2011-2012 Annual Report

Table of Contents

Our Mission and Values 3 Letter from the Chairman of the Board, Mark H. Jackson 4 Letter from Literacy Partners’ Teacher, Steven Clarke 5 Highlights from Our 39th Year 6-7 Our Programs 8-9 Partners United In Strengthening Harlem Literacy Zone 10-11 Corporate, Foundation and Government Support 12 Individual Support 13-18 In Memoriam and In-Kind Contributions 18-19 Our Financials 20-21 Our Board of Directors 22

Our Mission and Values

Literacy Partners believes that the ability to read is an essential element of an enriched and fulfilling life. Our high-quality, community-based literacy programs in New York City empower adults to reach their full potential as individuals, parents and citizens.

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We value education because it broadens an individual’s worldview and strengthens the family, workplace and community. We value opportunity because it opens doors beyond the pages of a book and forms the foundation for self-empowerment. We value achievement because it is a vehicle to an enriched life. Drive and determination create self-sufficient, confident individuals. We value impact because effectively targeting a root cause of social issues generates a ripple effect, improving health, the economy and society at large.

Letter from the Chairman of the Board Mark H. Jackson

Dear Friends, As you will see from this Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2012 at Literacy Partners has been an exciting one, filled with challenges and triumphs that have helped sustain the organization as the leading provider of literacy services to individuals and families throughout New York City. The Board of Directors and staff achieved milestone objectives outlined in its three-year Strategic Plan. Literacy Partners also underwent a rebranding initiative to enhance our visibility and broaden our student, volunteer and donor bases. The 2012 Annual Gala Evening of Readings was one of our most successful yet and provided us with $1.2 million in revenue to help support the expansion of our important programs and services. Also, in September 2012, we celebrated the 1st Anniversary of PUSH (Partners United in Strengthening Harlem). The Literacy Zone helps to provide our students and community members with comprehensive services to ensure their success. After the departure of former Executive Director, Susan McLean, the Board conducted a comprehensive search and hired Anthony Tassi to lead the organization. We believe that Anthony’s unique combination of work experience, professional accomplishments, talent and energy, make him precisely the right person to help grow our organization at this time. Anthony brings to Literacy Partners a deep understanding of the adult literacy world, especially the issues facing New York City. He served as the Founding Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Adult Education from March 2006 to October 2010 and is responsible for convincing Mayor Bloomberg to create a central office to coordinate and promote best practices among nine city agencies and numerous nonprofit literacy programs. As you read through this report, we hope you realize that all our successes are made possible by your unwavering and generous support. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and students, thank you for helping us in our efforts to alleviate the burdens caused by illiteracy and enhance the lives of families and their communities. Sincerely,

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Letter from Literacy Partners’ Teacher Steven Clarke

Dear Friends, My name is Steven Clarke, and I teach Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Pre-GED classes at Literacy Partners. I am honored to be able to write this letter to you today and tell you just how transformative your support has been and will continue to be in the lives of so many of our students. This past academic year, I received the AAACE Teacher of the Year award — an experience that left me both amazed and humbled. Really, I was just doing what I have always done, which is walk into the classroom every day, excited to work with the students in their discovery of new ideas. I always tell them: Be whoever you are. Here, you can make mistakes. They won’t hurt you. There is no teasing. There are no judgments. Everyone here is family. This openness and honesty in the classroom makes it a safe place, a place where the students are able to become broad-minded individuals with the confidence to strive for what they want. Many students enter our programs believing that they are unworthy. Together, we shift this perception. In fact, opportunities are available to everyone, you just need to reach out and grab them. All of my students this year, and in years past, have progressed in their education on a daily basis and grown as people. I’ve had the privilege of seeing two students in particular this past year become aware of their worth and improve their lives. One student finally got the courage to escape a harmful domestic situation. Another, who is HIV positive, began paying attention to his health and started taking his medicine. Through their involvement with Literacy Partners, they gained the confidence and knowledge to make these changes, just as countless other LP students have as well. The students are proud to show everyone what they’re learning — none of which would be possible without our volunteers, partners, and donors. We do transform people’s lives here, and you are a part of it just as much as I am. Thank you for your support. Sincerely,

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Highlights from Our 39th Year

Did you know that throughout Fiscal Year 2012 (July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012), Literacy Partners assembled a Technology Committee composed of staff, board members and consultants that spearheaded LP’s rebranding effort? Special thanks go to all those involved on this initiative!

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011: On United Nations designated International Literacy Day, LP opens the Partners United in Strengthening Harlem (PUSH) Literacy Zone. Funded by a Literacy Zone grant from the New York State Education Department, PUSH provides pathways out of poverty to students and community members.

