A publication of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation Spring 2018

Foundation engaged nationally and locally

Together with partners The Center for Climate & Security and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, the Foundation held a public event at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington D.C., Climate and National Security Forum 2018: A Responsibility to Prepare. The event focused on the risks that climate change presents to national security on an operational and strategic level, along with the challenges and opportunities in preparing to counter and manage those risks. The panels featured a number of key retired military officers, including Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, USN (Ret).

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This has been a time of reflection for the Jackson Foundation. We’ve lost two important leaders this year: our founding Chairwoman, Helen H. Jackson, and our long-time President of the Board, Bill Van Ness. Helen and Bill helped create this Foundation and stood behind all of its many accomplishments. Helen, speaking up for concerns she shared with Scoop—human rights in particular, but also support for the Jackson School—brought her smarts, wit, human connection and appreciation of her colleagues to bear on everything that she touched. Bill, bringing his quick legal mind and comprehensive understanding of Jackson to the establishment of the Foundation, helped assemble an able Board and staff to shepherd the Jackson legacy. We are proud of our association with each of them.

You will see that we are engaged in Washington, DC and in Washington State on matters that are firmly within those Jackson values: human rights, civic engagement, climate advocacy, and concern about the U.S.—Russia—China relationship. And our Jackson Leadership Fellows provide an avenue to help us connect with new audiences, both locally and nationally.

We hope you enjoy this Annual Report issue of our Newsletter.

Lara Iglitzin Executive Director

The Foundation and Human Rights First partnered on a public conference in Washington, D.C. on Fake News, Free Speech, and Foreign Influence: The Smart Way the United States Can Combat Disinformation. The latest in a series of expert-led discussions on Russian influence in Europe and potential tech-driven solutions, the event brought together leading thinkers on disinformation, the media, free speech, and technology. The speakers assessed the current situation and shared ideas on the emerging responses and responsibilities of governments, the technology industry, and civil society. Board President John Hempelmann welcomed the group and spoke about Senator Jackson and the Foundation’s role in addressing human rights and Russia.

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) and the Foundation held a program on Russia–China Relations: What it Means for U.S. Strategy. NBR geared the Capitol Hill briefing toward a Congressional audience and the room was packed with young staffers. The experts on China and Russia provided policy recommendations for future U.S. engagement with these nations. Foundation staff set the stage by referencing the Jackson focus on Sino–Soviet relations.

Foundation partners with nonprofits on human rights and China– Russia relations

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Jackson Fellows engage with climate change

New Foundation partner Seattle-based Amplifier held a reception to launch its #MyClimateHero project—an art exhibition depicting modern heroes of the climate movement. The event drew a lively audience for panels that featured several Jackson Leadership Fellows including Amarpreet

Sethi, Alex Adams, Matthew Combe, and Brandon Hersey. Amplifier’s Chief of Staff and Jackson Leadership Fellow Tamara Power-Drutis produced the evening. Lara Iglitzin opened the program by underlining the Foundation’s interest in engaging young people in climate issues.

Pictured above are Board Member Larry Phillips with Lara Iglitzin, and Jackson Fellows Shin Yu Pai and Amarpreet Sethi.

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Annual Report 2017 – Board and Donors

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Helen H. Jackson* Chairman Emeritus

OfficersJohn W. Hempelmann President

Craig Gannett Vice President

Linda Mason WilgisVice President

Joel C. Merkel General Counsel

Anna Marie Laurence Secretary

David Rostov Treasurer

Gary L. Baker Marysville, Washington

Oksana Bilobran Burien, Washington

Charles R. Blumenfeld Seattle, Washington

Benjamin S. Cooper Orlean, Virginia

Maria Denny Seattle, Washington.

Norm Dicks Seattle, Washington.

Robert Drewel Seattle, Washington

Susan Golub Seattle, Washington

Gerald Grinstein Seattle, Washington

Edward D. Hansen Everett, Washington

Carol Harris Mercer Island, Washington

Eileen Grevey Hillson Albuquerque, New Mexico

Charles E. Horner Washington, D.C.

