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The The Scripps Howard FoundationScripps Howard Foundation strives to advance the cause strives to advance the cause of a free press through support of a free press through support of excellence in journalism, of excellence in journalism, quality journalism education quality journalism education and professional development. and professional development. The Foundation helps build healthy The Foundation helps build healthy communities and improve qualitycommunities and improve quality of life through support of sound of life through support of sound educational programs, strong educational programs, strong families, vital social services, families, vital social services, and inclusive civic affairs, and inclusive civic affairs, with a special commitment with a special commitment to the communities in which to the communities in which the Company does business.the Company does business.

Scripps Howard Foundation Mission Statement

We have a rich history here at the Scripps Howard Foundation, a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to the communities where E. W. Scripps does business. We remain dedicated to the core values of the craft of journalism: accuracy, fairness, and a deep respect for the First Amendment.

But that does not mean we are immune to the changes sweeping our industry. Nor should we be.

These are exciting times in our industry. We are reinventing what we do, how we do it and how we deliver information to readers and viewers. You may be confi dent that the Foundation intends to play a role in charting this new digital world.

In that spirit, those of you who have been with us over the years may notice some changes in our report this year. You will fi nd lists, such as grants awarded to organizations, scholarship and internship recipients and more on the Foundation’s Web site at www.scripps.com/foundation.

With that we have been able to cut the size of this report nearly in half, from 100 pages to 52, saving on printing, mailing and production costs. And it further aligns us with a company that provides services not just on paper, but on a variety of electronic platforms.

That is, of course, just one of many changes this year. Judy Clabes, who guided the Foundation through 13 years of profound evolution, has retired and assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of Trustees. That opened the door for me to come to the Foundation, where I fi nd myself an active participant in one of the most exciting transformations our industry has ever seen.

As part of that transformation, there have been huge changes at The E. W. Scripps Company with its spin-off of the divisions that included the cable networks and online comparison shopping services.

That change, I am pleased to report, has had very little impact on the Scripps Howard Foundation. After much consideration, the Foundation remains with The E. W. Scripps Company and our assets remain undivided.

We will continue to support employee programs for the new company, Scripps Networks Interactive, through the end of 2008 and multi-year scholarships that were awarded to children of employees who are now employees of the new company will continue for their full term. It has been my great privilege these last months to meet many fi ne people and to talk to them the about the Scripps Howard Foundation. We have a wonderful story to tell and I love telling it.

What we do here is about those communities, institutions and individuals we serve. So, I invite you to turn the page and let some of those who have benefi tted from the Foundation tell our story “in their own words.”

With warmest regards,

Mike PhilippsPresident and CEOPresident and CEOScripps Howard FoundationScripps Howard Foundation

Mike PhilippsMike Philipps

Contents Contents 4 Journalism Fund

24 Greater Cincinnati Fund

28 Community Fund

34 Employee Programs

40 Contributors

44 Foundation Leadership

46 Grant Information

Ohio UniversityOhio UniversityChange has rocked the world of journalism since the early Change has rocked the world of journalism since the early 1980s when the Foundation fi rst partnered with Ohio University 1980s when the Foundation fi rst partnered with Ohio University to build excellence there. Cable television and then the Internet to build excellence there. Cable television and then the Internet have transformed communication, and the global marketplace have transformed communication, and the global marketplace has created a “flat” world. During this revolutionary time, has created a “flat” world. During this revolutionary time, the Foundation has remained an enduring and ever more the Foundation has remained an enduring and ever more faithful partner to the university. Its generosity has grown faithful partner to the university. Its generosity has grown to major endowments and gifts that have resulted in the naming to major endowments and gifts that have resulted in the naming of the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism and more recently of the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism and more recently the Scripps College of Communication. Change is inevitable. the Scripps College of Communication. Change is inevitable. Steady, dependable support is a rare commodity. The Foundation Steady, dependable support is a rare commodity. The Foundation is proud to remain a steadfast partner with Ohio University is proud to remain a steadfast partner with Ohio University to lead the way to a brighter future.to lead the way to a brighter future.

“We are entering a great and We are entering a great and exciting new era in the college’s life exciting new era in the college’s life as we continue to provide a superior as we continue to provide a superior education to students and build on education to students and build on the legacy and generosity of our the legacy and generosity of our friends and alumni.friends and alumni.”

Dean Gregory J. ShepherdDean Gregory J. ShepherdScripps College of CommunicationScripps College of CommunicationOhio UniversityOhio University

Scripps College Scripps College of Communicationof CommunicationONE OF THE NATION’S PREMIER COMMUNICATION

PROGRAMS is growing in Athens, Ohio, thanks to a long-term commitment from the Foundation. The Foundation’s recent gift of $15 million to the Ohio University Scripps College of Communication raises the excellence of the program. The gift establishes endowments for Scripps Visiting Professionals, fellowships, internships, scholarships and high school programs at the college. Through the Foundation’s support, the college is creating a growing curriculum of educational programs and innovations, technological improvements and multicultural initiatives. A new building, expected to be completed in 2013, will bring the Scripps College of Communication’s fi ve schools including the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism together under one roof. The Foundation’s support for the college included the annual Scripps Day, when more than 15 professionals from The E. W. Scripps Company visited the campus and discussed careers with students.

A new building on the campus of Ohio University in Athens will bring the Scripps College of Communication’s fi ve schools including the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism together in one facility. The structure, which is being created through both new construction and renovation of existing spaces, is anticipated to be completed in 2013.

E. W. Scripps E. W. Scripps School of JournalismSchool of JournalismIT IS AN EXHILARATING TIME FOR JOURNALISM, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS KNOW IT. That’s the assessment of Tom Hodson, director of the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. Enrollments have risen and, this year, the school has the largest fi rst-year class in school history. “Our students are fl ocking to be the new breed of journalist’s pioneers on a new frontier,” the director said. The Foundation is encouraging that growth with continued support for the E. W. Scripps School. Gifts from the Journalism Fund have endowed operations, supported programs, purchased equipment and provided scholarships, fellowshipsand internships. Foundation support brings visiting professionals, such as investigative editor and reporter Mark W. Tatge, to serve as faculty. It supports the E. W. Scripps High School Journalism Workshop at the school. This year, the school commemorated the 20th anniversary of the donation of the E. W. Scripps papers to Ohio University. What lies ahead 20 years from now? With the Foundation’s support, the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism is leading the way.

“My internship was such a great experience.

I learned much and was able to do more than

I would in any classroom setting. Working with

CNN Headline News allowed me to meet and

work with renowned journalists like Anderson

Cooper, Soledad O’Brien and Lou Dobbs.

This was the kind of internship that journalism

students dream of having.”

Annie PorembskiDonald L. Perris Scholarship WinnerE. W. Scripps School of Journalism

Annie Porembski, a broadcast major, is presented the Donald L. Perris Scholarship by Tom Hodson, director of the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. The Foundation established an endowment for the scholarship and internship in memory of Scripps broadcasting executive Perris who died in 2006.

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“Diversity of the media can only be Diversity of the media can only be achieved if educational institutions are achieved if educational institutions are successful in developing a significant successful in developing a significant number of outstanding graduates number of outstanding graduates from underserved groups to assume from underserved groups to assume leadership positions in the journalism leadership positions in the journalism and communications fields. In that and communications fields. In that respect, because Hampton’s program respect, because Hampton’s program emphasizes ‘diversity through excellence,’ emphasizes ‘diversity through excellence,’ it is in a leadership position to help our it is in a leadership position to help our nation achieve that laudable goal.nation achieve that laudable goal.”

Dean Tony Brown Scripps Howard School of Journalism and CommunicationsHampton University

Students take advantage of an upgraded broadcast Students take advantage of an upgraded broadcast studio, writing center and media labs – all benefi ts studio, writing center and media labs – all benefi ts of gifts from the Foundation – at the Scripps of gifts from the Foundation – at the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University.at Hampton University.

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Hampton UniversityHampton UniversityWriting excellence is a quality that sets the best journalists above Writing excellence is a quality that sets the best journalists above the rest. That’s why, with support from the Foundation, Dean the rest. That’s why, with support from the Foundation, Dean Tony Brown at the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Tony Brown at the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University established the Academy Communications at Hampton University established the Academy of Writing Excellence two years ago. The program is giving its of Writing Excellence two years ago. The program is giving its students majoring in print, broadcast, advertising and public students majoring in print, broadcast, advertising and public relations an edge, and it saw defi nitive results last summer when relations an edge, and it saw defi nitive results last summer when three of the 18 students who won prized internships at three of the 18 students who won prized internships at The New The New York TimesYork Times were Hampton students. It was an impressive record were Hampton students. It was an impressive record never achieved by any other university. A focus on excellence never achieved by any other university. A focus on excellence and purposeful educational activities builds the foundation and purposeful educational activities builds the foundation for learning at the school.for learning at the school.

The Foundation has committed to a 10-year, $10-million The Foundation has committed to a 10-year, $10-million partnership with the school, a historically black institution. partnership with the school, a historically black institution. An investment in the school not only benefi ts journalism with An investment in the school not only benefi ts journalism with a new crop of excellent young professionals every year, it helps a new crop of excellent young professionals every year, it helps to promote diversity in the business. Gifts this year from the to promote diversity in the business. Gifts this year from the Foundation upgraded broadcast studios and computer labs, Foundation upgraded broadcast studios and computer labs, provided program support, scholarships and grants, and brought provided program support, scholarships and grants, and brought visiting professionals to campus. The Foundation also supports visiting professionals to campus. The Foundation also supports the annual Scripps Career Day, when executives from The E. W. the annual Scripps Career Day, when executives from The E. W. Scripps Company meet with students about careers.Scripps Company meet with students about careers.

