Annual ReportJuly 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007

1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503616.456.8661 • greatergrandrapids.redcross.org

Dear Friends of the American Red Cross,

Last year was an extraordinary year. Much of our attention at that time was focused on major national disasters like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Fortunately, this year has been quieter on the national disaster front. That does not mean we have not helped out when the need arose. But, the lower number of national disasters has allowed us to turn even more attention to services your American Red Cross chapter provides right here in our own community.

Probably most memorable was the important role we played at the time of President Gerald R. Ford’s funeral in January of 2007. With thousands in our community wishing to pay their last respects to Grand Rapid’s popular native son, hundreds of police and security personnel were needed to assure that the memorial event was safe and orderly. The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids stepped up to the challenge of feeding this group, serving more than 3,200 meals from the mobile canteens of our emergency response vehicles. We also provided water to 12,000 plus mourners as they stood in lines that often stretched over a mile in length to pay their respects.

In reflecting on the past year, it’s important to remember that a disaster isn’t just a tornado or a hurricane. Red Cross aid to area residents who were victims of house fires deserves special attention. Through our disaster response team’s communication efforts with area fire departments and other emergency responders, we have been able to help more individuals and families who suffered the devastating loss of their home. In fact, we served over 65% more individuals and responded to 90% more house fires this year!

Though Red Cross is often identified with its disaster response role, the programs it offers in the area of emergency preparedness may not be as well known. Many youngsters learn to swim through Red Cross water safety programs; Pre-teens and teens become competent babysitters who assure the safety of the children in their care through our babysitting classes; Countless area residents learn life saving skills through Red Cross CPR and first aid classes. Your local Red Cross works every day to inform local citizens of the steps they need to take to be ready for emergencies or disasters that can happen in their own back yards.

We are grateful for your support as we work to fulfill our mission of helping people prepare for, prevent and respond to emergencies. Please remember that a safe community begins with you. Get involved with your local Red Cross today!

Deb Walsh KayChairperson, Board of Directors

Lisa J. MarksCEO

Statement of Activities-Year Ending June 30, 2007

Revenue Public Support United Way $473,181 Private Contributions 481,949 Special Events 38,641 Foundations 25,695 Total $1,019,466*

Other Revenue Program Fees & Sales $392.065 Services & Support 852,212 Investment Income 391,947 Miscellaneous 317,713 Total $1,953,937

Total Revenue $2,973,403

Expenses Program Services Readiness & Response $900,679 Education 678,186 Transportation 341,044 Blood Services 7,329 Volunteer Services 545,086 Total $2,472,306

Supporting Services Management $248,847 Fundraising 346,186 Total $595,033

Total Expenses $3,067,339 Change in Net Assets ($93,936)

*Local Donors gave $4,369 toward national and international disaster relief efforts. Such amounts are treated as custodial or agency funds and are excluded from the statement of activities.

Statement of Financial Position-Year Ending June 30, 2007

Assets Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents $94,927 United Way 421,877 Grants 25,196 Foundations 75,000 Sackner Foundation 75,357 Other 219,646 Inventory 22,359Total $934,362 Plant, Property & Equipment $547,376

Other Assets Investments $1,474,582 Endowment Funds 2,508,169Total $3,982,751

Total Assets $5,464,489

Liabilities & Net Assets Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $52,573 Accrued Expenses 50,710 Deferred Revenue 281,910Total $385,193

Net Assets Unrestricted $2,148,650 Temporarily Restricted 421,877 Permanently Restricted 2,508,769Total $5,079,296

Total Liabilities & Net Assets $5,464,489

Annual financial statements audited August 30, 2007 by Beene Garter, LLP (616.235.5200)

Expenses by Program

Readiness & Response30%

Education22%

Transportation11%

Blood Services0%

Volunteers Services18%

Management8%

Fundraising11%

Income by Source Expenses by Program

Income by Source

United Way16%

Donations16%

Service Support29%

Investment13%

Misc11%

Product Revenue13%

Foundations1%

Special Events1%

Bequests0%

Grants0%

More than 80 and ½ cents of every dollar spent at the Red Cross was directed to programs and services.

Statement of Financial Position-Year Ending June 30, 2007

Assets Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents $94,927 United Way 421,877 Grants 25,196 Foundations 75,000 Sackner Foundation 75,357 Other 219,646 Inventory 22,359Total $934,362 Plant, Property & Equipment $547,376

Other Assets Investments $1,474,582 Endowment Funds 2,508,169Total $3,982,751

Total Assets $5,464,489

Liabilities & Net Assets Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $52,573 Accrued Expenses 50,710 Deferred Revenue 281,910Total $385,193

Net Assets Unrestricted $2,148,650 Temporarily Restricted 421,877 Permanently Restricted 2,508,769Total $5,079,296

Total Liabilities & Net Assets $5,464,489

Annual financial statements audited August 30, 2007 by Beene Garter, LLP (616.235.5200)

GeneralMission Statement: The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Counties Served Barry, Ionia, Kent Montcalm (population: 802,746)Permanent Employees 21 full & part-timeRegistered Volunteers 788Life Saving Skills & Disaster Response Instructors 646

