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OWNER

Andrew Hauptman, Owner

Dear Fire Friends and Fans,

2009 was a big year for the Chicago Fire—both on and off the field.

The Chicago Fire making it to the MLS Cup Playoff for the fifth consecutive season made me enormously proud of the club. The Eastern Conference Championship drew a sold out crowd of more than 21,000, which was the largest Toyota Park has ever seen for a Fire game. Despite the Fire’s heart wrenching loss to Real Salt Lake, I truly believe the Fire’s passion and love for the game is unmatched in Major League Soccer.

With newly appointed Coach Carlos de los Cobos leading and a roster of terrific talented players, we look forward to the 2010 season with optimism, confidence and renewed energy.

Off the field, the Chicago Fire Foundation has remained true to its mission of enriching the community’s youth. Driven by our dedicated staff and wonderful volunteer Board of Directors, whose commitment and service is so appreciated, the Foundation has to-date provided over $1.4 million in grants, contributions and in-kind support to the community. In 2009, the “Kicks for Kids” program enabled over 6,000 children from nearly 40 local charitable organizations to attend a Chicago Fire game. For many, it was the first time attending a professional sporting event. The Foundation has also teamed up with local charities and other organizations to host numerous events including the 2009 Girls on the Run-Chicago Fall 5K, the 9th Annual Frank Klopas Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Outing and the Chicago Fire vs. UIC Flames Benefit match, among others.

The ongoing success of our club and the efforts of the Chicago Fire Foundation in the community are made possible only through the invaluable support we receive from our amazing Fire fans. Your remarkable enthusiasm and generous spirit inspires me throughout the year.

On behalf of my family and everyone at the club, we thank you for your continued support.

Go Fire!

Sincerely,

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Frank Klopas, PresidentChicago Fire Foundat ion

Looking back at 2009, the season was filled with passion and enthusiasm among our club and fans both on and off the field as well as many notable achievements. The team’s strength and character was on display throughout the 2009 season as the Fire tied for the league lead in the least amount of losses in the regular season and experienced another exciting run in the playoffs.

Another notable achievement was when Fire midfielder and Chicago Fire Foundation board member Logan Pause was recognized by the MLS as the 2009 Humanitarian of the Year for his continued dedication and commitment to the community.

Despite a year with economic difficulties, in 2009 the Foundation was able to award over $150,000 in grants and contributions back into the community. With your continuous support and generosity, our fans the Fire and Foundation continued to grow our staple events such as the annual Season Kickoff Luncheon, the Commemorative Jersey Auction, the annual Frank Klopas Golf Outing and the 50/50 Raffle during home games.

I also wish to express our gratitude to Andrew Hauptman and Andell Holdings for their generous contributions towards our 2009 successes. The extraordinarily charitable efforts on the part of Andell, along with their continued dedication and commitment to the club, will allow us to give back to the community for years to come.

We remain strong and steadfast in our mission to enrich the lives of the Chicagoland community, particularly its youth, in the areas of health and wellness, education and the environment. We look forward to a strong 2010 campaign and to further expand our programming and outreach. We look forward to your continued support and hope for the same displays of passion and enthusiasm that our club promises to give day in and day out throughout this coming season.

p R e S I D e n t ’ S

LETTER

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EVENTS2009 CHICAGO FIRE SEASON KICKOFF LUNCHEONThe 11th Annual Chicago Fire Season Kickoff Luncheon, sponsored by Ticketmaster, was held March 24th at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. This was the first opportunity of the season for fans to mingle with their favorite Fire players and coaches. The luncheon was attended by a tremendous crowd of over 700 people and included a reception, lunch and silent auction which featured Chicago Fire and other sports memorabilia, gift certificates and much more.

NBC sports anchor Paula Faris emceed the event and this year’s featured guest was Chicago native Jim Belushi-venerable comedian and television, film and music star. Guests were also treated to a quiz show featuring Belushi and various sports anchors from Chicago including Jim Rose, Oscar Guzman, Hector Lozano, Jill Carlson and Paula Faris. The 2009 Season Kickoff Luncheon was a huge success and we would like to extend our greatest appreciation to all those who helped and participated in the luncheon and continue to support the Chicago Fire Foundation and the Chicago Fire. All proceeds from the luncheon benefited the CFF.

