YAWKEY FOUNDATIONS grants report

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1 YAWKEY FOUNDATIONS 2011 grants report

2 table of contents 2 TOM AND JEAN YAWKEY AND THE YAWKEY FOUNDATIONS 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT 6 YAWKEY CENTER FOR CANCER CARE AT DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE 10 YAWKEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM 14 BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS 18 SMITH MEDICAL CLINIC 22 BAY STATE GAMES YAWKEY FOUNDATIONs GRANTS 40 GRANT GUIDELINES our mission The Yawkey Foundations are committed to continuing the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey by making significant and positive impacts on the quality of life of children, families and the underserved in the areas which the Yawkeys called home, New England and Georgetown County, South Carolina. Pictured on Cover: Yawkey Scholar and Tufts University senior Cassandra Barthelemy

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4 tom and jean yawkey & the yawkey foundations Tom Yawkey was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised and educated in New York and Connecticut. A cum laude graduate of Yale University with a degree in engineering, Tom oversaw the management of the Yawkey family assets, including land in Georgetown, South Carolina. In 1933 Tom purchased the Boston Red Sox, and in 1944 he married Jean R. Hollander. Though best known for their longtime ownership of the Boston Red Sox, to those who knew them best, Tom and Jean Yawkey were private and generous people who freely gave their time and money to people and organizations in need. They often helped those in need directly with private gifts to support medical, college and other expenses. The Yawkeys commitment to philanthropy extended to many organizations throughout New England and in Georgetown County, South Carolina. They were particularly interested in supporting organizations that encouraged educational opportunities, improved health care, enhanced human service programs, provided youth and amateur athletic opportunities, celebrated arts and cultural endeavors, and valued conservation efforts. Without pretense or an interest in public praise, Tom and Jean Yawkey looked to have a direct impact on people s lives through gifts to worthy organizations, both large and small. In 1953, Tom Yawkey decided to make Dr. Sidney Farber s Jimmy Fund cancer research program the official charity of the Boston Red Sox. Additionally, the Yawkeys participated in the founding of Tara Hall Home for Boys and Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown, South Carolina. They were also actively involved in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, scholarship programs for young people, food and shelter programs for disadvantaged families, and youth baseball programs. One of Tom Yawkey s greatest legacies, however, was the donation of his 24,000 acres of land in Georgetown, South Carolina, to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Now known as the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, the area is considered one of the most outstanding gifts to wildlife conservation in North America. With his last will and testament, Tom Yawkey established the Yawkey Foundation in Jean Yawkey established the second Yawkey Foundation in With thoughtful planning, the Yawkeys ensured that their commitment to those in need would continue beyond their lifetimes. This great legacy has given the Trustees of the Yawkey Foundations the opportunity to honor Tom and Jean Yawkey s generosity. Since 2002, the Trustees of the Yawkey Foundations have awarded $290 million to a broad range of organizations. The Foundations Trustees look forward to continuing the Yawkey tradition by having a positive impact on the lives of children, families and the underserved. For more information about Tom and Jean Yawkey and The Yawkey Foundations, please visit the Foundations website at: yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 2 }

5 board of trustees Yawkey Foundation I Eleanor S. Armstrong William B. Gutfarb, Treasurer John L. Harrington, Chairman Yawkey Foundation II Eleanor S. Armstrong Charles I. Clough, Jr. William B. Gutfarb, Treasurer Rev. Dr. Ray Hammond John L. Harrington, Chairman James P. Healey, President James G. Maguire Justin P. Morreale Judy Walden Scarafile yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 3 }

6 message from the chairman and president As the Yawkey Foundations approach the tenth anniversary of the historic sale of the Boston Red Sox, which resulted in a significant expansion of the Foundations assets, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on the progress our foundations and our grantees have made towards our goal of making significant and positive impacts on the quality of life of children, families and the underserved. Our grantees continue to inspire us as they work tirelessly to serve their constituents while challenged by a difficult economic environment. Meanwhile, our Boards of Trustees continue their emphasis on programmatic support and compassionate, thoughtful giving. With grants of more than $23 million to 214 organizations in 2011 and $290 million since 2002, the Yawkey Foundations remain committed to education, health care, human services, youth and amateur athletics, arts and culture, and conservation and wildlife. Over the last year, the Foundations have spent time carefully focusing on the accountability and effectiveness of the programs we support. We have worked closely with many of our grantees and watched them achieve great milestones. This Grants Report highlights five remarkable stories of success and achievement and also celebrates our grantees ability to provide enhanced programs and services for those they serve. Most notably, 2011 marked the completion and opening of the Yawkey Center for Cancer Care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Supported in part by a $30 million grant from the Yawkey Foundations, the Center serves as a symbol of Tom and Jean Yawkey s longstanding, and very personal, commitment to Dr. Sidney Farber and his research. Our support has also helped several longstanding grantees the New England Home for Little Wanderers, the New England Aquarium and the New England Baptist Hospital move forward with strategic facility improvements. We also refined the Yawkey Scholars Program to provide greater support to our Scholars. Over the past six years, the Yawkey Scholars Program has provided $5.2 million in tuition and support to more than 130 Scholars as they pursue a college education. As we look towards 2012 and reflect on the Yawkey Foundations impact throughout Massachusetts, New England and South Carolina, we are pleased that our progress in carrying out the Yawkeys legacy has been aided by the many exceptional nonprofit organizations that diligently serve our communities. We have been delighted and inspired by the many people and organizations who share our passion to make a difference. John L. Harrington James P. Healey Chairman and Trustee President and Trustee yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 4 }

7 yawkey foundations i & ii grants awarded from july 1, 2002 december 31, ,059 grants / $290 million human services 18% 663 grants/ $53m health care 31% 288 grants / $91m arts & culture 5% 159 grants / $14m conservation & wildlife 4% 133 grants / $11m youth & amateur athletics 17% 286 grants/ $50m education 25% 530 grants/ $71m yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 5 }

