2009 AnnuAl RepoRt

2009 Annual Report
SCOPE’S MISSION
To provide children in need the edge to succeed in life through the
summer camp experience. We accomplish this by funding camperships
at not-for-profit resident camps where children will benefit from a
positive, safe and healthy environment led by excellent adult role
models, who will help them develop their full potential.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Daniel Zenkel, President
Dayna Hardin
Doug Pierce
The Camp Professionals
Lake of the Woods and
Greenwoods Camps
Pierce Country Day Camp
Michele Friedman
Mitch Reiter
Roz Buck
Meadowbrook
Country Day Camp
Jay Jacobs*
Jay Canell
Arlene Lavitt
Smith Barney
Super Enterprises
STAFF
Executive Director
Camp Towanda
Timber Lake Camps
Stephanie Abrams
Bennett Schmidt
Associate Director
Affinion Group
Sarah Ross
Andy Siegel
*
Neil Canell
Jason Lavitt
Smith Barney
Super Enterprises
Ross Coleman
Herbert Lowe
Tyler Hill Camp
Jennifer Mamlet
Jeffrey Skier
The Ad Council
AMSkier Insurance
Justin Mayer
Adam Weinstein
Tyler Hill Camp
Executive Director, ACA-NY
Development Associate
Tyler Hill Camp
Wendy Siegel
Coleman Country Day Camp
Nancy Diamond
The Camp Professionals
Jason Glasser
Beverage Media
Victoria Pannett
Aimee Goldstein
Simpson Thatcher
& Bartlett, LLP
Camp America
Past Presidents
*
“I can’t wait until the school year ends and I can finally enjoy what life is really about at
camp. To me, it’s about being yourself and letting yourself really have fun.” –AJ, Age 13
Cover Photo & Above By: Valentina Savio
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History
Founder’s Message
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hrough the vision of private camp directors from the American Camp
Association, New York (ACA-NY), SCOPE was founded in 1991 as
a signature program to raise funds to provide all children, regardless
of their socio-economic background, with the same educational
and developmental benefits of camp derived by their more affluent
counterparts. Through grassroots fundraising efforts, 26 children were
provided with SCOPE camperships in 1992. Since that time, more than
15,000 children have attended camp through SCOPE funding.
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In 2005, SCOPE was established as a 501c3 charitable organization in order to expand its fundraising capacity.
Allocations to partner camps have steadily increased with additional support from individuals, corporations and
foundations.
When over 50% of the children served by SCOPE never finish high school,
SCOPE was established as the antidote to the despair and cycle of failure
now rampant in our underperforming communities. SCOPE rewards
children for staying in school with a summer at camp. And, once in camp,
they are embraced by the strong supervision of camp professionals
working to instill solid values, build their social skills and enhance their
self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience – all key building blocks to
becoming a successful, contributing member of society.
hat SCOPE does is very simple: SCOPE provides hope. For
thousands of economically disadvantaged children living every
day in parts of our community that few of us dare to walk through, the
promise of a summer away at camp provides a measure of hope that
maybe, just maybe, tomorrow might be a better day. And, it’s not
just the “tomorrow” spent away at camp that SCOPE brings, but the
possibility of many brighter tomorrows one can achieve when they strive
for something better.
In 2007, SCOPE embarked on a national expansion initiative to enable regions throughout the United States to launch
campership programs. In partnership with camp directors and supporters from the Chicago area, SCOPE-Midwest was
established as the first affiliate. SCOPE administers the program and allocations to Midwest camps with the funds raised
in that region. Through local fundraising events, individual gifts, and foundation and corporate support, SCOPE-MW
has enabled hundreds of children in Chicago and other Midwest cities to derive the benefits of summer camp.
SCOPE continues to seek ways to expand the program to other regions throughout the United States. Affiliates receive
administrative and fundraising resources through SCOPE in order to provide camp experiences to children in their region.
SCOPE has gained recognition for its work with children and camps and in 2003, was the recipient of the American
Camping Foundation’s prestigious Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence, presented at the American Camp
Association’s National Conference in San Francisco, California.
Jay S. Jacobs
SCOPE Founder
Number of Children Served
Children
Year
2
26
60
302
352
420
529
The camp community, and those who understand and embrace the
values that a camp experience can provide, have through SCOPE, made
a commitment to improving our future, one child at a time. Over 1500
children each summer benefit from a camp experience that SCOPE
provides. Together, we have created hope for thousands of children over
the years and, I trust, for most, a better life reaching for the American
dream that we all cherish so much.