Scripps Career Day engages students at the Scripps Career Day engages students at the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University. Communications at Hampton University. Executives and other professionals from The Executives and other professionals from The E. W. Scripps Company meet with students E. W. Scripps Company meet with students in a purposeful discussion about careers.in a purposeful discussion about careers.

Journalism FundJournalism FundSpeak truth to power. Give light. Inform the people. These Speak truth to power. Give light. Inform the people. These principlesprinciples are so essential to the work of journalism that they stand fresh are so essential to the work of journalism that they stand fresh and true with every new generation. Now more than ever, we seek and true with every new generation. Now more than ever, we seek informed truth to give light to our lives and the world around us. informed truth to give light to our lives and the world around us. We depend on good journalists to give that light. Young journalists We depend on good journalists to give that light. Young journalists need guidance to learn how to stay true to the core principles of need guidance to learn how to stay true to the core principles of journalism. They need guidance to comprehend fully the precious journalism. They need guidance to comprehend fully the precious value of the First Amendment. The Foundation’s Journalism Fund value of the First Amendment. The Foundation’s Journalism Fund builds a solid foundation for tomorrow, by supporting the education builds a solid foundation for tomorrow, by supporting the education of journalists today through academic programs, institutes, awards, of journalists today through academic programs, institutes, awards, grants, internships, fellowships and scholarships.grants, internships, fellowships and scholarships.

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WATER. WIND FARMS. BIOFUELS. SEA LEVELS. CLIMATE CHANGE. A week at the Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment was fi lled with topics like these for journalists hungry to hear from knowledgeable researchers, policy makers and science writers. The Institute, in its third year of support from the Journalism Fund, was held at Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter campus. Fellowships enabled 21 journalists to come from states as diverse as Florida, Missouri, New York and California to spend an intensive week learning about environmental issues. They heard about science and policy, harnessing power from wind farms and the Gulf Stream, the exposure risk of environmental contaminants, hurricanes and drought, and, foremost, how to inform the public about critical environmental issues clearly and accurately. Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment: An immersion

in science and journalism, a world of difference.

“Thank you for supporting this program. I found Thank you for supporting this program. I found i t both valuable and relevant to my work as an i t both valuable and relevant to my work as an environmental wri ter. I am conf ident now writ ing environmental wri ter. I am conf ident now writ ing and reporting on environmental issues, especially and reporting on environmental issues, especially given the context of f resh water and c l imate given the context of f resh water and c l imate change discussed at the Institute.change discussed at the Institute.”

Paul Hagey Graduate Student University of Missouri School of Journalism

Journalists with the Scripps Howard Institute on the Journalists with the Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment learn about the effects of a severe drought Environment learn about the effects of a severe drought on Florida’s Lake Okeechobee and walk (bottom left) on Florida’s Lake Okeechobee and walk (bottom left) through aquatic grasses and shallow water that would through aquatic grasses and shallow water that would have been over their heads in years of normal rainfall.have been over their heads in years of normal rainfall.

WRITING WELL IS AN ESSENTIAL QUALITY FOR A JOURNALIST. Aptitude in computer publishing programs is becoming another layer in the skills required. With a growing Hispanic population in our country, good reporting also requires more U.S. journalists who can write for Hispanic audiences. The Foundation is keeping all three of these goals in sight with support for major new programs at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami. A Journalism Fund gift has established the new Scripps Howard Multimedia Center in FIU’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This enhances a three-year grant to establish a Writing Center at the school to improve writing skills in both English and Spanish. El español es una lengua hermosa.

Writing well makes all languages beautiful.

“This new multimedia lab will become the nexus of our teaching as we bring our vision of the future of the media into reality in the training we provide our students. Our partnership with the Scripps Howard Foundation is of paramount importance to our school and to our students. This multimedia lab provides students with opportunities to practice, experiment and create, and enables our faculty to be innovative in their teaching.”

Dean Lillian Lodge KopenhaverSchool of Journalism and Mass CommunicationFlorida International University

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A class of diverse students engages in writing and A class of diverse students engages in writing and new media at the Scripps Howard Multimedia Center new media at the Scripps Howard Multimedia Center at Florida International University’s School of Journalism at Florida International University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communicationand Mass Communication.

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WHO WILL MOTIVATE? WHO WILL INSPIRE? WHO WILL LEAD? Colleges across the country seek true leaders

who are prepared to step into administrative positions at

journalism schools. To enrich the pool of candidates for

these college posts, the Foundation created the Scripps Howard Academic Leadership Academy. This year, at

the third annual Academy, 16 motivated academics and

professionals who are considering the move into college

administration attended the intensive week-long Academy

hosted by Louisiana State University. Seasoned college

administrators served as faculty for the week, sharing

insights and strategies with professionals and scholars

who are aspiring to college administrative posts.

Cultivating leaders today, the Journalism Fund works

to secure truth and accuracy in journalism tomorrow.

“This is an opportunity that This is an opportunity that no aspiring journalism or mass no aspiring journalism or mass communication administrator communication administrator should pass upshould pass up.”

Loren MulraineLoren MulraineAssociate Professor Associate Professor Middle Tennessee StateMiddle Tennessee State

IN THE NAME OF RELIGION: WARS, MUSIC, HEAD SCARVES, TURBANS, GOD PRAISED AND PEOPLE DIVIDED. Perhaps no one issue has been more infl uential in shaping the history of man. That is why for 11 years, the Foundation has supported the Scripps Howard Program in Religion, Journalism and Spiritual Life at Columbia University. Professor Ari Goldman led a class of 17 fellows to Ireland for this year’s program. The class itself was a refl ection of the world; natives of Cuba, India, Argentina, Ireland, China and Canada joined U.S. natives from many backgrounds for the 10-day trip. They explored the increasingly diverse religious landscape of Ireland and how religion is evolving in that changing country. Their work produced journalistic results that refl ect the diversity. Visit www.coveringreligion.org/2008/index.html for photos and stories.

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“The tr ip taught me that I am capable of The tr ip taught me that I am capable of executing executing assignments in other countr ies. More important, I assignments in other countr ies. More important, I learned that this type of work can be very powerful learned that this type of work can be very powerful in that i t permits readers to connect with people they in that i t permits readers to connect with people they might never meet and cultural tradit ions they might might never meet and cultural tradit ions they might never encounter.never encounter.”

Robbie Corey-BouletScripps Howard Program in Religion Fellow

Robbie Corey-Boulet takes notes as Canon Robbie Corey-Boulet takes notes as Canon Maureen Ryan shares insights on religion at Maureen Ryan shares insights on religion at the interdenominational Collegiate Church of the interdenominational Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, Galway, Ireland. Robbie, a native St. Nicholas, Galway, Ireland. Robbie, a native of Seattle, learned about the diversity of religion of Seattle, learned about the diversity of religion in Ireland on a 10-day itinerary in the 2008 in Ireland on a 10-day itinerary in the 2008 Scripps Howard Program in Religion, Journalism Scripps Howard Program in Religion, Journalism and Spiritual Life.and Spiritual Life.

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Founders ProgramsFounders ProgramsVisionaries in journalism in America,Visionaries in journalism in America, our founders looked beyond their own our founders looked beyond their own time to leave legacies for the future. The vision of these men and the support time to leave legacies for the future. The vision of these men and the support of the Founding Families have enabled the Foundation to create programs of the Founding Families have enabled the Foundation to create programs that will shape the course of journalism for years to come.that will shape the course of journalism for years to come.

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IS THE GLOBE SMALLER TODAY? We all might believe so, but decades ago Roy W. Howard lived a global life with a deep appreciation for the cultures of Asia. He was the fi rst U.S. journalist to interview the Emperor of Japan. His legacy is honored with the annual Roy W. Howard National Collegiate Reporting Competition. This year, nine young students of print and broadcast journalism won the opportunity to spend 13 days studying in Japan and South Korea. Their travels took them from the studios of the Korea Broadcasting System in Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea to the Rokuon-ji Temple in Kyoto and, on their last day, to the headquarters of the Asahi Shimbun, Japan’s second largest newspaper with a circulation of more than 8 million. To read their trip diary, visit: http://journalism.indiana.edu//blog/howard-winners-report-from-asia/howard-trip-2008/.

“The Roy Howard trip was one of those opportunities that can never be duplicated. You can go to South Korea and Japan again, but you’ll never have the rewarding experience of meeting bright journalists your age from across the country and with them tackling those countries so different from the United States. It’s a surreal whirlwind of an adventure.”

Amanda E. PeterkaMichigan State University2008 Roy W. Howard Scholar

No matter where the touring college students sit at the Zen rock garden No matter where the touring college students sit at the Zen rock garden in Kyoto, they cannot see all the rocks at once. The journalistic in Kyoto, they cannot see all the rocks at once. The journalistic metaphor was not lost on the Roy W. Howard scholars, who learned metaphor was not lost on the Roy W. Howard scholars, who learned during their travel to Japan and Korea that a journalist cannot see all during their travel to Japan and Korea that a journalist cannot see all sides of an issue from one vantage point.sides of an issue from one vantage point.

A FREE PRESS IS THE FOUNDATION OF A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. With that freedom, however, comes the responsibility to be good journalists. The Jack R. Howard Fellows in International Journalism learn those principles. The international students, enrolled in Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, are preparing to be stewards of the free press in their home countries. This year, two of the Fellows are young women from the Middle East. Maria Mehmood Tirmizi came to the program with two years’ experience as a reporter and columnist at the Pakistani daily The News. Zahra Handir, of Beirut, Lebanon, has been a staff reporter with the NOW Lebanon online news journal.

“I realized that journalism was not just about having love for words; it is a fi eld with the potential to alter lives, of powerful and ordinary people alike. And when this power is used in a frivolous, irresponsible manner, it can wreak havoc in a society. With this realization, I wholeheartedly embraced the fi eld of journalism and made up my mind that I would excel in this career. I also promised myself that I would never compromise on integrity and professionalism.”

