Annual Report 2015-16

The past school year calls for celebration for countless reasons.

Across all grades, students’ academic growth outpaced national norms. The eighth grade class graduated with the academic equivalency of 10th graders, and seeing them model servant leadership in summer camp was a joy! The first students to ever attend Brookstone are nearing the end of their college careers. As they come back to visit, we are celebrating their stories of success and hopes for the future.

We are a family, and we will continue to hope for abundant lives for these children, to celebrate transformations, and faithfully pursue excellence in education, service, and our love for one another.

We give God all the glory for the ways our mission is advancing. And we thank YOU, donors, volunteers, and friends of Brookstone, for the way you fulfill a vital mission of mercy

in our community. Your financial support and compassion uplifts children and helps them realize their highest potential – academically, socially, and spiritually.

As we build, let us continue to give thanks because the Lord our God is our helper, and with Him we will not fail.

Steve Hall Head of School

Celebrating a Hope for Charlotte’s Children

Opposite page: DaPrince Todd-Alexander and Zachariah Smith, KindergartenersFront cover: Nyrell Roseboro, 8th grader, and Xlos Ksor, 7th grader

Joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is the Lord their God. - Psalm 146:5

Aiming High for Achievement

Last year our promise to students, parents, and donors was “Growth with Excellence,” which leveraged the best resources to increase student productivity, strengthen academic outcomes, and produce life change for under-resourced students. That promise was fulfilled as we see growth through measurement.

2016 IOWA Outcomes – Data shows Brookstone students performing at the 80th percentile when compared against students of similar economic status across the U.S. This is powerful evidence that our educational mission is on track!

National Percentile Rankingvs. Socio Economic Peers

National Percentile RankingAnnual Composite Score

Tracking Academic Outcomes – A comparison of standardized test results over the past four years shows the extent to which we are effectively closing the achievement gap for Brookstone students. The graph shows that our students rank at the 61st percentile when compared against all students across the U.S.

Opposite page: Olivia Domras, 1st grader

Opposite page: Mark Hawkins, Partner & volunteer tutor, Kanautica McInnis, 4th grader, and Jordan Adams, 5th grader

Investing in Lives

“I volunteer because I see the potential long range impact this type of education can have as students become future leaders in our city and elsewhere in the world. It is an investment that can be paid forward for many generations.” Linda Myers Volunteer

“Being a part of some-thing with tangible benefits for Charlotte’s youth is a privilege. It’s easy to see God’s hand at work here in downtown Charlotte, and looking at what He has already done at Brookstone, I can only imagine His future plans for the school!” David ChapmanBrookstone Advisory Committee and Alumni Society

“We feel that every kid should have the choice of a religious educa-tion, regardless of the cost. That is why we decided to become Partners. Since volun-teering this year, my life has been enriched as I spend time with my lunch buddy and see how eager these students are to learn in the classroom.” Cathy BohatyPartner and volunteer

“For the past five years we have been blessed to be part of the Brookstone family. We watched our lunch buddies grow in confi-dence, social skills, and Christian values well beyond their years. Investing in the educa-tion of young people is not only rewarding but lays the foundation for our collective future.” Brad SmithPartner and Lunch buddy

Attending Brookstone during the first half of my educational career is something I’m truly grateful for. Brookstone set a firm foundation for me both academically and spiritually. I always knew the teachers cared about me and wanted me to excel in my studies and understanding of God’s love.

When I transitioned into public school, I continued to stay in touch with my Brookstone family because I really do consider them family!

Even now as a college student pursuing a career in psychology, I still stop by Brookstone when I’m home and volunteer with a math class or read with a younger student. Brookstone has taught me how to be a leader by serving those around me, and I feel privileged to be a Brookstone alumnus!

Jon Baldwin, Wingate University

Brookstone made a lasting impact on my life, something that I recognize more every day. I received a quality education with a strong Christian foundation that most kids do not receive in a public school. The teachers at Brookstone loved us and

challenged us to think outside the box. They believed that we could do anything we set our minds to; they helped us believe in ourselves!

As I study communications and marketing at UNCC and make future career plans, I’m most grateful for the support and family I have at Brookstone Schools. I know I would not be where I am today, with hopes to become a news anchor or public relations specialist, if not for the foundation set for me through Brookstone.

