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All Volunteer, All the Time

FFW is fortunate to have dedicated volunteer committees working hand-in-hand with the Board to fulfill our mission. These committees work tirelessly to safeguard and grow the Fund’s finances, run our grant application and disbursement process, manage our events and more.

Dear Friends,

As we emerge from these uncertain times, it is now, more than ever, our community needs organizations like the Fund for Women. Through our Empower grant we have awarded $50,000 for concerns such as transportation, housing and education. By partnering with Arbor Development, our funds are being used to fix cars so women can get to school and work; provide a security deposit to insure safe housing and escape from a domestic violence situation, and pay for educational classes to assist women in achieving economic self-sufficiency.

For our tenth year, we continue our annual grant cycle, awarding funds to both non-profits and individuals who share our mission of helping girls and women realize their life goals. With the assistance of Mary Alice Bosseler’s family, our wig fund continues to grow and allows us to provide women in need the

Board of Directors 2020

Our mission is to help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals.

Amanda ChafeePresident

Amy Chervinsky First Vice President

Penny Gregg Second Vice President

Rita Biesen Treasurer

Sabeen MukhtarSecretary Executive Committee At-Large Chris Sharkey Amy Truxon

Clare van den Blink

Pam Burns

Denise Hauselt

Krista Matia

Barbara McLean

Danette Miller

Sara Rolls

Kathy Stickler

Anne Welliver-Hartsing

The Fund for Women began its journey in 2009, with twenty women sitting around the kitchen table of one of our founders, Rachel Wood. They saw barriers to girls and women in our community, keeping them from growing, achieving and excelling - and knew they could help. That inspiration led to the formation of the Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc., an all-volunteer non-profit organization, and the only dedicated funding source for girls and women living in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties in New York State.

Fueled by its supporters, FFW channels the power of community philanthropy to break down the barriers that persistently hold women back. Our hope is that every grant has the power to help transform a life by giving every girl and woman the confidence of knowing that other women believe in them and are here to help.

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Chemung

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confidence and strength to fight cancer with a stylish and comfortable wig.

Thanks to the generosity of the Komen Foundation our Barriers to Care program is thriving, and we continue to provide women battling breast cancer with funds to aid in transportation, childcare and other basic needs.

As our society navigates these troubling times, we appreciate our donors and volunteers whose generosity allows us to persist in our mission. It is with your continued assistance that we will remain a source of support and encouragement for girls and women in our community.

Best,

Amanda Chafee

About the Fund for Women

Our Service Area

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Our Grants - SnapshotThe Fund for Women supports and manages several grant programs that directly impact the lives of girls and women in our service area. We award to both individuals and nonprofit organizations, in the areas of education, health, and wellness.

Annual Grants Cycle

Ongoing Grants

Achieve Educational Grants$2,500 scholarship for continuing education

This grant is designed for girls and women who have encountered significant financial barriers in pursuing their education. Preference is given to girls/women who are first in her family to go to college; entering high demand job fields; adult learners over 25 yrs old; or who have overcome significant personal challenges.

Individual Educational Grants$500 grant for ongoing educational costs

This grant is designed to ease the financial burden of ongoing educational expenses, including textbooks, technical supplies, past due tuition bills, fees for professional licensing exams, etc.

Annual Nonprofit Grants

This grant is designed for organizations seeking support for programs, projects and initiatives that focus on the education and/or health of girls and women within our four-county service area.

Barriers to Care Grants In conjunction with Komen of the Twin Tiers, these grants provide up to $500 per individual annually to address expenses that emerge as barriers to receiving breast cancer treatment, such as transportation,child care, and utility bills to name a few.

Mary Alice Bosseler Wigs for Cancer Patients Fund

The intent of this fund is to give women with financial need a path forward if they feel a well-made wig would improve their outlook; safeguard their privacy; increase their self-confidence and provide them strength as they continue their recovery journey.

Empower Grant$150,000, three-year partnership grant

This grant supports programming from a selected area nonprofit designed to help girls and women grow, develop and advance. It addresses unmet needs that significantly impact the lives of girls and women who have encountered substantial barriers to achieving self-sufficiency. The selected nonprofit administers the program and disbursement.