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EVENTSCHICAGO FIRE VS. UIC FLAMES BENEFIT MATCH

2009 CHICAGO FIRE COMMEMORATIVE JERSEY AUCTION

The Chicago Fire defeated the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) men’s soccer team in an exhibition match to benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation. The match kicked off at 7:00 PM CT on Tuesday, April 7th at Flames Field, located on the UIC campus. Fans in attendance helped raise over $5,300 through ticket sales and donations. Thank you to all the fans that attended and for their continued support of the Chicago Fire Foundation.

On Saturday, May 9th, fans that attended the Chicago Fire vs. New England Revolution game had an opportunity to bid on Commemorative Chicago Fire jerseys from each member of the team. These exclusive jerseys included green-colored names and numbers along with a special, one-of-a-kind patch to help highlight the Fire’s “going green” initiatives throughout the game. Plus, every winner was given the opportunity to have the Fire player whose jersey they won personally autograph the new piece of memorabilia after the game! The event raised over $8,500 and all proceeds benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation.

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EVENTS2009 KICKS FOR KIDS

The Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable division of the Chicago Fire, hosted its 9th Annual Frank Klopas Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Outing on August 31, 2009 at the Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, IL. This was an exciting opportunity for fans to interact with the 2009 Chicago Fire team. Every foursome had the opportunity to golf with a Chicago Fire player or coach in a scramble format. The day included a continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf, lunch, cocktail reception and buffet dinner. The event concluded with a silent auction, raffle and the awarding of the day’s prizes. All proceeds for the event benefited the CFF. Thank you to all those who joined Frank in giving back to the Chicagoland community by participating in the 2009 Frank Klopas Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Outing!

2009 FRANK KLOPAS CELEBRITY PRO-AM GOLF OUTING

On Saturday, July 11th, the Chicago Fire teamed up with local contributors and businesses to celebrate the 6th Annual “Kicks for Kids Night”, a soccer evening organized by the Fire and Chicago Fire Foundation. The event brought together nearly 2,500 underprivileged children from the Chicagoland area on Saturday, July 11th to watch the Chicago Fire take on the Columbus Crew. For many of them, this was their first Major League Soccer game.

During the 2009 season, over 6,000 children from nearly 40 local youth-based organizations were provided the opportunity to experience the excitement of a Chicago Fire home game at TOYOTA PARK. Some of these groups included Big Brothers Big Sisters, Urban Initiatives, Family Focus, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Kids Hope United.

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EVENTSGUEST BARTENDING

The Chicago Fire participated in a series of guest bartending events to raise funds for the Chicago Fire Foundation. The Chicago Fire goalkeeping squad turned in their goalie gloves to serve brews and other drinks to fans before various World Cup Qualifying Matches. The first event took place at Fado Irish Pub on June 3rd before the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) faced Costa Rica. The goalkeeping squad got behind the bar at The Kerryman on September 9th as fans watched the USMNT face Trinidad & Tobago. The series concluded on October 14th at Small Bar as goalkeepers Jon Busch and Andrew Dykstra served drinks to fans before the USMNT match against Costa Rica. All tips from their time behind the bar benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation.

The Chicago Fire Foundation (CFF) and Connie’s Pizza teamed up for a delicious fundraiser to benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation. On August 31st and September 1st (from 5:00 PM until closing), guests who visited select Chicagoland Connie’s Pizza locations not only enjoyed great food, but also helped out the CFF. This was an easy and tasty way for Fire fans to help support the Foundation! When guests turned in the flyer to their server or cashier on August 31st and September 1st (from 5:00 PM until closing) 13% of their check benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation.

CONNIE’S PIZZA FUNDRAISER

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EVENTSBERRY CHILL FUNDRAISERThe Chicago Fire Foundation and Berry Chill teamed up to create a special “Red Alert” Chill (small original yogurt w/ strawberries & pomegranate seeds) to celebrate the Fire’s run in the Eastern Conference Championship! Fans had the unique opportunity to purchase this special combo Wednesday, November 11th through Saturday, November 14th at Berry Chill (635 N. State location). All proceeds from the purchase of this special combo benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation! Thanks to all our fans for helping to raise over $800!