Peter H. Jackson Seattle, Washington.

Elizabeth Anne Moler McLean, Virginia

Andrew D. Munro Wenatchee, Washington

Richard Perle Washington, D.C.

Larry Phillips Seattle, Washington

Kenneth B. Pyle Seattle, Washington

Albert B. Ratner Cleveland, Ohio

Nicholas Rostow New York, New York

Dorothy Stimpson* Seattle, Washington

William J. Van Ness, Jr.* Seattle, Washington

Manny Weiss London, United Kingdom

Susan T. Wickwire Seattle, Washington

Board of Governors

Donors

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Individuals

Manny BeharKarla Axell & Charles BlumenfeldMyron BovarnickHerb BridgeNatalie BrysonJulia P. CancioLot H. CookeBenjamin CooperLilly De JaenVictoria FlowerCynthia & Craig GannettCarol & Andrew HarrisJohn HempelmannEileen & David HillsonMadeleine Kalb

Anne & Jeffrey KinardSue LongRhoda & Nelson MaransKeith MartinDiane & John MerkelJoseph D. MitterLawrence O’DonnellJulie & Dwight PerkinsKarla Graue Pratt Henry RobinettPeter RosenblattAndrea & Richard SemonDorothy StimpsonHarvey WeintraubManny WeissEstate of Michael Kupfer

In Memoriam

Robert Bibb by Karen BibbDorothy Fosdick by Patricia BergerStanley Golub by George KohnNorman Porch by Helen Chamblee

OrganizationsGoldman SachsPark Ridge Care Center

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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation is a public charity. As of fiscal year-end 2017, total assets were $15.9 million, built over the years by private contributions from donors and a generous Congressional appropriation. The Foundation’s assets increased $1,102,269 during fiscal year 2017 primarily as a result of investment returns and a donor bequest. Liabilities at year end include grants payable of $234,545. A summary of assets and liabilities of the Foundation over the last five years is shown below (Figure 1).

Revenue for the year includes general operating donations ($481,602) and earned investment income ($3,041,913). This income was reduced by unrealized market losses of $1,274,075. Total expenses of $1,183,817 include grantmaking and program activities (85%), management (12%) and fundraising (3%) expenses (Figure 2). Net gain for fiscal year 2017 was $1,065,623. The Foundation’s financial statements are audited on an annual basis by independent auditors. Copies of the annual audit are available from the Foundation upon request.

REVENUE

Contributions

Interest and Dividends, Net

Realized Investment Gains

Unrealized Investment Losses

Total Income

EXPENSES

Grant Expenses

Other Program Expenses

Operating & Fundraising

Total Expenses

*Unaudited Summary

$ 481,602

$ 252,434

$ 2,789,479

$ (1,274,075)

$ 2,249,440

$ 417,545

$ 592,107

$ 174,165

$ 1,183,817

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2017 Financial Summary*

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ASSETS LIABILITIES

$ 16,000,000

$14,000,000

$12,000,000

$10,000,000

$8,000,000

$6,000,000

$4,000,000

$2,000,000

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$ 14,748,847

$ 15,308,709

$ 15,851,116

$ 14,545,638

$ 236,844

$ 183,102

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Total Assets and Liabilities by Year

Annual Report 2017 – Summary of Financial Status

$ 176,925

$ 273,490

$ 15,787,101

$ 241,729

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Annual Report 2017 – New and Ongoing Grants

The Henry M Jackson Foundation was founded in 1983 to continue the unfinished work of the late Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson in the areas in which he played a key leadership role: international affairs education, human rights, environment and natural resources management, and public service. Through its grantmaking and strategic initiatives, the Foundation seeks to make a lasting impact and perpetuate the Jackson legacy for the benefit of future generations. Strategic initiatives address critical and timely needs, and leverage additional resources for issues that are central to the Jackson legacy by:

• partnering with other organizations;• convening leaders in the field from nonprofit, foundation, and government sectors;• providing opportunities for public dialogue; and• organizing forums for in-depth analysis on critical and timely issues.