INDIVIDUAL GRANTS NONPROFIT GRANTS

Grants Distribution

Achieve Educational Grants$20,000

Individual Educational Grants$4,500

Barriers to Care Grants$20,500

Mary Alice Bosseler Wigs for Cancer Patients Fund$5,438

Annual Nonprofit Grants$26,295

Empower Grant$50,000

Grants Total for 2019

$126,733

15.9%

2.8%

16.3%

4.3%

20.9%

39.8%

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Chemung

Schuyler

Steuben

Yates

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Geographic Distribution

Individual Grants

Nonprofit Grants

$15,000 $1,485

$9,000 $6,900

$17,910

$0

$500

Our Grants - Annual Grants CycleFFW manages an annual grants cycle that opens for applications January 1 each year, and closes for applications March 1. This grant cycle awards educational grants to individuals and program support for nonprofits that serve our four-county area. An all-volunteer grants panel reviews and considers the merits of each application and makes recommendations to the Board for how best to distribute the available funds. The FFW Board votes on the grant recommendations, and disburses grant awards each June.

2019 Individual Awards for Education

FFW sponsors two different individual awards for education as part of our Annual Grants Cycle. We award up to ten $500 grants for those who need a little extra support in their educational pursuits. We also award up to four Achieve Grants which are $2,500 awards for women who have faced significant challenges in meeting the added expenses associated with continuing education. We give preference in this category to women who are first in their family to attend college, are nontraditional adult learners, are looking for advancement in high demand fields, and/or have overcome significant obstacles to their educational advancement.

FFW Individual Educational Grants 2019In 2019, FFW granted nine $500 awards to deserving women in our community. These funds were used to cover expenses including the costs of books, tuition, and living expenses. We awarded individuals from Chemung (five), Steuben (three), and Yates (one).

Nonprofit Grants$26,295

52%

Individual Grants $24,500

48%

Grant Distribution

FFW Achieve Grants 20192019 marked the first year FFW awarded $2,500 to individual women pursuing educational opportunities. We were overwelmed and humbled by the stories of the women applying for these grants. With special thanks to our generous donors who were moved to fund these Achieve Grants beyond the initial four awards designated, we were able to select eight deserving women to receive these grants. We awarded five individuals from Chemung and three individuals from Steuben. Featured below are snapshots of four of their stories. We withheld names to protect the privacy of our grantees, but understanding their compelling stories remind us all of the the impact we can have on the lives of individual girls and women in our community.

Our first grant recipient story is from a part-time nursing student at Elmira College. She was able to continue her education and journey towards her bachelor’s degree because of the Achieve Grant. As a single mom raising two beautiful daughters, she sets her goals high to make her daughters proud and demonstrate just what women are capable of. She is in her fifth year with plans to graduate in May of 2020. She will be the first college graduate in her family. After receiving her degree, this recipient would like to work for a local hospital in the breast center.

Another grant recipient returned to the area after a difficult divorce and escaping a cult. After leaving almost all of her belongings behind, she began to rebuild her life. As a single mother of a young son, making the decision to return to school was not an easy one. This decision resulted in financial stresses but also helped her find her true purpose. With this new sense of purpose, she hopes to one day own a wellness center. She credits the Achieve Grant with helping her to better her life.

We awarded a grant to another individual who has dreamed of working in the medical field since she was a little girl. After years of living a life of solitude, she decided to pursue her dream by attending Corning Community College for nursing. In order to achieve her lifelong dream, she bikes several miles each day to take the bus to and from CCC to attend classes. She also bikes to and from work each night. She hopes to graduate from CCC with a GPA over 3.5 and go on to earn her CRNA. The Achieve Grant will help her to accomplish her goals as well as keep her motivated for her next goal.

Our final story is from a woman who recently returned to college at CCC to become a Chemical Dependency Counselor. After struggling through years of an abusive marriage and mounting financial difficulties, she found herself behind bars at a state prison. She was given the rare opportunity to attend an alternative correctional facility; a military-like boot camp. It was during this program that she turned her life around and discovered her passion for helping individuals with addictions. The Achieve Grant will help her to achieve her educational goal, but will ultimately help the underserved population suffering with addiction.