Rooting for the Fire never tasted so good...

The Chicago Fire Foundation and Girls on the Run-Chicago teamed up to host the 2009 Girls on the Run-Chicago Fall 5K. The race took place Saturday, November 14th at TOYOTA PARK. The USATF certified 5K (3.1 mile) course ran through the beautiful Village of Bridgeview. Over 2,500 runners participated and once again, the race started and finished at TOYOTA PARK with runners having the unique opportunity to run around the field and see themselves on the big screen as they crossed the finish line at midfield! Also, in celebration of Girls on the Run-Chicago’s 10th anniversary, they hosted a “Lil’ Sparks Sprints” to celebrate the future 10 years of Girls on the Run. This was an exciting event where kids and adults could run together in one race while helping to benefit Girls on the Run-Chicago. The WonderGirl race series, with more than 70 events across the United States and Canada, is the second largest 5K race series in the nation.

2009 GIRLS ON THE RUN-CHICAGO FALL 5K PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGO FIRE

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EVENTS50/50 RAFFLE

2009 marked the sixth season the Chicago Fire Foundation conducted a 50/50 raffle at each home game. From the time gates opened through half time, fans had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets, with the winner receiving half of the proceeds raised that game and the other half going to the charitable organization that sold the tickets. With the help of these organizations, this year the Foundation was able to raise nearly $50,000.

The following is a list of all the organizations that benefited from the 50/ 50 Raffle fundraiser in 2009: Aspire, BSUC Foundation, Chicago Jaycees, Juarez High School Soccer, Lions Club, Marty Bunte Memorial Group, Naperville Jaycees, North Park University, Oak Lawn Community High School, Parkland College Men’s Soccer, Rauner Family YMCA, Rotary Club of Moraine Valley, Special Olympics Illinois, Storehouse, Team Kid Care, The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, and Word of Grace.

STADIUM JERSEY AUCTION At each Chicago Fire home game the Chicago Fire Foundation auctioned off an autographed jersey from both a player from the Chicago Fire and a player from the visiting team. The auctions were held at the Chicago Fire Foundation tent located on the Northeast Concourse of the stadium. Bidding began when the gates opened and continued through half-time, with all proceeds benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation.

A few of the visiting team autographed jerseys auctioned off this season included: Nate Jaqua (Seattle Sounders) Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Columbus Crew), Javier Morales (Real Salt Lake), Zach Thornton (Chivas USA), as well as a team autographed Club America jersey just to name a few.

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EVENTSCOMMEMORATIVE BRICK PROGRAM

For the fourth year in a row, fans were offered the once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase Commemorative bricks allowing them to leave their mark in TOYOTA PARK and Chicago Fire history. Bricks were strategically positioned near the main entrance of TOYOTA PARK. All proceeds from the Commemorative Brick program benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation.

In an effort to reach Chicago Fire fans all around the world, fans had the opportunity to bid on unique autographed Chicago Fire memorabilia online through our Chicago Fire web auctions. Items included team autographed soccer balls, a Jon Busch autographed goalkeeper jersey, signature Cuauhtémoc Blanco soccer cleats, a Brian McBride autographed home jersey, as well as many other one-of-a-kind items! In 2009, the Chicago Fire Foundation was able to raise over $2,000 from online web auctions.

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RECIPIENTSBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO

Children’s Memorial Hospital is Illinois’ only freestanding hospital exclusively for kids. Ranked #1 in almost every major pediatric specialty, they provide superior pediatric healthcare in a compassionate, family-centered environment. Through this partnership, the Chicago Fire Foundation will work with Children’s Memorial Hospital’s Institute for Sports Medicine to provide funding for its Knee Injury Prevention Program (KIPP) which is designed to lower the risk of ACL injuries in athletes.

Like Children’s Memorial Hospital, the Chicago Fire Foundation is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children. On September 22nd, members of the Chicago Fire spent time visiting patients and took part in the hospital’s weekly bingo game.

CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago provide hope, stability and opportunity for more than 13,840 young people per year throughout 32 Clubs in the Chicago area. Each Club is supervised by caring and trained professionals who engage kids in more than 200 activities each year. Club leaders and staff members believe their work is an opportunity to positively shape the future of America. Boys & Girls Clubs’ programs have taken members from the Clubhouse to the White House; from the game room to the corporate boardroom; and from the drum corps to Orchestra Hall. The Chicago Fire Foundation is excited to partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago and support its mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

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RECIPIENTSCOMMON THREADS

Gateway Green is a non-profit organization that believes beauty and sustainability go hand in hand. For nearly 25 years, Gateway Green has been dedicated to making Chicago a more beautiful and “greener” place to live. Through this partnership, the Chicago Fire Foundation will support Gateway Green’s endeavor to greening and beautifying the expressways, gateways, and neighborhoods of Chicago.

The Chicago Fire Foundation, in cooperation with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, partnered to produce “Kicks for Cancer,” an event that uses the sport of soccer to help raise funds and awareness of blood disorders. Through this pledge-based event, participants were challenged to “touch” a soccer ball using techniques that include dribbling, passing, and shooting. Proceeds were then matched by the Foundation to form the grant that was publicly presented at a Fire game during the half time ceremony at TOYOTA PARK.

GATEWAY GREEN

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

Co-founded by Art Smith, Oprah’s former personal chef, Common Threads began out of love for family and good food; two basic ingredients that link all people together. Its mission is to educate children on the importance of nutrition and physical well-being, and to foster an appreciation of cultural diversity through cooking. Children who participate in their programming come to their kitchens and embark on a world adventure as they prepare nutritious meals rooted in diverse cultural heritages. By using the power of food they can bridge cultural boundaries and strengthen our bond as a global family through the simple process of preparing and sharing a meal with others. Through this partnership, the Chicago Fire Foundation will help Common Threads serve approximately 1,000 students primarily those from various low-income neighborhoods in Chicago.

One Kid + One Kitchen = One World Discovered

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RECIPIENTSGIRLS ON THE RUN-CHICAGO

Midtown Education Foundation is an after-school and summertime enrichment program that serves thousands of students in grades 4-12 in the Chicagoland area. Since 1965, Midtown has helped thousands of inner-city kids become better students and better people through its academic and character education programs. Through this partnership, the Chicago Fire Foundation will help contribute to Midtown’s success in graduating 98% of its students from high school where 89% of alumni go to college.

The Rauner Family YMCA is dedicated to creating a place where everyone feels they belong and strives to help its members grow physically, mentally and spiritually. Since its opening in 2006, the Rauner Family YMCA has reached over 7,000 individuals in the Pilsen, Little Village, and Back of the Yards communities. The partnership between the Chicago Fire Foundation and the Rauner Family YMCA will help promote youth soccer and wellness which influence the lives of children, teens and adults.

Team Kid Care, a Chicago-based non-profit organization, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with serious medical conditions and their families by providing supportive, compassionate, meaningful programming. The Chicago Fire Foundation is partnering with Team Kid Care to help provide no-cost services to over 700 families a month facing the threat of serious pediatric illness in six major hospitals throughout the Chicagoland area. Like Team Kid Care, the Chicago Fire Foundation is also dedicated to enhancing the lives of children. Chicago Fire Midfielder, Logan Pause, visited patients and families at the Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital of Loyola University.

MIDTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

RAUNER FAMILY YMCA

TEAM KID CARE

Girls on the Run-Chicago is an after-school program for 3rd through 8th grade girls that uses the power of running to educate and inspire girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The 12-week program culminates in a non-competitive 5K run event which gives the girls a chance to shine and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. The Chicago Fire and Girls on the Run also teamed up to host the 3rd Annual Girls on the Run-Chicago Fall 5K on November 14th at TOYOTA PARK.

