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ANNUAL REPORT 2010

A MESSAGE FROM OUR OWNER

Throughout 2010 the Chicago Fire Foundation maintained its leadership role and commitment to enriching the lives of the Chicagoland community, particularly its youth. Since 1998 the Chicago Fire and the Chicago Fire Foundation have made an enduring impact on the community. To date, the Foundation has contributed more than $1.4 million dollars in grants and contributions, providing enormous opportunities for so many throughout the Chicagoland area.

Part of the Chicago Fire Foundation’s ability to enrich lives in Chicagoland has come with great help from the players who have generously donated thousands of hours to give back to the community. These efforts include everything from clinics and book readings to autograph signings and hospital visits with our long standing partner in Children’s Memorial Hospital. In 2010 our team has given back to the community through more than 150 appearances including food and toy drives, visiting Boys & Girls Clubs, reading to children in libraries and serving as celebrity wait staff for various fundraising events that support the Foundation.

Within the Fire organization, the players are not alone in giving back to the community. Each year many of

our supporters, sponsors and front office staff continue to strive to make a lasting impact in our community. The club’s Kicks for Kids program is a prime example of the impact the organization has had on Chicago-area youth. Kicks for Kids enables underprivileged children the opportunity to experience the excitement of a Fire game at TOYOTA PARK. Throughout the 2010 season, more than 8,000 children benefited from the program. For many of these children this is the first experience they have had to see a professional soccer game.

With each year brings new challenges and excitement for the organization and there is a lot to look forward to on the field in 2011. A new young hard working team with lots of talent, international competition with a match against the English giant Manchester United, and the quest for both our fifth Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and another MLS Cup Championship.

On behalf of everyone associated with the Chicago Fire organization and all those who benefit from your generous commitment—we extend a heartfelt thank you.

Sincerely,Andrew Hauptman, Owner

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2010 was filled with many proud moments for the Chicago Fire and the Chicago Fire Foundation. Through our continued work in the community and with the generosity of our supporters, we continued to grow and make our mark on the Chicagoland community.

In light of the challenging economic climate, the Foundation was able to continue to give back to the community in 2010. Highlighted by the Season Kickoff Luncheon, which was attended by a record 750 guests and raised more than $70,000, the Foundation got the year off to a great start. Along with the luncheon, with your continuous support and generosity, our fans, the Fire, and the Foundation continued to grow our staple events such as the Commemorative Jersey Auction, the annual Frank Klopas Golf Outing and the 50/50 Raffle during home games.

One of the teams’ highlights in 2010 was our “Fire Goes Green” initiatives. On April 22, 2010, Chicago Fire players,

staff and over 100 volunteers planted 40 trees at TOYOTA PARK in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

A notable achievement of the year was when the Chicago Fire was awarded the MLS W.O.R.K.S. Community Relations Department of the Year, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Community Relations/Chicago Fire Foundation staff.

We look forward to further expanding our programming and outreach in 2011. We remain steadfast in our mission to enrich the lives of the Chicagoland community, particularly its youth, in the areas of health, wellness, education and the environment. We greatly appreciate your support of the Foundation throughout the 2010 campaign and together with your help, will continue to reach new heights!

Sincerely,Frank Klopas, PresidentChicago Fire Foundation

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

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FOUNDATION MISSION

ThE ChICagO FIRE FOuNdaTION IS COMMITTEd TO IMPROvINg ThE quaLITy OF LIFE OF

OuR yOuTh aNd COMMuNITIES ThROughOuT ChICagOLaNd by PROMOTINg hEaLTh,

WELLNESS, EduCaTION aNd ThE ENvIRONMENT. ThE FOuNdaTION aLSO SuPPORTS

ORgaNIzaTIONS ThaT ShaRE ThIS vISION SO aS TO FuRThER ExTENd ThE INvESTMENTS

NEEdEd TO MakE a MEaNINgFuL IMPaCT ON ThE LIvES OF OuR ChILdREN.

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EaCh yEaR ThE FOuNdaTION hOSTS a NuMbER OF EvENTS ThaT aLLOW SuPPORTERS TO INTERaCT WITh

ThE TEaM WhILE SuPPORTINg a gOOd CauSE aNd gIvINg baCk TO ThE COMMuNITy.

a vaRIETy OF FOuNdaTION EvENTS hELP uS REaCh OuR FINaNCIaL gOaLS. EvERy dOLLaR MakES aN

IMPaCT aNd IS dEEPLy aPPRECIaTEd.