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381
562
629
759
1000
940
980
1360 1430 1540 1640
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
”Camp is really amazing because it shows kids how to work together as a team” -Luigi, Age 9
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I am delighted that 2009, my first full year as the President of the SCOPE Board, was extremely successful. SCOPE again sent
record numbers, more than 1600 children, to ACA-accredited, not-for-profit camps in the Northeast and Midwest. SCOPE campers
make new friends, see new things and discover parts of themselves and the world that they did not know existed. For millions of
children, summer camp is a wonderful, character and skill building experience. For SCOPE campers, it can be so much more. It
may be a child’s first experience in a physically and emotionally safe environment surrounded by natural beauty and caring adult
role models.
During 2009, we continued to work hard to send more and more deserving children to camp, and several new initiatives were
intended to expand our footprint and effectiveness.
In particular, our Midwest affiliate continued to make great strides. I was honored to attend SCOPE Midwest’s inaugural gala at the
Sheraton Hotel in Chicago. The SCOPE-Midwest team sent 150 children to camp in 2009.
With guidance from board member Herb Lowe, we surveyed all of our participating SCOPE camps to determine the effectiveness
of our funding. We were pleased to find that the majority of SCOPE campers attend camp for several years, and 90% of returning
campers graduate from high school.
SCOPE’s expansion and growth will continue to be fueled by a tremendous group of volunteers, hard working and generous board,
and professional staff, led by Executive Director, Michele Friedman. Their dedication to SCOPE’s mission has enabled us to provide
over 15,000 children with a camp experience since 1992.
Special thanks as well to those who organized this year’s major fundraising events –
Golf Event chair Michael Corpuel; Benefit Dinner chair Ross Coleman; and Winter
Event chairs Justin Mayer and Jessica Jacobs. SCOPE events help us connect with
our donors and raise funds and awareness.
Despite economic challenges, our donors continue to keep their commitments
to SCOPE and the children we serve. SCOPE’s future is a bright one, and we are
delighted to have all of our friends and supporters along for the journey.
Best regards,
Dan Zenkel, Board President
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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he success of SCOPE’s fund-raising during fiscal 2009 enabled the organization to become financially secure and to engage
many of our major funders to expand and solidify their commitment. The generosity of our individual contributors and corporate
and foundation partners is greatly appreciated. I am proud to report some of the major highlights for 2009.
The Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz, expanded the Camp Brooklyn funding to provide camperships for 400 Brooklyn
children in 2009. The partnership with Camp Brooklyn has grown significantly over the years and continues to be a mainstay of
SCOPE’s fund-raising success. The board of the Heckscher Foundation for Children increased their strong support to provide
camperships for 300 children from New York City, and the NYMEX Charitable Foundation renewed their grant for 2009. Their belief
in the benefits of summer camp is evident in their unparalleled and long term support.
The Turn 2 Foundation funded camperships for 80 children who are enrolled in their after school programs. Many of the campers
were returning for a third year through the generosity of the foundation. The feedback from parents and campers was outstanding.
The camp experience is part of the continuum of year-round support that is a key element of Turn 2’s mission.
The Brooke Jackman Foundation provided funding for 15 children who take part in their literacy programs during the school year to
attend camp for 4 weeks. This partnership has expanded to a long term commitment to the children and to SCOPE.
The board leadership of the Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund continued its partnership with the Carver Center in Port
Chester, New York, and “Fred’s Kids” returned to camp through SCOPE funding this past summer. The Gabler Fund seeks to make
a multi-year commitment to these children, who will be followed up year-round at the Carver Center.
Many new partners provided support and others increased their gifts. The New
York Yankees Foundation sponsored 100 children from their local community;
the Jerricho Cotchery Foundation, the Cohn Family Foundation, the Old Oaks
Foundation, and Slomins, Inc. were warmly welcomed as new supporters. We
were also extremely grateful to the Henry Nias Foundation for increasing their
gift to provide 50 inner-city children with the wonders of a camp experience.
We wish to thank all of our foundation and corporate partners for their generous
and continued support and for their belief in SCOPE’s mission.
And, to all of you who supported SCOPE, your generosity is greatly appreciated
by all of the children whose lives you have changed forever!
Kindest regards,
Michele Friedman
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How SCOPE Works
Partner Organizations
S
COPE provides camperships for economically disadvantaged children to attend resident nonprofit camps,
accredited by the American Camp Association. The funding of $500 per child covers approximately half the actual
cost of a two week camp program.
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The target population is made up of children who:
Turn 2 Foundation The Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund
Are 7-16 years old
Meet USDA family income eligibility requirements for free or reduced-price school lunch
Are enrolled in public school
SCOPE, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has provided
camperships for more than 15,000 children from low-income communities
since 1991. Each year more than 1600 children receive the benefits of
summer camp through funds raised from foundation and corporate partners
as well as individual gifts.
Residential, not-for-profit camps that are accredited by the American Camp
Association (ACA) apply annually for participation in SCOPE. By working
with only accredited camps, SCOPE ensures that all partner camps commit
to maintaining a high level of quality in administration, facilities, program
and staff to provide a safe and enriching camp experience to children.