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CONTRIBUTORS$10,000 AND UPDeLeon FoundationTeammates for Kids Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999Best BuyChicago FireRichland Family FundSection 8TicketMaster

$1,000 - $4,999Alice McNultyAnthony AchillesAthletiCo Sports MedicineBridgeview BankChicago Fire Premier FCChicago Sun-TimesDavid MayDominican UniversityFlo DysonGive wtih LibertyGOYA FoodsGreg BarkerGus DovellosImre HidvegiJames MorrisonJohn LaRocqueKAP GraphicsKnutte and AssociatesLifeSourceMeridian Leasing CorporationMichael MerandaPete KlemPhil CiesulkaShattered GlassSports On EarthStuart A. ReidTGI Systems

Tony LopezTony PasseroUnitedHealthcareUniversity of Illinois Men’s Soccer ClubVillage of BridgeviewWilliam Parillo

$500 - $999ABM JanitorialAdam MergesAflacAmber SimonsAmerica SCORES ChicagoBryan CunninghamCardinal FitnessChicago Fire JuniorsChicago TribuneChris FoxCitizens for Jesse WhiteCreative Promotional PartnershipsDaniel GaichasDavid GaichasDenis HamlettDonald OrtaleESW PartnersGary ColeGeorge GoreckiGirls on the Run-ChicagoJill MatesicJohn KoliopoulosJohn R. KellerJose RodriguezJuan Gaytan JrKeith AnderssonLa Raza NewspaperMary MeadorsMetalmaster RoofmasterMidwest WingsMonterrey Security

MST Latino Inc.Patio RestaurantsPatricia ThomasPepsi AmericasRobert LoncarSafeway InsuranceSteve WilliamsStratford Square MallTeddy MontoyaTheodor GravelTodd ShortToyota Chicago RegionTupelo Honey ProductionsUnivision RadioUS Soccer FederationVM Arch-DesignW Chicago LakeshoreZee Hirst

$250 - $499Amy V. StarkBecky CarrollBerry ChillBradley FryBrian BeachBrian ErberCancer Support CenterChicago SoccerDana PlotkinDavid KirkbyDebbie FoxDouglas ThompsonIntercon SolutionsJackie RodgersJavier ChavezJeff KautzJim LoughlinJohn DonovanJorge Valenzuela

Joseph J. HanJudith McLeanJudy QuinteroJulie JaworKevin SpudicLiz SchererLynn StojanovichMark HollingsheadMatt WarmbierMichael HaakMichele DonleyMike SquireMitch LakinNick KavadasNothing But NetsPatricia PerezPete VeugelerPeter WiltRon BarczakSabino VidalSandy PrimmSportslineSteven PedlowTelemundo ChicagoTerry ShippTom ConnerTreasurers and Ticketsellers UnionVivien Barkidjija

$100 - $249Alexa PrutchAlison BrecklerAlvin FritscherAmalgamated BankAmy SchoenyAndrew L. BraudyAngelo AnnorenoAnixter CenterAnton Zirkelbach

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$100 - $249 (CONTINUED)Ardmore AssociatesAudrey MoriartyBetter Boys FoundationBonnie DeBoltCamille BaxterChicago Professional Women’s SoccerChicago Teacher Inc.Claudette StruzileCode RedCody KastenColin FaganConnie’s RestaurantsDaniel GarnettDaniel GillenDaniel JordanDaryl ShoreDavid CzajkaDavid KennedyDeanna SwansonDebbie MezaDiane BoninaDiego GutierrezDina ZissimopoulosEli UngarEliana MakhloufEric KekeisGary KaplanGlenview Vision CareGreg KabatGreg MoranHugo DulceIllinois Bone & Joint InstituteInter-Track PartnersIvan MatsunagaJackie HamlettJames BruceJamie BinderJeff Davis

Jeffrey McCormackJerry CampagnaJim JohnsonJonathan PaulJose SilvaJosh GomezJuan CalahorranoJudith BregmanJulie KalainovJulie KleinJulio EscalonaKristin Carlson VogenKristin LogerquistKristina BraunLarry DailyLaura ZawackiLiana DavilaLockport FirefightersM.T. StrubelManuel RamirezMarcella MendozaMarcelo HalpernMark GarlandMary JossMichael LisakMidway Hotel CenterNoe KenigNorma PacharNorma VazquezO’Malley & AssociatesPablo MenaPamela Lynn ColonPamela MayerPatricia MarinoPatrick DunnePaul MakhloufPeter TraczykPhilip Lee HarrisRaymond Karenas