OCTOBER 21, 2011: LP completes the Health Literacy curriculum, which covers emergency room care, alternatives to ER care, preventive checkups, exercise and nutrition, filling out medical forms, prescriptions and communicating with healthcare professionals.

NOVEMBER 2011: Executive Director, Susan A. McLean, receives the Outstanding Service Medallion from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) for a lifetime of outstanding service.

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MARCH 14, 2012: Pre-GED student, Charlene Harper, receives the NYACCE (New York Association for Continuing and Community Education) Student of the Year Award.

APRIL 30, 2012: ABE and Pre-GED instructor, Steven Clarke, receives the AAACE (American Association for Adult and Continuing Education) Outstanding Teacher of the Year award.

MAY 21, 2012: Over $1 million is raised at the 28th Annual Gala Evening of Readings held at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Harold McGraw III, Chairman of McGraw-Hill is honored. Readers Sally Bedell-Smith, Bill Maher and Jeffery Toobin, along with Face of Literacy Award winner, Tate Taylor, attend. Liz Smith is presented with the First Annual Lizzie Award for her several years of dedicated service.

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Our Programs

Our Students Literacy Partners served over 1,500 individuals in our programs with more than 130,000 contact hours in Fiscal Year 2012. Our students were as diverse as New York City itself coming from a variety of backgrounds, covering a wide age range (16-78 years old) and representing both genders equally.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Over 300 individuals enrolled in our Adult Basic Education courses in Fiscal Year 2012. Students in ABE read at or below a fifth grade level. As learners with the lowest literacy levels at LP, these students receive basic instruction in reading, writing and math. ABE instructor Lanell Gardenhire appreciates when her students thank her for teaching them something that they didn’t know before. “One of my students travels to Nigeria each year to visit his family. He told me that in the past he was unable to fill out the customs card on the plane because he couldn’t read it. After taking my class for a year, he was able to fill out the customs card on his own, without assistance. I was so proud of him, and it felt good to know that I was able to help him and make a difference in his life.” Pre-GED® and GED®

Approximately 400 individuals enrolled in our Pre-GED® and GED® courses, taking the next steps to the successful acquisition of a General Equivalency Diploma. Students with reading levels between fifth and eighth grade participate in the Pre-GED® course and receive instruction in reading, writing, math, social studies and science. Individuals with reading levels at a ninth grade level or above study literature, writing, math, social studies, science and the arts in the GED® course. All our Pre-GED® and GED® students can access our online GED® program, which was launched in the summer of 2011. Pauline Thron, a Pre-GED® student at Time, believes that education is the key to opportunities for her future. “I’ve learned so much, and my progress has been great. I can’t say enough about my time at Literacy Partners and all the help I have received with my reading, writing and math. I believe that education is the way to reach the stars.”

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Over 200 individuals from countries around the world attended Literacy Partners for English instruction in Fiscal Year 2012. In multicultural classes, students explored the English language in order to improve their reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar skills. ESOL Instructor, Victor Edrosolan, says that hearing about his students’ accomplishments makes it all worth it. “Literacy Partners is the bridge that brings these individuals to the next level.” This couldn’t be truer for Emmy Guerrero, a Dominican immigrant, who was supporting his mother while working two jobs and coming to LP for ESOL instruction. Now, Emmy is enrolled at LaGuardia College and is studying Computer Science. Victor says, “We are building a community of learners in the classroom where they feel safe and support each other. We help one another.” It’s through this community that our students receive support for their goals and ultimately achieve them. Financial Literacy

Literacy Partners conducted over 71 financial literacy workshops in Fiscal Year 2012 serving over 700 community members and LP students. Financial literacy workshops covered topics such as budgeting, taxes, banking, credit and basic investment strategies. For Luz-Maria Lambert, the Financial Literacy Coordinator, the best part of her job is when students realize they can accomplish their financial goals. Job Readiness

In our Job Readiness program, individuals attend a five-week workshop series where they learn how to create cover letters and resumes, communicate effectively in interviews and dress for success. Our Employment and Education Counselor assists students in applying for colleges and obtaining financial aid. Ultimately, our students attend LP because they want to reach their employment and educational goals. The Job Readiness program offers specific steps to achieving those goals. For Wilson C. Rojas, Jr., a student who received his GED® this year, the Job Readiness program enabled him to obtain full-time employment at an electronics store. Wilson is currently enrolled in college where he’s working towards his dream of becoming an EMT.

Skills for Life Literacy Partners aims to provide our students with life-relevant content that will enhance their opportunities for success outside of the classroom. All LP courses integrate health literacy, financial literacy and job readiness into the curricula to ensure a holistic educational experience.