8 yawkey center for cancer care at dana-farber cancer institute Transforming patient care and research Added 275,000 square feet of clinical and research space at Dana-Farber Increased exam rooms and infusion spaces by 30% Created a new, main entrance for Dana-Farber on Brookline Avenue Developed space to foster collaboration between researchers and clinicians The histories of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Yawkey family are deeply intertwined. In 1953, as owner of the Boston Red Sox, Tom Yawkey adopted Dr. Sidney Farber s Children s Cancer Research Foundation, popularly known as the Jimmy Fund, as the official charity of the Boston Red Sox. The Yawkeys, and those who worked for them, were deeply committed to supporting Dr. Farber s research and gave generously of their resources and personal time with the hope of one day realizing a world without cancer. This generosity, which included television advertisements, news stories, Red Sox player support, signage at Fenway Park, Red Sox employee involvement, and grants from the Yawkey Foundations, generated millions of dollars that were vitally important to the Children s Cancer Research Foundation, which became known as the Sidney Farber Cancer Institute in Although they were very private people, the Yawkeys were personally involved in the early governance of the Sidney Farber Cancer Institute. Over the years, Tom and Jean Yawkey both held leadership positions on the Institute s Board of Trustees, and Yawkey Foundations Chairman John Harrington also served on the Institute s Board for many years. Since its founding, the Institute [renamed the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 1983] has provided pediatric, and later adult, cancer patients with the best treatment available while simultaneously focusing on cutting-edge research to advance the field of cancer care. Now, nearly four decades after the Institute s founding, it has, once again, greatly advanced the field of cancer research and transformed the patient care experience with the construction of the new Yawkey Center for Cancer Care. yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 6 }

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10 We want every aspect of the building, and every employee, focused on making the patient experience as smooth and comfortable as possible. Marlene Nusbaum yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 8 }

11 Funded in part by a $30 million grant from the Yawkey Foundations, the Yawkey Center fosters collaboration between researchers and clinicians. Designed with guidance from patients and families, the fourteen-story Yawkey Center not only advances both clinical care and patient safety, but also provides an exceptionally welcoming and nurturing environment for patients, families and staff. The Yawkey Center adds 275,000 square feet of clinical and research space to Dana-Farber, including 104 exam rooms, 139 infusion chairs and seventeen consultation rooms providing a nearly 30 percent increase to Dana- Farber s clinical capacity. The building also houses adult treatment centers; an expanded clinical research center for complex, early-stage clinical studies; and centralized registration, pharmacy, and laboratory services all helping bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and clinical benefits for patients. For 62-year-old cancer survivor Marlene Nusbaum, the 2011 opening of the Yawkey Center for Cancer Care was especially meaningful. Eight years ago, Marlene was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 2B breast cancer and enrolled in a clinical trial at Dana-Farber. While undergoing chemotherapy, Marlene was struck by how simple changes could dramatically improve the patient experience. I remember thinking, Marlene reflected, if I survive this cancer, I will give at least half my time to make it easier for the next cancer patient who walks through that door. Thanks to her treatment at Dana-Farber, Marlene s cancer is in remission and she has kept her promise to help others. A lead patient advisor throughout the design of the Yawkey Center for Cancer Care, Marlene and dozens of patients contributed to the design of nearly every aspect of the new building. Some of the most innovative elements include infusion rooms with heated chairs, floor-to-ceiling windows and a two-story healing garden for patients and families. Technology used at the Center also plays a role in improving the patient experience. For example, the Center is currently piloting the Real-Time Locator System (RTLS) on two clinical floors. The system assigns locator devices to each patient and staff member and enables Dana-Farber to collect real time data on patients locations and waiting time for appointments. Our goal is to never have a patient feel lost, said Marlene. We want every aspect of the building, and every employee, focused on making the patient experience as smooth and comfortable as possible so patients can focus on what they need most treatment and healing. Read more about the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 9 }

12 yawkey scholars program Developing resources and tools to support student success Provided $5.2 million in tuition support through the Yawkey Scholars Program to the more than scholar s 130 students program: since 2005 Awarded seventeen Opportunity Fund grants in 2011 Enhanced resources for 54 Yawkey Scholars who have graduated from college and 86 Yawkey Scholars currently enrolled in college Established in 2005, the Yawkey Scholars Program helps talented and motivated disadvantaged young people meet the rising costs of undergraduate education. All scholarship candidates must be engaged in a meaningful, sustained mentoring program or ongoing relationship with an adult role model in order to be eligible for the Program. Since 2005, the Program has awarded $5.2 million in tuition support to more than 130 Scholars. Fifty-four Yawkey Scholars have graduated from college and another 86 are currently enrolled in prestigious institutions such as Boston University, the College of the Holy Cross, Northeastern University, Boston College, Emmanuel College, and Wheaton College. After five years of supporting Scholars through various stages of their academic careers, the Foundations determined that tuition support alone was not enough to help Scholars achieve success. Working closely with The Philanthropic Initiative ( TPI ), the Yawkey Foundations redesigned and enhanced the Program by integrating extra tools for Scholars, including a mandatory advisor program, career and community service events, and skill building programs. The Yawkey Scholars Program also includes a unique Opportunity Fund to help Scholars with additional college-related expenses that would otherwise be financially prohibitive. Scholars have utilized the Opportunity Fund to support study abroad trips, textbook purchases, summer internship stipends, and summer courses. yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 10 }

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14 We help students navigate the college process and become advocates for themselves. Kristen Whelan, Senior Program Officer, The Philanthropic Initiative yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 12 }