Participation in strategic initiatives is primarily conducted on an invitation-only basis; however, interested individuals may contact Foundation Program Officer Maura Sullivan to discuss potential partnership ideas that are consistent with Foundation interests and priorities.

In fiscal year 2016-17, the Foundation committed $254,000 for new grants and strategic initiatives and paid $126,150 in prior year commitments.

Jackson School of International Studies Seattle, Washington

Jackson School of International Studies Seattle, Washington

Evans School of Public Policy & Governance Seattle, Washington

Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center Seattle, Washington

To support the Jackson/Culp graduate fellowships in Chinese and Russian studies.

To support the Ph.D. fellowship program.

To support the Henry M. Jackson fellowships in Environmental Policy and Natural Resources Management.

To support the Jackson/Munro Public Service Fellowships.

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$34,550

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UW Jackson School of International Studies Seattle, WA

UW Jackson School of International Studies Seattle, WA

National Bureau of Asian Research Seattle, WA

To hold a Washington, D.C. conference on utilizing a degree in international studies, to strengthen the School’s Master of Arts in Applied International Studies program, and to support the undergraduate Task Force projects on human rights and nuclear energy.

To welcome The Honorable John M. Deutch as the first Henry M. Jackson / James R. Schlesinger Lecturer and Distinguished Practitioner-in-Residence and to hold related events.

NBR conducts independent research on issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. These funds provided support for NBR to draft policy briefs and to hold a Congressional briefing on China-Russia Cooperation in the 21st Century.In

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North Cascades Institute Sedro-Woolley, WA

Seattle CityClub Seattle, WA

Amplifier Seattle, WA

Environmental youth organization NCI utilized these funds to support the 2017 Youth Leadership Summit, which connected program alumni with mentors and peers for leadership training.

These funds support civic organization Seattle CityClub to hold Civic Boot Camps, which engage local-area residents in our community on important topics.

Amplifier, a youth-oriented organization that connects art and social activism, held a My Climate Hero art exhibition and a public event featuring the Jackson Leadership Fellows in panel discussions.

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The Center for Climate & SecurityWashington, D.C

The Center for Climate & SecurityWashington, D.C

Institute on Science for Global PolicyTucson, AZ

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To support this think tank’s continued engagement with Congressional leaders and to hold a Capitol Hill event featuring retired military leaders speaking on climate change.

To organize forums in Seattle and South Carolina to leverage bipartisan action to address climate change using a national security perspective.

To support the Institute’s endeavor to refine and communicate policy recommendations to Congress and the federal government about climate impacts on national security.

To support the Center’s project Human Rights and Access to Information, which utilizes the expertise it developed in making Freedom of Information Act requests to examine how immigration enforcement is affecting lives in Washington State.

To support Human Right First’s work with civil society, media, and technology companies to counter Russian influence in Europe and to combat disinformation campaigns.

Street Law is a global program of legal and civics education geared toward secondary school students. These funds supported a visit by four Russian law professors to Georgetown’s Street Law program using a train-the-trainer model to bring rule of law and civic education to young people in Russia.

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Human Rights First New York, NY

Street LawWashington, D.C

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Jackson Leadership Fellows and alumni visited the Washington State Capitol in Olympia for a productive and inspiring day. Representative Gael Tarleton introduced them to the Democratic Caucus where they received a warm welcome and spoke about their leadership projects. The group also met with 2017 Jackson Fellow and Washington State Senator Hans Zeiger (R-25) who talked about the importance of civic engagement and bipartisanship in the legislature. Finally, Washington State Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz advised the Fellows regarding the value of running for office. Given the trip’s success, this will become an annual Fellows’ program event.

Jackson Fellows visit Olympia

ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Jackson Fellows Christina Sciabarra, Tamara Power-Drutis, Arianna Muirow, Matthew Combe, Danielle Granatt, Brandon Hersey, Senator Hans Zeiger, Andrew Lewis, Stephanie Celt, Michele Frix, Joe Nguyen; Board President John Hempelmann; Foundation staff Carol Vipperman. RIGHT: Hilary Franz with the Fellows.