2019 Achieve Grants - Impact Spotlights

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Our Grants - Annual Grants Cycle

Bath Central School District $1,000 - Steuben County

Lice Free at Bath Central School DistrictFemales are disproportionately affected by head lice. All too often females are required to go home from school in order to have their heads treated with harsh chemicals, missing valuable instruction. The Bath Central School District used the grant to effectively treat female students’ hair at school in a confidential and efficient manner, minimizing missed school time.

Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler $4,000 - Chemung & Schuyler counties

Relief for Women in CrisesThis program assists women who are homeless and are unable to meet their basic needs and women fleeing domestic violence in Chemung and Schuyler Counties. FFW funding supports essential items and supplies that are not available through Catholic Charities or other agencies, including funding for diapers or feminine hygiene products, up to $200 for homeless single moms to settle in a new home; and up to $200 for women fleeing domestic violence to settle in a new home.

Chemung County Child Care Council, Inc $1,485 - Chemung County

Child Care Career Pipeline The Child Care Career Pipeline Program assists Child Care Providers (adult women) with expansion of their child care business and increasing their earning potential and financial stability. There are four facets to the program and through this grant, Fund for Women supports Facet #2 - Professional Development.

Community Career Development Council $1,600 - Chemung, Schuyler, & Steuben counties

LIFE: Powered by You!Empowerment and self-esteem are key focus areas for at-risk middle school girls in this program. Workshops are designed to build confidence, character, and communication skills as girls work with area professionals. Girls are selected to attend by school staff and/or CDC staff.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County $2,800 - Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben & Yates counties

On nearly 450 farms in our area, women are the primary operator. On many more, they manage the finances & record keeping. As family farms struggle, it is critical to empower women operators with the skills they need to be successful business owners, including risk management and business planning.

Corning Community Food Pantry $2,500 - Steuben County

Essential Need Bags for Girls & WomenThe Corning Community Food Pantry provides personal care and feminine hygiene products for girls and women not covered by public assistance.

Family Service Society $1,400 - Steuben County

Safety Bags for Women at the Domestic Violence ShelterThis project provides safety bags to women who are leaving the domestic violence shelter in Bath, NY. The bags include healthy snacks, a water bottle, first-aid supplies, a thermal blanket, a bus token, a gas card, tissues, travel wipes, a small toy (if with a child/children), and a list of emergency contact numbers.

ProAction $1,700 - Steuben & Schuyler counties

Child Care Development PipelineChild Care Career Development Pipeline Project is an initiative to help two individuals in Steuben County and one individual in Schuyler County become a registered/licensed Family Child Care business. These providers were financially unable to purchase the mandated trainings necessary to progress further into a registered/licensed status. This program supports that training and helps them achieve their certification and license.

ProAction $2,000 - Steuben & Yates counties

CHAMP: Women’s HealthThis program provides small, personal assistance grants to people who are looking for help but are not eligible to receive it through existing programs. Funds provide assistance to female clients, domestic violence victims, impoverished families, girls and teens, with feminine hygiene products and support.

Regional Science & Discovery Center $1,900 - Chemung & Steuben counties

Forensics for Girls Forensics for Girls is a new program developed by professional science educators, for students recruited at Corning-Painted Post Middle School. The program ran for three weeks in October 2019 and consisted of two four-hour and four ninety-minute after-school sessions. Hands-on lessons were taught covering topics related to forensic science. Invited guest speakers discussed career options with the girls, and field trips exposed students to the opportunities of taking high school and college classes related to forensic science.

Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum $1,910 - Chemung, Schuyler, & Steuben counties

Meg Lowman Treetops Summer Science Camp for Girls Named after Elmira native and world-renowned forest canopy researcher, Meg Lowman, this program targets at-risk girls aged 9-12 who have shown an interest in science. Each day features a female educator that teaches on a different science topic. The week ends with real tree climbing with Cornell Outdoor Education and an all-day interaction with Meg Lowman.