15 The Yawkey Foundations recognized that many students need more support and more financial flexibility in order to successfully graduate from college and achieve their own goals, said Kristen Whelan, Senior Program Officer at TPI. We help students navigate the college process and become advocates for themselves, explained Whelan. We act as an additional resource and sounding board that goes beyond family and faculty. Tufts University senior and Yawkey Scholar Cassandra Barthelemy has seen the benefits of the enhanced Yawkey Scholars Program firsthand. Born in Haiti, Cassandra moved to the United States when she was three years old and is the first in her family to attend college. When my parents brought me to campus for freshmen orientation, they stood in awe watching all the other students arrive and knowing I was one of them, recalled Cassandra. They were so proud that I was able to have this amazing experience and knew it would not be possible without the Yawkey Scholars Program. As a pre-medical student majoring in anthropology, Cassandra hopes to become a doctor one day. Eager to boost her medical training, Cassandra was able to use the Opportunity Fund to enroll in an EMT course through Tufts. The class was very expensive, and I would not have been able to afford it without the Fund, said Cassandra. Now, I am guaranteed to have a job as an EMT after I graduate, which will give me more hands-on experience with patients and help me get accepted to medical school. Read more about the Yawkey Scholars Program at yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 13 }

16 bridge over troubled waters Expanding to meet client needs Helped more than 80,000 Bridge runaway and homeless youth leave the streets and achieve self-sufficiency since 1970 Served 2,500 youth in 2011 Opened the only Emergency Youth Shelter in Greater Boston in July 2011 Almost 42 years ago, a group of community leaders gathered to create an organization that would provide a bridge between troubled youth and the services that benefit them. Today, Bridge Over Troubled Waters ( Bridge ) serves more than 2,500 high-risk, runaway and homeless youth ages Bridge is the only Boston-area organization that provides a full continuum of age-appropriate services to adolescent and young adults. By providing access to basic human needs including food, medical and dental care, shower and laundry facilities, as well as a wide range of counseling services, education programs and temporary/transitional living programs, Bridge offers a safe and welcoming place for youth to get back on their feet and make positive changes in their lives. The Yawkey Foundations have supported Bridge since 2004 with grants for its programs and services totaling $200,000. Bridge has expanded over the years, adding or enhancing programs when necessary to fill in service gaps. In 2011, Bridge achieved a major milestone with the opening of Boston s first overnight shelter for young adults ages The new, twelve-bed, overnight shelter, has been at 100% capacity since its first night. Prior to the shelter s opening, Bridge s clients had to leave at 5pm forcing many of them to sleep on the streets in order to avoid adult homeless shelters, where they felt unsafe and out of place. yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 14 }

17 When you think about a shelter, this is not really what you picture. Bridge is not just a place with four walls it s a family. Darrius James, Former Bridge Resident yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 15 }

18 I used to walk to the subway after work and see many kids that we helped during the day looking for a place to sleep in Boston Common, explained Bridge s Executive Director Robb Zarges. Our clients would ask why we didn t have an overnight shelter and we didn t have a good answer. Twenty-one year old Darrius James was one of the first youth to benefit from Bridge s new overnight shelter. When the non-profit organization James was working for lost funding and closed, he found himself without a job and a place to live. A social services agency in Somerville told James about Bridge and how it could be his first stop to finding a job and permanent housing. At Bridge, James was able to have three meals a day, access to health care and a clean, safe place to sleep. The team at Bridge worked quickly to get James back on his feet, helping him build his resume and think about goals for the future. I didn t have to worry about where I would get my next meal so I could focus on finding a job, noted James. After two months at the overnight shelter, James moved into an apartment that his Bridge counselor helped him locate. He credits his counselors and Bridge friends in helping him succeed. When you think about a shelter, this is not really what you picture, said James, pointing to the computer lab and nearby GED class. Bridge is not just a place with four walls it s a family. Zarges agreed. Bridge was originally founded to provide comfort for those without comfort on the streets, and that s what we continue to do. Read more about Bridge Over Troubled Waters at yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 16 }

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20 smith medical clinic Offering access and care to those who need it most Administered free medical care at Smith Medical Clinic for disadvantaged Georgetown residents for 25 years Experienced a 23% increase in patients served over the last few years Provided medical care for 2,100 patients during more than 6,500 clinic visits in 2011 Served 650 new patients in 2011 More than twenty-five years ago a retired physician, Dr. Cathcart Smith and his wife, Nancy, saw a serious need for healthcare services beyond what the local hospital could provide for low-income, uninsured Georgetown County, South Carolina, residents. The pair responded by opening Smith Medical Clinic in a trailer at a local church to provide access and care to those who have limited resources and no other place to go. The community responded enthusiastically to the Clinic s opening with many retired physicians and nurses volunteering their time to help treat patients. Decades earlier, Tom and Jean Yawkey also made a commitment to the health care needs of Georgetown residents. Their early and instrumental support of the founding of Georgetown Memorial Hospital in the 1950s brought expert medical care to the community for the first time. Through the years, local and regional programs such as Smith Medical Clinic have helped supplement the hospital s work. For over 50 years, the Yawkeys were deeply involved in supporting the Georgetown community with their time and resources. Though their largest donation to Georgetown remains the 24,000 acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, the Yawkeys impact on the health care needs of the community is significant. yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 18 }