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Partners United in Strengthening Harlem PUSH Literacy Zone

Our First Year of Service

Launched on September 8, 2011, our PUSH Literacy Zone was created as a comprehensive resource center focused on strengthening and enhancing our educational programs while providing holistic case management for Harlem community residents and Literacy Partners’ students in need. The goal of PUSH is to provide pathways out of poverty through education and an array of support services that meet the diverse needs of the Harlem community. Areas of need are addressed by utilizing our partnerships with a wide variety of community organizations. In this way, our Family Welcome Center at PUSH serves as a central location for:

Educational support Employment counseling and job readiness Help for at-risk youth Pre and post-natal services Mental health support Medical health services Criminal justice assistance Food and housing support Immigration assistance Legal services Parenting support Foster care Tax preparation assistance and financial literacy Veteran’s services

Life skills workshops for students, their families and the community at large are also hosted at PUSH. Topics range from budgeting to interviewing skills to managing parent-teacher relationships to CPR training. The computer lab at PUSH is also available to those in need for drafting resumes, applying for jobs, conducting research, accessing public assistance and more.

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The Numbers at a Glance

These numbers reflect data collected in Fiscal Year 2012 (July 1, 2011—June 30, 2012). Nearly 1,300 individuals were assisted through the Literacy Zone—800 were community members while the remaining approximate 500 were Literacy Partners’ students. Over 500 individuals were enrolled in education services, and over 100 individuals benefitted from access to the computer lab. We value partnerships with 50+ other community organizations and were able to hold 14 workshops with over 100 attendees covering skills ranging from dressing for success to CPR training.

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Corporate, Foundation and Government Support Gifts received from July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012

$100,000 and above Bloomberg L.P. Dow Jones & Company, Inc. The McGraw Hill Companies New York State Education Department $50,000—$99,999 New York City Council The New York Women's Foundation Random House, Inc. $25,000—$49,999 Barnes & Noble, Inc. The Gillian S. Fuller Foundation The Marc Haas Foundation Rona Jaffe Foundation The Skirball Foundation Sony Corporation of America $15,000—$24,999 Allen & Company LLC CBS Corporation CNN Consolidated Edison Company of New York Hachette Book Group USA HarperCollins Publishers Macmillan Publishing Pearson (Penguin Group USA, Inc.) Simon & Schuster, Inc. Vinson & Elkins LLP

$10,000—$14,999 Lily Auchincloss Foundation The Charles Engelhard Foundation Barbara Lubin Goldsmith Foundation Drue Heinz Trust IAC The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation The TR Family Trust The Ellen M. Violett & Mary P.R. Thomas Foundation Inc. $5,000—$9,999 The Barker Welfare Foundation Bill Bartholomay Foundation Brown Lloyd James, Ltd. The BTMU Foundation, Inc. Conde Nast Publications DeMartini Family Foundation Hearst Corporation The Schiff Foundation The Shubert Organization TJX Foundation $2,500—$4,999 The Hyde and Watson Foundation William and Stephanie Joseph Philanthropic Fund L3 Madison LLC Morrison & Foerster LLP

$1,000—$2,499 Walt & Elizabeth Bachman Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Baker & Hostetler LLP The Bill Bernbach Foundation Daedalus Foundation Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Arthur Dubow Foundation Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation ExxonMobil Foundation The Fezzik Foundation, Inc. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Goldberg McDuffie Communications Google, Inc. Hieronymus Charities Hogan Lovells US LLP Susan Isaacs and Elkan Abramowitz Charitable Fund Larsen Fund The Leon Levy Foundation The Arthur Loeb Foundation The Malkin Fund Inc. Mercedes T. Bass Charitable Corporation Metzger-Price Fund, Inc. Mintz & Gold LLP New York Football Giants, Inc. Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP Thomas C. Quick Charitable Foundation The Richenthal Foundation The Felix and Elizabeth Rohatyn Foundation Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. Spiritus Gladius Foundation The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust

The Alice M. & Thomas J. Tisch Foundation Barbara and Donald Tober Foundation United Way of New York City White & Case LLP Up to $999 ADJ Designs American Artists, Inc. Amethyst LLC Anonymous Bank of America Crain Communications Inc Crawford-Doyle Charitable Foundation Daffy's Foundation, Inc. Gap, Inc. Goldman Sachs The Gramercy Park Foundation Inc. I Do Foundation David Kleinberg Design Associates, Inc. Meredith Corporation Foundation Morgan Stanley Henry Morrison, Inc. The New Kalman Sunshine Fund Pfizer Foundation Remarkable Partners Ann and Richard Sarnoff Family Foundation Robert A.M. Stern Architects Tiffany & Co. Ultimaterec Valentino Verizon Foundation Wordworks Consulting, Inc.