Cynthia Ejiba, UNC Charlotte

Seeing a Promise Fulfilled

Ann Tarwater, Partner, Thai Stancil, 7th grader, Nataevia Dowling, 8th grader, and Muoi Y, 8th grader

Schools graduates have attended:Northside Christian AcademyVictory Christian Center SchoolButler High SchoolCharlotte Christian SchoolProvidence High SchoolCovenant Day SchoolHarding High SchoolCharlotte Secondary SchoolPhillip O. Berry Academy of TechnologyKipp AcademyVance High SchoolMyers Park High SchoolQueen’s Grant High SchoolWest Charlotte High SchoolMorehead STEM Academy

Colleges attended:Virginia State UniversityEast Carolina UniversityUNC CharlotteNC State University Appalachian State UniversityWingate University

Opposite page: Joseph & Emma Kabwe, Brookstone parents with Praise Kabwe, Brookstone graduate, and Passion Kabwe, 6th grader

Brookstone Schools FinancialsStatement of Activity July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016

Revenue Total Contributions $ 1,428,884 Tuition 197,935 Other Income 24,096Total Income $ 1,650,915

Expense Personnel Costs $ 986,016 Occupancy 123,799 Program Costs 93,846 Fundraiser 77,076 Administrative Overhead 62,880 Marketing and Development 13,757 Total Expense $ 1,357,374

Net Income $ 293,541

Embracing Stewardship, Celebrating Giving

John Stamas Chair Defender Capital Libby Kelligrew Vice Chair Attorney

Susan Goode Secretary Community Advocate

Keith Robelen Treasurer Citizens Bank Capital Markets

Carole Ardizzone Television, Education Justin Boyd Elliott Davis Decosimo Sara Byne Community Advocate Tom Coyle Childress Klein Mollie Faison Community Advocate Lindalyn Kakadelis NC Education Alliance Sue Makepeace KneX Worldwide Miller Porterfield Retired Executive Rebecca Pitts Protocol Harry Schrader Schrader Design

David Chapman Meg Dewey Craig Field Meg Hancock Robert Huggins Craig Lowder John Mauldin Linda Myers Liz McDowell Whit McDowell Kasper Mingo Terry Montgomery Connie Ott Greta Orcutt Lynn Purdum Mike Smiley Robin Weaver Julie White Debby Woodhouse

Advisory CommitteeBoard of Directors Administrators

Sharing a Mission of Hope and Promise

Steve Hall Head of School

Debi Preston Principal Suzanne Wilson Director of Advancement

One generation shall commend the works of God to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. -Psalm 145:4

Opposite page: Kalen Rearden, Lunch buddy, with Cailyn Rolle, Kindergartener

Overflowing with Gratitude for You

BusinessesAlan Simonini Homes, LLCAlly Financial, Inc.Ampac Investments, LLCAnderson & Associates, Inc.Bank of the WestBarringer & Barringer, Inc.Batson Cook Construction Co.Beacon PartnersBelk College of Business, UNCCCarolina Paymasters, LLCChildress Klein PropertiesChris Kearns & Co., LLCClearwater Development Partners, Inc.Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedCrosland SoutheastDefender CapitalDemand Clean, LLCDTH Strategic ConsultingElliott Davis DecosimoErnst & Young, LLPFerro Senior Investments, LLCFifth Third BankHarris Teeter, Inc.Horne Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Ingersoll RandJust Give

KneX Worldwide, LLCLPL FinancialMatrix Wealth Advisors, Inc.Mayer Brown, LLPMBL AdvisorsMetlifeMiller Properties of Charlotte, LLC MRH Holdings, LLCNuttall Associates Chemical BrokersParker PoePerformance Orthopaedics of the Carolinas, Inc.Property Investment Advisors, Inc.Providence PackagingRodgers Builders, Inc.Sail Central America, Inc.Shelco, Inc.SignUpGeniusSilent Images, Inc.Southern Precision SpringSteelFab, Inc.Steiner & Ellis, PLLCTaylor Paige, Inc.Thomasson Efird Company, LLCTIAATroutman Sanders, LLPVerge Talent

Visa Giving StationWells FargoWells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.Your Cause, LLC

ChurchesCalvary United Methodist ChurchCarmel Presbyterian ChurchChrist Episcopal ChurchChurch At CharlotteDavidson United Methodist ChurchElevation ChurchFirst Baptist Church of CharlotteHope Community ChurchLuther Snyder/Ruth Fisher Bible ClassMatthews Orthodox Presbyterian ChurchMyers Park Presbyterian ChurchProvidence Presbyterian WomenSouthlake Presbyterian ChurchSovereign Grace Presbyterian ChurchTeam ChurchUptown Church, PCAWestminster Presbyterian Church