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22 We are privileged to see patients who are grateful for the impact the Clinic has made on the community and their lives. Anne Faul, Executive Director Like many small towns, Georgetown s health care needs have continued to grow and therefore the numbers of Smith Medical Clinic patients and medical volunteers have increased steadily over the years. In 2009, however, the lingering recession and the closing of the local steel mill caused an unprecedented jump in the number of patients needing care. As a result, Smith Medical Clinic experienced a 23% increase in the number of uninsured patients. Today, with the help of twelve staff members and more than 130 volunteer physicians and nurses, the Clinic serves more than 2,100 patients annually. The Yawkey Foundations understand the need for regional clinics such as Smith Medical Clinic and have supported the organization with grants totaling nearly $400,000 since When people walk through the doors at Smith Medical Clinic, they are greeted by friendly staff who immediately put patients at ease. In addition to providing on-site treatment and access to low-cost prescription medicine, the Clinic coordinates supplementary care with local doctors, health care providers and nearby Georgetown Memorial Hospital. One of our main goals is not only to provide quality healthcare, but to help people become healthy enough to return to work and take care of their families, said Executive Director Anne Faul. We are privileged to see patients who are grateful for the impact the Clinic has made on the community and their lives. Over the past few years, through the support of the Georgetown community and the Yawkey Foundations, Smith Medical Clinic has been able to expand their services and focus on women s health, early detection and preventative medicine by adding new screening programs for breast and colorectal cancer. Additionally, after realizing that there was a diabetes crisis among their patients, the Clinic developed a strong diabetes treatment program that includes two diabetes educators and a nurse practitioner to review medication, exercise and eating habits, as well as monitor and set goals with patients. The pharmacy at the Clinic also provides diabetes medications at a reduced cost. A lifelong resident of Georgetown County, 56-year old Bill Howard lost his health insurance after he and his wife divorced. Soon after, Howard found himself in a serious health crisis when his diabetes condition worsened. When he first visited Smith Medical Clinic, Howard s blood sugar levels were extremely high, but after weekly visits over three months, he was able to reign in his glucose levels while learning what foods to avoid in order to stay healthy. At the Clinic, Howard also had his firstever eye exam and discovered he needed glasses. When I first came to Smith Medical Clinic, I was sick and scared. I had nowhere to go, said Howard. The staff at the Clinic basically saved my life, and helped me get my health back. They truly are angels. Read more about Smith Medical Clinic at yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 20 }

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24 bay state games Adding programs to promote physical fitness, education, teamwork and leadership Engaged 8,000 Bay State Games athletes from 300 Massachusetts cities and towns in the 2011 Summer and Winter Games Offered athletic competition programs in 30 different sports Provided 63,000 students across the state with fitness and wellness programs through the Kids Fitness Challenge When the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation ( MASF ), launched its first Olympic-style Bay State Games competition in 1982, it offered four sports to 300 athletes from across Massachusetts. Now in its 31st year, Bay State Games has grown to include more than 8,000 athletes in 30 different sports from 300 Massachusetts cities and towns. Throughout this continuous growth, MASF has remained anchored to its mission to promote personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. A longtime Yawkey Foundations grantee with grants totaling more than $500,000 since 1994, MASF s mission has become critical as high school athletic departments reduce budgets and young people become less active. The organization continues to add programming, including the Kids Fitness Challenge, a Sportsmanship Initiative and a High School Spirit Program, all designed to keep participants physically fit and engaged in healthy activities. Other MASF programs have been added to provide leadership opportunities around athletics such as the Future Leaders Scholarship program, which awards college scholarships to Bay State Games participants, and the Sports Medicine Symposium, which works with Boston Children s Hospital to educate athletic trainers on the latest trends in sports medicine. yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 22 }

25 Once we have the kids engaged in the Games, we introduce them to other initiatives such as our Sportsmanship and Scholarship programs. Kevin Cummings, Executive Director yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 23 }

26 In all our programs, sports are the hook, noted longtime MASF Executive Director Kevin Cummings. Once we have the kids engaged in the Games, we introduce them to other initiatives such as our Sportsmanship and Scholarship programs. Drawing them in through sports opens up a lot of possibilities. Staffed by only two full-time staff members and six devoted interns, MASF relies on more than 1,500 volunteer coaches, officials and medical staff to help organize and run the Bay State Games. An impressive number of Bay State Games alumni have gone on to college careers and professional stardom, such as baseball player Carlos Pena, basketball players Rebecca Lobo and Reggie Lewis, and figure skater Nancy Kerrigan. While the big name alums are exciting, just as important are the thousands of other participants and the camaraderie they develop with athletes from across the state. For every Carlos Pena, you have kids for whom the Games are the highlight of their year, said Cummings. Considering the concentration of talent they attract, Bay State Games have become a favorite of college and pro scouts on the lookout for rising stars. Through the program, Massachusetts students from all communities, backgrounds and income levels compete equally (and, frequently, on the same field) for scouts attention. As some players come from families that cannot afford to send them to camps or clinics, this is their sole opportunity to be seen by college coaches. Adam Gutierrez, a talented center fielder from Springfield, Massachusetts, excelled while participating in the baseball Summer Games last year. My heart was racing and I definitely had butterflies, said Gutierrez, who has been playing baseball since he was five, but never had the chance to play in front of scouts. Everyone at the Games had raw talent and it made you want to play your best every day, Gutierrez said. After the game, Gutierrez received some promising news. A college scout was impressed with his skills on the field and asked if he would he be interested in taking a campus tour and applying to the school. Gutierrez and his family were thrilled. My parents are really excited since they know what a great opportunity a scholarship would be, said Gutierrez, who is planning to study criminal justice and pre-law in college. I feel good about the future and can t imagine baseball not in my life. Read more about Bay State Games at yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 24 }