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Individual Support Gifts received from July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012

$50,000 and above Ingeborg and Ira Leon Rennert $25,000—$49,999 Anonymous Barbara Taylor Bradford and Robert Bradford David and Julia Koch Peter G. Peterson and Joan Ganz Cooney Carolyn K. Reidy Brian H. Teichman $15,000—$24,999 Roger E. Ailes Peter Brown Jacqueline Weld Drake and Rodman L. Drake $10,000—$14,999 Courtney L. Corleto Louise Grunwald Mark H. Jackson and Karen L. Hagberg Howard and Patricia Kessler Ralph Lauren Yoko Ono Lennon Terry McGraw Enid Nemy Lily Safra Theodore and Vada Stanley Alfred A. Taubman $5,000—$9,999 Adele G. Bergreen, Esq. Gina and Richard Centrello Lee V. Eastman Josephine and John L. Eastman, Sr. Joni Evans and Bob Perkins Mary Higgins Clark Katharine Raymond Hinton Richard Jackson and Jordan Roth John H. Josephson

Mary Georgene Lawrence Donald B. Marron Ann Garrett McConnell Pauline Pitt Brad Wander $2,500—$4,999 Gillis MacGil Addison Carolyn Farb Jane Friedman Brooke Garber Neidich Brett Janecek George S. Kaufman Kenneth D. Klein Gillian Miniter Lynn Nesbit Elizabeth T. Peabody Jeffrey Sharp Herbert and Jeanne Siegel Lesley R. Stahl and Aaron Latham Michael Steib Joan and Michael Steinberg Amanda Urban Julia Warren $1,000—$2,499 Yanna Avis Robert H. Barnowske Mary L. Begley Marie H. Brenner and Ernest H. Pomerantz Jerry and Linda Bruckheimer Clive J. Davis Elizabeth de Cuevas Frederick and Isabel Eberstadt E. L. Ecclestone David Eun Jose Pepe Fanjul Keith Fox The Honorable Rudolph W. Giuliani and Judith Giuliani Toni K. Goodale Rocky Greenberg

Duane F. Hampton Richard Harman Sylvia Kay Hassenfeld Carol Higgins Clark Barbara J. Hillman Carole Holmes Lorna B. Howard and John D. Howard Ana Maria Jaffe Dr. Angela M. Jaggar Jennifer M. Jehn Alan Katz Sharon King Hoge Joel Klein David Kleinberg Jeff Kobylarz Martha K. Levin Tara Walpert Levy Sara Lockhart Carr Carl H. Loewenson and Susan E. Brune Frank Loverro Susan Magrino Dunning Thomas and Jerri Mayer Hawley H. McAuliffe Jay B. McInerney Chappy and Melissa Morris Thomas S. Murphy Anthony M. Napolitano Helen O'Hagan Samuel P. Peabody Douglas Peterson Dr. Sally Peterson Brian and Robin Potash Carey Ramos Barbara J. Riley David Rockefeller, Jr. Desiree Rogers Rocco A. Roina, Jr. Wilbur Ross, Jr. Debbie Rudin Arnold Scaasi Neil and Erin Schaefer Nicole Seligman Melanie Shugart John Silberman

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Robert Sillerman Holland V. Taylor Diane W. Upright Michael Vadim Carlisle Gordon Veneklasen Paula M. Wardynski Alva and Eleanor Way Mark Whitaker Mortimer B. Zuckerman Up to $999 Victoria Abiuso Robin K. Adam Eileen Adams Patricia J. Adams Sandie Adelman Janet N. Ades March A. Agons Deborah S. Aiges Elizabeth M. Akian Nanci Alderman Bruce Alexander Barry F. Alexander John M. Allen, Jr. Edward Allworth Selig S. Alpern Joseph S. Alt M. Shaheer Alvi Carlos Alzate Linda Amato Anthony Anenome Carlos and Felicia Angulo Mary Anisi Ted and Janice Annenberg Anonymous Barbara Appel Alan and Judith Applebaum Joseph L. Arena Dr. Ellis Arnstein Ira and Sandy Asherman Mohammad Asif Judy Astroff Teresa Austin Edna Ayers-Morris Patricia Bacarella Jessica A. Bader Eleanor Bader Parvin Bahary