The 2010 Chicago Fire Season Kickoff Luncheon

presented by Ticketmaster was held March 24, 2010

at the Swissôtel Chicago. Attended by a record 750

guests, the event was a tremendous success, raising

over $70,000 for the Chicago Fire Foundation. This

was the first opportunity of the season for fans to

meet the entire 2010 Chicago Fire team, including

new head coach Carlos de los Cobos.

Emceed by sports anchor Jim Rose, the vent included

an exclusive “Fire Side Chat” with Carlos de los

Cobos, Fire technical director Frank Klopas and Fire

forward Brian McBride. The event also included

a reception and silent auction, which featured

autographed memorabilia from the Fire and other

sports teams, gift certificates and much more. All

proceeds benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation.

2010 CHICAGO FIRE SEaSON kICkOFF LuNChEON

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2010 CHICAGO FIRE COMMEMORaTIvE JERSEy auCTION

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, fans attending the Chicago

Fire vs. Houston Dynamo game had the opportunity to

bid on commemorative Chicago Fire jerseys worn by

each member of the team. These exclusive, game-worn

jerseys featured green names and numbers, along

with a special one-of-a-kind patch to help highlight the

Fire’s “Going Green” initiatives (see page 18). Winners

were also given the opportunity to have the Fire player

whose jersey they won personally autograph the new

piece of memorabilia after the game. This event raised

over $10,000 for the Chicago Fire Foundation.

In an effort to reach Chicago Fire fans all around the world, fans had the opportunity to bid on

unique autographed Chicago Fire memorabilia online through our Chicago Fire web auctions.

Items included team autographed soccer balls, commemorative Breast Cancer Awareness

items as well as many other one-of-a-kind items! In 2010, the Chicago Fire Foundation was

able to raise over $2,000 from online web auctions.

WEB auCTIONS

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The 10Th AnnuAl FrAnk klopAs Celebrity Pro-Am Golf outinG wAs held mondAy, sePtember 20, 2010 At rAvisloe Country Club in homewood, il. this wAs An exCitinG oPPortunity for fAns to interACt with the 2010 ChiCAGo fire teAm. over 150 PeoPle Attended the event And every foursome hAd the oPPortunity to Golf with A ChiCAGo fire PlAyer or CoACh in A sCrAmble formAt. the dAy inCluded A ContinentAl breAkfAst, 18 holes of Golf, lunCh, CoCktAil reCePtion And buffet dinner. The dAy concluded wiTh A silent AuCtion, rAffles And the AwArdinG of the dAy’s Prizes. the event wAs A huGe suCCess, rAisinG over $35,000 for the foundAtion.

2010 FRANK KLOPAS CELEbRITy PRO-aM gOLF OuTINg

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2010 BANK OF AMERICA ChICagO MaRaThON

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2010 CHICAGO MARATHON 26.2 miles

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the five World Marathon

Majors. One of the fastest growing marathon road races in the world, the race

annually draws more than 40,000 runners.

In 2010, the Chicago Fire Foundation was the first professional sports team in

Chicago to be selected into the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity

Program.

On OctOber 10, 2010, twelve runners tOOk On

the grueling 26.2 mile cOurse On behalf Of the

fOundatiOn, raising $10,000 fOr team cff.

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The Chicago Fire took part in a series of guest bartending events in an effort to

raise nearly $2000 for the Chicago Fire Foundation.

The first event took place at Piece Pizza on May 25, 2010 in advance of the

Fire’s friendly match against AC Milan. Fire goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra got

behind the bar, as his Fire teammates Calen Carr, Baggio Husidic, Peter Lowery

and Patrick Nyarko tried their hand in the kitchen and served up the specialty Il

Fuoco pizza to hungry guests.

On June 16, 2010, Fire midfielders Logan Pause and John Thorrington served

drinks to fans at the Globe Pub following a World Cup match. The following day,

on June 17, 2010 Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson served up drink for fans and

guests at Nisei Lounge in Wrigleyville. All tips from their time behind the bar

benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation.

