2014 Annual Report

In 2014, with the help of our donors

and supporters, we expanded our

programs and reached hundreds

of children who had no access to

quality music education. Programs

that benefitted included the Willie

Mae Rock Camp for Girls in New

York and in Florida the Florida Youth

Orchestra, Art & Culture Center of

Hollywood, New World Symphony

and our own Summer Strings Camp.

In addition, we solidified our infrastructure by securing office space

and hiring our new part time Executive Director, Shanna St John.

Shanna has over 25 years’ experience working and volunteering with

non-profits at the local and national level. These additions have made

quite a difference in not only our fundraising capabilities but most

importantly in our mission awareness; ultimately increasing our

impact on the lives of the children we serve.

As we look forward to the future, Nat King Cole Generation Hope will

strive to work with others to improve the lives of children – we will

actively seek volunteers, partnerships and collaboration. Our programs

will provide not only access but the tools needed to put music in the

hands and hearts of those we serve.

Our Vision is that Nat King Cole’s unforgettable legacy insures that

future generations are given the opportunity to learn and experience

the joy of music in their lives. We are most grateful to those who have

supported our efforts and invite those who would like to make a

difference to join us in…

Keeping Music Alive,

Casey Cole , Co-founder Timolin Cole, Co-founder

Who We Are

Nat King Cole Generation Hope,

Inc. is a 501(C)(3) organization

whose mission is to provide music

education to children with the

greatest need and fewest resources.

Our mission is accomplished by

funding programs that provide

for instruction, mentoring and

resources.

Our Team

Board of DirectorsTimolin Cole Co-Founder, President

Casey Cole Co-Founder, Vice President

Rainford Knight, Ph.D. Treasurer

Joe Barilla Director

Manuel Capote Director

Robin Coven Director

Sharon Gordon Mullane, Esquire Director

Kristina Olsen Director

Nancy Over-Conley Director

Anna Ukleja, P.A. Director

Milana Walter Director

Shanna St John Executive Director

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY:Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all.

Keeping Music Alive is more than a mission for the

supporters of Nat King Cole Generation Hope –

it is a Passion!

Casey Cole & Timolin Cole

Nat King Cole Generation Hope values

music as a critical learning tool that

keeps students engaged in school, helps

develop well-rounded individuals and

encourages skills that are vital for

success in the 21st century.

Research has proven that access to

a quality music education engages

students in the classroom and increases

graduation rates; improves early

cognitive development, math and

reading skills; enhances learning in

other core subjects; develops critical

thinking and leadership skills; and

fosters self-esteem and the ability to

work cooperatively in teams.

“Music programs are constantly in

danger of being cut from shrinking

school budgets even though they’re

proven to improve academics,”

National Center for Education Statistics.

“It is important to consider that replacing

music programs with reading or math

instruction in our nation’s school

curricula in order to boost standardized

test scores may actually lead to deficient

skills in other cognitive areas,” Nadine

Gaab, Harvard University.

“Schools with music programs

have an estimated

90.2% graduation rate and 93.9% attendance rate

compared to schools without music

education, which average

72.9% graduation and

84.9% attendance,”

- The National Association for Music Education

Why Music

2014 Programs

Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summer Strings at Lynn University

Provided funds for week long summer camp that gave elementary students without means an opportunity to receive the highest quality string instruction. The students receive small group section instruction and private lessons with Lynn’s conservatory students serving as their mentors and School District’s music teachers serving as their directors.

Florida Youth Orchestra Music STEPS Program – provided music lessons, instruments and recitals for at risk and economically disadvantaged children.

New World Symphony - MusicLab Provided funds for repair instruments for program that offered instrumental training and mentoring to local orchestral and band students.

Art & Culture Center of Hollywood

Donated a Chickering Baby Grand Piano.

Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls

Young Women’s Leadership Network School of the Bronx and Community Partnership Charter School in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn - provided funds to purchase equipment for after school programs.