The Painted Post Food Pantry $2,000 - Steuben County

Not By Bread Alone Thousands of area women take advantage of this section of the pantry which provides feminine hygiene and personal care products that cannot be purchased with food stamps, not only helping meet women’s needs but making their pantry visits more comfortable and supported.

2019 Nonprofit Grant Awards

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The Salvation Army $1,000 - Chemung & Schuyler counties

Fresh Fruits & Vegetables; Meal Planning and Cooking ClassesGood nutrition is a vital component of personal health, well-being, educational attainment and positive economic outcomes. Improving nutrition for victims of domestic violence is crucial to expanding opportunity. Unfortunately, there are several barriers that victims of domestic violence face in achieving balanced diets. This grant from FFW seeks to address some of these barriers, including insufficient income to buy fresh fruits and vegetables and the knowledge in preparing and cooking them.

YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers $1,000 - Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, & Yates counties

Pink Boutique Restorative Care“Pink Boutique” is a program that features the only certified mastectomy fitter in the area, offering free prosthesis fittings for breast cancer patients and providing bras, prosthesis, and garments. The Boutique also provides breast cancer and lymphedema education. The Pink Boutique bills insurance for these services as allowed, but not all patients have insurance that supports this. FFW support provides prosthetics and mastectomy garments to underinsured patients referred by local agencies and hospitals.

2019 Nonprofit Grant Awards cont.

Our Grants - Annual Grants Cycle

Child Care Aware® of Steuben and Schuyler Child Care Aware® of Steuben and Schuyler is excited about the progress being made with the Child Care Development Pipeline Project, an initiative to develop more child care programs in Steuben and Schuyler Counties. They are very appreciative of the funding from the Fund For Women that has been earmarked for potential child care providers to take state mandated pre-service training.

A newly registered child care provider, Julie Larsen stated, “Without the funding for the Health and Safety Training, I would not have had the money necessary to become a registered provider.” Additional funding from the Kay Hodge Memorial Fund for Health and Safety helped Julie with necessary supplies and home repairs that allowed Julie to become registered. Her next step is taking a Business Essentials class also funded by Fund For Women, to learn sound business practices, which will contribute to her creating a successful child care business. Registered on August 21, 2019, Julie Larsen already has an enrollment of 2 children: one under two years-old and one toddler along with her own children. Julie is pleased about becoming a registered provider because she is now able to stay home with her daughter and watch her grow and develop, while earning an income at the same time. In total, The Fund For Women provided the resources for four individuals to take the required pre-service training, creating 24 child care seats in Steuben County.

2019 Achieve Grants - Impact Spotlight

Life: Powered By You!Life: Powered by You! is an exciting day of educational and empowering workshops for young women in 8th grade from twenty different regional schools and presented by professional women. It is a dedicated experience built specifically for middle school age girls focused on gaining practical life strategies, growing confidence, building soft skills, and helping young women realize their power and potential to reach goals, and to lead happy, healthy, successful lives. Girls are chosen to participate based on a strong belief by their school counselors of their untapped potential to grow stronger in wise decision-making, communication, self-advocacy, healthy life choices, and becoming future leaders. This event was inspired by and is made possible in part through the grant from Fund for Women.

The Fund for Women grant allows Career Development Council to provide Life: Powered by You!, engaging students in intentional learning on issues of life importance for young women whether growing up in rural areas or inner city. It brings positive role models who engage students in critical conversations on financial literacy, how current actions impact future opportunities, and developing the highly sought soft skills by business and industry. Over the last 10 years, we have continuously provided a program to encourage self-empowerment and self-advocacy reaching over 1000 young women.

A focused collaboration on the future success of our young people, Life: Powered by You!, reinforces the bridge between our local education and business worlds to strengthen our community as a whole. This program also offers an opportunity to increase community awareness of the collaboration between education, the business sector, nonprofits and community foundations to prepare students for future workplace success.

Julie Larsen, newly registered child care provider

2019 Achieve Grants - Impact Spotlight

What the Attendees Thought:

“I was inspired to speak up and be strong.”