GUEST baRTENdINg

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For the seventh season, the Chicago Fire

Foundation partnered with local charity

organizations to conduct a 50/50 raffle at

each home game. From the time gates

opened through halftime, fans had the

opportunity to purchase raffle tickets.

The winner received half of all proceeds

raised that game, and the other half

went to the charitable organization that

sold the tickets. With the help of these

organizations, the Foundation was able to

raise over $50,000.

50/50 RaFFLE

The following organizations benefited from the 50/50 Raffle fundraiser in 2010: Aspire,

Almost Home Kids, Chicago Fire Premier (PDL), Engineers Without Borders, Gift of the

Heart Foundation (Dar Serca), Girls on the Run, Imerman’s Angels, Illinois Youth Soccer

Association, Naperville Central High School Spirits, Naperville Jaycees, North Central

College Men’s Soccer, Northern Illinois University Men’s Soccer, Rotary Club of Moraine

Valley, Sister Cities International, Street Soccer Chicago, The Leukemia & Lymphoma

Society, Westchester Lions Club and Village of Vision for Haiti.

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At each Chicago Fire home game the Chicago Fire Foundation

auctioned off an autographed jersey from both a player from the

Chicago Fire and a player from the visiting team. The auctions

were held at the Chicago Fire Foundation tent. Bidding began

when the gates opened and continued through halftime, with

all proceeds benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation.

COMMEMORATIVE bRICk PROgRaM

STADIUM JERSEy auCTION

fOr the fifth year in a rOw, fans were Offered the

uniQue OPPOrtunity tO Purchase cOmmemOrative bricks

allOwing them tO leave their mark at tOyOta Park

and in chicagO fire histOry. bricks were strategically

POsitiOned near the main entrance Of tOyOta Park.

all PrOceeds frOm the cOmmemOrative brick PrOgram

benefited the chicagO fire fOundatiOn.

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ThE ChICagO FIRE’S gOaL ON ThE FIELd IS TO PLay haRd aNd WIN. OFF ThE FIELd, ThE CLub haS STRIvEd

FOR SuCCESS ThROugh ThE WORk OF ThE FOuNdaTION, WhICh IS COMMITTEd TO IMPROvINg ThE quaLITy

OF LIFE OF yOuTh aNd COMMuNITIES ThROughOuT ChICagOLaNd. IN ORdER TO CONTINuE OuR REaCh INTO

ThE COMMuNITy aNd TO PROvIdE a MEaSuREabLE IMPaCT ON OuR yOuTh, ThE FOuNdaTION SuPPORTS

COMMuNITy ORgaNIzaTIONS ThaT aLIgN WITh OuR vaLuES aNd haS ESTabLIShEd CORE PROgRaMS ThaT

SuPPORT OuR MISSION IN ThE kEy aREaS OF hEaLTh, WELLNESS, EduCaTION aNd ThE ENvIRONMENT.

The Foundation partners with Urban Initiatives,

a nonprofit organization that runs a health and

education soccer program in the Chicago Public

Schools. By actively engaging participants in

extracurricular activities at a young age, Urban

Initiatives empowers youth to live a healthy lifestyle,

value education, and enhance their personal and

social development.

URBAN INITIaTIvES

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CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER PROUDLY PRESENTS

America SCORES Night

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls @ 8:00 PM

TOYOTA PARK 7000 S. Harlem Avenue Bridgeview, IL 60455 (71st and Harlem)

Join us for America SCORES Night with the Fire on Thursday, October 23rd!

• An amazing $10 discount for all friends of America SCORES! • Come early and Tailgate! • Chicago Fire Customer Appreciation Night!!

IMPORTANT: All Orders must be received before October 21st. Tickets are based upon availability and will SELL-OUT.

