel, has been attending IBA’s Afterschool & Summer Learning Program for

the past two years. The staff is always willing to go the extra mile to work collaboratively

with teachers and families. Since Angel has learning differences, this level of support

helped to strengthen Angel’s confidence and equip him for academic success in the

classroom. I am beyond grateful for IBA’s involvement in my child’s life. I credit the

program for helping him grow in confidence and for inspiring him to become a positive

member of his community.”

100% of students increased byat least three reading levels asmeasured by TRC (Text Reading and Comprehension) scores.

77% of students achieved meaningful growth in Perseverance, as compared to 19% of students in the Boston Summer Learning Community (BSLC).

74% of students achieved meaningful growth in Critical Thinking compared to 16% in BSLC.

AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNINGPROGRAM

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P A R T N E R S

Boston After School & Beyond

Boston Public Library - South End

Boston Public Schools

Engine 22 Boston Fire Department

Kadence Arts Beat Bus Program

Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center

Southwest Corridor Park’s ParklandManagement Advisory Committee

The Blackstone School


IBA’s Afterschool & Summer Learning Program had afantastic year, helping 601st and 2nd graders preparefor third grade and beyond.

Employment-based, creative program that challenges high school students to thinkcritically, excel in school, grow socially and emotionally, and improve their communities through civic engagement.

The school year cycle focuses on supporting academic excellence and high schoolcompletion. After homework hour, students engaged in life skills workshops that covered resumes/cover letters, interviewing, banking and money management, college applications and financial aid, and setting SMART goals.Our 2018 graduates are now attending Curry College and Mass College of Art, among others.

Youth study “art for social justice” through storytelling, poetry, sculpture, painting, dance and movement, and photography. They plan and run events to develop their leadership and facilitation skills, and provide vital artsprogramming for other youth in the community.

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In 2018, IBA’s participants published articles and photographs in Boston’s largest teen run newspaper, Teens in Print. During the summer, they crea-ted and installed seven new mural mosaics as permanent public art on display at O’Day Playground.

YOUTHDEVELOPMENTPROGRAM

Appalachian Mountain Club

Blackstone Community Center

Celebrity Series of Boston

Community Service

Hailey House

Raise Up Massachusetts

Agua, Sol y Sereno

WriteBoston: Teens In Print

P A R T N E R S

In 2018, IBA was forced to close the main performance hall of the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts due to structural issues with the building. Fortunately, thanks to the support of our partners, we were able to relocate performance projects to nearby venues, accounting for a noticeable increase invisibility for the Arts Program. We also were able to continue to use our gallery space(La Galería) for a wide range of projects,from theater monologues to visual exhibits to small ensembles.

2018 accomplishments

We supported dozens of Latinx(Latino or Latina) artists who ranged from emerging local artists to renowned international performers.

63% of our events were open tothe public, providing accessible artsprogramming for low-income residents.

7,364 people participated:

776 in arts programming

2,538 in cultural programs

And a whopping 4,050 throughout

New England attended our signature

summer events: Tito Puente Latin Music Series

and Festival Betances

ARTSPROGRAM

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Berklee College of Music

Celebrity Series of Boston

City of Boston ParkARTS Program

David Rockefeller Centerfor Latin American Studies

Hyde Square Task Force

The Jewish Arts Collaborative

Northeastern University andNortheastern Crossing

Opera Hub

Sociedad Latina

The Theater Offensive

Unitas Ensemble

Urbanity Dance

World Music/Crash Arts

Zumix

P A R T N E R S


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P A R T N E R S

Bank of America

Boston Builds Credit

Bunker Hill Community College

Capic

Capital One

City Mission

City of Boston Credit Union

Duet

Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Maloney Properties

Metro Credit Union

National Association for LatinoCommunity Asset Builders

Timothy Smith Network


Our academic offerings included High School Equivalency (HiSET) courses,English as a Second Language (ESL)classes, matriculation to Bunker HillCommunity College, and adult education classes, while our financial programming included workshops on credit building,debt reduction, and online banking.Our curriculum was bolstered by 1:1 casecoordination where participants created action plans towards personal academic and financial goals.

In 2018, IBA’s College & Financial Empowerment program served 366 individuals through academic and financial programming.

“I want to thank IBA for its ongoing support.

It is true when they say that it takes a village

to raise a child. I was that child.” – Z

A Bunker Hill Community College alumnus,

the first in her family to graduate college,

who graduated from UMass Boston Magna

Cum Laude in 2018.

Aside from academic success, in 2018, IBA bolstered its approach to asset building and financial prosperity through a partnership with The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders. IBA worked with households that are behind on rentor are on the verge of eviction on debtmanagement, in-depth financial coaching, and strategies to build credit.

COLLEGE & FINANCIALEMPOWERMENTPROGRAM


Goya and IBA are a match made in heaven. Over the years, Goya has sponsored Festival Betances, and made a significant commitmentto IBA’s 50th Anniversarycampaign.

“Goya has been a long-time supporter

of IBA and the vital work that they do for

our communities,” states Goya Director

of Public Relations Rafael Toro.

“Through the Goya Gives initiative, Goya

was proud to be a significant sponsor of

IBA's 50th anniversary celebration. Goya

has always believed in the importance of

supporting organizations like IBA, who

make a significant difference in the

health and welfare of the people they

serve.”