Keith Barton Rena Bartos Myron and Barbara Baum Susan Bavlsik Marshall Bellovin Bruce K. Bennett Albert Bensusen Fabrizio Arengi Bentivoglio Warren Berger Annette Berkowitz Lori C. Berkowitz William A. Bermont Rosamond Bernier Terry Bernstein Scott and Amy Bernstein Viola Bibins William Bilge Elena Billing Carl H. Bilyeu Carol Bloom Henry L. Blum Terry Blumenfeld Samuel Blumenthal Helen Blumenthal Gloria Borriello Michael Bozzone Carmen Bracero Calvin Bragg David Brainin Midhat and Emira Brankovic Phyllis C. Braun R. Scott Bromley Helman R. Brook Gay Brookes Anne Brooks G. Lionel Brousseau Wilhelmina A. Brown Meredith M. Brown Alan Brown Christopher Bruno Howard J. Bruno Arnhild E. Buckhurst Rachel Budin Louis H. Bullock, Jr. Jane G. Burgoyne Ruth Butterly Paul and Rosalie Byard Mary Byrne

Gladys Cadet Richard Calcaterra F. Campbell Dara Cannata Noel Capon and Deanna Kuhn Capon Lisa Caputo Demetrios and Vilma Caraley Robert Carey Linn M. Carl Carmelina Cartagena Donna Cerillo Elaine Chaback Betty Chan Kevin Campbell and Vivianna Chance-Campbell Merry Chang Elaine Chapnick Daniel Chen Frank Chimera Ariel Ching-Si Altman and Lauren E. Palmisano Alina Cho Annie Cinco Robert C. Ciricillo Maureen A. Clements Dorothy Clementson Theodate L. Coates Claudia Cockerill D. David Cohen Wilma S. Cohen Kenneth Cohen Hal M. Cohen Richard S. Cohn Edna M. Cohn Dennis Collins Bradley Comisar Jason Conti Carole Corcoran Andrew Cordes Christine Costello Dolores Cox Douglas S. Cramer and Hugh Bush Jim and Amy Crews Therese M. Crowley Dorothy B. Cunningham, Ph.D. Judith Curr Richard Curtis Rona Cutler

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Karen E. Damore Cynthia M. Dantzic Martin Dash George Davidson Gwendolyn M. Davis Bernice Deabreu Mary G. Deegan Lillian A. Del Monte Darlene DeLillo Maria A. Demutiis Joanne A. Derose Scheiner Ann Dexter-Jones Edith Diamond Helen Dicheck Roger Dickinson Carolyn C. Dilworth Jackie D'Inzillo Joseph Dorn Sally Dorst Diane Doty Joan L. Downs Lynn Dreifuss Shelia R. Drucker Alan and Rebecca Dubin Nancy Duggan, Ph.D. Lorraine J. Dunklin Yvonne Dunleavy Guy Durand Rachel Durfee Sara R. Dvorkes Katama and John L. Eastman, Jr. Delphine and Frank Eberhart III Brian J. Egli Elizabeth Ehrenkranz Sarah Eigen Howard Eisenberg Jerry Eisner Sharon Elgamal Marcus Eliason Howard L. Ellin Napoleon Encalada Charles and Jean Engel Joseph Espositio Camilla Essner Edward and Tamara Essner Sheila Ewall Alexandria Faiz Judith E. Falci

Paul D. Epstein and Suzanne Fass Margherite Filomena Marie Flanagan Polly Fleming Frank R. Floramonti Charlotte M. Ford James A. Fox Georgia Frasch Jason L. Fraser Lawrence Freedland Jerry Freeland Marjorie Friday Dr. Phillip Fried Audrey Friedland Carolyn Friedman David K. Friedman Ruth W. Friendly Gaby G. Fubini Jean B. Fullen Margaret Ann Gabel Robert L. Gabriele Jules O. Gagnon, Jr. David Gallin Jenny Galluzzo Naomi Gams-Towers Mary Eugenia Gates Sonya Geder-Diggs Joel and Charlotte Gendels Timothy Germany Yevgeniya Gershkovich Mary Gershman William P. Gillen Ramona Gillings Marion Glasserow Katheryn Gleeson Henry J. Glickman Linda M. Gold Eleanore S. Goldberg Gladys Goldberg Irving Goldberg and Fredda Chodrow-Goldberg Elaine R. Goldman Michael L. Goldstein Harold Gordon Vera J. Gordon Marjorie Reed Gordon Joyce Gosnell James T. Gosnell

