Angels Undercover of Collier County Inc.

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1 Angels Undercover of Collier County Inc. General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Angels Undercover of Collier County Inc. Primary Contact First Name Jackie Primary Contact Last Name Bennett Address 1288 Via Portofino Naples, FL Phone (239) Organization Web Site Facebook Twitter At A Glance Year of Incorporation 2012 Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity Organization EIN#

2 Statements & Search Criteria Mission Our mission is to promote education by providing school uniforms to needy elementary school students in Collier County who would otherwise come to school inadequately dressed. By giving the children school clothing, we help them arrive at school ready to learn. Background Angels Undercover began in 2010 when Jackie Bennett discovered that a shocking 67% of elementary school children in Collier County are economically needy. In many cases, children were arriving at school without socks or undergarments. Even worse, some children are kept home from school while parents save to buy the required polo shirt and shorts. Starting with one elementary school, Jackie and a group of like-minded friends began buying socks and underwear and delivering them to the school for distribution by the principal and guidance staff. When the group became aware that a lack of required school uniforms was also a stumbling block for many families, those items were added to the shopping list. Angels Undercover has grown. Today we are a 501c3 organization supplying basic school clothing to 22 elementary schools in Collier County as well as three nonprofit agencies. 100% of all outside donations go toward buying clothing as board members cover all administrative costs. We have established working relationships with the staff at the schools we support and with Collier County School Administration. Dr. Kamela Patton, superintendent of public schools recently said, "We are so grateful for the work of the Angels Undercover organization. They recognized that too many students faced the challenges of poverty and started working to fix it. Thanks to this generous organization, our students come to school with increased confidence and prepared to learn. Providing basic needs that support education is a gift that will last forever." In August of 2014, 14,000 uniform shirts and shorts were delivered to 17 schools. CEO/Executive Director Statement With all of our successes, there is still much to be done. Today, the sad news is that the number of needy elementary school children continues to grow. Of the 30 elementary schools in Collier County, 21 now have over half of their student body qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Because the need is so great, we reached out to Chico's FAS to help us manufacture uniform shirts and shorts at a very low cost. They readily agreed and the school year is the third year we have partnered with Chico's. This school year we provided 18,000 uniform shirts and shorts to 22 of the neediest schools in Collier County. In addition to our 11 member Board of Directors, we also have an 11 member Advisory Council of community leaders. Areas Of Service Areas Served Areas Served ALL Geographic areas served in Collier County Service Catergories Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash) 2

3 Programs Programs Angels Undercover Providing School Uniforms Description Long-Term Success Examples of Long-Term Success Target Population 1 Target Population 2 Provide uniform shirts, shorts and hoodies to needy elementary students in Collier County. Children will be better prepared to learn when they come to school properly dressed in clean, well fitting clothes. Since education is their way out of the poverty state they live in, we project and hope for a more successful life for them in their futures. Principal Angela Lettiere of Sabal Palm Elementary writes "with your gift, you bring light into the eyes, heart and brighten the faces of our receiving children. For many, it may be the only new outfit they've received. The fact that this gift evens the school playing field brings pride and confidence that is observed in their work, interactions with peers, their academic risktaking and overall their approach to their life as a student. In an area so deeply hurt by the recession, looking like your peers is very important to our children. You see, here-school-when you look the same, you escape that which you've lost at home. You escape going home to an empty house due to Mom's needing to work one and sometimes two jobs to help stabilize the family. You escape the uncertainty of worrying of the day to day concern of money that no child should ever need to worry about. Your gift helps some of our children be normal." At-Risk Populations Children Only (5-14 years) 3

4 Impact Goals What are your organization's long-term strategic goals? Our mission is simply to provide each needy elementary student with the required uniform. We are working to have a presence in all 30 schools. Currently we provide enough uniforms at each of 22 schools to clothe 40% of their needy population. Strategies What are the major strategies you will do to accomplish your goals? We will accomplish our goals by: 1. Continuing to raise funds through our yearly campaign, grants and our annual Sip & Putt Event. 2. Continuing our partnership with Chico's FAS who facilitates the production of our private labeled uniforms. 3. Continuing to promote our work in the community. 4. Continuing to partner with other nonprofits. Capabilities What are your organization s capabilities for doing this? Given adequate funding, we have the capability to provide all the necessary uniforms to every student in need. We also have the capability to deliver them directly to the schools for distribution thanks to a partnership with a local trucking company that volunteers their trucks and drivers. Indicators What indicators do you use to measure progress? We will know we are making progress by continuing to provide more uniforms to our 30 schools. Many schools have 100% of their students on free or reduced lunch. Therefore, we need to continue to reach a higher population of these students. Progress What have and haven t you accomplished so far? - In August of 2015, we delivered 18,000 uniform shirts, shorts and hoodies to 22 schools. - In August of 2014, we delivered 14,00 uniform shirts, shorts and hoodies to 17 schools. - In August of 2013, we delivered 10,000 uniform shirts and shorts to 11 schools. 4

5 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Jackie S. Bennett Board Members Name Affiliation Status Jackie Bennett Janet Boe Collier County Schools Mary Beth Crawford Cummings & Lockwood, LLC Tom Gamber Self-employed Connie Moody Preferred Travel Lisa Morse Collier County Schools Claudia Polzin Community Volunteer Dave Schimmel Gail Webster Sherry Whalen Cindi Zirinsky Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 11 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 2 Female 9 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 2 Board Meeting Attendance % 0 Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Under Development Yes Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 11 5

6 Standing Committees Advisory Board / Advisory Council Executive Board Governance Communications / Promotion / Publicity / Public Relations Community Outreach / Community Relations Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts Finance Special Events (Golf Tournament, Walk / Run, Silent Auction, Dinner / Gala) Strategic Planning / Strategic Direction 6

7 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Jackie S. Bennett Term Start Dec Experience Founder and Board President, Jackie Bennett, is from Columbus, OH where she was the Owner and President of Greencrescent Properties, Inc. and previously the Director of Advertising and Public Relations for Nationwide Insurance. Active in the arts in Columbus, Jackie found her need to volunteer in the human service arena in Naples where she served on the board of the David Lawrence Center before founding Angels Undercover in She is a graduate of Greater Naples Leadership, a 2014 Woman of Initiative, 2014 Power Woman, 2015 Power of the Purse Committee Member for the Community Foundation and supporter of the many 501c3s in Collier County. Staff Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 50 Plans Organization has a Strategic Plan? Under Development Awards Awards Award/Recognition Organization Year Annual Human Needs Award Jewish Federation of Collier County 2012 Diamond Volunteer Award K. Capolino Appreciation Award Power of Ten - Jason's Deli

8 Financials Current Fiscal Year Jan Fiscal Year 2015 Projected Revenue $140, Projected Expenses $127, Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue $216,794 $75, Total Expenses $90,549 $45, Revenue Sources Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation $200,232 $0 -- Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal -- $0 State -- $0 Local -- $0 Unspecified $0 $0 Individual Contributions $200,232 $74, Indirect Public Support $0 $0 -- Earned Revenue $0 $0 -- Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 -- Membership Dues $0 $0 -- Special Events ($1,163) $1, Revenue In-Kind $87,500 $0 -- Other $0 $0 -- Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense $90,261 $0 -- Administration Expense $288 $0 -- Fundraising Expense $0 $0 -- Payments to Affiliates -- $0 -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 100% 0% -- Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% -- Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets $182, Current Assets $182, Long-Term Liabilities $ Current Liabilities $ Total Net Assets $182,095 $55,

9 Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal 0 State Charitable Solicitations Permit Permit? Yes 0 Created Copyright