“Goya supports organizations that

benefit overall community wellness and

promote culture, both of which have been

IBA’s work these past 50 years,” says

IBA CEO Vanessa Calderón-Rosado.

“Their investment in our community is

extremely important and we’re very

grateful for it!”

CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:

Operating Revenueby Source

Expense by Program& Supporting Functions

$732,21717%

13%

Arts

$325,5897% College & Financial

Empowerment

$400,9769% Resident Services

$561,619

YouthDevelopment

$915,21121% General &

Administrative

$532,71412% Real Estate Management

& Development

21%$905,724

Preshool

$308,660 6% Rental income

$954,00017% Developer

fees

$123,1602% Events

$359,6406% Interest income

$458,7808% Contracts

$343,9696% Parent fees

$1,198,82222% Ground lease

income

$1,117,400

21% Grants &contributions

$675,91012% Partnership

and incentivemanagement fees

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TITANIUM $100K+Massachusetts Development Finance AgencyNew Boston Ventures

PLATINUM $50k-$99kBank of America Charitable FoundationMA Department of Public HealthUnited Way of Mass Bay and Merrimack ValleyYawkey Foundation

DIAMOND $25k-$49kBarr FoundationBoston Police DepartmentBoston Public SchoolsClipper Ship FoundationComcast FoundationEastern Bank Charitable FoundationGoyaJohn HancockLiberty Mutual FoundationLocal Initiatives Support CorporationMabel Louise Riley FoundationMaloney PropertiesMass Cultural CouncilMA United for Puerto Rico FundMelendez & Beauchamp Family FundState StreetThe Boston FoundationThe Nord Family FoundationThe Walton Family FoundationTufts Health Plan

GOLD $10k-$24kAmelia Peabody FoundationCapital OneCharles H. Farnsworth TrustCity of BostonDana-Farber Cancer InstituteFrank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund IIHyams FoundationJorge N. Hernandez FundKlarman Family FoundationNational Association of Latino Community Asset BuildersNational Endowment for the ArtsRed Sox FoundationSantander FoundationSociedad LatinaThe Schrafft Charitable Trust

SILVER $5k-$9kAAFCPAsAllWays Health PartnersBlue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsBoston After School and BeyondBoston Private Bank & TrustBushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall Charity FundDavis Square ArchitectsEOS FoundationFranklin Square House FoundationHarvard Pilgrim Health CareJohn & Maureen HarringtonKlein Hornig LLPLatino Legacy FundLin-Manuel MirandaLongwood Security Services, Inc.Mass HousingMG+M Law FirmNancy Levy-KoneskyNorthern TrustPartners HealthcarePeter MunkenbeckPhilanthropy MA Summer FundSteward Health CareSuffolk County DA's OfficeVerizon

BRONZE $1k-$4kAT&TBenevity FundBoston Cultural CouncilBoston UniversityCambridge CollegeCarmen LennonCelebrity SeriesCHT FoundationCommunity Reinvestment Fund, Inc.DHK ArchitectsEmily LeungJack Geary ConsultingJoseph KriesbergLuis LunaMA Attorney General's OfficeMassport AuthorityNew England Foundation for the ArtsNina SchwarzschildNortheastern UniversitySimmons University

FRIEND $1-$999Amanda PelcherAnna RabinBen PaddockBethel AME ChurchBlueWave SolarBruce & Lynn HolbeinBunker Hill Community CollegeCambridge Trust CompanyCarolyn MeadowsCecilia SterenbergChikie RiveraChristopher SpinazzolaClara SandlerClemencia HerreraDana Theus & Rick PaddockDaniel & Sivika HunterDavid & Sandra LyonsDavid Goldovt-Ryzhenkov Dina BrownsteinEast Boston Savings BankElizabeth Gonzelez SuarezElsa Mosquera & Pedro ReinaEmmanuel Gospel CenterEnrique ZunigaErnesto GonzalezFoodie'sHector CruzJacqueline ConradJames JenningsJane BowersJanet TheusJavier FloresJavier PaganJean-Yves NtamwemeziJeff PaddockJennifer FauthJohn SheenaJosephine ErewaJuan Carlos MartinezK. Weill Consulting Group, LLCK-SystemsKevin GrayLazaro LopezLenox Memorial Middle & High School

IN-KINDCity of Boston Department of Youth Engagement & Employment SuccessLinkEl MundoFlour BakeryFoodie’sFriends of the Public GardenNicole’s PizzaPartnerBPSTimothy Smith NetworkUpper Crust PizzaVejigantes

Linda GallupLiz CoxMana EscondidoMaria VasalloMarta Van Dam Merian LopezMoira StudioNicola TruppinOmze GroupPam EddingerPatricia DuartePedro J. SantiagoPedro MirandaPenelope PaddockRaquel OrtizReinelda RiveraRobert Goldstein & Ronda BrennerRobert H. SmithRoger HerzogSarah WhiteSergio Diaz & Laurel Domanski-DiazSouth End Neighborhood ChurchSouthwest Corridor Park's Parkland Management Advisory CommitteeStefan RajkovicTCOM, LLCTheodore PietrasTimothy CrellinTropical FoodsVadim KuksinVanessa Calderón-RosadoVeronica VargasWBURWilliam & Grace GregorWilliam Bart Lloyd

The Arts Access FundUSI Insurance Services LLCWeber Shandwick

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