Victor and Betsy Gotbaum Maureen Gotimer and Louis Strolla Fatima C. Gow Elaine Green Westry Green Lawrence Greenfield Dorothy Griffith John C. Griffith Doris Grodesky Marjorie Gross Beth Grossman Soony Grossman Theresa Guadagno Hillary Hope Gulley Robert Haines Anne M. Halley Morton and Joan Hamburg Lynn Hamilton Peter Hanlon Abdus S. N. Haqq Robert M. Haralick Curtis Harnack Ruth Elmore Harris Stanley Hart Glen T. Hartley Zahida Hasan Elisheva M. Hasson Sol W. Hauser Michael Heaton Ursula Hegi Hollis Heimbouch Robert and Jacqueline Helpern Billie Allen Henderson Keith Hendler Valorie E. Henry Pablo Hernandez David Herschfeld Nettie Hershkowitz Robert and Margot Herzog Andrew D. Hester Barbara A. Higgins William J. Higgins C. Hugh Hildesley Caroline M. Hoffman Linda Hoffman Lorraine Hoffman Deanna Holden Louise Holland

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Alan Philip Hore and Enid Israelson Jamie Horst Andrew Hotz Barbara J. Houser Winifred M. Howard Susan Howell Hortense Hunter Isabel B. Ipcar Tracey Jackson Gregory Jackson Paul and Carol Jackson Lawrence and Hannah Jacobs David and Shelley Jacobson Roslyn Jaffe Joan M. James Robert and Sabine Jean-Bart Cornelia U. Jensen Robert S. Jermansky Linda John Shirley Johns Gerald Jones Henry Jonhson Claudia Justy Ellen Kaldor Jordan and Renee Kalfus Raymond Kaplan Julia Kashner Gordon P. Katz and Patricia A. Miller-Katz Dr. Judith Kaufman Judith A. Kazis Natalie A. Keegan-Correll Michael and Eleanora Kennedy Sarah Kernochan Janet A. Kessler Mary D. Kierstand James and Eve Kingsland Mary Ann Kirsten Claire Klein Nina G. Klein Rosalie Kleinberg Miriam Kleiner Bernard and Sondra Kleinman Leslie R. Klotz T. Spencer Knight III Dorothy Koeppel Clifford Kolber Tavia Kowalchuk

Ruth L. Kozodoy Madeline Krakowsky Minnie Krakowsky Barron and Nancy Krody Joan Kron Ellen Krug David Kukafka Mary H. Ladd Parker B. Ladd Raymond Lampe Claudia K. Land Donna B. Landay Kim J. Landsman Lynn Lane Dorothy Lang Wayne Lawson Robert and Joanne Leef Jerry and Robin Lefcourt Luz Leguizamo Wendy Lehman Sarah Leventer Karl Levett Frances Levine Martin G. Levinton Simone Levitt Sue Barbara Levy Meredith Lewin Edith Lewis Paul Licalsi Karen T. Link Melvin Lippman and Maria Guzman-Lippman Simon Z. Lipskar George M. Liss William Liss-Levinson Marilyn J. Locker Gloria M. Loguidice Lauren M. Lombardi Joseph Longo Dory Lothman Cecilia F. Louidice Thomas Low Lois E. Lowenstein Amy G. Loyd Jay Lucker Debra Lusman Allison Lyons Carl Makower

Carolyn Makuen Thomas W. Malcolm Coreen Manning Norman and Maria Marcus Renato and Mara Marin Daphne Marinovich Vita Marks Mildred Marmur Carmen D. Martinez Dorothy Massen Heidi Mastrogiovanni Sandra K. Masur Marianna Mather Catherine Mathis Margaret Matz Susan Mazek John P. McCabe Anne H. McCormick Suzanne R. McCoy Dennis McDonough Patrick McEvoy Maureen McGuckin Barbara A. McLean Susan A. McLean Joan McManus Gerald J. McManus Patrick McMullan Naida McSherry Lee Meagher Francine Medoff Sandi B. Mendelson F. Mercado Suzanne Merzon Leon R. Meyer Alfred A. Meyer Catherine Michaels Frances Mickel Donald J. Miller Ruth D. Miller Jay Molishever Joan S. Monk Alison J. Mooney Dorothy Morlano Spencer Morris Elizabeth M. Moseman Grace Moser Charlie and Susan Moss Judith Muffs

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Thomas Mulhern Gabbett Murphy Susan Myers Constance H. Neel-Hoguet Rita E. Neri Kenneth and Barbara Neuberger Esther R. Newberg James and Katherine Nicholson Wendy Webber Nicholson Jo-anne Niemczyk Branko Novakovic Madeline M. O'Brien John R. O'Connor Elizabeth A. O'Connor Robert and Natalina O'Handley Dr. John O'Leary and Dr. Renee S. Cherow-O'Leary Pamela Oppenheim Maureen Orth Salome Osborne James and Mary Ottaway Rosamund C. Palmer Evelyn Palmer Milton and Christine Pappas Joyce Parcher Deborah Parker Anna M. Pascale Trupti Patel Michael and Elena Patterson Margaret Payette Patricia M. Payne Robert Peck Maurie Perl Barbara E. Perlov Judy R. Perry Gloria C. Phares Elizabeth A. Philips Lori N. Philipson Cardell Phillips Joyce F. Pines Francesa Pitaro Susan Progoff Gladys Pruzansky Elsa Quinones Alma Raab Iris Radam Susan D. Ralston Kathleen Rathgeber