Name ___________________________________

Address ____________________________________

City ___________________ State ____ Zip ___________

Home Phone ________________ Work Phone _________________

Email _________________________________________________

Please charge my (circle one): VISA MASTERCARD AMEX DISCOVER

Account Number _____________________________ EXP DATE __________

Signature ___________________________________

OR ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Check (Made payable to the Chicago Fire) _____

MIKE ERNST //708.496.6787 // [email protected] // chicago-fire.com CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER // 7000 South Harlem Avenue // Bridgeview, IL 60455

EVENT # OF TICKETS PRICING TOTAL

Fire vs. NY Red Bull

$15

TOTAL Service Fee ($5 per order)

Please Send Order Form to:

Attn: Mike Ernst

7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL 60455 Email: [email protected] Phone: (708) 496-6787 Fax: (708) 496-6050

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The Foundation also partners with America SCORES Chicago,

whose mission is to empower students in urban communities

using soccer, writing, creative expression and service learning.

The Foundation is pleased to partner with America SCORES

Chicago to help grow the sport of soccer by providing children

in underserved communities the opportunity to experience

the beautiful game.

In partnership with Common Threads, several Fire players have

participated in cooking classes and summer camps that aim

to educate children on the importance of good nutrition and

physical well-being, and to foster an appreciation of cultural

diversity through cooking.

COMMON ThREadS

AMERICA SCORES CHICAGO

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Children’s Memorial Hospital is Illinois’ only freestanding hospital exclusively

for kids. Ranked #1 in almost every major pediatric specialty, they provide

superior pediatric healthcare in a compassionate, family-centered

environment. In 2010, the Foundation partnered with CMH’s Institute for

Sports Medicine to provide funding for its Knee Injury Prevention Program

(KIPP) which is designed to lower the risk of ACL injuries in athletes.

Like Children’s Memorial Hospital, the Chicago Fire Foundation is also

dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children. CFF continues

to support the hospital through contributions and visits. On July 22, Brian

McBride spent time visiting patients and presented a check to represent the

Foundation’s support towards CMH.

The Chicago Fire and the Chicago Fire Foundation provided supplies

and curriculum for the “Scoring Through Education” program. This

free, in-class incentive program designed to help motivate students to

achieve educational success. The program serves as a tool for teachers

who seek unique tactics to help enhance their classroom activities. In

2010, the “Scoring Through Education” program reached more than 60

schools, with almost 20,000 students involved in this great program.

Each participating student received a free ticket to a Chicago Fire game.

CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL hOSPITaL

SCORING THROUGH EduCaTION

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is an organization with a mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS has dedicated itself to being one of the top-rated voluntary health agencies in terms of dollars that directly fund their mission.

The Chicago Fire Foundation, in cooperation with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, partnered to produce “Kicks for Cancer,” an event that uses the sport of soccer to help raise funds and awareness of blood disorders. Through this pledge-based event, participants were challenged to “touch” a soccer ball using techniques that include dribbling, passing, and shooting. Proceeds were then matched by the Foundation to form the grant that was publicly presented at a Fire game during the half time ceremony at TOYOTA PARK.

LEUKEMIA & LyMPhOMa SOCIETy

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The Chicago Fire joined forces with schools throughout

Chicago to help boost back-to-school efforts and ensure

that children were in the classroom on day one for the

start of the 2010/2011 school year. The Fire, Chicago

Public Schools (CPS), Cristo Rey High School and the

United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) hosted a

number of back-to-school events in the fall as students

prepared for their return to school.

The “Kicks for Kids” program enables individuals to support underprivileged children by giving them the opportunity to experience the excitement of a Chicago Fire game at TOYOTA PARK. For many, this was their first time experiencing a Major League Soccer game. Included in the program is a designated annual “Kicks for Kids Night” which was held Thursday, July 8, 2010. The Chicago Fire and Chicago Fire Foundation teamed up with local contributors and businesses to celebrate the 7th Annual “Kicks for Kids Night” which was attended by nearly 5,000 children. Over the course of the entire season, more than 8,000 children from over 40 local youth-based organizations benefitted from “Kicks for Kids.”

BACK TO SChOOL

KICKS FOR kIdS

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The Chicago Fire Foundation and Girls on the Run-Chicago teamed up to host the 4th Annual Girls on the Run-Chicago Fall 5K on November 13, 2010 at TOYOTA PARK. Over 2,500 runners participated and had the unique opportunity to run around the TOYOTA PARK field and see themselves on the big screen as they crossed the finish line.