“My favorite workshop was Empowering You because it taught me to be confident in myself.”

“I was inspired to feel good about myself.”

“It was fun and I learned something valuable…I will use this in life.”

“No matter where you live you can do anything.”

“We learned social skills and how to present ourselves.”

“Not everything you see on social media is true.”

“It showed me how to work towards my goals.”

“This event inspired me to make my life happen.”

“I thought it was very interesting to learn how to be a doer instead of a dreamer.”

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Our Grants - Ongoing GrantsBarriers to Care Grant

Each year, FFW applies for a $15,000 grant from Komen Twin Tiers to fund our Barriers to Care Grant Program. Barriers to Care Grants are designed to support women who are faced with financial obstacles as they seek treatment for breast cancer. This program is administred by Fund for Women and provides up to $500 per woman to address expenses that may otherwise keep them from receving treatment. Funds are used to cover costs for child care, transportation, utilities, and more. FFW is grateful for the continued partnership with Komen and thrilled we can support women at this critical time in their treatment and recovery journey. As of 2019, we have partnered with Komen to grant $95,109 to more than 200 girls and women in our community.

More than keeping up appearances, it is about providing strength and confidence for the journey.

The effects of cancer treatment can be profound in unexpected ways. The financial and emotional burdens are real and challenging. And sometimes things that may seem small, can have tremendous impact.

This Fund is dedicated to women who are struggling financially and cannot afford a quality wig to address the hair loss that often accompanies cancer treatment. The stress, anxiety and vulnerability that comes with a woman’s changing appearance is compounded when she does not have the means to address those changes in a way that makes her feel comfortable or secure. The intent of this Fund is to give women with financial need a path forward if they feel a well-made wig would improve their outlook, safeguard their privacy, increase their self-confidence and provide them strength as they continue their recovery.

Mary Alice Bosseler Wigs for Cancer Patients Fund

Grants Distributed:23 wigs = $5,438

Grants per County:Chemung – 14Schuyler - 2Steuben - 5Yates – 2

This grant began with a donation from the family of Mary Alice Bosseler in honor of her life and her passion for helping others.

Types of Cancer Addressed:Bladder | Bone | Brain | Breast | Cervical | Kidney | Liver | Lung |Lymphoma | Ovarian | Pelvic

“My insurance doesn’t cover a wig so this would be a blessing.”

“This grant for a beautiful wig will make it much easier to cope with the cancer.”

“Provides help as my hair thins, feel better about myself.”

“Will make me feel better about myself.”

Recipient Comments:

Empower Grant

The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc. has named the first recipient of its Empower Grant with the selection of Arbor Housing & Development. The $150,000 grant to be paid over three years will provide financial assistance to girls and women who have encountered obstacles or barriers in achieving self-sufficiency.

Women must be residents of Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler or Yates counties and be receiving case management through Arbor’s Family Self-Sufficiency, Domestic Violence, or Supportive Housing programs. Individual grant decisions will be made by a three-member committee and have a maximum of $1,500 per person.

The selection of Arbor Housing & Development was made after review of nine proposals made to the Fund for Women from area human service agencies.

Grants Distributed:65 grants awarded

Grants per County:Chemung - 23Schuyler - 3Steuben - 39

“The Fund for Women wanted to be proactive in addressing an unmet or underserved need in the community,” said Amanda Chafee, president. “Arbor’s proposal fit our mission so well, and we’re excited about the opportunity to help women at their most vulnerable time.”

Average Award:$804

Categories of Support:• Education• Car Repairs and Transportation• Housing

2019 marked our Eighth Annual Fundraising Dinner. This special event allows the women of our community to gather, network, and share experiences while supporting and growing our endowment. Meg Lowman, nationally renown environmentalist, conservationist and tree canopy expert provided our keynote address. She shared with us her inspiring message of empowerment and the impact of being aware and getting involved. Meg brought home the

need for all of us to recognize how the health of our planet and all of its inhabitants truly effects the quality of life for each and every one of us. Those in attendance were truly moved by the work she has done and some were even inspired to join in her mission and further their own conservation work through her organization. An amazing evening, indeed!