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29 yawkey foundation i grants january 1 december 31, 2011 Archdiocese of Boston - Braintree, MA $ 10,000 Health and human service programs Association of Small Foundations - Washington, DC $ 5,000 National grantmakers organization Boy Scouts of America/Coastal Carolina Council $ 10,000 Scouting program - Charleston, SC Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford $ 25,000 Summer camp program for disadvantaged children - New Bedford, MA Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston - Boston, MA $ 25,000 Community-based mentoring scholarship Campaign for Catholic Schools - Braintree, MA $ 25,000 Yawkey Teaching Excellence Award for teachers at Pope John Paul II Academy Catholic Charities - Boston, MA $ 30,000 Human service programs Catholic Charities - Fall River, MA $ 5,000 Human service programs Children s Hospital of Southwest Florida $ 50,000 Health care services for disadvantaged children - Fort Myers, FL Conservation Management Institute - Blacksburg, VA $ 10,768 Capacity building for the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center Cranberry Hospice - Plymouth, MA $ 25,000 Quality of life and comfort programs for critically ill children Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Boston, MA $ 100,000 Cancer research Eaglebrook School - Deerfield, MA $ 50,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Emmanuel College - Boston, MA $ 5,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Fessenden School - West Newton, MA $ 5,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Friends of Acadia - Bar Harbor, ME $ 25,000 Development of new gateway center at Acadia National Park Friendship Place - Georgetown, SC $ 37,500 Food and support services for disadvantaged residents of Georgetown Georgetown County Historical Society $ 20,000 Georgetown County historical education program - Georgetown, SC Georgetown Presbyterian Hispanic Education Program $ 12,500 After-school and adult education programs for - Georgetown, SC disadvantaged residents of Georgetown Grants Managers Network - Washington, DC $ 2,000 National grantmakers organization Healthy Learners - Columbia, SC $ 25,000 Health care services for disadvantaged children from Georgetown Helping Hands of Georgetown - Georgetown, SC $ 37,500 Food and support services for disadvantaged Georgetown residents Horry-Georgetown Technical College $ 100,000 Allied healthcare scholarship program for disadvantaged - Georgetown, SC students from Georgetown Horry-Georgetown Technical College $ 191,200 Forestry and wildlife management program - Georgetown, SC Lowcountry Open Land Trust - Charleston, SC $ 30,000 Land conservation programs Lowcountry Preparatory School - Pawleys Island, SC $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Nature Conservancy of South Carolina - Columbia, SC $ 35,000 Land conservation programs Neurofibromatosis of New England - Burlington, MA $ 25,000 Outreach and support services for patients with neurofibromatosis and their families New England Baptist Hospital - Boston, MA $ 5,000 Health care services for disadvantaged patients yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 27 }

30 yawkey foundation i grants january 1 december 31, 2011 New England Collegiate Baseball League - Danbury, CT $ 25,000 Summer baseball league for young men New England Wildlife Center - South Weymouth, MA $ 25,000 Environmental education programs Newton Country Day School - Newton, MA $ 10,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Pan-Mass Challenge - Needham, MA $ 100,000 Capacity building for Pan-Mass Challenge Kids Rides for cancer research Smith Medical Clinic - Pawleys Island, SC $ 37,500 Health care programs for the disadvantaged South Carolina Coastal Conservation League $ 25,000 Land conservation programs - Charleston, SC St. Catherine of Siena School - Norwood, MA $ 10,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students St. Cyprian Church and Outreach Center $ 12,000 Human service programs for disadvantaged residents - Georgetown, SC of Georgetown St. Sebastian s School - Needham, MA $ 35,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged minority students Stonehill College - Easton, MA $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Tara Hall Home for Boys - Georgetown, SC $ 200,000 Residential and educational center for at-risk boys Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center - Georgetown, SC $ 1,140,893 Capital and maintenance at Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center The Boston Home - Boston, MA $ 50,000 Renovation project at facility offering specialized care to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Yale University - New Haven, CT $ 50,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students yawkey foundation i $2,696,861 grand total yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 28 }

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32 yawkey foundation ii grants january 1 december 31, 2011 education Facilities and Equipment Campaign for Catholic Schools/Pope John Paul II $ 3,000,000 Renovation and support of an academy serving inner-city Academy - Dorchester and Mattapan students in grades K-8 and a youth center Catholic Memorial High School - West Roxbury $ 175,000 Renovation to gymnasium and general assembly area Cristo Rey Boston High School - Boston $ 250,000 Renovation to HVAC system and kitchen area Immaculate Conception School - Lowell $ 25,000 Renovation and equipment upgrade for school serving children in grades K-8 Ursuline Academy - Dedham $ 60,000 Renovation to gymnasium and general assembly area Facilities and Equipment $ 3,510,000 Yawkey Higher Education Scholarship Programs Agganis Foundation - Lynn $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students from Greater Boston Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund - Norton $ 25,000 John McCafferty Scholarship program for disadvantaged students from Boston Jackie Robinson Foundation - New York, NY $ 30,000 Jackie Robinson Scholarship Program Yawkey Scholars Program/ $ 1,222,989 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students The Philanthropic Initiative Stonehill College - Easton $ 200,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Yawkey Higher Education Scholarship Programs $ 1,502,989 Middle and Secondary School Scholarship Programs Bellesini Academy - Lawrence $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Boston College High School - Boston $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Cathedral High School - Boston $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Catholic Schools Foundation/ Inner-City Scholarship Fund - Boston $ 100,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Elizabeth Seton Academy - Dorchester $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Fontbonne Academy - Milton $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Mount Alvernia High School - Newton $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Mount Saint Joseph Academy - Boston $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Nativity Preparatory School - Jamaica Plain $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Notre Dame High School - Lawrence $ 50,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students St. Mary s Education Fund - Fall River $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Xaverian Brothers High School - Westwood $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Middle and Secondary School Scholarship Programs $ 400,000 Adult Education Programs Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology - Boston $ 50,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged adults completing technical education programs Boston Higher Education Resource Center - Boston $ 25,000 Literacy and ESOL programs for disadvantaged adults yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 30 }