Sonia Reese Carmel Berman Reingold Abraham and Elma Reingold Anne Reingold David J. Reingold Renato Reyes William Riedy Ronald and Rose Rivera Judith A. Rizzo Ruth Robbins Patricia M. Robbins Jacqueline A. Roberts Fay E. Robison Lillie R. Rock Lynn L. Roddy Teresa Rodriguez Amy R. Rome Trudy Rosen Eleanor R. Rosenbaum Joan H. Rosenbaum Edward Rosenthal Carmen A. Ross Larry and Kathryn Roth Steven and Daryl Roth Esther Rothkopf Frances Rothkopf Patricia Rudden Helen Sachs-Heisler Edward Sack Roberta Sackman Anna Salamone Owolabi Salis Robert and Sheila Salmon Martin and Sylvia Saltzman Emily Samton David P. Sanders Eileen M. Sanders Lucille Santarelli Paul G. Santino Nelci Santos Lucy B. Sardell Vincente D. Sarmiento Anne Savarese John Schak Marye R. Schaler Elaine C. Schapker Shelia Scheingold Julian Schlossberg

Herbert S. Schlosser Lucy Schmeidler Abraham Schmutter Ann M. Schneeman Audrey C. Schneider Carol Schneider Helen Schneider Elba I. Schneidman Lily Schual Sue Schulman Kincaid, Ph.D. Anthony Schulte and Elizabeth Darhansoff Schulte George Schuppel Gerald and Ingrid Schwartz Gladys Schwartz Dr. Mischa Schwartz Myrtle Seawright Stowers Jonathan B. Segal Maryam Sehebjam-Atabaki Carol A. Seigel Bonnie J. Sereduke Gary Sernovitz Elizabeth Shafer Sara Shandler Bernard Sharfman Laura Shatzkin Ira Shatzman Charlotte Sheedy William Sheehan, Jr. Frances Sherman William M. Shinker and Susan Moldow Marjorie F. Shushan Lisa Siano, Esq. Gary and Karlan Sick Muhammad T. Siddiqui Sallejane Sief Paul and Ginny Sievens Frederica Sigel Gillian Siggins Eileen Silberstein Seth Silberstein Nancy Simmons Andrea Simon Jane Simon Martin Singerman Delores Singh Arthur Sinisi Alan Sirvint

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Douglas A. Sloan Howard and Barbara Sloan Francine Smilen Robert and Penelope Smith Valerie H. Smith Derek and Mary Smyth John and Beverly Soares Ethel Socolar Henriette Sodden Marie Sommer Roz M. Sorkin Jerome and Sheila Sorokoff Myron and Nancy Sosnow Linda J. Sosnowitz Margot Spelman Larry Stack Leon D. Starr Donald Steckler Rose Stein Alan H. Stenzler Dr. Caroline Stern Odile Stern Penny M. Stern Rose A. Stiehl James Stothers Kenneth Strauch Robin Straus and Joe Kanon Sandra Streepey Marianne Strong Carol A. Stuhr John Suhr Toby Sutton Alan and Kate Tabachnick Meyer Tannenbaum Marisa Tarantino Philip and Sharon Tavano Georgia M. Tavlarios Jayne Tear Joan Tenser Barbara A. Terry Robert Terte Cordy Thomas Dr. Edwidge J. Thomas Alan C. Thomson Lynne Tillman Arlene Timmins Dov Tropper Elizabeth Trotta

Kay Turner Lawrence R. Van Gelder W. Verdone Meredith Vieira and Richard Cohen Mary K. Vinton Peter Von Mayrhauser Jane von Mehren Arvind Vora Marcy L. Wachtel Frank Wagner Dorothy Waleski Vivian David Wantuch Ettie Ward Nora D. Ward Anna Bell L. Washburn Sandra Washburn Anna L. Watt Patrica M. Weeks Brenda Weeks-Nerz Inga F. Weil, M.D. Barry and Lynn Weinberg Maria Treccapelli Weiner Beverly Weinstein Judith Weintraub Leta Weintraub Jerry Weiss Leonard M. Weiss Selma Wiener Andrew Wiley Colleen Williams Kimberly A. Williams Penny Willis-Froman Tom and Fran Wills Assia Winfield Audrey Winograde Gary and Peggy Winterrowd Elaine Winters Michael Wolf Morton and Anita Wolkowitz Carol Wolowitz Katherine Wolpe Marilyn Smith Wragg Mary Kay Wright Rita Wroblewski Christine Wynne John and Deanna Zak Audrey Zauderer del Rosario and Ambassador Enriquillo Del Rosario