Rhonda BreiRichard NagleRobert KellamS. ClarkSandra HasanSaul RoblesScott LennartsonSean PhillipsSeong HaStephen GryzloSun-Times News GroupSusan WatkinsTerry GaughanTheresa DuranThomas DiazUnivision TVValente OriaWilliam H. GreenWLeyWolfgang HaenselYvonne Mayer

UP TO $99Adam CollopyAddison BraendelAlejandra CordobaAlicia PonceAlyce AdamsAmaury JuarezAmy WarmanAnita ArnettAnna PigoniAnne Kelly TurnerAnne RussellAnnemarie ValentiAshley CenoBelinda BlissBerenice CalderonBernadette Diaz

Beth HarlingBob JonesBonnie VanderwellBradley BreiBrian RamiroBridgeview Chamber of CommerceCarol BabcockCarol MayerCarolyn MorrisonCasey LipeCharles SavilleChris CostelloChris DoranChris FryChristine RublyChristopher BohusClaudia YepezConnie Henderson-DamonCynthia HockeyCynthia KosydorDave HeinoldDavid RipleyDavid RuizDeborah DonnelleyDenise SacksDennis LynnDon CraftsEdward JaffeEdward McDermottElizabeth BarbourElizabeth Kennedy KnightEllen HansonEric HendricksonG. M. MakhloufGloria BakerGrace BruceGregg AbbottHelen GulloHenry Bliss

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CONTRIBUTORSUP TO $99 (CONTINUED)Jacob PerezJacquelyn RobinsonJames GinsburgJames NoonanJanet HolsclawJanet MellorJason DeckerJavier OrdazJay ClarkJeanne AffelderJeff ClifitJeffrey T. HawkeJenn JarmulaJennifer ChisholmJennifer LeazzoJennifer McNultyJennifer ResekJessica SarowitzJoanna HoelscherJohn FarrellJohn ResekJolanta DlugopolskiJoni HolingerJoseph R. PakovitsJoseph WendtJoyce SundlingJuan RamirezJuan RiosJuan RomeroJuan SantillanJudith SklarJulie BoughtonKaren COlleyKaren RothKari HaydenKatharine LippincottKatherine HauganKatherine Nelson

Kathleen MoriartyKathleen SchrobilgenKathryn StewartKathy HagerKathy IwashimaKathy NiebuhrKatie WaldinKendra Blaney HatfieldKim RossKimberly CollinsKristin EdstromKurt BonigutLarry LymanLashon GurrolaLaura KupiecLauren McMahonLeo LillardLinda KuhnLisa LaibleLisa NeumannLisa SchwartzLois MejdrichLorraine OwlesLuis Alberto MedinaManuel PacharMarianne FleisherMarilu RivichMarjorie MorrisMark EnenbachMark GonzalesMarlin Garcia-CookMartin CaeMarwan BayaMary GoettingMary Margaret GoettingMary MsallMary SmithMeck PrintMelisaa De Vries

Michael CardinaleMichael RoennaMichael RyanMichelle CouturierMidtown Educational FoundationMike ScardinaMike SchuldtMike ThompsonMolly GaloMr. David MendellNancy GrahamNancy GreerNancy McMahonNancy MontroyNathan HelsabeckNicholas SiderisNicole CarrollNorman BlockOrysia KourbatovPamela ValderramaPans Food CenterPasquale LabriolaPatricia CoronadoPatricia FeeleyPAtricia HahnPatricia HoogendoornPatricia MontroyPaul LukasPaul RodriguezPedro GurrolaPeter AdamsPeter DonatiPhilip BareckR. Tage WelindtRaniel IniguezRegina WaldroupReginald G. MooreRenee GreerRenee Macroni