33 yawkey foundation ii grants january 1 december 31, 2011 Catholic Charities - Brockton $ 25,000 Literacy and ESOL programs for disadvantaged adults Curry College - Milton $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged students Endicott College - Beverly $ 25,000 Scholarship program for single parents and their children in the Keys to Degrees Program Harvard University/Kennedy School of Government $ 57,600 Haiti Leadership Scholarship Program - Cambridge Immigrant Learning Center - Malden $ 25,000 Literacy and skills program for immigrants and disadvantaged adults Irish International Immigration Center - Boston $ 25,000 Literacy and skills program for immigrants and disadvantaged adults Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health - Stockbridge $ 25,000 Scholarship program for teachers of disadvantaged children Lesley University - Cambridge $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged adults Mujeres Unidas Avanzando - Dorchester $ 25,000 Literacy and skills program for disadvantaged women One Family Scholars - Boston $ 25,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged single parents Project Hope - Roxbury $ 25,000 Literacy and skills program for disadvantaged women Regis College - Weston $ 50,000 Nursing scholarship program for disadvantaged adults Wentworth Institute of Technology - Boston $ 50,000 Scholarship program for disadvantaged adults Year Up - Boston $ 50,000 Skills training and internship program for disadvantaged young adults Adult Education Programs $ 532,600 Youth Academic Development Programs BELL Foundation - Springfield $ 100,000 Academic and enrichment program for disadvantaged students Black Ministerial Alliance - Roxbury $ 100,000 Academic enrichment programs for disadvantaged students Citizen Schools - Boston $ 25,000 Science, technology, engineering, and math enrichment program for disadvantaged students City Year - Boston $ 50,000 Physical service projects to help revitalize schools and playgrounds Generation Excel Youth Development Program $ 75,000 Education support services for high-risk youth - Jamaica Plain JFY Networks - Boston $ 25,000 Academic assistance program for disadvantaged students National Center on Time and Learning - Boston $ 100,000 Capacity building for expanded learning time program Resiliency Foundation - Fall River $ 50,000 Academic intervention and mentoring program for high-risk students in Fall River SquashBusters - Roxbury $ 25,000 Academic enrichment and after-school programs for disadvantaged youth The Labouré Center - South Boston $ 5,000 Youth academic tutoring program Youth Academic Development Programs $ 555,000 EDUCATION TOTAL $ 6,500,589 yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 31 }

34 yawkey foundation ii grants january grants awarded 1 december january 31, december 31, 2010 health care Facilities and Equipment Bethany Health Care Center - Framingham $ 25,000 Furniture and equipment upgrade at facility providing nursing care to elders Cape Cod Healthcare - Hyannis $ 25,000 Support for physician equipment training Children s Hospital Boston - Boston $ 1,000,000 Residence for families and patients receiving medical treatment at Children s Hospital Boston Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Boston $ 3,500,000 Construction of the cancer care and research center Franciscan Hospital for Children - Brighton $ 100,000 Support for specialized medical equipment and technology New England Baptist Hospital - Boston $ 500,000 Support for renovations to operating rooms Rhode Island Hospital Foundation - Providence, RI $ 50,000 Specialized equipment and cribs for pediatric ICU Facilities and Equipment $ 5,200,000 Health Care for Children and the Disadvantaged Boston Medical Center - Boston $ 50,000 Support for pediatric resource center Brockton Neighborhood Health Center - Brockton $ 25,000 Support for medical interpreter program Community Health Center of Cape Cod - Mashpee $ 25,000 Support for dental clinic expansion Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Natick $ 25,000 Cystic fibrosis care centers Dimock Community Health Center - Roxbury $ 25,000 Community health and human service programs Duffy Health Center - Hyannis $ 25,000 Health services program for homeless and at-risk adolescents Friends of Caritas Cubana - Cambridge $ 5,000 Health service programs for women and children Georgetown Memorial Hospital - Georgetown, SC $ 30,000 Health education and community outreach programs Joslin Diabetes Center - Boston $ 25,000 Education and treatment programs for underserved populations with diabetes Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston $ 50,000 Support for student-faculty collaborative to encourage careers in primary care Massachusetts General Hospital/Schwartz Center $ 25,000 Support for program that promotes compassion in health care - Boston National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Waltham $ 25,000 Home support services program Partners in Health - Boston $ 25,000 Support for community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and patient assistance program South End Community Health Center - Boston $ 10,000 Community health and human service programs South Shore Hospital - Weymouth $ 25,000 Continuing education programs for nurses St. Anthony s Shrine - Boston $ 10,000 Support for wellness center serving disadvantaged adults Tufts Medical Center - Boston $ 50,000 Patient navigation program for underserved patients Whittier Street Health Center - Roxbury $ 25,000 Counseling program for adolescent girls affected by violence Health Care for Children and the Disadvantaged $ 480,000 Research The Progeria Research Foundation - Peabody $ 75,000 Progeria research and clinical support Research $ 75,000 HEALTH CARE TOTAL $ 5,755,000 yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 32 }