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Fundraising ActivitiesMother’s Day Appeal

Mother’s Day offers an opportunity to honor or memorialize the special women in your life. To symbolize the lasting benefit your gift makes possible, FFW plants daffodils for each woman honored in community parks throughout the Southern Tier. 2019 marked our seventh year, and the hundreds of daffodils in bloom,

individually and together, create a magnificent tribute to women.

Holiday Annual AppealAs we reflect on our experiences, blessings, successes and challenges, the Fund for Women asks you to consider “paying it forward” to help others in our community. Look for the Holiday Appeal letter just as the bustle of the season begins.

Inspire - The FFW Annual Fundraising Dinner

Our DonorsThe Fund for Women continues to advance our mission with the generous contributions made by community members who support self-sufficiency and goal achievement for girls and women in the Southern Tier. We are truly honored to be stewards of your generosity and will be forthright and diligent in assuring your donations are used to bolster, support and empower girls and women in our community.

Gift OpportunityPlease consider additional opportunities to support the Fund for Women this year. If you would like to make a gift now, please use the enclosed envelope. You may also donate online anytime at our website: www.ffwst.org

Our Donor List

Every attempt is made to confirm the accuracy of the donor list. If your name should appear and does not, we apologize and ask that you let us know.

To all FFW donors, sponsors, and in-kind contributors, Thank You for your support!

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Benefactor ($5,000+)

American Scientific Glassblowers SocietyCorning EnterprisesCorning Incorporated Corporate DevelopmentCorning Incorporated FoundationCorning Incorporated Global Supply ManagementCorning Incorporated Science & TechnologyCorning Incorporated Workplace Services DivisionCharlie and Trudy CraigJim Flaws and Marcia WeberPenelope and Kirk GreggThe Hilliard CorporationMarket Street Trust CompanySusan G. Komen Twin Tiers AffiliateVulcraft of New York, IncKarol WightRachel Wood and Dr. Joseph Miller, Jr.

Patron ($1,000 - $4,999)

Maureen E. AckermanAnniello’s Pizzeria of Corning, IncElijah and Gail BaityGeorge BosselerJeffrey J. and Mary E. BurdgeJennifer ButlerCheryl C. Capps and Brian StoyerKaryn CepekConnors MercantileCorning Community College Development FoundationCorning Incorporated Applied Processes for ManufacturingCorning Incorporated Global DiversityCorning Incorporated Pharmaceutical Technologies

Corning Incorporated Technology Community Women’s NetworkCorning Incorporated Women Leaders in StaffsElisabeth Corveleyn and Thomas E. ReillyDrs. Robert and Caren DoueniasLynnette and Alan EusdenExcellus Health Plan, Inc.Robin FerrarioLisa and Rick FerreroFirst Heritage Federal Credit UnionKim Frock and Wendell WeeksGuthrie Corning HospitalHarter Secrest & Emery LLPDenise HauseltHunt Engineers, Architects & Land SurveyorsKeller Williams RealtyMarie McKee and Robert H. Cole, Jr.Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co., LLPKaren Meriwether and Thomas SnowThe Miller FamilySabeen and Imran MukhtarThe NYCM FoundationPatricia Murphy Young Memorial Fund for Community NursingPVH FoundationRadisson Hotel CorningKathy RauchGeorgia and Christopher RossiDick and Judy SphonChuck and Kathy SticklerMary Heller TripenyValicenti Advisory Services, Inc.Watkins Glen InternationalWelliver McGuire Inc.Roger and Maureen WillisonX-Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sustainer ($500 - $999)

Rita Biesen and Dennis SammonsSuzanne BlowersBarbara Hall BlumerAnne and Mathew BrandPolly Chu and Bill MattinglyCommunity Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.Karen L. DouglasJan and Elizabeth EbelingElmira Savings BankElmira Structures, Inc.Jane FrancesconMarianne FurfureCynthia and Marc GirouxNancy GolombBetsy HilfigerMaisie HoughtonAmy IrvineMargie Lawlor and Mike ScalzoneKaren and Len MakowskiJudy McIntoshDenise OlsonChristine and Michael PambianchiTrudy PotterKay and Mark RogusAmy SchwartzChristine SharkeyBeth and Tom TranterAmy and James TruxonClare van den BlinkErica Verkleeren