Allocations to participating camps are made upon submission of required
documentation for each camper. The eligibility guidelines require that
children are enrolled in public school and qualify for the Federal free or
reduced lunch program. Camps recruit and enroll campers in partnership
with schools and community agencies which work with the eligible children
year-round. Parents may also apply directly to participating camps.
“Because you sent us here, everybody is having a really great time. Everybody I see at camp
has a big smile on their face” –Daniella, Age 12
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n 2009, SCOPE partnered with these organizations to help place children in participating camps:
Brooke Jackman Foundation Camp Brooklyn Fund
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he children served by SCOPE are low-income youth whose families cannot afford to provide them with a summer
camp experience. Through SCOPE, children escape from the urban setting to secure environments which foster
positive self-esteem, strong self-confidence, and appropriate social skills. Summer camp affords these children the
opportunity to leave the boredom, pollution, and potential dangers of a city summer and instead experience a
supervised, caring community surrounded by positive adult role models.
In order to participate in SCOPE,
campers must:
Be 7-16 years old
Meet family income eligibility requirements established by the United
States Department of Agriculture for free or reduced-price school lunch
Complete an application essay expressing their desire and motivation
to go to resident camp
Be enrolled in a public school
Agree to comply with the registration procedures and rules and
regulations of the chosen camp
“There hasn’t been one year that I haven’t been
grateful for coming to camp” –Collin, Age 11
Photo By: Valentina Savio
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SCOPE CAMPS – Eligibility
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COPE was developed not only to help children, but also as a response to the increased need for funding and support for
camps in the not-for-profit sector. In an effort to provide a valuable experience for economically disadvantaged children
through the provision of “camperships”, SCOPE continues its dedication to fundraising and program designs which promote camp
as a complementary adjunct to formal education. Camps are chosen based on their adherence to these ideals, as demonstrated in
their written materials, organizational goals or mission statements, and their expressed commitment to providing quality summer
camp experiences.
Camps must demonstrate that they provide safe opportunities for their campers to benefit from an enriching, character-building
and educational experience. Only not-for-profit, resident camps accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) may apply
for participation in SCOPE. Camps that are accredited must meet national standards in camp operation, quality of program and
facilities, staff qualifications, and health and safety.
“Attending camp helped me
become independent in some
of my self care tasks. I
helped more at home and
mommy liked that!”
-Max, Age 7
“The day I dread is the day when
everyone leaves camp. I’ve made
tons of friends there and can’t
wait to make more. I’m a camp
kid and I can’t wait to go back.”
-James, Age 14
Participating camps must verify that they:
Have current 501c3 status as issued by the Internal Revenue Service
Have a valid Operating Permit as issued by the state Department of Health
By providing camperships for eligible campers, SCOPE is supporting the
participating not-for-profit camps that are facing funding challenges. Despite
SCOPE’s success, most not-for-profit camps continue to operate well below
capacity. Our goal for the future is to place a child in need in every empty bunk.
Kiddie Keep Well Camp
Edison, NJ
Quinipet
Shelter Island Heights, NY
YMCA Camp Chingachgook
Kattskill Bay, NY
Lake Delaware Boys Camp
Delhi, NY*
Ramapo for Children
Rhinebeck, NY
Fairview Lake YMCA
Newton, NJ
Easter Seals Merry Heart
Hackettstown, NJ
Lebanon Baptist Camp
and Conf. Center
Lebanon, NJ
Camp Sandy Cove
High View, WV
YMCA Camps Greenkill,
McAlister & Talcott
Hugenot, NY*
Fiver
Earlville, NY*
Camp Ma-He-Tu
Bear Mountain, NY
The Fresh Air Fund
Fishkill, NY*
Camp Nejeda
Stillwater, NJ
Girls Quest
E. Windham, NY*
North Shore
Holiday House Camp
Huntington, NY
Appel Farm Arts and
Music Center
Elmer, NJ
Berkshire Hills-Emanuel Camps
Copake, NY
Holmes Presbyterian Camp
Homes, NY
Camp Olmsted
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY*
Homeward Bound
Bear Mountain, NY*
Camp Onas
Ottsville, PA
John’s Boys and Girls Camp
Friendship, ME*
Setebaid Services
Winfield, PA
Surprise Lake Camp
Cold Spring, NY
Top at Tradewinds Lake
Windsor, NY*
Trail Blazers
Montague, NJ*
Camp Vacamas
W. Milford, NJ*
Camp Victory Lake
Hyde Park, NY
Quinipet,
Shelter Island Hgts., NY
Pine Valley Bible Camp
Ellwood City, PA
Camp Wilbur Herrlich
Patterson, NY*
YMCA Camp Bernie
Port Murray, NJ
YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
Mt. Washington, MA
Camp Lenoloc YMCA
Bear Mountain, NY
YMCA Camp Mason
Hardwick, NJ
YMCA Camp Ockanickon
Medford, NJ
Shand YMCA/
Lancaster Family YMCA
Cornwall, PA
YMCA Speers-Eljabar
Dingman’s Ferry, PA
* indicates Camp Brooklyn funding
Camp Brooklyn
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electronics at camp, because
his program seeks to make camp available to Brooklyn residents who cannot otherwise
afford the camp experience.