FoundationsAkers Foundation, Inc.Alpha and Omega FoundationBank Of America Charitable Foundation

Charlotte Knights CharitiesJals FoundationMebane Charitable Foundation, Inc.Partners Financial Charitable FoundationPellett FoundationReemprise FundSpeedway Children’s CharitiesThe Cornwall TrustThe Dickson Foundation, Inc.The Herschel H. and Cornelia N. Everett FoundationThe Kula FoundationThe Leon Levine FoundationThe Philip L. Van Every FoundationThe Steve Smith Family FoundationU S Bank FoundationVanguard Community FundWells Fargo Community Support

Individuals

Legacy Partners $25,000 and AboveAnonymousRosemary and Brad SmithAnn and Michael Tarwater

Tuition Plus Partners $10,000 to $24,999AnonymousBarbara and Dale ArdizzoneJane and Bill BaynardSara and Miller ByneLynn and Marshall CarlsonCindy and Jack CarmolaOlive and Sam CornwellJane and Tom CoyleYvette and Thomas DuncanEllie and Bill ElmoreAnne and Peter GilchristSusan and Roy GoodeMeg and Gary HancockDebbie and Steve HixLibby and Jim KelligrewKaren and Jeffrey KungSue and Dennis MakepeaceLiz and Whit McDowellCathy and Robert NordlundLynn and Preston Purdum IIIAline and Keith Robelen

Partners $5,000 to $9,999Pat AdamsEd and Jan BrownKathy and Michael BrownLuAnn and Keith Driscoll

Mollie FaisonJen and Brad FarrisBetsy and Brian FennNatalie and Nick FoyPatty and John GruceKathy and Frank McElweeShelley and Robert McLeanJulie and Flint McNaughtonLisa and Bob MenzelJenny and Stephen NeillConnie and Steve OttMary Dee and Wilton ParrJackie and Lou PfeifferGale and Miller PorterfieldJulia and Dave PriesterAmy and Adam RiescherCandace and Michael SalamoneWendy and Jason SchmidlySusan and Donald SherrillPaulette and Ron SherrillSandy and Paul StewmanRobyn and Randy StumpKatie and Rob TyndallKris and Chris UllmanMary Alice and Clif VannRobin and Steve WeaverDebby and Stuart Woodhouse

Joint Partners $2,500 to $4,999AnonymousLouise AllredMissy and Doug AndersonCarole and Ray ArdizzoneCathy and Brian BohatyStephanie and Philip Brosseau

Rebecca and Glenn ChambersAmanda and Brad CherryJoe Anne and Robert ColeKim and Chris CollinsVirginia DavisLoree and William DavisAmy and Alfred DawsonMeg and George DeweyAnne and Harold EddinsKatie and Chas FaganKathy and Bill FosterLaura and Mark FurgesonCindy and Curt GranthamSheryl and John HippAndrea and Nathan HowardMindy and Bob JonesPatricia Nowak and Jeffrey KaneKristie and Scott LowerySusan and Alex McAlisterPortia and Steve McLeodRosemary and Terry MontgomeryMillie and Ed NewtonElizabeth and Larry OrrMary and Daniel OwenLeeAnn and Crawford PoundsKatherine and Hunter PughKeri and John SaladinoSharilynn and Mike SmileyAlice SmythPatti and Matt SnowLinda StokesMary and John TinkeyCarla and Lawrence VitezTammy and Alan Wise

Level of Excellence $1,000 to $2,499AnonymousAnita and Giles AlmondMarian and John AndrewsSandra and Jonathan BaconKaren and James BaileyKelly and Dirk BakerStephanie and Stacy BaldreeAlison and Bradford BarryMary Beth and David BlackleyCindi and Breck BoltonSuzanne BottsJustin BoydLorie and Michael BrodowiczElizabeth and Mark BullockDennis BunkerMelissa and Alan BurrusElizabeth and Dennis ChenPaula and Jeff ConwayAllison FlexerAnne and Hank FlintMonica and Norm GeorgeNancy and David HaggartWendy and Steve HallElizabeth and Mark HarrisNancy and Mike HeafnerMarnie and Matt HollifieldWayne JohnsonJoanna and Lee KeelDana and Henry KellemBob LeeRachelle and Scott McClintockJane and Patrick McDonaldElizabeth and Parker MelvinMary Ellen MillerSue and Jim Moore

