Wrigley Company Foundation 2012 Summary
W R I G L E Y C O M P A N Y F O U N D A T I O N Our Principles in Action Since its founding in 1987, the Wrigley Company Foundation has been putting our Principles into Action every day. We have been supporting people, the planet and the communities where we live and work through our grants a big responsibility as the main source of charitable giving for Wrigley. The Foundation has helped to improve and change lives around the world through donating more than $55 million to charitable causes in its 25 years. We believe we must make a difference through programs that have real impact, and are happy to have the opportunity to share this report highlighting some of our new partnerships and the incredible ways we are helping people and the planet around the globe. The Foundation is positioned to build upon the valuable partnerships it has carefully developed, and forge new ones that support causes most important to our associates and the communities where we live. The Wrigley Company Foundation has assets over $ 64 million Mission The mission of the Foundation is to improve the health of people and our planet through initiatives focused on oral health, environmental stewardship, and local needs that ensure a healthy community. Goals The Foundation aspires to achieve this mission by establishing global partnerships focused on oral health and access to oral care, as well as environmental initiatives especially those that encourage healthy communities through litter prevention and community greening. We will also give primary consideration to meaningful programs in the communities where Wrigley associates live and work, where they can directly contribute their energy and enthusiasm. 2
2 0 1 2 S U M M A R Y Governance The Wrigley Company Foundation is established as a private foundation in the United States and is regulated by the Internal Revenue Service of the U.S. government. The Foundation is required by law to distribute a minimum of 5% of annual average assets in accordance with a specified formula. As a result of this regulation, there are legal restrictions that limit the funding capabilities of the Wrigley Foundation, especially when providing contributions outside of the United States. All grantees must be recognized by the U.S. government as a non-profit, public charity with a designated 501(c)3 status. Organizations without such designation and related certifying documents, must undergo a significant vetting process. To facilitate global giving, the Foundation has partnered with the Donor Advised Funds Give2Asia and the King Baudouin Foundation U.S. The Wrigley Company Foundation has an established Board of Directors comprised of Wrigley associates. The current officers are as follows: President Martin Radvan Vice-President Andy Pharoah Treasurer Anthony Gedeller Secretary Ritu Vig Executive Director Maureen Jones Director Ian Burton Director Casey Keller Director Martin Schlatter Director Tomek Suchecki Director Melissa Weber Director Michael Yeung 2012 Updates In 2012 we have made great progress in building global partnerships in our focus areas of oral health and the environment, and are working to connect and engage Wrigley associates at the local level with these projects. 3
W R I G L E Y C O M P A N Y F O U N D A T I O N Historical Timeline We ve come a long way in our 25 year history. Here are some hightlights. 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 1987 The Wrigley Company Foundation was established with an initial contribution of $2.25 million 1994 Matching Grant program established in the United States 2000 Giving focus established in youth development, particularly education, wellness, diversity and the environment 2001 $5 million multiyear pledge to Millenium Park for the creation of Wrigley Square in Chicago 2005 Final contribution of $15.2 million from the Wrigley Company to expand philanthropy globally 2006 2008 Made a $5 million multi-year pledge to Conservation International and the International Youth Foundation in recognition of the Wrigley Company achieving $5 billion in sales Foundation establishes key strategic partnerships - Give2Asia, King Baudouin Foundation U.S. and Charities Aid Foundation - which allow for giving at the global level 2011 Launching new strategy on oral health and environmental initiatives. Establishing new partnerships with Save the Children and the Foundation for Environmental Education 2010 New giving strategy is approved to focus on oral health and environmental initiatives as well as programs which improve the health of the local communities where Wrigley associates live and work 4