Through corporate and individual support, Camp Brooklyn raises funds each year for
the special funding. SCOPE is honored to partner with Camp Brooklyn and administers
the funds, which are allocated to the participating camps. The Camp Brooklyn program
is specifically earmarked for SCOPE-eligible children who reside in Brooklyn. Although
SCOPE sets the eligibility guidelines, each camp determines which children will be
accepted into its program.
that would get in the way of
kids having fun”
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Participating Camps 2009
Johnsonburg
Presbyterian Center
Johnsonburg, NJ
“I’m glad there are no
– Ralphelia, Age 13
SCOPE-NY CAMPS
Photo By: Joan Barker
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SCOPE-Midwest
LETTERS FROM CAMPERS
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hroughout their second year as SCOPE’s affiliate, the
leadership of SCOPE-Midwest, Dayna Hardin, Dana
Cohn and Brad Schwartz, along with their dedicated
board members, rallied support from countless individual
and corporate donors which provided camperships for
150 underserved children to attend participating Midwest
nonprofit camps in 2009.
Your support for the hundreds of children who went to camp through SCOPE is greatly appreciated!
SCOPE-Midwest held its first annual gala on Friday, April
24th, at The Sheraton Hotel and Towers in Chicago. More
than 300 supporters attended the benefit, which raised
over $85,000 to help send underserved children to camp,
throughout the Midwest.
me the opportunity of a lifetime to be able to come here with your scholarships. This is my
Highlights of the evening included Secretary of State
Jesse White who received The Youth Advocate Award
for his work and commitment to improving the lives
of children through programs such as The Jesse White
Tumblers. In addition, Bob and Marcy Brower from
Tamarak Day Camp and Carol and Allan “Moe” Sigoloff
from Thunderbird Camp were honored with the Lifetime
Achievement in Camping Award.
SCOPE-Midwest Camps 2009
Camp Beechpoint
Allegan, MI
House in the Wood
Delavan, WI
Camp Rosenthal
Dowagiac, MI
Camp Endeavor
Lake Delton, WI
Easter Seals Timber Pointe
Outdoor Center
Hudson, IL
Union League
Boys & Girls Club
Salem, Wisconsin
Holiday Home Camp
Williams Bay, WI
Wonderland Camp &
Conference Center
Camp Lake, WI
treat coming to this beautiful sanctuary. I look forward to it every year! I meet so many
wonderful new friends from all over that I become great friends with. Thank you for giving
4th year and it just keeps getting better and better. Thank you again!
Yours truly, Claudia”
“Thank you very much for giving me a camp scholarship. This gave me the opportunity to go
to camp and do all the fun stuff like swimming, playing lots of sports, and hanging out with
all of my camp friends. This was definitely the best summer of my life. All of this and more
is all possible with the camp scholarship you gave me. Thank you very much SCOPE.”
-Benjamin, Age 10
“Where I live there’s lots of lights, so looking at the stars is very peaceful. It’s just a big
relief. Camp is a beautiful place. I love camp so much. Everything makes me happy there.”
– Branden, Age 10
Camp Jorn YMCA
Manitowish Waters, WI
“Thank you so much! I really appreciate the scholarship. I have been having a great time at
camp. It’s so much fun! … You have made my summer a better one, so thank you. I love my
bunk and my new friends.” -Coryn, Age 9
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“Just a note to say thanks for giving me another wonderful year at camp! It’s such a
“I have had so much fun at camp! I couldn’t have done any of the fun things without the
scholarship I received. Thank you for making me able to experience this super fun camp!”
-Joe, Age 9
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Winter Event for
Young Professionals
Events
EVENTS HELP US RAISE FUNDS AND
KEEP THE CONNECTION GOING!
What else can warm you better on a
cold winter night than a gathering with
camp friends! On January 31st, over
200 young professionals turned out at
Providence in New York City, to support
SCOPE. Justin Mayer and Jessica Jacobs,
event co-chairs, and their hard working
committee raised over $20,000 through
event donations, Sponsor-a-Child
pledges and the ultimate silent auction!
The Winter Event brings together young
professionals who believe in the benefits
of camp.