Julie and Kendall MooreJodie and Pat MullockKenneth PatilloCathy and Howard PeabodyDenise and Jim RatchfordRuth and Ken SamuelsonLaura and Lawrence ScottLisa and Glenn SherrillLori and Eric SklutJane SmithBeth and Charles SmoakMarilyn and Jake SpencerCathy and David ThompsonKristy VenningJordan WashburnWilliam Younts

Honor Roll $500 to $999AnonymousCandy and Joey AdkinsTammy and Kelvin AndersonJorie and Jim AndrewsNolan AshtonJackie BakerDenise and Brendan BambrickRichard BaucomMary and Richard BlongLacey and David BoatmanNina and Chuck BolligerVivian and James BoylanJennifer and Joe BreunigElizabeth and Jason BurgessKate and David CalderElizabeth and John CarpenterAndrea ChomakosJohn ClarkAnne and Rob Cochran

Sally and Don D’AlessandroLinda Lee and Ron DavisJames C. EvansMichele and Walter FisherLeslie and Brian FitzpatrickWealtha and James Flick Jr.Lindsey and Reid FronkMarcus GibsonSarah and James GreeneRosalie and Herbert HallEdith and James HallBarbara and Robin HayesEarl HiattAndre HuntleyAntoinette JacobsJeanne LambdinMelissa and Matt MillerAnn-Miller and Gordon MattocksYilei and David MauerAnne and John MauldinKelly and Dimitri MavropoulosLuke and Leah MaybryBeth and Dan McGinleySalina and Don MillenGary MorganMelissa and Pat MyersLisa and Michael NorthGreta and Darrell OrcuttSusan and Roy PadgettMargaret PenroseWanda and Steven PhiferBarbara PooleyDana and Robert PooreChantal and Rob PowersWallace and Bill PrestwoodPatti and David Ratcliffe

Win and Jim RegisterGeraldine and Monroe RidenhourElizabeth and Bart ShawLibby and Alan SimoniniLoyal and Pamela SmithAmber and Sam SnappKathryn and Don StamasGina and Robert StaskoTreva StephensKathy and Edwin SullivanKim and Chris TownsendDebby and Donald WillemsteinSuzanne and Peter WilsonKristen and Michael Ziemer

Friends Society $1 to $499Karen AckeifiSusan and Bob AdamsBrenda and Ted AlexanderLeslie AllisonThompson AllredChristie and Louis AmatoMichele and Gregory AmorosoPatricia and Calvin AmosCindy and Scott AndersonTy AndersonKerry-ann ArcherAndy BachTisha and Mark BassBonnie and James BattenRichard BattleJanet and Joe BeckertJohn BentleyCharles BergerMargaret and Richard BiggerMelissa and Mark Blackwell

Angie BlaserCarol and Ken BodwellJolinda and Bradley BoelkinsBeth BowdenCathy BradyAlice and Bill BraffordKitty and William BrayNancy and Bert BrimberryWilliam BrisleyCynthia and Matt BritzJane BrockJohn BrownNell and Blair BryanDottie and Rob BryanScott and Russell BryanMelissa BryantRenee and Clay BurnsDonna ButlerEdward ButtonMary and Bill CaldwellCoin CampaignThomas CarnaggioKay and Bud CarrierMeghann CenciAllison ChambersPeggy and David ChapmanLizabeth ClardyLaura Scott and Rush Coe Margaret and Joe CogdellCharlie and Macon CollinsNancy and T. E. CollinsLaura and Bill CooperJody and Evan CouncilAnn and Robert CramerMorgan and Brian CromwellRuth Crowe

Cathy and Rod CulbertsonWilliam CulpRosetta and Bill CummingsDarralyn and Michael CummingsBobby and Dacquin CurryTheresa CustisNah and Seth DarkwaFelicia DavisPhyllis DavisShannon and Timothy DavisHelmut DeussenDina and Michael Diaz-GranadosJane DixonFrances and John DrossPatricia and Jere DrummondConnice DyarSue and Jeff EcleberryThereasea ElderPriscilla and Michael EmmonsJedidiah EnglishFrances and Don EvansMelanie and David FoardRobin and Tom FronkSandra and William GambleCindy and Harvey GanttLaura GarrisonWilliam GeorgeMegan and Drew GoodsonMelody and Rob GrahamMolly GriffinRobin and Fred GriffithJanet Grimmer-KempfCharity and Scott GroggelJane and Fred Grosse