Maria Mehmood Tirmizi, of PakistanJack R. Howard Fellow

Jack R. HowardJack R. Howard (19101910-19981998)

President of Scripps Howard Broadcasting, president of The E.W. Scripps Company, and a founding member and president of the Scripps Howard Foundation.

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Zahra Hankir, of Lebanon, and Maria Mehmood Tirmizi, Zahra Hankir, of Lebanon, and Maria Mehmood Tirmizi, of Pakistan, get to know one another as Jack R. Howard of Pakistan, get to know one another as Jack R. Howard Fellows in International Journalism at Columbia University.Fellows in International Journalism at Columbia University.

“All of us took home a wonderful volume All of us took home a wonderful volume of great information and enthusiasmof great information and enthusiasm..”

Susan S. StevensChicago Headline ClubTed Scripps Leadership Institute Participant

Ted ScrippsTed Scripps (19291929-19871987)

Youngest grandson of E. W. Scripps and the youngest president of Sigma Delta Chi, now the Society of Professional Journalists.

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING WILL BE ENHANCED in newspapers, magazines, broadcast media and fi lm as fi ve working journalists complete their nine-month Ted Scripps Environmental Fellowships at the University of Colorado at Boulder this spring. The respected program, funded by his daughter Cindy Scripps, honors the legacy of Ted Scripps who distinguished himself as a journalist who cared about the environment.

FIVE STUDENTS FEEL THE LEGACY OF TED SCRIPPS as they pursue their own careers in journalism at the University of Nevada at Reno, Ted Scripps’ alma mater. The fi ve are the 2008 winners of the Ted Scripps Scholarships at the university’s Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism. The recipients’ fi rst celebration of their awards was at the 2008 Ted Scripps Memorial Lecture at the university with guest speaker Linda Deutsch, Associated Press special correspondent.

TEACH THE YOUNG TO LEAD. THEY WILL CARRY THE TORCH. Tomorrow’s leaders are being shaped, through the continuing support of Ted Scripps’ sons Ed and Will, at the Ted Scripps Leadership Institute of the Society of Professional Journalists. The Institute brought together 24 student leaders and 26 professional journalists this year for three intensive days of leadership building at the Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Center in Indianapolis.

Aiesha Little of the Greater Cincinnati Aiesha Little of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Society of Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists enjoys her engagement Journalists enjoys her engagement with other journalists at the Ted Scripps with other journalists at the Ted Scripps Leadership Institute in Indianapolis.Leadership Institute in Indianapolis.

Scholarships. Internships. Teen Programs.Scholarships. Internships. Teen Programs.Words of wisdom can be spoken to the young. But how much better to open Words of wisdom can be spoken to the young. But how much better to open doors doors for them, to serve as encouragers, to stand as role models and to give them the for them, to serve as encouragers, to stand as role models and to give them the opportunity for hands-on experience? Isn’t that how we can best prepare the opportunity for hands-on experience? Isn’t that how we can best prepare the young adults of today to succeed as good journalists and citizens in the future? young adults of today to succeed as good journalists and citizens in the future? We think so. That’s why the Foundation provides scholarships, internships and We think so. That’s why the Foundation provides scholarships, internships and a full semester in Washington, D.C. for college students as well as workshops and a full semester in Washington, D.C. for college students as well as workshops and training for high school students through its Journalism Fund. To foster their training for high school students through its Journalism Fund. To foster their growth and infl uence the future of journalism, we offer more than words. growth and infl uence the future of journalism, we offer more than words.

THE WAY JOURNALISM IS REINVENTING ITSELFhas grabbed Tom Giratikanon’s attention. A studentin the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Tom looks to the future and sees endless possibilities in online and print journalism. Part of his enthusiasm springs from his real-life experiences.

As a student, Tom co-founded North by Northwestern, a daily online magazine, and served as its editor-in-chief for two years, leading a student staff of 100, and then launched a companion glossy print magazine. Beyond the university’s walls, Tom earned real-world experience in video reporting, online and print journalism at the Naples Daily News in Florida. His talent, drive and passion for the buffet of opportunities that is journalism today are invigorating. His kind of inspiring spirit will renew journalism and demonstrates why the Foundation annually provides Top Ten Scholarships of $10,000 each to the 10 best students in U.S. journalism and communication schools. Entering his senior year at Northwestern University, Tom was thrilled to learn that he was chosen as one of those Top Ten Scholars in 2008.

“One of the things I’ve really enjoyed about journalism is that you’re always learning and trying to solve new problems. I used to think every journalist was a reporter who went out to interview people, but now I realize all the people it takes – the photographers, the people who shoot video for the Web, those who write the code for the Web site, the people who upload the photos, the editors. In journalism, there is always something else you can try and something else you can learn.”

Tom GiratikanonTop Ten Scholarship WinnerNorthwestern University

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Tom Giratikanon, winner of a Top Ten Scholarship Tom Giratikanon, winner of a Top Ten Scholarship from the Scripps Howard Foundation, hones his skills from the Scripps Howard Foundation, hones his skills reporting news and feature stories and producing sports reporting news and feature stories and producing sports video coverage as an intern at the video coverage as an intern at the Naples Daily News Naples Daily News in Naples, Fla. in Naples, Fla.

Kantele Franko, of Ohio University, interviews a family hoping to get admission to see Pope Benedict XIV at the Nationals Stadium in Washington, D.C., during her internship in the Scripps Howard Semester in Washington program. (Top)

Christian Cheairs, of Hampton University, checks his accuracy as he works on a story at the Scripps Howard News Bureau during his semester in Washington. “I learned that being accurate is the foundation to being an excellent reporter,” he said. (Bottom)

POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD EXISTS INWASHINGTON, D.C. Within a few dozen city blocks are military leaders, justices, policy makers, the nation’s chief executive and the top lawmakers. No wonder the country’s aspiring young journalists want to walk the streets and report the news from the nation’s capital. They can through the Foundation’s Semester in Washington Program, which brings 18 talented college journalists to Washington for internships every year. Kantele Franko, a student at Ohio University, and Christian Cheairs, from Hampton University, were two students in 2008 selected for the program. Kantele was thrilled to witness the State of the Union speech and the Pope’s visit to the United States. Christian, who enjoyed one day’s surprise moment when he ran smack into war protesters and interviewed them on the street, also learned the D.C. world can be tough, insular and unwelcoming to young newcomers. Where but in Washington could they have gained such experience and insight in the course of one brief semester?

“There are very few experiences There are very few experiences when you’re 21 or 22 where when you’re 21 or 22 where you can hear the State of the you can hear the State of the Union or see the Pope as he Union or see the Pope as he goes by or rub elbows with goes by or rub elbows with politicians, legislators and the politicians, legislators and the director of the Secret Service. director of the Secret Service. It’s a great oppor tunity.It’s a great oppor tunity.”

Kantele FrankoOhio UniversitySemester in Washington Intern

Visit www.scripps.com/foundation for program information and lists of grant recipients.

Ashley Drew works on a “shoot” for a corporate marketing video as a Scripps Howard Intern at Oswald Communications, an advertising agency in Evansville, Ind. Ashley is completing a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations at the University of Southern Indiana.

Corey Paul interviews a river patrol offi cer about river conditions for a story in The Oregonian, as a summer heat wave contributes to drownings in the Portland area. Corey, a student at Western Kentucky University, was selected for a Scripps Howard Internship at the Portland newspaper.

“ I have developed a greater appreciation for the I have developed a greater appreciation for the individuals who work hard every day to meet deadlines individuals who work hard every day to meet deadlines so the news as it happens can be delivered on your so the news as it happens can be delivered on your doorstep each morning and afternoon.doorstep each morning and afternoon.”

Jamin GoosmanWest Virginia University Institute of TechnologyCharleston Newspapers Intern

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Intern Jamin Goosman makes a “paster” that will Intern Jamin Goosman makes a “paster” that will attach a new roll of newsprint to a nearly depleted roll attach a new roll of newsprint to a nearly depleted roll while it’s moving at top speed on the web press at the while it’s moving at top speed on the web press at the printing plant of the Charleston (W.Va.) Newspapers. printing plant of the Charleston (W.Va.) Newspapers.

MEANINGFUL WORK CAN BE THE BEST EDUCATION. When the Foundation partners with colleges to provide internship grants, we see some of the best education taking place outside the classroom. In 2008, the Foundation awarded 82 Scripps Howard Internships to college students across the country through the Journalism Fund. Jamin Goosman learned the technology of a modern pressroom fi rst hand as his internship allowed him to work side by side with the pressmen of the Charleston, W. Va., Newspapers. Jamin is fi nishing his Bachelor of Science degree in printing management at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Ashley Drew’s work with an advertising agency in Evansville, Ind., helped her understand the nuances of the lessons she learned in the classroom. Ashley hopes to work at an advertising agency after graduation from University of Southern Indiana. Corey Paul traveled to Portland, Ore., from Bowling Green, Ky., to spend time through the summer as a reporting intern at The Oregonian newspaper. Corey is a senior at Western Kentucky University’s School of Journalism and Broadcasting.

“Every day is different. That’s one of the things I love about this place. I’ve really received a wide variety of experiences.”

Ashley DrewUniversity of Southern IndianaOswald Communications Intern

Visit www.scripps.com/foundation for program information and lists of grant recipients.