Girls on the Run-Chicago is an after-school program for 3rd through 8th grade girls that uses the power of running to educate and inspire girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The 12-week program culminates in a non-competitive 5K run event which gives the girls a chance to shine and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

In 2010 the Chicago Fire and the Chicago Fire Foundation, in conjunction with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, once again participated in the Passback Program. The Passback Program allows individuals to donate new or gently used soccer equipment, which is then passed back to youth soccer programs in the community.

At the June 5, 2010 Fire vs. Philadelphia Union game, the Chicago Fire Foundation held a Passback drive, collecting over 3,000 pieces of equipment. Since its inception, the program has grown enormously and thousands of pieces of equipment have been collected and distributed to schools, clubs and youth organizations across the nation. From a small school in Zimbabwe to an after-school program in inner-city Chicago, Passback gear has found its way to all corners of the globe.

2010 GIRLS ON THE RUN-CHICAGO FaLL 5k PRESENTEd by ThE ChICagO FIRE

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In conjunction with MLS W.O.R.K.S., the Chicago Fire

Foundation implemented many “Going Green” initiatives

to highlight Earth Month. Through tree plantings, book

readings and other programs, the Foundation worked

to promote an eco-friendly environment and supported

environmentally sustainable practices.

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the Chicago Fire

and Chicago Fire Foundation teamed up with MLS W.O.R.K.S. in an

effort to increase environmental awareness. On April 24, 2010, the club

hosted the “Fire Goes Green” game. In conjunction with this game, the

Foundation held our Commemorative Jersey Auction. In addition to the

special jerseys highlighting the “going green” initiatives, fans received

reusable bags, eco-tip guides, flower seed packets and CFL light bulbs

to expand the “greener” game-day experience beyond the gates of

TOYOTA PARK.

To help beautify TOYOTA PARK, the Chicago Fire teamed up with Chicago

Gateway Green to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

Chicago Fire players, front office staffers and volunteers from the nearby

community came together to plant 40 trees.

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To help increase environmental awareness, the Chicago Fire visited Tarkington Elementary School, the first Chicago Public School to have

the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, for “The Lorax Student Earth Day.” Fire

forward Calen Carr read the Dr. Seuss fable to the students. The Fire and MLS W.O.R.K.S. also donated 200 books that day to help grow the

school’s library.

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Columbus CrewComedySportzCooper’s Hawk Winery & RestaurantCPX SportsCracovia KrakówCretorsCrown Imports, LLCCuauhtémoc BlancoCulversCulver's of BridgeviewDaMarcus BeasleyDegree Deodorant & Anti-perspirantDePaul University Athletic DepartmentDevon Seafood GrillDick’s Sporting GoodsDoubletree Hotel & Conference CenterEA SportsEast Bank ClubEli’s Cheesecake WorldEl-Mar BowlEmbassy SuitesExplosive FX, Inc.Farfield Inn & SuitesFisher NutsFrank’sGalaxy Soccer Club in Naperville IllinoisGeorgios Banquets Comfort Inn & Conference CentreGibson’s Restaurant GroupGlasgow CelticGonzalo SegaresGoya Foods, Inc.Green Bay PackersHarpo StudiosHarry Caray’s TavernHawthorne Race CourseHilton Oak Lawn Hotel & Conference CenterHollywood BlvdHowl at the MoonJon Busch

KAP GraphicsKAP Graphics - Keith AnderssonKick 10 PromotionsKincade's Bar & GrillKnutte & Associates, P.C.Kohl Children's MuseumL20 RestaurantLA GalaxyLettuce Entertain YouLifetime FitnessLogan PauseLou Malnati's PizzeriaLucky Strike LanesLynfred WineryMama Luigi's Martini ParkMcFadden's Restaurant and SaloonMedieval Times Dinner & TournamentMello’s SnacksMiller CoorsMonterrey SecurityMTV NetworksMuseum of Science & IndustryMuseum of Science & Industry ChicagoNew York Red BullsNuU MedspaPanera BreadPark West CeramicsPepsiPhil Stefani Signature RestaurantsPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia PhilliesPotbelly Sandwich WorksPRP Wine InternationalRachel MyersReal Salt LakeRiver North Chicago Dance CompanyRoyal Hawk Country ClubScoozi!SEMSSShaw's Crab House