2nd Annual Backpack Drive
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he Annual Pack-a-Backpack for Camp Backpack Drive provided SCOPE
campers with backpacks filled with essentials for camp such as toiletries,
towels, and other gear. Many thanks to SCOPE volunteer, Michael Arnold,
and the Summer Associates at his law firm Mintz Levin, who raised funds and
spearheaded this project.
“I am having an awesome time in camp. We are doing a lot of fun activities... I really like
my counselors, they have helped me a lot so far… Thank you so much for helping me find a
place I love.” -Angelica, Age 9
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ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER
SCOPE GOLF OUTING
The 2009 SCOPE Benefit Dinner, held at the Sheraton Hotel in
Atlantic City, raised $200,000 to provide children in need with an
opportunity to attend camp. The evening would not have been
possible without the hard work and dedication of dinner chair,
Ross Coleman and the outstanding dinner committee, as well as the
leadership of Michele Friedman, Stephanie Abrams, and the SCOPE
board of directors.
On September 21st, 100 camp directors,
camp staff, friends, relatives and corporate
sponsors enjoyed a great day on the links
in support of the 12th Annual SCOPE
Golf Invitational at the Glen Head Country
Club on Long Island. The event was sold
out, and featured an impressive brunch,
cocktail party and dinner; over 60 raffle and
tournament prizes; opportunities for golfers
at all ability levels; and most important....
event proceeds that broke the record to
support SCOPE’s goal of providing camp
experiences for children in need.
We were pleased to honor the 2009 Ben Appelbaum Advocate
for Youth Award recipient, Brooklyn Borough President Marty
Markowitz, founder of Camp Brooklyn, which raises funds that
provide camp opportunities for low income children residing in
Brooklyn, NY. In partnership with SCOPE, which administers the fund,
the Camp Brooklyn program provided 400 camperships in 2009.
We also recognized the inductees to The Legends of Camping: David Silverstein, Marvin Domsky, and Ray Diamond. Each of these
camp icons has enhanced the camp profession by their example, while impacting countless children’s lives.
We thank our loyal event sponsors Camp America, The Dime Bank, LICAPS, and Pierce Camps. With the wonderful support of all those
who participated and corporate partners who believe so deeply in our mission, over 1600 children in need attended summer camp
through SCOPE in 2009!
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Kudos to Michael Corpuel and the golf
committee for an outstanding job, and
many thanks to our event sponsors, Super
Enterprises, Barbara Saltzman, and Sobel
Affiliates, for their unparalleled support.
The generosity of all who attended was
over the top in their response to our
Sponsor-a-Child drive.
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SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
PROVIDE AN EDGE, INC.
Yes
No
679,853
440,173
8,016
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED
Revenue and Support:
September 30,
2009
Contributions
623,873
679, 853
Special events
608,542
440,173
19,905
8,016
(16,936)
(4,854)
$1,235,384
$1,123,188
Investment gains (losses)
Total
Expenses:
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARS
2008
Investment income
Program Services:
Campership Program
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
PROVIDE AN EDGE, INC.
Contributions
ENDEDSpecial events
Investment income
2009 Revenue and Support
Contributions
Yes
No
Special events
Yes
No
Campership Program
870,767
99,663
258,002
87,846
Management and
Contributions
general
Special
events income
Investment
Fund-raising
Investment income
Cost of direct benefit to
donors
2009 Expenses
828,395
870,767
Camperships
Support Services:
Yes
Management and general
Fund-raising
Cost of direct benefit to donors
Total
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Net assets – beginning
Net assets – end
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86,516
99,663
235,557
258,002
79,611
87,846
$1,230,079
$1,316,278
5,305
(193,090)
$590,696
$596,001
$596,001
$402,911
No
Management and general
Campership Program
Management and
general
Fund-raising
Fund-raising
Cost of direct benefit to
donors
Cost of direct benefit to donors
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OUR SUPPORTERS
SCOPE gratefully acknowledges the generous contributors to our Annual
Membership Circle during the period of October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
$100,000+
Best of Brooklyn
Timber Lake Foundation
PREMIER CIRCLE
$50,000-$99,000
New York Yankees
LEGACY CIRCLE
$25,000-$49,999
Henry Nias Foundation
NYMEX Charitable
Foundation
Turn 2 Foundation
PATRON CIRCLE
$10,000-$24,999
Brooke Jackman
Foundation, Inc.
Camp America
CampGroup, LLC
Coleman Country Day Camp
Pierce Country
Day School-Camp, Inc.
Douglas Pierce
Slomin’s
BENEFACTOR CIRCLE
$5,000-$9,999
A.M. Skier Insurance
Camp Echo Lake
Hannah S. & Samuel A. Cohn
Memorial Foundation
The Cotchery Foundation
Ray Diamond
Fred Gabler Helping Hand
Camp Fund, Inc.
