Futures for Children improves the quality of the educational experience to empower American Indian students through leadership development and mentoring.
The primary goal of Futures for Children is to increase the breadth and depth our programs, the Three Circles of Support: Youth Leadership, Friendship, and Families in Action. For more information about our programs click here.
Executive Committee
Mary Anne Larsen Chairperson~Santa Fe, NM
Tracy Stanhoff, Treasurer and Finance Chair~Huntington Beach, CA Tribal Affiliation: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Mike Eagle, Secretary and Development Chair~Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Dr. David Beaulieu, Ph.D., Chairman Emeritus~Milwaukee, WI Tribal Affiliation: Minnesota Chippewa, White Earth Reservation
Joyce Chelberg, Governance Chair~Chicago, IL
Thank You for Supporting Albuquerque Chefs 4 Futures for Children for the second year in a row!
CHEFS 4 FUTURES FOR CHILDREN 2012
We would like to thank the following Albuquerque restaurants and specialty stores for generously supporting Futures for Children during the week of the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, April 26 through April 28:
The 2013 4th-7th Grade Youth Leadership Summit was held on May 3-5 in Albuquerque, NM. Students participated in activities at both the Futures for Children building and at Albuquerque Academy. Activities consisted of workshops in teambuilding and team development, a ropes course, and a visit from Albuquerque Humane Society to discuss proper care of our animal friends. Marriott Courtyard Albuquerque provided lodging for students, team leaders, and staff. Responses from both students and team leaders declared the summit to be an enlightening experience.
Futures for Children DreamMaker Legacy Circle
The DreamMaker Legacy Circle is a group of visionary Futures for Children supporters who, like our founder Dr. Richard Saunders, have made a lasting commitment to American Indian students by naming Futures for Children as a beneficiary in their estate plans. The name DreamMaker is to express what this illustrious circle does – makes dreams come true for Futures for Children students.
The following is a list of charitable vehicles for giving and provide estate tax benefits for you:
- Charitable Bequest/Will
- Retirement Plan (IRA, Roth IRA, 401K or 403B)
- Charitable Remainder Trust/Lead Trust
- Life Insurance Policies
- Gift Annuities
- Gift of Real Estate
- Gift of Art
For a description of the various vehicles, click Here
If you have already named Futures for Children as a beneficiary in your will or estate plans or would like information about joining the DreamMaker Legacy Circle, please contact our Development Department by calling, 505-821-2828.
When remembering Futures for Children in your will, please use the following language:
I bequeath __________________________________ to Futures for Children (#85-0254951), a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of New Mexico with its principal office at 9600 Tennyson Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122.
We would like to thank you and welcome you to the distinguished DreamMaker Legacy Circle.
Below is our DreamMaker Dream Team (Advisory Committee). Please feel free to contact your estate attorney or any one of the following Dream Team members near you:
Arizona
Peter Fagan
Financial Advisor
PO Box 2969
Sedona, AZ 86336-2969
Tel: 928-204-1101
Fax: 928-204-1141
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
California
Sandy Baldonado
Attorney at Law
435 Yale Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-4340
Tel: 909-626-1715
Fax: 909-962-6604
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Joe Walloch, CPA
Walloch Accountancy Corporation
PO Box 7788
Redlands, CA 92375-0788
Tel: 909-798-1040
Cell: 951-966-1040
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Georgia
Houston D. Smith, Jr.
Robins, Eskew, Smith & Jordon
2302 Parklake Drive
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30345
Tel: 770-908-0029
Fax: 770-908-0920
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Louisiana
Gerard H. Schreiber, Jr., CPA
One Galleria Blvd., Suite 1821
Metairie, Louisiana 70001
Tel: 504-832-1819
Mobile 504-452-1346
Fax 504-832-1897
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Massachusetts
Kenneth L. Vacovec
Attorney at Law
Vacovec, Mayotte, Singer LLP
Two Newton Place
255 Washington Street, Suite 340
Newton, MA 02458-1634
Tel: 617-964-0500
Toll free: 800 TAXGROUP
Fax: 617-969-2002
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Missouri
Julie Welch, CPA, CFP
Meara Welch Browne, P.C.