National Journalism AwardsNational Journalism AwardsThe best work in journalism serves as a beacon for all journalists.The best work in journalism serves as a beacon for all journalists. Once a year, with Once a year, with its National Journalism Awards, the Foundation holds up a mirror to let that beacon’s its National Journalism Awards, the Foundation holds up a mirror to let that beacon’s light be refl ected fully across the country. The work of Julia O’Malley, a 30-year-old light be refl ected fully across the country. The work of Julia O’Malley, a 30-year-old reporter with thereporter with the Anchorage Anchorage (Alaska) (Alaska) Daily NewsDaily News, served as a beacon to reporters and , served as a beacon to reporters and writers across the country this year. With a sensitivity to detail, Julia weaves captivating writers across the country this year. With a sensitivity to detail, Julia weaves captivating stories from simple lives in often-overlooked places. Her work won the Ernie Pyle Award stories from simple lives in often-overlooked places. Her work won the Ernie Pyle Award for Human Interest Writing. “Sometimes I kind of feel like I’m this person on the end for Human Interest Writing. “Sometimes I kind of feel like I’m this person on the end of the earth,” Julia O’Malley said. “You sort of toil in obscurity, so the award was of the earth,” Julia O’Malley said. “You sort of toil in obscurity, so the award was really validating.” Julia traveled to Washington, D.C. in April, to accept her individual really validating.” Julia traveled to Washington, D.C. in April, to accept her individual prize of $10,000, among cash awards totaling $195,000 awarded for the best in print, prize of $10,000, among cash awards totaling $195,000 awarded for the best in print, Web and electronic journalism and journalism education by the Scripps Howard Web and electronic journalism and journalism education by the Scripps Howard Foundation at the National Press Club.Foundation at the National Press Club.

“This entire camp was a life-changing experience, This entire camp was a life-changing experience, because now I have a new college option – journalism.because now I have a new college option – journalism.” Teen Appeal participantTeen Appeal participantMemphis, Tenn.Memphis, Tenn.

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Camille Grayson focuses on the behind the scenes work of producing a special news show for WMAR’s teenage audiences as a participant in the Teen Media program in Baltimore, Md. Camille is now studying communications at Howard University.

HIGH HOPES IN HIGH SCHOOL CAN LEAD TO BRIGHTER FUTURES. Two Foundation programs for high school students are a testament to that kind of success. In Memphis, Tenn., 64 alumni of the Teen Appeal program for high school students have gone on to major or minor in journalism or mass communications in college since the program began 12 years ago. Likewise, at the Teen Media program in Baltimore, Md., participants like Camille Grayson – who is now attending Howard University after completing three years in the high school program – have become poised young men and women. The 45 students who attended the Teen Appeal summer camp this year explored reporting, writing and photography and sat in on editorial meetings at The Commercial Appeal. Students in the program work to publish a monthly student newspaper that is distributed at all

Memphis high schools through the school year. Teen Appeal is a partnership of the Foundation, the University of Memphis,

The Commercial Appeal and the Memphis public schools. In the Teen Media program, WMAR in Baltimore has brought 13 high school students into its studios this year to learn about broadcast journalism. The students are producing monthly half-hour news shows aimed at teen audiences. The futures of these teenagers are all brighter from the experiences they have gained.

“Teen Media saved me and steered me in the right direction. … Because of the Teen Media program, I worked on the school newspaper and became editor. I used the skills I learned on my (internship) job at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and I took on leadership roles at school.”

Camille GraysonTeen Media participantBaltimore, Md

“I think I am always trying to fi gure myself out

by hearing what other people have to say about

universal experiences. I want to know, well,

what’s it like for you? There are only a few

themes – life, death, loss, birth, exuberance,

fear, being confl icted – that any human interest

story would probably touch on. So, frequently,

two true things exist at the same time. That’s the

human condition, navigating through making choices.”

Julia O’MalleyAnchorage (Alaska) Daily NewsWinner of the Ernie Pyle Award for Human Interest Writing

Peter Copeland, Foundation trustee and editor and general manager of Scripps Media Center, presents the Ernie Pyle Award to Julia O’Malley, reporter for the Anchorage (Alaska) Daily News at the Foundation’s National Journalism Awards ceremony at the National Press Club in April 2008.

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Greater Greater CincinnatiCincinnati Fund FundCreate. Nurture. Reach out. Succeed. LIFE beats with a hopeful rhythm Create. Nurture. Reach out. Succeed. LIFE beats with a hopeful rhythm where people are touched by the Foundation’s Greater Cincinnati Fund. where people are touched by the Foundation’s Greater Cincinnati Fund. Children are nurtured. Communities grow. The weary fi nd comfort. Children are nurtured. Communities grow. The weary fi nd comfort. People learn work skills. Education thrives. Hearts soar to music and art. People learn work skills. Education thrives. Hearts soar to music and art. The truism that charity begins at home comes to life in the Greater The truism that charity begins at home comes to life in the Greater Cincinnati Fund’s grants to dozens of organizations in the Company’s Cincinnati Fund’s grants to dozens of organizations in the Company’s home region. Charitable giving, the hopeful beat of livinghome region. Charitable giving, the hopeful beat of living.

“The f irst year I went to Break through, I was a l itt le bit The f irst year I went to Break through, I was a l itt le bit ner vous, but by the end of the summer, I could not wait ner vous, but by the end of the summer, I could not wait to come back. We learned so much. I cannot wait to go to come back. We learned so much. I cannot wait to go again next summer.again next summer.”Evelyn Nkooyooyo

Breakthrough participant

A FIRE OF LEARNING LIGHTS YOUNG MINDS at Breakthrough Cincinnati, kindling curiosity and a desire to embrace education. Motivation is fueled. Opportunities unfold. Lives are enriched. The Greater Cincinnati Fund’s gift supported Breakthrough’s four-year programs of tutoring and enrichment, provided to children tuition-free. Through its engaging work, motivated children with limited opportunities experience the breakthrough in education they need to succeed in college preparatory high schools.

TELL A STORY. INSPIRE A CHILD. Cincinnati Playhouse

in the Park does more than delight children with its Community Outreach Tours. It plants the seeds of imagination. It transports children to another world with performances of dance and songs of Rwanda. It opens doors with stories of color and family drama. It connects to history and culture through Greek tragedy and Arabian adventure. The Greater Cincinnati Fund’s grant helped bring these stories and inspiration to more than 30,000 young people last year.

“Only three in my class have been to a play. It’s a great opportunity to see a live production.”

Saint James White Oak School

Characters lead children on magical adventures through the Land of Wisdom in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park production of The Phantom Tollbooth, by Susan Nanus, based on the book by Norton Juster.

Winning smiles graced participants’ painted faces at Winning smiles graced participants’ painted faces at Breakthrough Cincinnati’s “Olympic Games” last summer. Breakthrough Cincinnati’s “Olympic Games” last summer. From left, smiling Breakthrough participants include From left, smiling Breakthrough participants include Alexis Porter, Sydney Menifee and Evelyn Nkooyooyo.Alexis Porter, Sydney Menifee and Evelyn Nkooyooyo.

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OFF THE STREETS. INTO SAFE PLACES. That’s what communities want for their children. Parents seek safe places for their children after school, especially when they fear the streets are risky. If it takes a village to raise a child, sometimes it takes a bus just to get them there. That’s why the grant made in memory of Charles E. Scripps to The Salvation Army has such “street cred.” It provided for real, tangible solutions — the purchase of a bus to transport at-risk children to youth development programs.

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Scripps Howard Nonprofi t InternsScripps Howard Nonprofi t InternsThe vitality of young talentThe vitality of young talent is infused into the nonprofi t sector through is infused into the nonprofi t sector through the the Scripps Howard Nonprofit Interns program. College interns’ salaries are Scripps Howard Nonprofit Interns program. College interns’ salaries are funded, enabling cash-strapped nonprofi ts to hire the young talent they need. funded, enabling cash-strapped nonprofi ts to hire the young talent they need. Since its inception in 2002, the program has aided 58 nonprofi ts with 183 interns. Since its inception in 2002, the program has aided 58 nonprofi ts with 183 interns. The benefi t multiplies: Beyond the help to nonprofi ts, the students gain, and The benefi t multiplies: Beyond the help to nonprofi ts, the students gain, and society benefits. College students learn early in their adulthood the value society benefits. College students learn early in their adulthood the value of nonprofi ts and the benefi ts of philanthropy. Work ethic is honed. Seeds of future of nonprofi ts and the benefi ts of philanthropy. Work ethic is honed. Seeds of future careers are planted. Lifelong values are shaped. What better way to pass careers are planted. Lifelong values are shaped. What better way to pass the torch?the torch?

“Interning at Senior Services of Northern Kentucky was the best choice I have ever made. The experience

and knowledge I gained there is solely responsible for getting me hired at GE. … One of my most valuable

learning experiences is also the simplest one: learning to work and communicate in an offi ce environment.”

Stephen CollinsIntern at Senior Services of Northern KentuckyNorthern Kentucky University graduate

Student intern Jennifer Biller honed her marketing skills organizing Cinderella’s Closet, fi lled with donated prom dresses sold at bargain prices to girls who cannot afford new dresses. Jennifer, a communications major at the University of Cincinnati, took on a number of public relations and marketing responsibilities while interning at Winton Woods Community Coalition.

GRASSROOTS DRIVEN, Winton Woods Community Coalition brings its message of a healthy lifestyle free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs directly to the youth of its community. Working positively, the coalition mentors, trains, educates and serves. The intensity of its work and the authenticity of its message ring true. That’s due in part to the enthusiastic work of committed interns from area universities whose salaries are supported by the Fund.

“As a grassroots organization, we have limited staff. A dedicated intern offers us the ability to accomplish many goals in a cost-effective manner while mentoring a deserving college student.”

Joellen IveyDevelopment ConsultantWinton Woods Community Coalition

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STRIKE A CHORD FOR SUCCESS. The Fund’s gift

to the W.O. Smith/Nashville Community Music School hit some high notes. The grant request came from Great American Country, based in “Music City.” The country music cable network has a longtime rela-tionship with the community’s nonprofi t music school. Musicians from the Nashville music scene volunteer

as faculty. Instruments are donated and loaned. The benefi t of such community collaboration is clear: More than 350 at-risk children were given music lessons and instruction in music composition and production for just 50 cents a lesson last year. Now, that’s sweet harmony.