2 0 1 2 S U M M A R Y Save the Children A total of 283,700 children aged 6-14 are receiving life-changing services, thanks to the Wrigley Company Foundation s grant of $3 million over 2 years. This program provides a comprehensive school health, oral health, and nutrition program in 6 countries, in approximately 480 schools, and gives health training to over 8,000 teachers: COUNTRY Kenya Philippines DIRECT PROJECT BENEFICIARIES 21,170 school-going children, age 6 to 13, and 5,000 school health and homeroom teachers, school management and kitchen staff, and caregivers in 15 schools 18,860 school-going children, age 6 to 14, and train 860 teachers in 25 formal schools 130,000 school-going children, age 6 to 12, and 650 teachers in 70 to 75 schools $ 3 million 283,700 children 480 schools 8,000 teachers Vietnam Indonesia Tajikistan 27,000 school-going children, age 6 to 10, and 1,000 teachers and staff in 100 schools 10,800 school-attending children and 450 teachers to receive oral health education as an added element to current school health and nutrition programming 75,800 school-going children, age 6 to 10, and 1,000 teachers and staff in 100 schools 5
W R I G L E Y C O M P A N Y F O U N D A T I O N Foundation for Environmental Education New Wrigley Litter Less behavior change campaigns are running in 25 countries, thanks to the Foundation s support to the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), providing $3.25 million over 3 years in partnership with the King Baudouin Foundation U.S. FEE runs 2 global environmental educational programs, which will deliver the Wrigley campaigns: Eco-Schools Litter Less" Campaign The Eco-Schools elementary school campaigns focus on consuming less, recycling, waste issues, and long term behavior. The objectives are to engage and educate students in designing and leading litter campaigns, and raise awareness of the affect of litter on their community and environment. Eco-Schools Litter Less Campaigns run in 15 countries: Bulgaria,, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Lithuania, Netherlands, UK (Northern Ireland), Russia, Scotland, Spain, South Africa, Uganda, the US. Young Reporters for the Environment The YRE secondary school student groups and individuals investigate a local litter issue and produce journalism articles, photo reports, radio reports, and/or video clips which include suggestions for minimizing litter. Throughout the process, YRE student groups share the outcomes of their investigations on the Litter Less Campaign website/database and are encouraged to publish the results in other media. YRE Litter Less Campaigns run in 10 countries: Canada, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Romania and Slovakia.. 6
2 0 1 2 S U M M A R Y An Taisce An Taisce, The National Trust For Ireland established in 1948, is the most influential environmental body in Ireland. An Taisce is the Foundation for Environmental Education National Operator in Ireland, which the Wrigley Company has supported for 12 years. The Wrigley Company Foundation provided $170,000 support to An Taisce to develop the Neat Streets pilot litter behavior change program in partnerships with the King Baudouin Foundation US. Neat Streets ran in 20 secondary schools in Dublin, which utilized the current FEE Green Schools program and targeted litter behavior outside the school. One days rubbish in our school... In 2012 the Foundation expanded its support of Neat Streets for two more years, moving beyond Dublin to reach other Irish communities. Participating schools designate a Neat Streets Coordinator and Committee, conduct baseline litter surveys of school grounds, and launch their Neat Street Action Plans. You can follow their progress on the website www.neatstreets.org. Australian and New Zealand Dental Associations The Wrigley Company Foundation provided $72,000 in community service grant funds to the Australian Dental Association, in partnership with Give2Asia, to support 10 groups/ individuals who are involved with service projects focused on oral health care education and treatment to underserved populations. This is the second year the Foundation has supported this program. In addition, for the first year, the Wrigley Company Foundation also partnered with the New Zealand Dental Association to provide $18,000 in oral care community service grants to support similar projects in that country. Tooth Mob volunteers facilitate dental treatment in remote indigenous communities one of 10 grant recipients in Australia. This partnership also provides a $5,000 scholarship grant for a dental student from a rural or remote regions to encourage their return and service to citizens in remote communities. 7