Readiness & ResponseIndividuals Assisted 832Average Cost Per Disaster $2,735National Disaster Volunteers 249Emergency Military Communication Services 456International Tracing & Message Services 154

Local Response To President Ford’s FuneralMeals Served 3,266Water to Mourners 12,000 plusTotal Cost of Operation $10,662

Preparedness & PreventionCPR/First Aid 17,212Aquatics 6,790Babysitter/Youth Hygiene 2,110Other 5,916Total Trained in Life Saving Skills 32,028

Transportation (Kent County Only)Clients Served 1,172Rides Provided 20,607Miles Driven 386,893Vehicles 1 van, 8 sedans, 2 wheelchair vans

Blood Drives (Barry, Ionia and Montcalm Counties) 9,187 units collected

AmericorpsFire Prevention & Smoke Alarm Installations 811K-6 Students Receiving AWARE Training 6,562 (Americans Watchful, Alert & Ready for Emergencies)Preparedness Literature Distributed 660,000

Programs and Services Statistics for Year Ending June 30, 2007

July 2006 - June 2007 American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids Board of Directors

Chair: Deb Walsh Kay

Vice Chair: Jim Heglund Secretary: Gary Schenk Treasurer: Bob Lowry

Denise Essenberg Mary Ann March Martha Reamon Jermone Glenn NaLee Park Gail WallW. Thomas Hoban

The Chairman’s CouncilThe chapter’s premier giving society honors individual donors who make annual leadership gifts of $1,000 or more to support the local services of the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids. Leadership giving sustains our core services and helps provide resources for new or expanded services throughout our four counties.

Roger J. and Bonnie L. AbbottCynthia K. AfendoulisJames T. and Lauren R. AndersonBlanche E. AshJerry BayakKenneth D. and Judy BetzBarbara K. BierensCindy J. and Thomas V. Bilisko, M.D.Max R. and Sue BlakeMrs. John W. Blodgett, Jr.David and Michelle A. BottrallMartin C. and Sharon K. BoysenPhyllis BradcoskiMike BrandonMichael J. BromThomas BruinsmaMrs. Thomas D. BurrSteven F. ChanterJames G. and Diane J. CherryEdward J. ClarkPeter C. and Pat CookMatilda and Harold D. CraneMark CrouchDiane Cutler and David VenemanMr. Marvin Dahl, Sr.David A. and Sally J. DamsWilliam and Marjorie DaroogePercy and Gertrude DekamMatthew B. and Carol DewysThomas A. and Elise C. DoaneWilliam J. and Nancy J. EllisMr. and Mrs. Randy EssenbergCharles J. and Ellen D. FitzpatrickJoy and Michael FosselTom and Mickie FoxCurtis M. GanoElizabeth M. GillettDonald C. and Doris E. GriffithW. Lee Hammond

Jim HeglundDouglas K. HeilmanDavid P. and Aljean HoltropWilliam W. and Bea IdemaThomas E. JasperDavid E. and Char JensenMary JohnsonDeb and Richard A. KayGary KerkstraStephen J. KlotzRobert P. and Pamela A. KlynsmaHerbert F. and Glenna S. KnapeRobert H. KnappJack J. KorffPatrick KruizengaPaul LaLondeHarvey E. LemmenChristine LeonGeorge and Sherry LessensWilliam R. LewisGerald and Janet LicariRobert and Laurie LowryRichard MapesMary Ann and Jon G. MarchLisa J. MarksGeorge M. and Katherine McAleenanChristian Meyer and Alison L. DykemaJohn E. MeyerFrank and Patsy M. MiceliRobert L. and Susan B. MorrisJohn J. and Dorothy J. MulderElizabeth A. MurphyBruce A. MyersCarol and Robert J. NowakJohn M. and Gail B. NowakGregory R. and Rebecca S. PageNaLee ParkJohn H. and Virginia C. PimmH. Rhett and Jeralyn M. Pinsky

Steven PotterNina R. PryatelLeonard L. and Carol E. RadeckiJeffery D. and Lori J. RohenDarrel J. and Carrie J. RosenRobert O. and Shirley J. RoskamGary J. and Pamela K. SageGary and Sandra SchenkHans SchonenbergerWillard SchroederDavid D. SeidlCharles SlauerGeorge and Joanie SnyderMitchell L. and Belinda J. StapleyJerome P. and Judith H. SubarGerrit and Robin TerlaanTim TierneyCraig F. and Rosemarie TigglemanFred R. and Suzanne TigglemanElena D. TislericsJerry and Marcy TubergenChristine Van VrankenMax and Carol Van WykSy and Mary Vander KooyAllen J. Vander LaanJohn D. and Debbie A. VerbruggeJames B. and Marica R. VogtGail WallThomas R. and Betty J. WalworthDavid WesorickBetty Lou WhiteMrs. James C. WhiteChad and Kathy C. WilliamsGreg Willit and Margaret Miller WillitFredrick and Jacalyn WillsonThomas A. and Joyce S. WisnerKate Pew Wolters