Community FundCommunity FundWhere we work, we invest. Beyond providing jobs and strengthening Where we work, we invest. Beyond providing jobs and strengthening a local economy, we donate to Scripps communities. Supported by our a local economy, we donate to Scripps communities. Supported by our grants, local leaders emerge, children thrive, cultures come together grants, local leaders emerge, children thrive, cultures come together and communities evolve. We ask Scripps executives at our newspapers, and communities evolve. We ask Scripps executives at our newspapers, TV stations and other businesses around the country to tell us about TV stations and other businesses around the country to tell us about the need in their own locales. Then we invest in those communities the need in their own locales. Then we invest in those communities large and small, north and south, coast to coast. It all began just 10 large and small, north and south, coast to coast. It all began just 10 years ago through the generosity of the Foundation’s most benevolent years ago through the generosity of the Foundation’s most benevolent individual, when a gift from Robert P. Scripps, eldest grandson individual, when a gift from Robert P. Scripps, eldest grandson of E. W. Scripps, founded the Community Fund.of E. W. Scripps, founded the Community Fund.

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LEADERS CREATE, COLLABORATE AND INVIGORATE.Some inspiring leaders can cause a real stampede. That’s what Wichita Falls Times Record News saw happening in its Texas community with The Mane Event and why it sought a Community Fund grant for the campaign. The Leadership Wichita Falls Class of 2007 organized the public art project as an economic booster and a charitable fundraiser. Fiberglass horses designed by artists are being auctioned and sold to raise funds to feed and shelter the homeless, care for abused children, and reinvigorate

the historic downtown. The stampede’s dust still hasn’t settled. The herd remains on display in Wichita Falls at least through March 2009.

Robert P. ScrippsRobert P. Scripps is the oldest grandson of E. W. Scripps, the Company’s founder, former trustee of the E. W. Scripps Trust and a director of The E. W. Scripps Company. He was also a founder of the Scripps Howard Foundation, is the Foundation’s most generous individual benefactor and is now an emeritus trustee.

“The project not only supports the arts by displaying

artworks and giving a boost to the arts community,

but it is also a fundraiser. … The project certainly does

something else, too, beyond funding community interests.

It does a lot to boost community pride.”

Wichita Falls (Texas) Times Record News editorial September 6, 2008

Life-size fi berglass horses painted by artists are displayed throughout Wichita Falls, Texas, in The Mane Event, a public art fundraiser organized by the Leadership Wichita Falls Class of 2007 and supported by the Community Fund.

“Scr ipps Howard Foundation’s generosity affords W.O. Smith Scr ipps Howard Foundation’s generosity affords W.O. Smith Music School the resources necessary for us to provide hundreds Music School the resources necessary for us to provide hundreds of low-income children music lessons and classes, including their of low-income children music lessons and classes, including their instruments and music materials. The Foundation understands the instruments and music materials. The Foundation understands the value of music and music education, and we are grateful to have value of music and music education, and we are grateful to have such a generous par tner, allowing our volunteer teachers to make such a generous par tner, allowing our volunteer teachers to make a difference in the lives of so many young people in our community.a difference in the lives of so many young people in our community.”Jonah RabinowitzJonah RabinowitzExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorW.O. Smith/Nashville Community Music SchoolW.O. Smith/Nashville Community Music School

Nashville studio musicians, symphony players, Nashville studio musicians, symphony players, church musicians and school teachers volunteer church musicians and school teachers volunteer their time to give music instruction to children at their time to give music instruction to children at the W.O. Smith/Nashville Community Music School, the W.O. Smith/Nashville Community Music School, founded in the inner city 20 years ago.founded in the inner city 20 years ago.

Volunteers with the Tulsa Community Foundation (this page) and Volunteers with the Tulsa Community Foundation (this page) and Scouts with the Indian Nations Council, Boy Scouts of America, Scouts with the Indian Nations Council, Boy Scouts of America, (next page, above) plant young trees to replace some of the 20,000 (next page, above) plant young trees to replace some of the 20,000 trees lost to an ice storm, in the trees lost to an ice storm, in the Re-Green TulsaRe-Green Tulsa campaign supported campaign supported by the Community Fund and KJRH/Channel 2 in Tulsa, Okla.by the Community Fund and KJRH/Channel 2 in Tulsa, Okla.

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“We feel a great sense of pride in this initiative. This is our We feel a great sense of pride in this initiative. This is our opportunity to help the community today for something that opportunity to help the community today for something that will be an even greater benefit 20 years from now.will be an even greater benefit 20 years from now.” Michael Vrabac Vice President & General ManagerKJRH/Channel 2, Tulsa, Okla.

1,000 RED OAK TREES. That’s the lasting gift KJRH

Channel 2 in Tulsa, Okla., brought to its community after

the major disaster an ice storm wrought last year.

With a grant from the Community Fund, the Scripps TV

station did more than Re-Green Green Country throughout

northeast Oklahoma. It brought the community together

to reseed its future. In the process, it taught area youth

valuable skills. The Fund gifts went directly to Indian

Nations Council, Boy Scouts of America, to enable the

Scouts to purchase and plant the trees and to the Tulsa

Community Foundation for its Re-Green Tulsa campaign.

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A workbook captures the attention of a child in the A workbook captures the attention of a child in the Children’s Basic Reading Program of the Literacy Children’s Basic Reading Program of the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati. Children with severe Network of Greater Cincinnati. Children with severe reading difficulties from disadvantaged families reading difficulties from disadvantaged families participate in the free tutoring program.participate in the free tutoring program.

“Literacy is necessary for survival; when adults Literacy is necessary for survival; when adults have limited reading skills, they cannot read a medicine have limited reading skills, they cannot read a medicine label, follow driving directions or read a menu. label, follow driving directions or read a menu. They cannot help their children with homework and They cannot help their children with homework and may not even encourage them to pursue education. may not even encourage them to pursue education. The Scripps Howard Foundation understands this The Scripps Howard Foundation understands this dilemma and has become a faithful supporter dilemma and has become a faithful supporter of community literacy efforts.of community literacy efforts.”Stephanie GravesExecutive DirectorThe Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati

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Literacy GrantsLiteracy GrantsNewspapers. Street signs. Prescription labels. Love letters.Newspapers. Street signs. Prescription labels. Love letters. The words of our life. The words of our life. Words inform, direct, advise and delight – but only if we can read them. Those whose Words inform, direct, advise and delight – but only if we can read them. Those whose lack of education or learning disabilities have hindered their literacy skills live in a lack of education or learning disabilities have hindered their literacy skills live in a darker universe. For more than two decades, our Literacy Grants have sought to bring darker universe. For more than two decades, our Literacy Grants have sought to bring them light. The Foundation is a leader in the national effort to eliminate literacy, them light. The Foundation is a leader in the national effort to eliminate literacy, distributing more than $3 million since 1986 to literacy organizations in communities distributing more than $3 million since 1986 to literacy organizations in communities where Scripps does business, based on the recommendations of its local executiveswhere Scripps does business, based on the recommendations of its local executives. .

LIKE DROPS OF RAIN IN A DESERT, words newly

recognized by adults and children who struggle with

reading can cool the fever of despair. The Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati sees this phenomenon

in grown men as they put words to paper for the fi rst

time in their lives. Improving literacy is its mission.

The agency works to instruct adults reading at below

a third-grade level. It offers a hotline for counseling

and referral. It serves young children with profound

reading diffi culties. It has trained more than 1,900

people since 1995 to serve voluntarily as adult

literacy tutors. Its hopeful work is supported by a

Foundation Literacy Grant.

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Employee ProgramsEmployee ProgramsGo back to the word’s roots to tap the essence of what it means to be Go back to the word’s roots to tap the essence of what it means to be an an employeeemployee. To be employed, from the Latin . To be employed, from the Latin implicareimplicare, is to be involved , is to be involved and engaged – literally enfolded – in an activity. We’re proud to say Scripps and engaged – literally enfolded – in an activity. We’re proud to say Scripps employees are involved and engaged beyond the workplace as volunteers, employees are involved and engaged beyond the workplace as volunteers, civic leaders and philanthropists in their communities. Their involvement civic leaders and philanthropists in their communities. Their involvement plays forward, too, as they motivate their children to excel. The Scripps plays forward, too, as they motivate their children to excel. The Scripps Howard Foundation supports the employees’ good works and the scholastic Howard Foundation supports the employees’ good works and the scholastic achievements of their children through the Foundation’s Employee Programs. achievements of their children through the Foundation’s Employee Programs. The encouraging support extends to retirees’ volunteer work and The encouraging support extends to retirees’ volunteer work and philanthropic activities, toophilanthropic activities, too.

Matching GiftsMatching GiftsCOMPOUND INTEREST IN THE COMMON GOOD. The Foundation’s Matching Gifts program doubles the generosity of Scripps employees to educational institutions, community foundations and literacy organizations. Dollar for dollar, the gifts of employees and retirees are matched by the Foundation. It doesn’t take a fi nancial planner to calculate the long-term benefi t. In the Matching Gifts program’s 20 years, the Foundation has matched more than $3 million in gifts.

“Leveraging your assets: It’s a critical part of any business. We try to use the same philosophy at home. The Matching Gift program allows my wife and me to leverage the limited philanthropic dollars we have available. I use the Matching Gift program to support schools and education – Lehigh University, my alma mater; St. Edward’s School, my kids’ school; Dollars for Scholars, a local college scholarship program; and Literacy Services of Indian River County, which helps people to read.”

Larry ReismanScripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, Fla.