35 yawkey foundation ii grants grants january awarded 1 december january 31, december 31, 2010 human services Food and Shelter Programs Caritas Communities - Braintree $ 30,000 Facility improvement project for organization providing housing to disadvantaged adults Casa Myrna Vasquez - Boston $ 25,000 Services for victims of domestic violence and their children Cor Unum Meal Center - Lawrence $ 25,000 Food and support services for individuals, children and families Father Bill s & MainSpring - Quincy and Brockton $ 50,000 Shelter and support programs Greater Boston Food Bank - Boston $ 100,000 Emergency hunger relief programs for individuals and families in Eastern Massachusetts HEARTH - Boston $ 25,000 Prevention, placement and support programs for homeless and at-risk elders hopefound - Jamaica Plain $ 75,000 Technology improvement project at homeless shelter Horizons for Homeless Children - Boston $ 25,000 Support for program that assists families leaving homeless shelters Housing Assistance Corp. - Hyannis $ 25,000 Renovations to shelter for homeless women and children Housing Families - Malden $ 25,000 Academic and wellness programs for children and families living in shelters Lazarus House - Lawrence $ 150,000 Capacity building and support for shelter, food and support programs Mission of Deeds - Reading $ 25,000 Support for program that assists families leaving homeless shelters My Brother s Keeper - Greater Brockton $ 75,000 Holiday program for disadvantaged individuals and families New England Center for Homeless Veterans - Boston $ 30,000 Support for training school for homeless veterans Open Pantry Community Services - Springfield $ 30,000 Food and support programs for individuals, children and families Pine Street Inn - Boston $ 400,000 Capacity building for food, shelter and support programs Rosie s Place - Boston $ 75,000 Food, shelter and support programs St. Francis House - Boston $ 25,000 Food, shelter and support programs The Charity Guild - Brockton $ 25,000 Emergency food program The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts - Hatfield $ 25,000 Food program for at-risk seniors Traveler s Aid Family Services - Boston $ 25,000 Family homelessness prevention program Women s Lunch Place - Boston $ 50,000 Food and support programs at women s day shelter Food and Shelter Programs $ 1,340,000 Programs for Children with Special Needs Cardinal Cushing Centers - Hanover $ 25,000 Recreation programs for children and youth with physical and developmental disabilities Community Rowing - Brighton $ 25,000 Rowing program for children and youth with physical and developmental disabilities House of Possibilities - Easton $ 100,000 Support for respite programs for children and youth with significant disabilities yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 33 }

36 yawkey foundation ii grants grants january awarded 1 december january 31, december 31, 2010 Massachusetts Hospital School - Canton $ 75,000 Recreation programs for children and youth with significant disabilities Melmark New England - Andover $ 130,000 Facility improvement project for organization providing services to young adults with autism Nashoba Learning Group - Bedford $ 150,000 Capacity building to support education of children and youth with autism Perkins School for the Blind - Watertown $ 50,000 Outreach programs for visually impaired children and youth Programs for Children with Special Needs $ 555,000 Programs for Children At-Risk Action for Boston Community Development - Boston $ 75,000 Support for community-based assistance programs Bethel Institute for Social Justice - Jamaica Plain $ 250,000 Renovation of youth center for organization providing programs for at-risk and high-risk children and youth Bridge Over Troubled Waters - Boston $ 25,000 Support for transitional day and living programs for homeless and runaway youth Family Service of Greater Boston - Boston $ 20,000 Support for program providing mentoring and support to at-risk boys Family Service of Rhode Island - Providence, RI $ 25,000 Facility improvement project for organization providing residential services for children Girls Incorporated of Lynn - Lynn $ 25,000 Education and mentoring program for at-risk girls Home for Little Wanderers - Boston $ 500,000 Support for construction of a residential center and school for children with emotional and behavioral disabilities Life Resources - Braintree $ 75,000 Renovation project for three residences serving high-risk youth Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of $ 25,000 Programs to connect disadvantaged children and Cruelty to Children - Boston families to community services Rodman Ride for Kids - Greater Boston $ 50,000 Support for programs serving disadvantaged children in Eastern Massachusetts Tara Hall Home for Boys - Georgetown, SC $ 215,000 Residential and educational center for at-risk boys Programs for Children At-Risk $ 1,285,000 Mentoring Programs Adoption and Foster Care Mentoring - Boston $ 15,000 Mentoring program for youth with current or prior foster care experience Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass. - Worcester $ 25,000 Mentoring program for disadvantaged children and youth Big Sister Association of Greater Boston - Boston $ 50,000 Mentoring program for disadvantaged girls Bottom Line - Jamaica Plain $ 25,000 Mentoring and college support program for disadvantaged youth Junior Achievement of Northern New England $ 12,500 Mentoring and entrepreneurial skill building programs - Waltham for youth Massachusetts Association for Mental Health - Boston $ 10,000 Mentoring and tutoring programs for disadvantaged youth Robert F. Kennedy Children s Action Corp. - Boston $ 30,000 Mentoring and intensive intervention program for disadvantaged children and youth Summer Search Foundation - Jamaica Plain $ 25,000 Mentoring and leadership development programs for disadvantaged youth Mentoring Programs $ 192,500 yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 34 }

37 yawkey foundation ii grants grants january awarded 1 december january 31, december 31, 2010 Youth Violence Prevention Programs Boston Ten Point Coalition - Boston $ 170,000 Support for violence prevention program and summer basketball league United Teen Equality Center - Lowell $ 25,000 Outreach and violence prevention program for youth Youth Violence Prevention Programs $ 195,000 Disadvantaged Adult Programs American Red Cross - Cape Cod $ 25,000 Support for disaster relief services Project Place - Boston $ 25,000 Education and life skills training programs for disadvantaged adults Rogerson Communities - Boston $ 25,000 Health and social service programs for at-risk elders The Jesuits - Watertown $ 25,000 Support for human service programs Disadvantaged Adult Programs $ 100,000 Miscellaneous Associated Grant Makers - Boston $ 10,850 Regional grantmakers organization Council on Foundations - Arlington, VA $ 40,000 National grantmakers organization GuideStar - Williamsburg, VA $ 2,000 National grantmakers organization Miscellaneous $ 52,850 HUMAN SERVICES TOTAL $ 3,720,350 yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 35 }