800 West 47 Street, Suite 430
Kansas City, MO 64112-1246
Tel: 816-561-6868
Fax: 816-561-6296
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New Jersey
Martin M. Shenkman, P.C.
Shenkman Law
4 Forest Avenue - 2nd Floor
Paramus, NJ 07652
Tel: 201-845-8400
Fax: 201-845-8433
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: http://www.shenkmanlaw.com/index.php?pg=martin_m_shenkman
New Mexico
Pamela K. Misener
Financial Advisor
Waddell & Reed
2945 Rodeo Park Drive East
Suite 8
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Tel:505-986-0125, Ext. 109
Fax: 505-986-8238 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York
Sidney Kess (Chair)
Attorney-at-Law & CPA
10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 909
New York, NY 10020-1903
Tel: 212-489-7670
Fax: 212-489-7673
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Futures for Children Native Jam Night!
Thanks for Making Native Jam Night a Great Success!
Performers included:
- Native Roots
- Plateros
- Saving Damsels
- Shelley Morningsong
With Harlan McKosato, Host of Native America Calling
We are proud to announce the following sponsors:
- Albuquerque The Magazine
- KUNM
- Native American Calling
- Native Voice One
- Southwest Stages
- Rock The 9
- Starbucks
- The County Line Bar-B-Q
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
- Southwest Productions
- Exhibit Solutions of New Mexico
- American Indian Chamber of Commerce New Mexico
- Thinkhappystuff.com
- Basil Leaf
We wish to thank Flintco, LLC for the sponsorship of the Live Radio Broadcast!
Our Founder - Dr. Richard Saunders
A True Leader
It is impossible to understand the history and mission of Futures for Children without understanding our founder and his vision for the future. Dr. Richard Saunders was a sociologist and educator who believed that in order to make positive social change, it is important to address the causes of the obstacles in children’s lives, like those that our American Indian students face, instead of merely addressing the symptoms of negative social conditions. He asked, “What do we do to get at the causes of poverty and overcome them, rather than to deal with the results of poverty…?”
Dr. Saunders founded Futures for Children in 1961, which, at that time, worked to serve communities in South America, and he also founded its sister organization, Futuro para la Ninez. In 1968, Futures for Children began applying the same principles that helped South American communities to assist American Indian communities. His philosophy for Futures for Children and for positive social change was this: “People everywhere will do remarkable things when they work together for the well-being of their children.” He laid the foundation for our "Self-Help" method, which encourages people to identify and overcome the challenges within their own communities.
When working in American Indian reservation communities, Futures for Children strives to preserve the principles that guided his work: non-paternalism, non-interference, cultural respect, and maximum community participation.
At Futures for Children, we draw inspiration from Dr. Saunders’s sociological insight and love of humanity that helped him found Futures for Children. His principles guide us into the future.
HEAR OUR NEW SONG - ONE BY ONE
HEAR OUR NEW SONG, ONE BY ONE, COMPOSED BY SHELLY MORNINGSONG Four-time award-winning singer/songwriter, Shelley Morningsong, has graciously written and recorded a Futures for Children theme song entitled, One by One. The song adds melody and lyrics to Futures' philosophy stressing the power of Native American youth in impacting their own lives and those of their people. This song was influenced by our great video, Glenna's Story, which can be viewed below. Listen to the debut of Shelley's song, One by One, at: Shelley Morningsong Composes, One by One, for Futures for Children
The song is located near the bottom of the page.
VIEW OUR VIDEO - GLENNA'S STORY
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Futures for Children Annual Report, 990 and Audited Financial Statements
Self-Help is based upon the idea that communities have not only the ability to define their most pressing needs, but also the capabilities and resources to address, meet, and solve those needs. The Futures' mission, curricula, training, and programs support the community's initiatives.
A Message from the Chairman of the Board
Message coming soon.
Privacy Statement
Our Privacy Policy:
• We do not sell or share any information on our donors.
• We do not provide donor information of any kind to any other organization or business.
• We do maintain records of all monetary gifts made to Futures for Children, both designated and undesignated gifts.
• We do maintain biography files on donors and friends of Futures for Children. The information in these files is of the nature found in newpapers, magazines, other publications, and public records.
• We provide prospective and former donors the same protection as active donors with respect to the use of personal information.