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Two decades of reporting for the Two decades of reporting for the Rocky Rocky Mountain NewsMountain News has honed John Ensslin’s has honed John Ensslin’s interviewing skills. His volunteer service to interviewing skills. His volunteer service to the Denver Press Club, the Colorado chapter the Denver Press Club, the Colorado chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and of the Society of Professional Journalists, and nonprofits in the Denver community earned nonprofits in the Denver community earned him the William R. Burleigh Award for him the William R. Burleigh Award for Distinguished Community Service.Distinguished Community Service.

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HER FATHER MANAGES SALES. SHE STUDIES BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. She’s dreaming big and wondering how she someday might “pay back the world for recently healing my sister.” The Foundation’s National Merit Scholarship Program is helping pave the way for her.Kayla E. Fishleigh is one of 19 young scholars, all sons or daughters of employees, who benefi ted this year with four-year, renewable scholarships. Kayla’s father, Joseph Fishleigh, works at WEWS-TV in Cleveland.

“I have yet to travel the world, walk on the moon, sail the ocean, or do mission work in Africa, though these are all future aspirations of mine. … Imagining my future, the multiple roads I can choose, slightly scares, but mostly excites me.”

Kayla E. FishleighScripps Howard Foundation National Merit Scholarship Winner

WHIFFLE BALL IS ONE SPORT THAT OCCUPIES HIS FREE TIME. But don’t think Brian Stone is breezing through college. The son of James E. (Jamie) Stone, a pressman at the Anderson (S.C.) Independent-Mail, earned a 4.0 his freshman year at the University of South Carolina. Brian has been awarded a Scripps Howard Foundation Scholarship America scholarship two years in a row and is working on a bachelor’s degree in nursing. He is one of 26 students, all sons or daughters of employees, who were awarded the scholarships this year from the Foundation.

“Starting with freshman year in high school, my dad told me that I needed to earn scholarships for college. So, I knew at an early age how important my grades were. I was very excited and honored to receive the scholarship. This has been the greatest help.”

Brian StoneScripps Howard Foundation Scholarship America Winner

Scholarship ProgramsScholarship ProgramsInvesting in tomorrow, while rewarding outstanding effort today, Investing in tomorrow, while rewarding outstanding effort today, is the basis is the basis for the Foundation’s for the Foundation’s college scholarship programs for the sons and daughters of Scripps employees. The programs college scholarship programs for the sons and daughters of Scripps employees. The programs were created for students who are entering or attending college or technical schools. The best were created for students who are entering or attending college or technical schools. The best and most deserving students get financial boosts toward bright tomorrows through the and most deserving students get financial boosts toward bright tomorrows through the Foundation’s scholarship funds.Foundation’s scholarship funds.

William R. Burleigh Award William R. Burleigh AwardART FROM ASHES. John Ensslin’s volunteer work with

the Denver nonprofi t of that name empowers troubled

young people to rise whole again from the ashes of their

trodden lives. John is a Rocky Mountain News reporter

and a published poet. His dedication to Art from Ashes

nurtures these hurting young people to fi nd their voice,

tell their story and heal themselves. John’s work earned

him recognition given to only fi ve Scripps employees with

the Foundation’s 2008 William R. Burleigh Award for Distinguished Community Service, named in honor of the

retired E. W. Scripps Company CEO. John can designate

the $5,000 award to a charity of his choosing.

“ I don’t know where (John Ensslin) finds the time and I don’t know where (John Ensslin) finds the time and energy for the work he does outside work. But he believes energy for the work he does outside work. But he believes in the mission of Art from Ashes enough to join the board in the mission of Art from Ashes enough to join the board of directors and to do what he has always done when of directors and to do what he has always done when confronted by need: seek a solution.confronted by need: seek a solution.”Tina GriegoRocky Mountain News, Denver

“ The school really appreciates this grant. It was great that The school really appreciates this grant. It was great that all the percussionists had an instrument to play in the parade. all the percussionists had an instrument to play in the parade. You made Shasta High sound – and look – good!You made Shasta High sound – and look – good!”Laura Christman ManuelRedding (Calif.) Record Searchlight

New snare drums gleaming in the sun make New snare drums gleaming in the sun make their debut during the Redding, Calif. 2008 their debut during the Redding, Calif. 2008 Rodeo Parade. Members of the Shasta High Rodeo Parade. Members of the Shasta High School band show off the drums, which a School band show off the drums, which a Volunteer Grant from the Foundation helped Volunteer Grant from the Foundation helped to purchase.to purchase.

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Volunteer Grants Volunteer GrantsTeach kids to cook. Weed public gardens. Give food to the needy.Teach kids to cook. Weed public gardens. Give food to the needy. Train for Train for disasters. Coach girls softball. Entertain seniors. You name an activity and disasters. Coach girls softball. Entertain seniors. You name an activity and a Scripps employee or retiree likely has volunteered to do it. That generous a Scripps employee or retiree likely has volunteered to do it. That generous gift of time is rewarded by the Foundation, which provides charitable gifts gift of time is rewarded by the Foundation, which provides charitable gifts to the worthy nonprofi t organizations that Scripps employees support to the worthy nonprofi t organizations that Scripps employees support in their communities.in their communities.

THE SHASTA HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA had more drummers than

they had drums. Laura Christman Manuel, who

works at the Scripps-owned Record Searchlight

in Redding, Calif., noticed that some band

percussionists were keeping the beat only on

cowbells or drumsticks. So, Laura took it upon

herself to seek a grant from the Foundation

to help the school band and orchestra buy two

more snare drums and equipment.

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THE OUTDOORS ENVIRONMENT BECKONS CHILDREN. Learning comes easy in natural settings. That’s why volunteers

with the Parent/Teacher Association worked to create a green,

outdoor classroom at Taylor Mill Elementary School in Taylor

Mill, Ky. They turned an outdated concrete courtyard at the

school into a green oasis with plants, trees, fl owers and a

small pond, graced with birdfeeders and other elements to

attract wildlife. Susan Balsley of The E. W. Scripps Company

was one of the PTA volunteers and she turned to the Foundation

and its Volunteer Grant program for help to support the project.

“With the help of a PTA member who is a landscaper and With the help of a PTA member who is a landscaper and about 25 parents, teachers and student volunteers, we were about 25 parents, teachers and student volunteers, we were able to completely transform our desperate landscape.able to completely transform our desperate landscape.”Susan BalsleyReading Record SearchlightThe E. W. Scripps Company

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Children at Taylor Mill Elementary School gather close as their teacher Children at Taylor Mill Elementary School gather close as their teacher shows them a rain gauge in the school’s new outdoor classroom. shows them a rain gauge in the school’s new outdoor classroom. A Volunteer Grant from the Foundation supported creation of the A Volunteer Grant from the Foundation supported creation of the green space at the school in Taylor Mill, Kygreen space at the school in Taylor Mill, Ky.

Visit www.scripps.com/foundation for program information

and lists of grant recipients.

ONE DAY. FORTY PROJECTS. SIX HUNDRED PAIRS OF HANDS. That’s the quick summary of what happened on Boulder County’s annual “I Volunteer Day” this year. Lynn Beaty, a retiree of the Daily Camera in Boulder, Colo. provided one pair of busy hands for the effort. Lynn volunteered to help administer the large community-wide volunteer event by taking on offi ce duties at the small nonprofi t Volunteer Connection. She answered phones, entered data in computers, organized mailings and served as an administrative assistant for the effort. Thanks to the Foundation’s Volunteer Grant program for Scripps employees and retirees, Lynn was able to provide fi nancial support to the nonprofi t.

“The reason I started working at Volunteer Connection was that it’s a clearinghouse that matches volunteer skills and interests with community nonprofi t needs. The grant was used to partially fund “I Volunteer Day,” a yearly, one day, volunteer opportunity that hopefully enlightens and encourages the public to volunteer.”

Lynn BeatyDaily Camera, Boulder, Colo. retiree

Lynn Beaty, Scripps retiree, spends her Lynn Beaty, Scripps retiree, spends her Thursday mornings volunteering for Thursday mornings volunteering for Volunteer Connection in Boulder, Colo.Volunteer Connection in Boulder, Colo.

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ContributorsContributorsHow many words can be formed from 26 letters in the alphabet? How many words can be formed from 26 letters in the alphabet? An infi nite, limitless number. How much good work can be done An infi nite, limitless number. How much good work can be done with gifts from our benefactors? A perpetual, boundless amount. with gifts from our benefactors? A perpetual, boundless amount. Combined with others’ gifts, each contributor’s donation opens new Combined with others’ gifts, each contributor’s donation opens new pathways and creates new possibilities. The pathways and creates new possibilities. The gifts of the Foundation’s ifts of the Foundation’s many contributors compound to create endless opportunities. many contributors compound to create endless opportunities. Generous support for the Foundation’s work comes from family, Generous support for the Foundation’s work comes from family, employees, retirees, friends and other donors who embrace its employees, retirees, friends and other donors who embrace its mission to improve journalism and work for the greater good. mission to improve journalism and work for the greater good. We appreciate and honor our contributors for their generosity We appreciate and honor our contributors for their generosity and pledge our resolve to remain good stewards and continue and pledge our resolve to remain good stewards and continue to engage in meaningful work.to engage in meaningful work.