Renita DuncanRich OwensRichard BacaRichardo RamirezRob BargRobert ScottoRoger SokolRon SchultsRonaye BushRose DiazRoy SundlingSarah ArnettSarah FunchesSarah ZieslerScott DavisSharon SihSheila MooreSusan BreitensteinSusan Crothers-GeeSusan HarroldSusan KellerSuzanne SchreckSWATware LLCSylvia LopezTamara NezhinaTeri MillerTheresa PiaseckiThomas KnightTina CastanedaTina DalugaTom HallTomas ThompsonTony Del GrossoValerie BahenaWe Give To GetWenwei ZhangWilliam Divane

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CONTRIBUTORSIN-KIND DONORS 10pin bowling loungeA.C. MilanAbout Space, Inc.AdidasAdler PlanetariumAmerican AirlinesAmerican Machining and WeldingAndellAndersen Concrete PumpingAquashantia ScheibeArlington Park Race CourseArthur P. O’Hara, Inc.AthletiCoBartlit BeckBerry ChillBespoke CuisineBest BuyBest Imaging Solutions Inc.Bob Campbell PhotographyBob Littel Bob MaguireBody Balance for PerformanceBrazilian National TeamBret WentzBrookfield ZooBrown-FormanBruce AndersonCalumet CouncilCarmine ContrerasCasa MargaritaCeramic Arts CaféCharlene VasoliChicago Architecture FoundationChicago BearsChicago BlackhawksChicago BullsChicago Children’s MuseumChicago CubsChicago Fire Players, Coaches and Staff

Chicago Pro Womens SoccerChicago ShamroxChicago SkyChicago SoccerChicago White SoxChicago WolvesChivas USAChris SchillingChris WittenbergCleveland BrownsClub AmericaClub AmericaColorado RapidsColumbus CrewComEdComedySportzConnie’s PizzaCooper’s Hawk Winery & RestaurantCoronaCPX SportsCracovia KrakówCrain’s Chicago BusinessCulversD.C. UnitedDallas CowboysDan WaiteDaniel LingenfelterDave & Buster’sDave HinesDavid GubalaDavid MayDebrai HaileDePaul UniversityDeSoto HouseDewey L. LeeDr. Gilberto MunozDr. HaakEast Bank Athletic ClubEli’s Cheesecake WorldElvis LimousinesEntertainment Cruises ChicagoEric A. Smith

Erin PontinusFC DallasFireside RestaurantFisher NutsFlo DysonFood LifeFrench Pastry SchoolGayety’s Chocolates and Ice CreamGino’s EastGo PicnicGordon WeidleHawthorn Race CourseHilton Oak Lawn Hotel and Conference CenterHollywood Blvd.Houstan DynamoHyatt Regency ChicagoHyde Park Hair Salon I-Go Car SharingIllinois PGAIntegrated Control ExpertsJason ElizandoJavier FernandezJeanne & Joe PakovitsJim JohnsJim MorrisonJoel and Heather TellinghuisenJon BuschJuan SantoyoJudith LewisKansas City WizardsKathryn KnappKevin PattonKick 10 PromotionsKim BrownKohl’s Children’s MuseumLaercio CunhaLemont AYSOLettuce Entertain YouLevy RestaurantsLifetime Fitness FoundationLos Angeles Galaxy

Lou Malnati’s PizzeriaLynfred WineryMajor League SoccerMama Luigi’s RestaurantMark PageMeridian IT Michael JordanMichael MerandaMichael RomMichael WojcikMidway Hotel Center-MarriottMike MedjuckMiller LiteMLS W.O.R.K.S.MTV NetworksMuseum of Science and IndustryNew England RevolutionNew York Red BullsNew York YankeesNicoatNielsen, Zehe & Antas, P.C.North Central CollegeNothing But NetsPanera BreadPanther Club SoccerPatio Food Products, Inc.Patio ResaurantsPaul EllisPepsiPotbelly Sandwich WorksPRP Wine InternationalQuartino’sReal Salt LakeRed Head Piano BarRiver North Chicago Dance CompanyRodrigo ValenciaRosebud Restaurants, Inc.Rotary Club of Moraine ValleySan Jose EarthquakesSears Tower SkydeckSeattle SoundersShamrock Company