Brian & Aimee Goldstein
HWA Family Foundation
Indian Head Camp
Long Island Camps
& Private Schools
The Marks Foundation
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Scott & Andrea Ralls
Andy & Wendy Siegel
Sobel Affiliates, Inc.
Southwoods
Super Enterprises
David & Shelley Tager
Zenkel Foundation
CAMPFIRE CIRCLE
$2,000-$4,999
American Camp
Association-NY Section
BDGT Westport, LLC
Camp Birchmont
Roz & Jed Buck
Jay & Sari Canell
Neil & Loren Canell
Sandy Cohen
George & Marla Coleman
Josh Corpuel
Michael Corpuel
Noel Corpuel
Ray Diamond
The Dime Bank
Marvin Domsky
Scott & Laura Eisen
Becky Elrad
Camp Equinunk & Blue Ridge
Rachel Geller
Hackberry
Endowment Partners
Dayna Hardin
Marc Honigfeld
Iroquois Springs
Joseph Alexander
Foundation, Inc.
Knights of York
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp
Robert & Sue Lebby
Long Island Camps
& Private Schools
Maplewood Day School
The Morton &
Beverley Rechler Family
Foundation, Inc.
Andy Pritikin
Dennis Regan
Mitch Reiter
Barbara Salzman
Andy Siegel
Dave Silverstein
Tall Pines Day Camp
David & Lucia Thoensen
Skip Vichness
Camp Wayne for Boys
Camp Wayne for Girls
Robert Wortman
FRIENDS CIRCLE
$1,000-$1,999
Michael Arnold
Kevin Arquit
Scott Bellin
Harold Breene
Robert Brower
Campminder
Mark Carr
The Cloz Companies
Michael Cohen
Elinor Crames
Joe Dadaw
Elmwood Day Camp
Michael Friedman
Stefanie Friedman
Friedman,Kaplan,
Seiler & Adelman LLP
Joseph Fusco
Norman Geller
Robert Gentile
Geoff Glass
Eric Glasson
Brian Goldstein
Joan Goodman
Michael Hoffenberg
KenMont & KenWood Camps
Mitchell Kessler
Keith Klein
Dan Konigsberg
Jeffrey Konigsberg
Sam Krengel
Lake of the Woods Camp
Nancy LaPook Diamond
Deb Lasner
Marissa & Evan Leiser
Jeffrey Lomasky
Herb Lowe
Jennifer Mamlet
Stanley Mayer
Old Oaks Foundation, Inc
Pine Forest Camp
Adam Podhaizer
Dori Prussian
Scott Ralls
Rockland Westchester
Day Camp Association
Steve Schainman
Brad Schwartz
Janie Schwartz
Schwartz Family Art
Campership Fund
Sheehan, Phinney,
Bass & Green
Michael & Rachel Sheinkop
Nancy Shenker
Richard Sherman
Shari Sigoloff
Fred Skolnik
Shelley Tager
Camp Takajo
Franklin Top
Julia & Joseph Weksler
Infinity Windows
Daniel Zenkel
SUPPORTERS
Michael Abiaoun
Inez Abrahamson
Matt Abrams
ACA - Keystone Section
Andrea Plotkin Acker
Ari Ackerman
Advance Specialties
Susan Agate
Alpha Epsilon Phi-MW
Amazing Amusements
Leslie Apter
Laurel Assif
Jo-Ann Autorino
Dawn Azrak
Alison Bachman
Brian Bachman
Michelle Bagan
Chris Bagnell
Andrew Bagon
Dave Ballistery
Ellyn Bank
Marni Barone
David Barres
Norm Barrie
The Bart Group
Ivy Baruch
Daniel Baskes
Mary & Gerald Batsford
Gary Bauer
Bobby Becker
Shula Becker
Steffi Becker
Sylvia Belardo
Joan Bell
Christopher Beltz
Mark Benerofe
Rosalind Bennett
Michael Benowitz
Andrew Berg
David Berg
Jamie Berger
Kerri Bergman
Jodie Berkman
Cristin Berns
Stephen Berzok
Scott Bierko
Camp Birch Trail for Girls
Drew Bitterman
Vicki Bloch
Roberta Block
Lucy Blutenthal
Elizabeth Boccone
Dawn Bolles
Michael Brandwein
DeborahM. Braum
Breezemont Day Camp
Jeanne Brenner-Schnell
Nancy Fire Breslau
Andrew Bresler
Sheldon Bressler
John Bretschneider
Jani Brokaw
Todd Brower
Michael Brown
Nancy & Howard Brown
Meredith Broxmeyer
Edith Buntman
Rob Burns
Burns Ave School PTA
Jonathan Butwin
Sharon & Scott Bylund
Tod & Jill Cagan
Renee Cahlstadt
Callicoon Supply Inc.