IN HONORRobert AguilarRobert AguilarCraig AllisonCraig AllisonTim ArchuletaTim ArchuletaHenri AsseilyHenri AsseilyEva Scripps AttalEva Scripps AttalSteve AustinSteve AustinLibby AverytLibby AverytJohn BairdJohn BairdBeth BarnesBeth BarnesKatherine BaumanKatherine BaumanJody BeckJody BeckBob BenzBob BenzDrew BerryDrew BerryPatrick J. BirminghamPatrick J. BirminghamRich BoehneRich BoehneMike BoydMike BoydRebecca S. BricknerRebecca S. BricknerDr. Dea L. Brueggemeyer U.S. NavyDr. Dea L. Brueggemeyer U.S. NavyCapt. Larry B. Brueggemeyer U.S. ArmyCapt. Larry B. Brueggemeyer U.S. Army

Bob BrunjesBob BrunjesDavid E. BuckeyDavid E. BuckeyTerri BurkeTerri BurkeWilliam R. BurleighWilliam R. BurleighDell CampbellDell CampbellBill CareyBill CareyMike CarrollMike CarrollBob CarsonBob CarsonPhill CasausPhill CasausJudith G. ClabesJudith G. ClabesJim ClaytonJim ClaytonGeorge H. Cogswell IIIGeorge H. Cogswell IIIDarrell ColemanDarrell ColemanDiana CondonDiana CondonMark ContrerasMark ContrerasJulie CooksonJulie CooksonPeter CopelandPeter CopelandPatty CottinghamPatty CottinghamBill CrosbyBill Crosby

A.B. CruzA.B. CruzPaul CrystalPaul CrystalRobin A. DavisRobin A. Davis

Channing DawsonChanning Dawson

Bernie DerlathBernie Derlath

Mike DobackMike Doback

Michael DonovanMichael Donovan

Marla DrutzMarla Drutz

Ralph EaryRalph Eary

Julie ElliottJulie Elliott

Bill FeeBill Fee

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Fred FosterFred Foster

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Bob HartmannBob Hartmann

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Julia Scripps HeidtJulia Scripps Heidt

Gary HermanGary Herman

Lori HickokLori Hickok

Beth HigbeeBeth HigbeeRobyn HildalRobyn Hildal

Sharon HiteSharon HiteRobbin HollidayRobbin HollidayWilliam B. HooperWilliam B. HooperAlan HortonAlan HortonPamela HowardPamela HowardSherri Gardner HowellSherri Gardner HowellJoe HowryJoe HowryFrank P. Hughes III (Butch)Frank P. Hughes III (Butch)Doug HurstDoug HurstBurton JablinBurton JablinBrooke JohnsonBrooke JohnsonKristen JordanKristen JordanBrad KatesBrad KatesDonald H. Kausler Jr.Donald H. Kausler Jr.Paige KimblePaige KimbleTim KingTim KingJoshua KislevitzJoshua KislevitzMargaret Scripps KlenzingMargaret Scripps KlenzingLisa KnutsonLisa KnutsonMark KoorsMark KoorsMark KroegerMark KroegerM. Denise KuprionisM. Denise KuprionisJohn LansingJohn LansingBrian LawlorBrian LawlorKathy LeoKathy LeoLarry LeserLarry LeserMichael A. LeviMichael A. LeviPhil LewisPhil LewisKen LoweKen LoweDoug LyonsDoug LyonsVickie MartinVickie MartinCindy McConkeyCindy McConkeyJack McElroyJack McElroyDon MeihausDon MeihausMelissa MentaMelissa MentaRandy MillerRandy MillerMary MinserMary MinserFarhad MohitFarhad MohitJoe NeCastroJoe NeCastro

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FRIENDS AND RETIREES

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IN MEMORYLeah Jacoby BertonLeah Jacoby BertonAnthony BlomAnthony BlomRobert BuzzelliRobert BuzzelliMichael J. ConnellyMichael J. ConnellyEd DuhmeEd DuhmeJoseph R. FawcettJoseph R. FawcettDr. Richard GelmanDr. Richard GelmanJesse GrishamJesse GrishamDavid William HedgeDavid William HedgeMildred HowryMildred HowryDavid Scripps LaDowDavid Scripps LaDowRomayne LeeRomayne LeeLionel LinderLionel LinderRalph LooneyRalph LooneyDr. Howard S. Lowensohn Jr.Dr. Howard S. Lowensohn Jr.

Edward J. MeemanEdward J. MeemanW. H. Metz. H. MetzHoney and Gardner PateHoney and Gardner PateKatherine and John PerriKatherine and John PerriHilda and Lawrence RaweHilda and Lawrence RaweDelores ReavesDelores ReavesLena Kate ReevesLena Kate ReevesEarl H. RichertEarl H. RichertAnthony SchmidtAnthony SchmidtCharles E. ScrippsCharles E. ScrippsEdythe H. ScrippsEdythe H. ScrippsJohn P. ScrippsJohn P. ScrippsMariana Rocha ScrippsMariana Rocha ScrippsDan SharpDan SharpDick ThornburgDick ThornburgKaren TimmonsKaren TimmonsRobert F. Winkler Jr.Robert F. Winkler Jr.Beth WolfeBeth Wolfe

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Newspaper Division

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FAMILY

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Julia Scripps Heidt

and Dr. Robert S. Heidt Jr.

The Pamela Howard Family Foundation

Pamela Howard

Jack R. Howard-Potter

Maggie Scripps Klenzing

and Gary Klenzing

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Eaton Scripps

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Rebecca S. Brickner

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Peter Copeland

Patty Cottingham

Bruce Hartmann

Julia Scripps Heidt

Pamela Howard

Maggie Scripps Klenzing

Vickie Martin

Melissa Menta

William Peterson

Mike Philipps

Sue Porter

Debbie Schneider

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Paul K. Scripps

Robert P. Scripps

William A. Scripps

Adam Symson

John Wolfzorn

THE E. W. SCRIPPS COMPANY AND

SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE

EMPLOYEES

Robert Aguilar

Dawn Albritton

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Kelly Bearden

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Sharon HiteRobbin HollidayWilliam B. HooperAlan HortonPamela HowardSherri Gardner HowellJoe HowryFrank P. Hughes III (Butch)Doug HurstBurton JablinBrooke JohnsonKristen JordanBrad KatesDonald H. Kausler Jr.Paige KimbleTim KingJoshua KislevitzMargaret Scripps KlenzingLisa KnutsonMark KoorsMark KroegerM. Denise KuprionisJohn LansingBrian LawlorKathy LeoLarry LeserMichael A. LeviPhil LewisKen LoweDoug LyonsVickie MartinCindy McConkeyJack McElroyDon MeihausMelissa MentaRandy MillerMary MinserFarhad MohitJoe NeCastro

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Bob Carson

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Dennis Copeland

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Judy Dolan

Michael Donovan

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“ For the past 11 years, the Scripps Howard For the past 11 years, the Scripps Howard Foundation has donated thousands of dollars in Foundation has donated thousands of dollars in my name through the Volunteer Grant program my name through the Volunteer Grant program to local charities I serve. My beloved alma maters, to local charities I serve. My beloved alma maters, St. Mary’s School and North Carolina State St. Mary’s School and North Carolina State University benefit annually as the Foundation matches University benefit annually as the Foundation matches my donations through the Matching Gift program. my donations through the Matching Gift program. And even closer to home, my son, Kaighn, now a And even closer to home, my son, Kaighn, now a junior at Clemson University is supported in his junior at Clemson University is supported in his scholastic endeavors through the Scripps Howard scholastic endeavors through the Scripps Howard Foundation National Merit Scholarship.Foundation National Merit Scholarship.

It is evident to me that the true spirit of the Foundation It is evident to me that the true spirit of the Foundation is one of giving back to our communities through is one of giving back to our communities through Scripps employees. Its benevolence has impacted Scripps employees. Its benevolence has impacted my life profoundly. Becoming a Foundation donor is my life profoundly. Becoming a Foundation donor is not only an honor, it’s a privilege.not only an honor, it’s a privilege.”Becky Morlok Anderson (S.C.) Independent-Mail

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BY WILLIAM R. BURLEIGH Chairman of the Board Chairman of the Board The E. W. Scripps CompanyThe E. W. Scripps Company

I am tempted to call Judith Grisham Clabes aKentucky treasure but in doing so I would miss the point that she is a Scripps treasure as well. Actually, the two are so intertwined that they can no more be taken apart than a julep without the mint.

In fact, I fi rst encountered Mrs. Clabes when she was a Bluegrass school marm, achieving distinction at a tender age as a teacher of – what else? – journalism at Henderson County High. In retrospect, it was fate that the meeting took place in the newsroom of a Scripps paper, The Evansville Press.

Judy grew up in a close family in the coal mining lands of Western Kentucky, was Miss Everything in her rural school and went off to the state university where she edited the student paper and sealed a campus romance by marrying her horse-loving husband, Gene.

As her career unfolded, it didn’t take long for the journalism part to overtake the teaching part although those two interests proved to be sides of the same coin. Once Judy crossed over to the newsroom, her ascent was rapid, predictable – and never far removed from the Kentucky she holds so dear.

In short order, she became an editorial page editor, where the fi re of her convictions burned brightly,and then the fi rst female editor in Scripps history as boss of newsrooms in Evansville and then in Covington, where her managerial gifts molded ragtag corps of talent into prize winners of repute. She used the bully pulpit of her editorships to advance the interests of the communities she served, predictably with the causes of educational reform in the forefront.

Judy was, and is, a pragmatic dreamer, as contradictory as those ingredients may seem. She bought into the hard-headed idealism of E. W. Scripps and so, when the opportunity arose to take over the Scripps Howard Foundation, the eleemosynary arm of the company, she didn’t hesitate.

As head of the Foundation, she saved the best for last. Thanks to the dollars she directed into scholarships and internships, scores of young journalists have been able to study and work in settings that have given them invaluable introductions to their futures. Thanks to her single-minded determination, the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications was created at Hampton University, opening hitherto uncharted avenues for African American students. Once again, placing a brave bet on the future, she spearheaded the establishment of the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University. Then there were the Judy-inspired programs for young Hispanic journalists and Washington reporting opportunities for undergraduates from across the land. Surveying these accomplishments, it is easy to see where lies the heart of this teacher turned editor. In all her endeavors, students always came fi rst.

