Annual Report
2023
As we step into the new year, I wish you and your family good health and joy. It's amazing how quickly 2023 flew by, a year of significant achievements for Believe in Me. Your support was crucial in funding 26 programs and launching new initiatives to support LGBTQIA+ youth and scholarships for 1st generation college students. We are immensely grateful for the time, talent, and resources our volunteers and donors have shared. Your contributions were essential to our success. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey!
A Message From The CEO
Julie Wukelic
Grant Awards - $330,000
111 Youth Comforted
9,203 Youth Learning
4,629 Kids Supported
9,465 Kids Having Fun
289 Children Cared For
Five Pillars of Caring
Scholarship Recipients
Suzanne Kay Nichols
In a world where dreams are the catalyst for change, Suzanne Nichols emerges as a beacon of empowerment through her remarkable journey with Believe in Me. Join us as we delve into her inspiring story.
Embark on a journey of empowerment and resilience with Sofia Lopez, a shining example of Believe in Me's mission. Discover how her unwavering determination is transforming her life and community.
Reagan Eleanor Cox
In the pursuit of empowerment and overcoming adversity, Regan Cox's inspiring journey with Believe in Me shines as a beacon of resilience. Join us as we delve into her story of triumph.
Nelly Ahadi
Bryan Chel Lara
Meet Bryan Lara, a shining example of academic excellence and community leadership. Discover his inspiring journey as a recipient of the prestigious $10,000 Believe in Me Scholarship.
Brianna Lee Horner
Welcome to the inspirational story of Heaven McIntyre, a beacon of empowerment through the Believe in Me scholarship program. Her journey embodies resilience, dreams, and the power of education. Explore how Heaven's determination is shaping her path to success.
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
How Believe in Me Is Working Towards Gender Equality for All Kids
Gender equality is a crucial topic today. At Believe in Me, we understand how essential it is to ensure every child has equal rights and opportunities, regardless of gender.
How Believe in Me is Tackling Educational Inequities in the Foster Care System
It’s no secret that children in foster care often face educational disadvantages. Unfortunately, those disadvantages can follow them for the rest of their lives and make reaching success even harder.
Education For Success: How Great Educators Make The Difference
After conducting some research, it became clear that education isn’t empirical. Even the finest primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions can produce bad results.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Inspiring Girls to Become Heroes
International Day of Women and Girls in Science, created by UNESCO, aims to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The Shocking Truth About LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide and What You Can Do to Help
Every year, countless young people take their own lives because they feel hopeless, alone, and rejected by society. We need to do better for these kids.
Believe in Me Promotes Equity on International Day for Ending Racism
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is an annual event that takes place on March 21.
Celebrating Neurodiversity and Supporting Individuals with Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month, and as the world celebrates neurodiversity and raises awareness about autism, we want to share our work to support individuals with autism and promote inclusion in the community.
Stories Of Impact
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
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
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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.
Financial Summary
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.
Basic Human Needs
$27,250
Our basic human needs grants provide support, resources, and a safe place to call home for marginalized kids
Love & Belonging
$10,000
Our love and belonging grants help protect, stabilize, and nurture the most marginalized children in our community
Community Support
$70,000
Our community support grants use teamwork and coordinated resources to provide healing for struggling kids
Education Program
$101,250
Our educational grants engage, empower, and inspire marginalized kids to believe in their own potential and future
Enrichment Program
$103,500
Our enrichment grants nurture curiosity, wonder, and creativity in kids through play, the arts, and outdoor immersion