Caltius Capital
Management LP
Lilly Cannold
Jim Cantoni
Alan Caplan
Alvin Capp
Charles Carey
Carousel Day School
Andrea Carpenter
Christina Casella
Michael Chauveau
Laura Chern
Beth Chiafair
Chicago Youth Centers
Vivian Cirillo
Steven Citrin
Clarkstown Senior
High School North
Matthew Claster
Glen Coben
Bruce Cohen
Carolyn Cohen
Casey Cohen
Dara Cohen
Donna Cohen
Faran Cohen
Jill Cohen
Karen Cohen
Phyllis Cohen
Teddy & Dara Cohen
Alan Cohn
Dana Cohn
Herman Cohn
Howard & Lois Cohn
Lauren Cohn
Valerie Cohn
Ross Coleman
Michelle Colletta
Edward Collins
Anthony Concolino
Kimberly Cooper
Herbert Corbin
Peter Corbin
Jerry Cunningham
Phyllis Czerkies
Georgene & Joseph Dadan
Jordan Dale
Tara Daly
EJ Dangerfield
Kelly Darcy
Simon Deakin
Stephanie Degen
Ashley Denholtz
Amy Deutsch
Joseph Di Cioccio
Evan Diamond
Robert B. Ditter
Corey Dockswell
Elizabeth Doheny
Allison Dorfman
Jed & Carolyn Dorfman
James Downes
Jessica Dreyfuss
Joanne Drucker
Karin Duncker
Emily Duneier
Tony & Alexandra East
Camp Echo
Arden Edelcup
Charlotte Edelman
Jordana Edelstein
Scott Edgcomb
Fanchon Ehrlich
David Eisenberg
Mindy Eisenstein
Gail Elis
Wayne Ellis
Alvin Epstein
Dale Ettinger
Dawn Ewing
Tom Farrell
Claire Feld
Emily Ferdman
David Feuer
Meghan Fialkoff
Brett Fickler
D.M. Field
Leonard Fink
Jaimee Fischer
Elaine Fishman
Janet Fitterman
Lisa Flashner
David Fleischner
Liza Fleisig
Mary Ellen Folsom
Bari Fradin
Jeff Freedman
Angela Freeman
Rebecca Friedland
David Friedman
Gary Friedman
Michael H. Friedman
Norman Friedman
Sara Friedman
Karen Fusco
Charles Gabrielson
Lisa Gabrielson
Seth Gabrielson
Jonathan Gault
Paul Gazzara
Stefanie Gelles
Tony Germano
Brandon Gershowitz
Richard Gersten
Dan Gerstman
Jackie Gichner
Jason Glasser
Rachel Glasson
Sandra Glasson
Zachary Gleser
Brian Glickman
Jill Glickstein
Jonathan Gold
Morris Gold
Darlene Goldberg
David Golden
Debra Goldner
William Goldrick
Gregory Goldring
Cindy Goldstein
Dan R. Goldstein
David Goldstein
Janet Goldstein
Martin Goldstein
John Goldwyn
Alli Good
Gregory Goodman
Jordan Goodman
Gary Gordon
Adam Gottlieb
Sue Gould
Michael Grant
Carin Grassini
Kenneth Gray
Jordan Green
Michael Green
Eric Greenberg
Geri Greenberg
Nancy Greenberg
Marni Greenberg-Basso
Todd Greengus
Grant Griffiths
Adam S. Groothuis
Rachel Grossman
Ronnie Grossmann
Pat Gruber
Jody Gutterman
Jonathan & Jodi Haas
Randi Haber
Robert Hahn
Geoffry Handler
Elisa Harmon
Dori & Kevin Harris
Robert Harris
Lisa Hechtman
Joel Herman
Paul Heuwetter
Jill Hill
Beth & Neil Hirshman
Leslie Hoffenberg
Joe Holden
Robert Holden
Nancy Hollander
Adrienne Holtzman
Jeffrey Homburger
Jeffrey Horne
Michelle Horvitz
Jeffrey Horwich
Larry Horwich
Anthony Horwitz
Chester Irvin
Irvin Simon Photographers Inc.