W R I G L E Y C O M P A N Y F O U N D A T I O N Conservation International The Wrigley Company Foundation provided funding over the last 5 years for the construction of new Hope Schools in rural through the Youth Development Foundation, in partnership with Give2Asia. CI used watershed management techniques, which protect the upstream ecosystems and conservation of downstream habitats, and provided resources and technical assistance to communities, local authorities and NGO partners. CI trained local communities to implement conservation techniques and engage in alternative and sustainable livelihoods. Wrigley Hope Schools The Wrigley Company Foundation provided funding over the last 4 years for the construction of new Hope Schools in rural through the Youth Development Foundation, in partnership with Give2Asia. In 2011, the Foundation approved $800,000 in new funding for an additional 10 schools to be built between then and 2013. These schools will all include Happy Sports Centers to encourage healthy living and provide access to a quality learning environment. 8
2 0 1 2 S U M M A R Y International Youth Foundation Phase II India project The Wrigley Company Foundation and the International Youth Foundation developed the Wrigley Youth.Empowerment.Success. (Y.E.S.) program to provide disadvantaged youth the opportunity to improve their lives through vocational and life-skills training. The program was provided in community sites near Wrigley facilities in India, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, and Spain, reaching over 14,000 youth. Building on the success of the first 3 year program, the Foundation s Phase II grant to the Wrigley Y.E.S. program for $320,000 over 2 years incorporated an oral health education component. IYF developed comprehensive oral health lessons, with guidance from the Indian Dental Association and integrated these lessons into the existing life skills and English-language training program. The Wrigley Y.E.S. Phase II program was managed through Youth Reach a youth focused NGO headquartered in Delhi and was offered in Delhi, Chandigarh, and Mumbai, reaching 1400 youth aged 16-24. Disaster Relief Each year the Foundation provides grants to support the American Red Cross in its work of providing emergency aid during global disasters and targeted long-term recovery efforts. In 2012, with a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross, the Foundation joined other Mars segments in supporting relief efforts following the Hurricane Sandy devastation in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Earlier in the year, the Foundation also donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines. Over $1 million USD was provided in support of the following global disasters: 2008 Sichuan Earthquake () 2009 Typhoon Ketsana (Philippines) 2009 Victoria Bushfire (Australia) 2010 Haitian Earthquake (Haiti) 2010 Chilean Earthquake (Chile) 2010 Yushu Earthquake () 2011 Japan Tsunami & Earthquake (Japan) 2011 Earthquake (New Zealand) 2011 Severe Flooding (USA) 2012 Philippines Typhoon (Philippines) 2012 Tornadoes and Severe Flooding (USA) 9
W R I G L E Y C O M P A N Y F O U N D A T I O N Financials 2012 CATEGORY # ORGS TOTAL $ (U.S.D) Oral Health/Wellness 8 $1,843,000 Anti-Litter/Environment 7 $1,913,430 Local Community 15 $564, 480 Disaster Relief 3 $120,000 Matching/WAVE Grants 432 $285,600 TOTAL 465 $ 4,726,510 $ million 55total giving through 2012 A new Oral Care Community Service Grant program, which provides care and education to underserved communities, was launched in 2012 through a partnership with the New Zealand Dental Association. This is the third such oral care partnership the Foundation has sponsored, including similar programs with the Australian Dental Association and the American Dental Hygienist Association Institute for Oral Health. Other Foundation supported oral care and environmental global partnerships continue to thrive including those with Save the Children, and the Foundation for Environmental Education. In total, through the end of 2012 the Foundation has granted over $55 million since its founding. 10
2 0 1 2 S U M M A R Y Global Expansion of Grant Funding Continues Lithuania N. Ireland Canada Germany Ireland Russia Czech Republic Romania France United States Croatia Montenegro Cyprus Greece Vietnam Tajikistan Save the Children India FEE Eco-Schools Philippines Young Reporters for the Environment Kenya International Youth Foundation Indonesia Australian Dental Association Australia Uganda Conservation International Give2Asia/ Wrigley Hope Schools 2011 Countries N. Ireland Lithuania Scotland Canada Netherlands Ireland Russia Latvia Germany Czech Republic France United States New Zealand 24 An Taisce Kazakhstan Slovakia Spain Romania Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Malta Save the Children Vietnam Tajikistan Montenegro FEE Eco-Schools India Macedonia Young Reporters for the Environment Philippines Greece Kenya International Youth Foundation Australian Dental Association Indonesia Australia Uganda Conservation International New Zealand South Africa An Taisce Give2Asia/ Wrigley Hope Schools 2012 35 Countries 11