Monica Zierler Diane L. Zimmerman Dr. Heddy J. Zirin

In Memoriam We fondly remember those individuals who have supported our students and our mission over the years. Dorothy Duffy Nora Ephron James O. Freedman Philomene A. Gates Samuel Gates Beverly Greenough Peter S. Greenough

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LP truly appreciates all the thoughtful in-kind donations of goods and services that directly benefit our mission and remind our students they are supported in a meaningful way. American Express The Australian Bliss Brown Lloyd James, Ltd. Carnegie Hall Charles Jackson Coppelia NYC Dow Jones & Company Equinox Google, Inc. Josh Beckerman Le Cirque Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Momentum Worldwide NBC 4 New York Open Road Integrated Media Random House, Inc. Recreo Sharon King Hoge Sho’ Nuff Hair Salon Simon & Schuster, Inc. Susan A. McLean S.W. Basics The Two Percent Valbella NYC The Wall Street Journal We have taken every effort to ensure the accuracy of these lists and sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions.

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In-Kind Contributions

Our Volunteers Literacy Partners gratefully recognizes & thanks all of our volunteers who play a critical role in our mission bringing their own dedication and passion to the organization and sharing that with our students. “Sharing conversation and stories and practicing reading with the students is so much fun. Using new English vocabulary to build sentences, enjoying coffee together and looking at the local newspapers builds a rich life for both students and volunteer tutors. Our students are the greatest!” -Robin Mitchell, Volunteer Tutor

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Revenues

Foundation GrantsCorporateIndividualsGovernment

In-Kind DonationsEventsOther Revenue

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15%

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Expenses

Program

Fundraising

Administration & Management

Our Financials — July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets

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Revenues

Foundation Grants $360,486

Corporate $166,608

Individuals $248,743

Government $798,549

In-Kind Donations $519,656

Events $1,016,675

Other Revenue $329,580

Total Revenues $3,440,297

Expenses

Program $2,486,468

Administration & Management $532,918

Fundraising $516,375

Total Expenses $3,535,761

Change in Net Assets ($95,464)

Statement of Financial Position

Assets 2012 2011 Cash $891,864 $972,391 Investments $5,607,289 $5,944,593 Accounts receivable and other assets $146,311 $198,200 Prepaid expenses $21,251 $39,192 Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $203,277 in 2012 and $181,943 in 2011

$48,161 $59,729

Security Deposit $20,000 $20,000 Total assets $6,734,876 $7,234,105 Liabilities Accounts payable and other accrued expenses $21,709 $123,077 Net Assets Unrestricted Operations $949,452 $1,044,916 Board designated $293,940 $289,975 Total unrestricted net assets $1,243,392 $1,334,891 Temporarily restricted $208,673 $515,035 Permanently restricted $5,261,102 $5,261,102 Total net assets $6,713,167 $7,111,028 Total liabilities and net assets $6,734,876 $7,234,105

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Board of Directors Literacy Partners’ Board includes senior-level executives from prominent corporations and organizations, adding tremendous value to the stature and credibility of our programs.

Chairman of the Board Mark H. Jackson General Counsel, Dow Jones & Company Chairman Emeritus Peter Brown President, Brown Lloyd James, Ltd. Executive Vice President Lee V. Eastman Partner, Eastman and Eastman Vice President Parker Ladd President, Ladd, Ltd. Treasurer John H. Josephson Managing Director, Allen & Company, LLC Secretary Kath Raymond Hinton Executive Committee Alina Cho National Correspondent, CNN America

Sonia Reese Executive Director, Community Impact at Columbia University

Arnold Scaasi President and CEO, Arnold Scaasi, Inc.

Jeffrey Sharp President and Co-Founder, Open Road Integrated Media

Mike Steib CEO, Ventee Privee USA

Adele Bergreen

Barbara Taylor Bradford Bradford Enterprises

Robert Bradford Bradford Enterprises

Gina Centrello President and Publisher, Random House Publishing Group

David Eun Executive Vice President, Media Group, Samsung Electronics

Jane Friedman CEO and Co-Founder, Open Road Integrated Media

Sharon King Hoge

Charles M. Jackson

Leslie R. Klotz

Susan A. McLean

Edwidge Jourdain Thomas Director of Clinical Practice Affairs, NYU College of Nursing

Mark Whitaker Executive Vice President & Managing Editor, CNN Worldwide Honorary Chairs Liz Smith Jacqueline Weld Drake

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