38 yawkey foundation ii grants january 1 december 31, 2011 youth & amateur athletics Facilities and Equipment Emmanuel College - Boston $ 500,000 Field improvement project Special Olympics of Massachusetts - Marlborough $ 500,000 Construction of the new headquarters and training center Facilities and Equipment $ 1,000,000 Amateur Baseball Programs American Legion Baseball - Greater Boston $ 10,000 Youth baseball programs Boston Park League - Boston $ 40,000 Summer baseball league for young men Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket - Pawtucket, RI $ 25,000 Summer rookie league and RBI baseball programs Cape Cod Baseball League - Cape Cod $ 50,000 Summer baseball league for young men Good Sports - Quincy $ 25,000 Baseball and softball equipment program for disadvantaged youth Little League Baseball - Williamsport, PA $ 50,000 Facility improvement project at National Little League training center in Connecticut Red Sox Foundation - Boston $ 25,000 Summer rookie league and RBI baseball programs in Boston s inner-city neighborhoods South End Baseball League - Boston $ 20,000 Inner-city youth baseball program Yawkey Baseball League - Boston $ 40,000 Summer baseball league for young men Amateur Baseball Programs $ 285,000 Youth Camp Programs Boston Baseball Camps - Boston $ 30,000 Summer baseball camp for disadvantaged children Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston - Boston $ 25,000 Summer camp program for disadvantaged children Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester - Dorchester $ 5,000 Summer camp program for disadvantaged children Camp Harbor View Foundation - Boston $ 75,000 Summer camp program for disadvantaged children Easter Seals of Massachusetts - Worcester $ 25,000 Summer camp program for children with disabilities Hale Reservation - Westwood $ 150,000 Facilities improvement project at reservation that hosts summer camps serving more than 4,400 Greater Boston children Massachusetts 4-H Foundation - Ashland $ 25,000 Facility improvement projects at summer camps Ron Burton Training Village - Hubbardston $ 115,000 Facility improvement project and support for summer camp program for disadvantaged children The Summer Fund - Boston $ 150,000 Summer camp program for disadvantaged children United South End Settlements - Boston $ 25,000 Summer camp program for disadvantaged children Youth Camp Programs $ 625,000 yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 36 }

39 yawkey foundation ii grants january 1 december 31, 2011 Youth Recreation Programs Boston Foundation/Street Safe Program - Boston $ 100,000 Support for collaborative summer program to prevent youth violence Boy Scouts of America/Minuteman Council $ 15,000 Scouting program for inner-city boys - Milton Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston/Yawkey Clubhouse $ 50,000 Youth recreation and sports programs - Roxbury Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester - Dorchester $ 75,000 Youth recreation and sports programs Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts - Boston $ 25,000 Scouting programs for inner-city girls Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/ $ 50,000 O lympic-style amateur sports events for high school athletes Bay State Games - Woburn YMCA of Greater Boston - Boston $ 50,000 Aquatics program for inner-city children Youth Enrichment Services - Boston $ 75,000 Outdoor adventure and enrichment program for inner-city youth Youth Recreation Programs $ 440,000 YOUTH & AMATEUR ATHLETICS $2,350,000 TOTAL yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 37 }

40 yawkey foundation ii grants january grants awarded 1 december january 31, december 31, 2010 arts & culture Family Museums Friends of New England Holocaust Memorial $ 5,000 Support for education programs - Boston Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Boston $ 50,000 Education and access programs for children John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum - Hyannis $ 10,000 Support for museum programs John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - Boston $ 25,000 Education and access programs for children Museum of Fine Arts - Boston $ 25,000 Support for the Teen Arts Council apprenticeship program Museum of Science - Boston $ 50,000 Education and access programs for children National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum $ 400,000 Education programs for children and archive project - Cooperstown, NY New England Aquarium - Boston $ 525,000 Facility improvement project to repair Giant Ocean Tank exhibit and education access programs Plimoth Plantation - Plymouth $ 25,000 Education and access programs for children Sports Museum of New England - Boston $ 15,000 Capacity building for museum dedicated to Boston s sports history The Children s Museum - Boston $ 1,000,000 Renovation of museum space to enhance education and learning opportunities for children and families The Discovery Museums - Acton $ 10,000 Education and access programs for children USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee/ $ 25,000 Support for Pearl Harbor exhibit and educational Battleship Cove - Fall River programming WGBH - Brighton $ 100,000 Capacity building to develop educational programming Family Museums $ 2,265,000 Children s Art Programs Boston Landmarks Orchestra - Boston $ 25,000 Music education program for young people Boston Symphony Orchestra - Boston $ 25,000 Music education program for young people Project Step - Boston $ 10,000 Musical training and education programs for young people Raw Art Works - Lynn $ 25,000 Arts education and leadership development program for young people RiverzEdge Arts Project - Woonsocket, RI $ 25,000 Arts education and leadership development program for young people Wheelock Family Theatre - Boston $ 50,000 Theater education program for children Children s Art Programs $ 160,000 ARTS & CULTURE TOTAL $ 2,425,000 yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 38 }

41 yawkey foundation ii grants grants january awarded 1 december january 31, december 31, 2010 conservation & wildlife Boston Harbor Island Alliance - Boston $ 25,000 Environmental education program for young people Fund for Parks and Recreation - Boston $ 1,500 Support for Boston s park system International Fund for Animal Welfare $ 10,000 Support for database upgrade to support organization that - Yarmouth Port rescues stranded marine life National Park Foundation - Washington, DC $ 100,000 Environmental education program for young people Thompson Island/Outward Bound - Boston $ 25,000 Environmental education program for young people CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE TOTAL $161,500 yawkey foundation ii $ 20,912,439 grand total yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 39 }

42 grant guidelines Funding objectives are determined by a continual assessment of needs and opportunities related to programs for the following priorities: Education Health Care Human Services Youth & Amateur Athletics Arts & Culture Conservation & Wildlife Application Process Please review specific information about the Foundations priorities, Annual Grants Report and application, including deadlines and other criteria at After reviewing the website and eligibility requirements, submit an application and all required documents to the Foundations. A hard copy of the application form is available for download from the website. Please mail the request to: The Yawkey Foundations 990 Washington Street, Suite 315 Dedham, MA yawkey foundations 2011 grants report { 40 }