It’s been a remarkable ride. As she retires once again to horse farming in the Kentucky Bluegrass – a pursuit she and Gene never really left, only putting it on hold from time to time – she leaves a legacy that not only has enriched every corner of Scripps but has cast an inspiring shadow across the broad landscape of American journalism. This legacy will surely yield a rich harvest for many years to come. Needless to say, we are immeasurably better for it, thanks to a Judy Clabes whose name is now synonymous with vision and quality in

the twin fi elds where she chose to bestow her talents.

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Judy Clabes prepares for groundbreaking at the Scripps Judy Clabes prepares for groundbreaking at the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University in September 2000. The Foundation’sHampton University in September 2000. The Foundation’s support during Judy’s tenure as president created the support during Judy’s tenure as president created the new journalism school at the historically black university new journalism school at the historically black university in Virginia. in Virginia.

Judy Clabes prepares for groundbreaking at the Scripps Howard Judy Clabes prepares for groundbreaking at the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University in September 2000. The Foundation’s support during Judy’s tenure in September 2000. The Foundation’s support during Judy’s tenure as president created the new journalism school at the historically as president created the new journalism school at the historically black university in Virginia. black university in Virginia.

LeadershipLeadershipConstancy and clear vision are exemplifi ed in the leadership of the Foundation. Constancy and clear vision are exemplifi ed in the leadership of the Foundation. This year brought new leaders in new roles, but the changes are seamless. This year brought new leaders in new roles, but the changes are seamless. The Foundation’s vision remains steadfast and forward-looking. This team The Foundation’s vision remains steadfast and forward-looking. This team of offi cers, staff and trustees leads the Foundation in determining its policies of offi cers, staff and trustees leads the Foundation in determining its policies and strategy and in approving, executing and overseeing all granand strategy and in approving, executing and overseeing all grantsts.

TRUSTEES (photos featured left to right)

Rebecca Scripps Brickner

Mark Contreras

Peter Copeland

Bruce Hartmann

Julia Scripps Heidt

Maggie Scripps Klenzing

Melissa Menta

William B. Peterson

Paul K. Scripps

William A. Scripps Sr.

Adam Symson

E. John Wolfzorn

Pamela Howard, Emeritus

Edward W. Scripps Jr., Emeritus

Robert P. Scripps, Emeritus

Judith G. Clabes Chairman

Mike Philipps President and CEO

Patty CottinghamVice President/Administration

Susan J. PorterVice President/Programs

Jody BeckDirectorSemester in Washington Program

Vickie L. MartinGrants Administrator

Deborah L. SchneiderExecutive Assistant

MEMBERS(photos not featured)

Rich Boehne William R. Burleigh John H. Burlingame John W. Hayden Roger Ogden Mary Peirce Mike Philipps Nackey E. Scagliotti Paul K. Scripps Kim Williams

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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR GREATER CINCINNATI FUND AND COMMUNITY FUND Priority is given to projects and programs that make our communities better places to live, learn and work; that are measurable with stated goals and objectives; that clearly demonstrate effectiveness and innovation; that are models for others; that can eventually be self-supporting or show other evidence of long-term viability. All grant recipients must provide proof of 501[c] [3] status.

Specifi c projects and programs are preferred over general operating funds and capital campaigns. Multi-year contributions and the purchase of tables at fund-raising events are discouraged. The demand for support for special fundraising events far exceeds our ability to participate. We do not support walks, runs, golf outings or neighborhood-specifi c events. The exception is team sponsorship when employees are personally participating. We do not support “disease-related” events or those strictly related to research. We will

not purchase tables for public or private K-12 schools, school districts or their foundations.

Organizations that receive United Way or Fine Arts or other general campaign funds, already supported by the Foundation, do not receive priority for funding.

The Foundation does not make contributions to individuals, to religious organizations (unless they are engaged in a signifi cant program benefi ting the entire community), to political causes or candidates, to anti-business organizations,

for courtesy advertising, to organizations that discriminate on

the basis of race, creed, religion, gender or national origin, to

private foundations or to veterans, fraternal or labor groups.

WRITTEN REQUESTS ARE REQUIRED. Queries in advance of full proposal are advised. A full proposal includes

a brief description of the organization, a brief description

of the program for which support is requested, including

rationale, a detailed project budget, schedule of implementation,

methods of evaluating and reporting results, and qualifi cations

of program manager. Describe other sources of funding.

Include a recent fi nancial statement and a list of the

names and affi liations of the board of directors or other

governing body.

Applying for a GrantApplying for a GrantRequests are accepted year-round. Notifi cation is normally sent within 90 days. SEND GREATER CINCINNATI FUND REQUESTS TO: Patty CottinghamVice President/AdministrationScripps Howard Foundation P.O. Box 5380 Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-5380 patty.cottingham@scripps.com

SEND COMMUNITY FUND (INCLUDING LITERACY GRANT) REQUESTS TO: The Scripps executive in your community. Visit www.scripps.com for community-specifi c information. JOURNALISM FUND The Journalism Fund makes grants in support of journalism/communications education, First Amendment causes, mid-career development, research, readership development, consumer education on media issues, an international free

press, professional organizations, workforce development, quality journalism/communications teaching, diversity, ethics, and other media-related programs.

All requests must be submitted in writing.

SEND JOURNALISM FUND REQUESTS TO: Mike PhilippsPresident and CEO Scripps Howard Foundation P.O. Box 5380 Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-5380

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Staff Contact InformationStaff Contact Information

Mike PhilippsPresident and CEO (513) 977-3036 mike.philipps@scripps.com

Patty CottinghamVice President/Administration(513) 977-3847 patty.cottingham@scripps.com

Susan J. PorterVice President/Programs(513) 977-3030sue.porter@scripps.com

Vickie L. MartinGrants Administrator(513) 977-3034vickie.martin@scripps.com

Debbie L. SchneiderExecutive Assistant(513) 977-3035debbie.schneider@scripps.com

Mailing AddressP.O. Box 5380 Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-5380

Street Address312 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4067

Phone: (513) 977-3035 Fax: (513) 977-3800 Web: www.scripps.com/foundation

Jody BeckDirector Semester in Washington Program Phone: (202) 408-2748 Fax: (202) 682-2143 jody.beck@shns.com

1090 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20005 Web: www.shfwire.com

Greater Cincinnati FundGreater Cincinnati Fund

Journalism FundJournalism FundJournalism Grants 2,146,808

Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships 1,516,329

Community Fund Community Fund Community Fund Grants 830,370

Literacy Grants 164,000

Employee Programs

Burleigh Distinguished Service Awards 25,000

Matching Gifts 263,872

National Merit Scholarship 155,268

Scholarship America 52,500

Volunteer Grant Program 165,386

Greater Cincinnati FundGreater Cincinnati FundGreater Cincinnati Grants 1,050,000

Scripps Howard Nonprofi t Interns 100,000

TotalTotal $6,469,533$6,469,533

Journalism FundJournalism Fund

CommunitiesCommunities

Employee ProgramsEmployee Programs

Scripps Howard FoundationScripps Howard Foundation2008 PROJECTED DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS

57%57%

18%18%

15%15%

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Visit www.scripps.com/foundation for program information

and lists of grant recipients.

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Dear Friends,

What sets us apart at The E. W. Scripps Company is our sense of mission. We are people of purpose whose products and services make our communities better places in which to live and conduct business.

But our mission doesn’t stop when the newspaper hits the porch or the newscast goes off the air. The remarkable and far-reaching work of the Scripps Howard Foundation, our company’s philanthropic arm, makes a dramatic difference in Scripps markets – and many other communities – from coast to coast.

Whether it is championing First Amendment causes, providing fi nancial support to social service agencies, or nurturing the communications professionals of the future through its relationships with universities across the country, the Scripps Howard Foundation is an outstanding partner in our shared goal of serving communities.

You don’t have to take my word for it. Throughout this report, you’ll read – in their own words – the testimonies of many people from diverse backgrounds who are eager to refl ect on the important work performed by the Foundation. Together they demonstrate why for many years the Scripps Howard Foundation has been one of the best stories around.

RICH BOEHNEPresident and Chief Executive Offi cer The E. W. Scripps Company

The E. W. Scripps CompanyThe E. W. Scripps CompanyThe E. W. Scripps Company is a diverse, 130-year-old media enterprise with interests The E. W. Scripps Company is a diverse, 130-year-old media enterprise with interests in television stations, newspapers, local news and information Web sites, and in television stations, newspapers, local news and information Web sites, and licensing/syndication.licensing/syndication.

Scripps at a glanceScripps at a glance

Television Stations

KJRH (NBC), Tulsa, OK

KMCI (IND.), Lawrence, KS

KNXV (ABC), Phoenix, AZ

KSHB (NBC), Kansas City, MO

WCPO (ABC), Cincinnati, OH

WEWS (ABC), Cleveland, OH

WFTS (ABC), Tampa, FL

WMAR (ABC), Baltimore, MD

WPTV (NBC), West Palm Beach, FL

WXYZ (ABC), Detroit, MI

Licensing & Syndication

United Media, New York, NY

Newspapers

Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX

Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC

Colorado Daily, Boulder, CO

The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN

Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Corpus Christi, TX

Daily Camera, Boulder, CO

Evansville Courier & Press, Evansville, IN

Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, WA

The Gleaner, Henderson, KY

Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville, TN

Naples Daily News, Naples, FL

Record Searchlight, Redding, CA

Rocky Mountain News, Denver, CO

San Angelo Standard-Times, San Angelo, TX

The Stuart News, Stuart, FL

Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX

The Tribune, Fort Pierce, FL

Ventura County Star, Ventura County, CA

Vero Beach Press Journal, Vero Beach, FL

Scripps Media Center, Washington D.C.

(Including Scripps Howard News Service)

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulationand may be sent to:

Scripps Howard Foundation Scripps Howard Foundation P.O. Box 634568 P.O. Box 634568 Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-4568 Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-4568

www.scripps.com/foundationwww.scripps.com/foundation

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