Shedd AquariumShoreline SightseeingSilver Lake Golf CourseSix Flags Great AmericaSMG MarketingSouthwest AirlinesSpringHill Suites by MarriottStandard ParkingStrictly FXStuart GrinellSybaris Pool SuitesSystem Parking IncorporatedTaco BellTalerico-Martin Wholesale BakersTGI SystemsThe Cheesecake FactoryThe Highbury PubThe Krash Inc.The Patio RestaurantsThe Second CityThe Signature Room at the 95thTinley Park BobcatsTom KnollTony N’ Tina’s WeddingToronto FCTOYOTATOYOTA PARKTrader Joe’sU.S. Soccer FederationUncle Julio’s CorporationUnitedHealthcareVillage of BridgeviewVillage of Oak LawnWarren RoccoWGN Am Radio 720WhirlyballWilliam DevineWilliam Wright & Associates, Inc.Wirtz Beverage IllinoisZanies Comedy ClubZee Hirst

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PROFIT + LOSS ORDINARY INCOME/ExPENSEINCOME ContributionsinCome 10th Anniversary Book 139.80 2008 Chicago Fire Team Cookbook 250.50 Commemorative Bricks 1,050.00 Scoreboard Announcements 1,850.00 Team Merchandise Sale 6,558.60 We Give to Get 44.65 Contributions Income - Other 1,876.20 TOTAl COnTribuTiOns inCOme 11,769.75

Donations 35,197.46

eventinCome 2009 Commemorative Jersey Auction 8,600.00 2009 50/50 Raffle 49,418.00 2009 Frank Klopas Celebrity Pro-Am 43,360.00 2009 Season Kickoff Luncheon 64,278.00 2009 Stadium Jersey Auction 8,825.00 2009 Web Auction 2,365.00 Kicks for Cancer 11,931.00 TOTAl evenT inCOme 188,777.00

Grants 10,000.00 TOTAL INCOME 245,744.21

ExPENSE aDministrative 42,050.00

bankserviCeCharGes Merchant Processing charge 1,535.02 Bank Service Charges - Other 1,383.79 TOTAl bAnK serviCe CHArges 2,918.81

eventexpense 2009 50/50 Raffle 22,899.00 2009 Frank Klopas Celebrity Pro-Am 8,166.17 2009 Season Kickoff Luncheon 45,956.46 TOTAl evenT exPense 77,021.63

FilinGanDaCCountinGFees 8,018.50

GrantanDContributionexpense 2009 Spring Grant Recipient 64,913.75 2009 Fall Grant Recipient 35,000.00 Contributions 55,208.57 TOTAl grAnT And COnTribuTiOn exPense 155,122.32

misCellaneous 129.10

printinGanDreproDuCtion Bricks 232.60 Other 2,468.04 TOTAl PrinTing And rePrOduCTiOn 2,700.64

travel&ent 877.75

TOTAL ExPENSE 288,838.75

netorDinaryinCome -43,094.54 Other Income/Interest Income 3,779.28

NET INCOME -39,315.26

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DIRECTORSanDrewhauptmanChairman, Andell Holdings LLCChicago Fire Foundation Honorary Chairman

FrankklopasTechnical Director, Chicago Fire Chicago Fire Foundation President

tonylopezPresident, Lopez Financial Chicago Fire Foundation Vice President and Treasurer

bobarmenDarizChicago DeportivoDirector, CLASA

DaveGreeleyPresident, Chicago Fire

imrehiDveGiOwner, Chicago Soccer

JavierleonManaging Director, Andell Sports

DeanmaGDalinPresident, Shattered Glass, Inc.

JillmatesiCVice President, Private Wealth ManagementGoldman Sachs

sheilaa.mooreConsultant to the Flavor and Restaurant IndustriesOwner, Moore’s Food Resources, LLC

DonalDa.ortaleDirector, National Safety Council

loGanpauseMidfielder, Chicago Fire

stuarta.reiDLaw Offices of Stuart A. Reid

Jonathanshapiro President, Creative Promotional Partnerships Inc.

tomwiFFlerPresident and CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

JessiCayavitzExecutive Director

kristinJohnsonCommunity Relations Coordinator, Chicago Fire