I hope the new year finds you and your family well. It's hard to believe that 2022 is already over! It was such a great year for Believe in Me and we accomplished a lot thanks to the support of our volunteers, donors, and corporate partners. Let me tell you about some of what we were able to achieve with your help. Your generosity helped us fund 18 children's charity programs in 2022, which helps make sure kids have a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem and have fun. We're so grateful to our volunteers for their gifts of time and talents and so thankful for our donors who make it all possible. We couldn't do what we do without you!
A Message From The CEO
Julie Wukelic
Annual Report
2022
Grant Awards - $134,306
Enrichment
$56,553
Our enrichment grants nurture curiosity, wonder, and creativity in kids through play, the arts, and outdoor immersion
Wraparound Services
$31,000
Our wraparound services grants use teamwork and coordinated resources to provide healing for disadvantaged kids
Education
$19,000
Our educational grants engage, empower, and inspire struggling kids to believe in their future
Transitional Living
$17,253
Our transitional living grants provide support, resources, and a safe place to call home for disadvantaged kids
Foster Care & Adoption
$10,500
Our foster care and adoption grants help protect, stabilize, and nurture the most disadvantaged children in our community
2022 Grants
47 kids in
consistent
caregiving
45 foster youth
excelling academic
goals
131 youth in
therapy and
healing programs
47 previously
homeless kids
learning
60 online
nature videos
for kids
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a more just and equitable organization and community where all individual can achieve their full potential. It is the policy of the Foundation to provide and promote equal opportunity for all people without regard for race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.
Fundraising Events
Individuals who have donated their knowledge and skills to contribute the Foundation's mission.
Media partnerships are collaborations that are can help us to raise the visibility of our cause.
Thank You!
Allow two kids to have access to an online video-based course called Nature at Home, encouraging nature exploration in parks and backyards at no cost
Inspire and encourage two youths in a low-income situation to go to college, and support them with the tools and resources they need to succeed
Allows ten victims of human trafficking to be relocated to a safe place and provide them with care for trauma
Provides five foster families a love box full of items to celebrate special months like the beginning of the school year, birthdays, thanksgiving, Christmas and more.
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Cover the expenses of two kids to enroll in the Youth Symphony, and perform concerts in the Woldson Theater at the Fox
Donations Make A Difference
Vision
Mission
Our mission is to fund children’s charities that provide disadvantaged kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun.
Our vision is to help every kid to develop the self-coincidence they need to succeed.
Stories Of Impact
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Building Community To Increase Protective Factors
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month, the Children’s Bureau in the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families encourages communities to increase awareness about child and family safety.
By Alexandra Martinez
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November is Native American Heritage Month, a special time when we honor the history and culture of Native American people. In this blog, we are going to explore some of their many contributions and recognize their heritage.
By Alexandra Martinez
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Rueben Mayes: The Story of a Canadian Boy Turned NFL Rookie of the Year
Rueben Mayes was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1963. Growing up on a rural farm, he developed a love for football at a young age and played high school football at North Battleford Comprehensive High School.
By Julie Wukelic
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Helping You To Understand What Marginalization Is And How It Impacts Kids
Marginalization, also referred to as social exclusion, occurs when certain groups do not have equal access to various areas within our society.
By Alexandra Martinez
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Introduction of Forthcoming Blog Series
In blogs that will be posted in the weeks ahead, each of the Agencies that were awarded a Grant for 2023 will be featured in an every-other-week post. In the field of philanthropy, foundations have opportunities to make significant life-changing events: Grants.
By Cameryn Flynn
Program Expense Ratio
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The program expense ratio is the percentage of its expenses that go towards programs and services rather than overhead or fundraising, and it is important for donors as a measure of how efficiently the organization is using its resources to fulfill its mission, with a higher ratio generally considered better.
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
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The liabilities to asset ratio measures the organization's financial leverage and risk by comparing its debts to its total assets; this metric is important for donors as it provides insight into the organization's financial stability, and a lower ratio is generally considered better.
Administrative Expense Ratio
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The administrative expense ratio is the percentage of its total expenses that are spent on administrative and overhead costs, and it is important for donors to understand how efficiently a nonprofit uses their donations, with a lower ratio indicating more efficient use of funds.
Fundraising Expense Ratio
X.X
The fundraising expense ratio is the percentage of its total expenses that go toward fundraising activities, and it is important for donors as a measure of how efficiently a nonprofit is using its resources to raise funds, with a lower ratio indicating more efficient fundraising practices.
Working Capital Ratio
1.41
The working capital ratio measures its ability to cover short-term liabilities with available assets, and it's important for donors as it indicates the organization's financial health; a higher ratio is generally better as it signifies greater liquidity and financial stability.