Donor ($250 - $499)

Kate and Ric AsbeckThe Brand Schweizer Group/ Raymond JamesMr. and Mrs. Thomas P. CavuotiDoreen and James ClappinDeJeanne Joy ComeauJudith Cornfield

Cheri CrozierSusan and Martin CurranMarty and Richard DavisVirginia and Karl EhemannElmira Little Theatre, Inc.Dorothy EmmickChris and Darryl HeckleElise Johnson-SchmidtJames and Kimberly KaffenbargerDiane Legendre and James WebbLighthouse Liquors & WinesMaguire Family of DealershipsAnita R. MatthewsBarbara A. McLeanBarbara R. McLeanDr. Mila MeierAmy MuldownyFor Mary Nessle & Mary BosselerBetty RobinsonDenise RobinsonKris SayreMarc StemermanMargaret and Clarence TylerWilliam C. UghettaAlison WolfeMs. Mariam O. WrightMarianne and JD YoungYunis Realty, Inc. Charitable Fund

Friend ($10 -$249)

Cynthia AdlerJohn R. AlexanderJanet AndersonDonna AndrewsNancy L. E. AndrewsArbor Housing & DevelopmentJoan and JC ArgetsingerBob and Judy AyotteBeverley BansilJennifer and Chad A. BatzingMelissa BaucoDeborah and Thomas BeallMaryellen BeckenAmanda Beecher Eubanks

Ron and Gail BellohusenThe Benevity Community Impact FundDebbie BennettAnnie and Scott BickhamHeather Boek and Paul DohnWilliam BosselerMichael and Mary Ellen BrennanSheila BuckleyLeslie Danks BurkeLouise K. BushTom and Lisa CapekMarcy E. CatheyJudy CelelliThe CellarAmanda ChafeeJudy McKinney and Philip J. CherryThe Christmas HouseEleanor CicerchiCarolyn A. ClackCathy ClarkPatricia and Michael ColeMegan and Ryan CollinsMary Beth M. ConwellJane CooleJoanne CoombsJeanne CorcoranKimberly CutlerBetsy DalrympleAngela DanielsPatricia T. DannJulieAnn DelgrossoCatherine DememberKate and Paul DouglasClover M. DrinkwaterElizabeth DuaneLucy DubinNancy J. EarleyPauline EmeryWarren E. Eng, DDS, FAGDDr. Richard and Jane FastiggiLois FeichtenbinerFinger Lakes Family DentalFinger Lakes Women’s Bar AssociationLin GardnerLisa and Keith Glovins

Lisa GoldbergMary GramignaKathlyn E. GreeneJennifer HaackBetsey L. HaleJanet J. HallahanJan HarveyMatt and Denise HaydenHazlitt 1852 Vineyards, IncSusan HohenhausNaseem and Muhammad JalaluddinCynthia Keck NovakPatricia and Leonard KentSally M. and Jerry KerstingDenise W. KingJoann KowalskiFinger Lakes Family DentalPam and Joe LallyHilda LandoDavid and Gail LeeSusan Lodge PeckAndrea H. LynchDeborah LynchSarah LynchLizanne MakoidLaura and Douglas MannRita Y. McCarthyDanette and James MillerAllison MonnellStephanie and Bill MorrisCatherine MoskalMudPies, LLCMary and Francis NavoneKaye C. NewburyAnn and Barry NicholsonMonica Phillips NixJudith L. O’ConnellSusan OliverNancy and Glenn OrgeronDavid and Michelle PastelScott and Susan PawlakAnnette and Mitch PeckLynn PeffleyJoy S. PerryBarbara PetersonKaren RebisJoan Riddle