• We maintain physical, electronic, and organizational safeguards to protect information of donors, friends, and prospective donors of Futures for Children.
• We review our policies and practices, monitor our computer networks, and test the strength of our security in order to help ensure the safety of the information we maintain.
• We value our donors and friends and we take their personal privacy seriously.
For further information, please feel free to contact the Futures for Children Development department.
Futures for Children is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable organization. You may download our 501(c)(3) form here. All gifts are tax deductible.
Board Members
Roger Abelson~Glen Cove, NY
Sandra Baldonado~Claremont, CA
Denise Joe, Program Chair~Kirtland, NM Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Teresa C. Gomez, President/CEO~Albuquerque, NM Tribal Affiliation: Isleta Pueblo
Programs at a Glance
Three Circles of Support
Youth Leadership
The Youth Leadership Program assists children in developing leadership skills while developing projects that contribute to the betterment of their communities. Each Youth Leadership group executes a project that benefits their community. The curriculum provides a framework in which students, guided by Project Coach volunteers, engage in activities focusing on improving leadership and confidence, both individually and as a group. Students learn to challenge their personal limits and achieve personal and group goals.
Friendship/Mentorship
In the Friendship Program American Indian children in grades K-12 are matched with mentors from across the United States and around the world. Through letters, emails, and phone conversations, mentors encourage their student(s) to complete high school and pursue a post-secondary education.
Families in Action
In the Families in Action Program, parents and family members are encouraged to identify barriers to academic success and proactively develop solutions that assist their students in overcoming these barriers.
2012 Financial Reports
For Fiscal Year July 1, 2011~June 30, 2012
Revenue and Support - Accrual Basis: $1,711,559
Foundations & Grants : $64,815
Board of Directors: $411,922
Mentorship: $367,100
Annual Fund, Bequest & Individual Donors: $841,084
Other Income: $23,140
Campaign: $0.00
Return on Investments: $3,498
Expenses - Accrual Basis: $2,018,511
Community Programs: $1,322,930
Public Education: $149,556
Management & General: $333,866
Fundraising: $212,159
Net Income/(Loss) Accrual: ($306,952)
Revenue and Support - Cash Basis: $1,942,557
Foundations & Grants : $64,815
Board of Directors: $411,922
Mentorship: $365,418
Annual Fund, Bequest & Individual Donors: $925,757
Other Income: $23,140
Campaign: $140,119
Return on Investments: $11,386
Expenses - Cash Basis: $2,022,665
Community Programs: $1,327,084
Public Education: $149,556
Management & General: $333,866
Fundraising: $212,159
Net Income/(Loss) Cash: ($80,108)
Differences for both revenue and expense between cash and accrual accounting is when the right or obligation existed as opposed to when the cash was received or paid.
A Message from the President/CEO of Futures for Children
Message coming soon.
Our Vision
Futures for Children seeks a world in which social and economic justice includes American Indian people. We partner with supporters to encourage American Indian students to develop into young leaders who find their voice and take action, while taking pride in their cultural identities.
Our programs promote:
• Self-confidence and empowerment
• Cultural values and learning
• Leadership development
• Goal-setting
• Integrating Native and mainstream life
• Improving one's community
• Family support and involvement
• Community mentoring and support from mentors who live outside of the reservation
History of FCC
40 years of academic success for american indian children.
Since 1968, Futures for Children has provided mentoring and training in Hopi, Navajo and New Mexico Pueblo tribal communities to more than 15,000 American Indian students and their families.
Futures for Children provides these educational services through Three Circles of Support designed around the principle of self-help: Mentorship, Youth Leadership and Families in Action.
Over 150 volunteers from tribal communities work with Futures for Children to deliver and monitor the program and to create educational success among their children. Over 1,500 mentors world-wide provide support and encouragement to promote educational achievement.
Unfortunately, many American Indian children miss out. Schools on American Indian reservations have the highest teacher turnover. Resources are severely limited. 28% of American Indian students in the Futures service area drop out before graduating from high school (U.S. Census 2000). Less than 4% of American Indians hold college degrees. But Futures has a history of success: 95% of Friendship students are promoted or graduate. 45% of Futures Friendship students go on to college or post secondary educational pursuits.
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