Shedd AquariumSheraton Chicago Hotel and TowersSmallBarSnippets Mini-CutsSofitel Luxury HotelsSouthwest Airlines Co.Stanley’s Kitchen & TapStarbucksSwissôtel ChicagoSybaris Pool SuitesTechnology Solutions CompanyThe Cheesecake FactoryThe Denim LoungeThe Essence SuitesThe Fireplace InnThe French Pastry SchoolThe Golf WishThe Patio RestaurantsThe Patio RestaurantsThe PitchThe Redhead Piano BarThe Second City, e.t.c.The Signature Room at the 95thTop GolfToyotaTrader Joe’sTrump International Hotel & Tower ChicagoU.S. Soccer FederationUncle Julio'sUnitedHealthcareUniversity of Notre DameUS99.5Volare RistoranteWarren United SCWhirlyBallWillis Tower SkydeckWindy City LimousineWisla KrakówZacarelli's PizzaZanies Comedy Club

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INCOME CONTRIbuTIONS INCOME 2008 Chicago Fire Team Cookbook 19.50 2010 Chicago Fire Team Cookbook 2,599.50 Commemorative Bricks 625.00 Scoreboard Announcements 3,500.00 Team Merchandise Sale 11,731.95 We Give To Get 131.50 Contributions Income - Other

tOtal cOntributiOns incOme 23,121.44

dONaTIONS 45,853.87

EvENT INCOME 2010 Commemorative Jersey Auction 10,700.00 2010 50/50 Raffle 50,423.00 2010 Chicago Marathon 8,613.39 2010 Frank Klopas Celebrity Pro-Am 37,722.00 2010 Season Kickoff Luncheon 74,663.00 2010 Stadium Jersey Auction 15,050.00 2010 Web Auction 2,430.50 Kicks for Cancer 9,759.00

TOTAL EVENT INCOME 209,360.89

TOTaL INCOME 278,336.20

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ORDINARY INCOME/EXPENSEExPENSE adMINISTRaTIvE 45,000.01

baNk SERvICE ChaRgES Merchant Processing Charge 1,708.52 Bank Service Charges - Other 1,008.88

tOtal bank service charges 2,718.40

EvENT ExPENSE 2010 Commemorative Jersey Auction 341.36 2010 50/50 Raffle 15,393.00 2010 Chicago Marathon 797.80 2010 Frank Klopas Celebrity Pro-Am 8,748.20 2010 Season Kickoff Luncheon 39,866.37

tOtal event eXPense 65,146.73

FILINg aNd aCCOuNTINg FEES 6,265.00

gRaNT aNd CONTRIbuTION ExPENSE Grants 12,196.75 Contributions 30,326.15

tOtal grant and cOntributiOn eXPense 42,524.90

PRINTINg aNd REPROduTION Bricks 297.30 Other 1,251.90

tOtal Printing and rePrOductiOn 1,549.20

TRavEL & ENT 619.21

TOTaL ExPENSE 163,823.45NET ORdINaRy INCOME 113,197.75

Other Income/Interest Income 490.96

NET INCOME 113,688.71

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BOARD OF dIRECTORSandrew hauptmanChairman, Andell Holdings LLCChicago Fire Foundation Honorary Chairman

Frank klopasTechnical Director, Chicago Fire Soccer ClubChicago Fire Foundation President

Tony LopezPresident, Lopez FinancialChicago Fire Foundation Vice President and Treasurer

keith anderssonVice President, KAP Graphics Inc.

Julian PosadaPresident, Chicago Fire Soccer Club

Imre hidvegiOwner, Chicago Soccer

Javier LeonManaging Director, Andell Sports

dean MagdalinPresident, Shattered Glass, Inc.

Jill MatesicManaging Director, O’Brien International, LLC

Susana MendozaChicago City Clerk

Sheila a . MooreOwner, Moore’s Food Resources, LLC

Logan PauseMidfielder, Chicago Fire Soccer Club

Stuart a . ReidLaw Offices of Stuart A. Reid

Jackie RodgersMarketing Manager of Latino Initiatives, Best Buy

Tom WifflerPresident and CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Jessica yavitzExecutive Director

kristin JohnsonCommunity Relations Liaison, Chicago Fire Soccer Club