Ruth RiesbeckMissy RittenhouseElsie SanftlebenSavannah ConsultingSusan SchuppertScott D. Moore Law Office, P.C.Renee SpisakSteph SpryJohn and Becky StrangesHarriet SweetJennifer, Noel and Marilyn SylvesterPenny and Fred TannebergerCynthia TerryAnders M. TomsonWhitney and Paul TrifosoCarl TurissiniCW TurnerVelva and John VineBeth Walter and George HonadleJames and Elaine WatermanLisa WeidmanWest End GalleryRistiina WiggMark WitmerDr. Geraldine F. WolfeHeidi Wood

In-Kind Donors

American Scientific Glassblowers Society Gail BaityRita Biesen Barbara Hall BlumerFamily of Thomas S. BuechnerThe CellarAmy and Chad ChervinskyCitizens & Northern BankCommunity Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.Patricia CoonrodCorning Area Chamber of CommerceCorning Museum of GlassKimberly Cutler

Elmira Country ClubElmira Little TheaterColeen FabriziFinger Lakes Women Bar AssociationFirelight CampsFriends of the Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc.Marianne FurfureGlenora Wine CellarsPenelope GreggHilton Garden InnDenise HauseltIron Flamingo BreweryAshley KnowlesLa TourelleBeth LandinKelly LewisBarbara A. McLeanAllison MonnellImran and Sabeen MukhtarGC MyersNamaste SpaPip’s BoutiqueJackie PopeRay JewelersMissy RittenhouseRue Claire Lavender Farm and Artisan ChocolateScents by Suzy Suzanne SchapiraColleen SchrickelSedgwick Business InteriorsChristine SharkeySimply Time PhotographyRenee SpisakKathy SticklerChristine StullTanglewood Nature CenterValicenti Insurance Services, Inc.Suzanne M. ValicentiWalmart SuperstoreWest End GalleryRenee WheelerWineglass Race SeriesDr. Geraldine F. WolfeMarianne Young

indicates Fund for Women Founder

Our Donors

Beginning Balance $ 1,008,831 INFLOW

Contributions from FFW operating $ 56,825 Contributions from FFW fundraising made directly to the Community Foundation $ 5,198 Investment income, net of fees $ 32,283

Total Inflow $ 94,306

OUTFLOW

Individual and Nonprofit Grants $ (30,795)Achieve Scholarships $ (20,000)Barriers to Care Grants $ (20,500)

Grants awarded subtotal $ (71,295) Miscellaneous administrative fees $ (9,369)

Total Outflow $ (80,664)

Investment market change $ 172,686

Change in Endowment $186,328

Ending Balance $1,195,159

Fund For Women Endowment at The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.

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Inspire - Annual Fundraiser

52%

Beginning Bank Balance $ 140,723 INFLOW Inspire Annual Fundraiser $ 134,788 Annual Appeal $ 57,665Barriers to Care $ 7,500 Mother’s Day Appeal $ 12,925 Mary Alice Bosseler Wig Fund $ 11,330 Matching Gifts $ 6,188General Contribution $ 28,655 Total Inflow $ 259,051

OUTFLOW

Endowment $ (56,825)Inspire Annual Fundraiser $ (32,659)Empower Grant $ (50,000)Restricted Grants $ (5,438)Operations/Administrative $ (29,212)* Total Outflow $ (174,134)

Change in cash $ 84,917 Ending Cash Balance $ 225,640

Annual Appeal

22%

Barriers to Care 3%

Mother’s Day Appeal 5%

General Contribution

11%3%

Matching Gifts

2019 Inflows and Outflows

Where Funds Came From

18

* Operations expenses include legal, insurance, information technology, marketing, printing & mailing and general event cost.

Mary Alice Bosseler Wig Fund

4%

Our Financials

Calling all volunteers!

The Fund for Women is an all-volunteer organization, investing our time and talents in making a positive change in the lives of girls and women in our community. We are always looking for like-minded individuals to help further our mission. If you are interested in volunteering, please go online to www.ffwst.org and fill out our volunteer interest form. We look forward to working with you!

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For information about the Fund for Women, our events, and ways you can contribute, you can visit our website at www.ffwst.org, call us at (607) 542-7558, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.

P.O. Box 777 Corning, NY 14830

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