Barbara and Philip GutierrezRebecca HarasimowiczNicholas HarbCurran and Scott HartonKay and Edward HastingsJustin HeitzBeth HenryDebra HickmanJewell HooverJane and Harold HopeMichelle HoustonMegan and Robert HugginsElaine and Scott HughesAlyce HurleyDelores HurtRobin and Gary IveyArthur JacksonLibby JacksonCarol and Dan JenningsShea and Adam JohnsonMatthew KainLindalyn and Tom KakadelisMary and Haskell KasslerWill KerrStephanie and Chris KlaphekeRebecca and David KlepserMike KnappLouise LakeAdam LeiventErin and Rob LentzMadeline and Joseph LermeTamara LewisJackie and Lang LigonJanet and Craig LowderKathleen and Todd MansfieldLinda Matney

Wendy and Edward MatthewsRobin and John MaxwellCaroline and Palmer McArthurAudrey McBratneyElizabeth McCannCaty and Patrick McCoyKathryn McDermottSusan McDonoughMatt McGrathRoy McKnightSue MeachamRobin and Andy MermansCatherine and Hunter MillerTaria and Kasper MingoNancy MoewsLeigh and Jerry MoranMary and John MurphyPat and Joe MynattSue and Ed MyrickSusan and Jeffrey NobleLaurie and Philip NovemberAmy and Tom OkelMary OnakDana and Corey OverbyRufus OwenLinda and Tyler OwensMary G. PadgettPam ParrettLee Ann PattonBarbara PellinCherith and Drew PetersonCaroline and Brendan PierceRobert PodEric PoeCharles PopeJudith and Barry Poston

Friends,

Thank you for providing a refuge of hope and edu-cational opportunity for under-resourced children in Charlotte. This annual report is a celebration of God’s provision and what you have been a part of this year.

It takes work and true intentionality to make a difference in others’ lives. But, when like-minded people band together around a bold mission, it can happen! We have seen healthy growth in all ways this year… from the expan-sion of our Partner program to the growing team of committed volunteers who joyfully serve in the school. We are energized by this wave of momentum and see bright days ahead for Brookstone.

Suzanne Wilson, M.EdDirector of Advancement

We Salute YouKimberly and Terrence PowellDebi and Gregory PrestonZachary PriesterMaureen and Jay PulliamBecca RatcliffeKalen ReardenAnne and David RegneryKaren and Gerard ReidRhonda and Danny RhinoVivian RichardsonAbby and Matthew RidenhourEric RidenourJanice RiebeDavid RowlesDavid RuchArden and Zach RuchoDianne and Antonio SanchezKay and Dale SavilleNancy and Ron ScheelerLouis SchmittGeorge SchollBetsy SchoonhagenJessica and Jeremy SchumacherMarian and John ScottDeb and Mike SeeligKylie SeferynCarol and Paul SharkeyMarshall and Kersey SmithCinda SmithMarsha and Ray SmithDenise and Scott SmithJaney and Byron SnappLorie McCowan-SpratleyStephanie and Jeff StanwickLauren and Fran Steele

Erika SteinerKathy and Mike StieglitzChristina and Mark StoneBarbara and Joel StrozClaudia and Wesley SturgesGinny TeweyShelley and Kurtis ThompkinsLaura and Chris TownsendJayme and Gary TrainorNancy and Dean TurbevilleEmily UrbanekKatherine and Nick ValaorasNoelle and Jeffrey VandiverJulia and Ham WadeTeri and Don WardMartha-Ann and Craig WardlawCeil and Randy WatsonCarrie and Brian WhelanDiane and Charles WhiteJulie and Perry WhiteToinette WilkinsonClint BundyTari and Tom WilliamsonAngel and David WillisBrenda and Richard WingTracy and Kevin WittmanJoan and Jon WolfJacquelyn WrayJennifer and Jerry WyattSteve Duprey and Steve WylieBrian Zimmerman

301 S. Davidson St.Charlotte, NC 28202

PO Box 667890Charlotte, NC 28266 (704) 392-6330 Tel(704) 334-5417 Faxwww.brookstoneschools.org

Get InvolvedCome Visit Visit our website for a schedule of upcoming “Lunch and Learn” events. Tour the classrooms and talk with the children. It is our joy to share our mission with you.

Volunteer There are many ways that you can get actively in-volved as a tutor, mentor, lunch buddy and more. Call our office or download a volunteer application from our website.

Tell a friend Share Brookstone with your church, business, or civic organization – there are always creative ways to serve! Give us a call or contact us at www.brookstoneschools.org to learn more.

Donate Visit our website today to find out how you can give by mail or online.

Photo: Cailyn Rolle and Zachariah Smith, Kindergarteners

Special thanks to Michael Harrison for the professional photography and Patti Ratcliffe for graphic design.