Since 2008, Nat King Cole Generation Hope has provided funding for music education to the following:

NATIONALVH1 Save the Music Foundation*

FLORIDA

Palm Beach County:Art’s Garage*Boca Raton Middle SchoolBoca Raton Community High SchoolBelvedere Elementary SchoolCongress Middle SchoolThe Conservatory School @ North Palm BeachDr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary SchoolKEC/Canal Point Elementary SchoolCholee Lake Elementary SchoolForest Hill Community High SchoolHeritage Elementary SchoolJaega Middle SchoolLynn University Conservatory of MusicPalmetto Elementary SchoolPlumosa Elementary School of the ArtsSummer Strings at Lynn UniversityThe Nat and Maria Cole Memorial Scholarship*Roosevelt Community Middle SchoolU.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the ArtsYouth Orchestra of Palm Beach County

Broward County:Arts and Culture Center of Ft LauderdaleDillard High SchoolFlorida Youth OrchestraPiper High School

Dade County:American Senior High SchoolGuitars Over Guns OperationHeritage Elementary SchoolNew World School of the Performing ArtsNew World SymphonyNorthwest Miami Senior High SchoolPalmetto Elementary School

NEW YORKKings County:Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls

*New in 2015Nat King Cole Generation Hope has made a conscious decision to serve the communities in which we raise funds, as such we are currently funding grants and programs within the States Florida and New York. Additional States will be added on as our fundraising efforts are expanded.

What We Do

Instruction

Mentoring

Resources

Nat King Cole Generation Hope is fully supported by the community. We rely on our passionate volunteers championing our cause and the following avenues to raise the funds needed to support the music education programs and services we provide:

Public Support consisting of Nat King Cole Generation Hope President’s Society Giving Circle, Annual Giving and General Donations; as well as grants from individuals, foundations and corporations.

Events consisting of our GENERATIONS Concert, President’s Society Dinner and Special Events

In-kind Donations consisting of musical instruments and resources; supplies needed for our programs and office; auction items; and services provided by those who are willing to share their expertise and time.

Donations made to Nat King Cole Generation Hope are fully tax deductible to the extent of the law.

How We Do It

George Benson

Natalie Cole Mary Wilson

In 2014 approximately 97 cents out of

every dollar raised

benefited the

music education

programs and

services provided

to children with

the greatest need and

fewest resources.

Nat King Cole Generation

Hope has received the

GuideStar Exchange

Silver participation

level, a leading symbol

of transparency and

accountability provided

by GuideStar USA, Inc.,

the premier source of

nonprofit information.

This level demonstrates

Nat King Cole Generation

Hope’s deep commitment to

nonprofit transparency and

accountability.

Revenue Total $230,161

Individual and Business Contributions $198,686

Corporate Contributions $29,674

Indirect Public Support $1801

Total $198,974 Expenses

Program Services $193,093

Management and General $5,881

SILVER CIRCLE $100,000 - $249,000Patriot National Insurance/ Mariano Foundation

PACESETTER CIRCLE $25,000 - $99,999Christine E. Lynn, E.M. Lynn Foundation

PATRON$10,000 - $24,999Celebrity Cruise LinesMichael & Annie Falk Foundation Fred & Laura TanneAl and Nancy Malnik

MEMBERS $1,000—$9,999Sunghee Ahn, DMDAllied Health InstituteJoe BarillaCBM of AmericaNatalie Cole FoundationRobin CovenCoyne Family FoundationTerry and Dian DelehantyGeorge T. ElmoreExcel Services CorporationFlorida Power & LightFlorida Public UtilitiesDavid FosterFrankino Family FoundationGlobal Tower PartnersLee and Peg GreensponAlan and Darlene HazenMargaret HicksonJoe HobbsHines Interests Limited PartnershipMartin and Jody Grass Charitable Foundation Andrea KlineRainford M. Knight, Ph.D.Joseph and Toni MastrulloJohnny MathisRoy and Paula MayStephen and JoAnna Meyers

Anna S. Miller Fund of the Jewish Federation of Broward CountyNancy Over-ConleyPalm Beach Media Group, Inc.Howard and Julie RudolphRalph SalmJeanne S. and Herbert J. Siegel Philanthropic FundWilliam and Shanna St JohnIrwin StovroffNorman and Adria ThomasAndrew and Anna UklejaLeo and Kathryn VecellioEtoile VolinWest Boca Medical Center

IN-KIND SUPPORTArt’s GarageBoca Raton Marriott at Boca CenterThe Boca Raton TribuneBrian Barnett PhotographyThe Cole FamilyDawn of Designs Graphic StudioRashad and Tashad GardenhireJazziz NightlifeKaye Communications, Inc.King Cole ProductionsLife PublicationsLivingFLA.comLynn UniversityLynn University Conservatory of MusicNeiman Marcus Palm BeachNew York Public Library Schomburg CenterMichaela PaigePalm Beach IllustratedSons of Mystro

We thank the following Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. donors for their President’s Society gift. Their devoted efforts and generosity make a difference in the lives of so many.

President’s Society

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