J. H. Cohn
Jacqueline Jacobs
Jessica Jacobs
Mindy Jacobs
Gladys T. Janava
Jewish Organization
of Kinnelon
JHL Capital Group LLC
Mark Johnson
Robert Jones
Rachel Joseph
Joshua & Pamela Miller
Family Gift Fund
Lana Joslin
JR Buildings
JRO Technology
Harold & Arlene Kabb
Julie Kabb
Jonathan Kaden
Marsha Kadin
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Lindsay Kahn
David & Susan Kalt
Ralph Kaminer
Amy Kaplan
Andrew Kaplan
Cindy Kaplan
Denise Kaplan
Lynn Kaplan
Marc & Pamela Kaplan
Marty Kaplan
Mary Kaplan
Michael Karger
Tom Karger
Taryn Karmitz
Tamara Katz
Camp Kawaga
Allison Kaye
Cole Kelly
Diane Kennedy
Brandi Keryc
Kim and Brad Keywell
Kingdon Capital Management
David Kite
Cara Klein
Dennis Klein
Jamie Klein
Sarah Klosner
Jeremy Knobel
Don Konigsberg
Roy Korins
Melek Kot
Rachel Kotchek
Jeanne Kotuby
Mimi Kravitz
Diane Kuhn
Bob Kulchin
Russell Kwiat
Michael Labadorf
Naomi Lane
Adam Langbart
Ian Langbart
Michelle Lapidos
KarenAnn Larusso
Joanna Laster
Amy Latulippe
Michel Latulippe
Jason & Michelle Lavitt
Keith & Lisa Lavitt
Charles B. Lawless
Lynn Lax
Erica Lazarow
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Suzanne Le Clair
Josh Leavit
The Lefkofsky
Family Foundation
Deborah Leib
Evan Leiser
Camp Lenox
Norman & Shellie Levin
Erika Levine
Nanette Levine
Randy Levine
Sheldon & Eileen Levine
Valorie Levine
David Levinson
Barbara Levitsky
Eric Levy
Leslie Levy
Louis Levy
Rhonda Levy
James Wesley Libman
Phil Lilienthal
John Liporace
Stephen Lippitz
Karen Lobl
Blaire Lomasky
Lauren Lomasky
Brian & Blair Longaro
Jolanta Lorenz
Theresa Louie
Candice Lowe
Susan & Jeff Lowell
Sarah Lowen
Alan Lowenkron
Carolyn Ltiuchy
Jonathan Lubin
Annie Maged
Mark Magid
Camp Mah-Kee-Nac
Joshua Male
Charles Maltzman
David Manevitz
Adam Mann
Jared Marcus
Matt Margulies
Ronite Margulies
Evan Marin
John Markoff
S. Marks
Shuli Marouni
Maria Marshall
Audrey Mass
Billy Mass
Karen Matranga
Alyssa Mayer
Gregg Mayer
Justin Mayer
Ronni Mayo
Kathleen Mccormick
Bev McEntarfer
Beulah Mclarty
Frances McTague
Heather Meisner
Paul Meister
Jason Mercado
Merrick Woods Day Camp
Caren Metzger
Eric Meyer
Jayma Meyer
Nicole Meyer
Grace Miata
Elizabeth & Christopher
Michael
Jon Michelon
Arnold Miller
Joe Miressi
Joseph Miressi
Rachel Mishkin
Mohawk Day Camp
Debra Mohr
Brian Morris
Ariella Morrow
Christine New Moschella
Nancy & Robert Moss
Leslie Mulert
David Muschler
Amanda Mutterperl
N.S. Capital
Doris Napolitano
Allison Nass
Ruth Nathanson
Adam Nazimowitz
Network For Good
New Dimensions
Jason Newman
Jennifer Newman
Niche Directories/
KidsCamps
Steve Nisenson
Jennifer Nolan
Rosaire Nottage
Stacey Novick
Kenneth Novikoff
Ojibwa Enterprises
Beth Olderman
Jane Olshever
Renee Oppenheim
L.Bernice Oringher
J O’Rourke
Lillian Osran
Mitch Ostrove
Lisa Owen
Trip Owen
George Painter
Edward Pascavage
Lauren Patinkin
Audrey Pavia
Brett Pearlman
Jackie Peltz
Jason Peltz
Michael Penchansky
Brenda Perez
Craig Perlman
Christopher J. Perry
Peter & Courtney Phillipou
Forrester Pierce
Jessica Pierce
Rosita Pildes
Marjorie Pines
Martin Pinksy
Susan Piro
Stephen Platt
Lori Polansky
Barri Poles
Michael Pollack
Neil Pollack
Gordon Polzin
Camp Pontiac
Andrew Price
Kristin Quintano
Laura Raclaw
Beth Raines
Phil Rainone
Ramapo Country Day Camp
Manuel Ramos
Geoff Rand
Mara Rapant
Julie Raske
Francine Ratzken
Harold Rechler
Zachary Rechler
Mitchell Reiffman
Stephanie Reisender
Steven Rennert
Joseph Resnick
Thomas Riddleberger
Robindel for Girls
Roca Management
Susan Rochlis
Zachary Rockoff
Heather Romano
Joseph Romano
Tracy Romanz
Jon Romick
Chelsea Rosen
Andrew Rosenband
Bob Rosenberg
Lisa Rosengard
Neil Rosengard
Cathy Ross
Ian Ross
Elaine & Lester Rothenbaum
Paula Rothman
Chris & Lynn Roy
Barry A. Royce
Fred Rubenstein
Karen Rappaport Rubinstein
Gursell Ruderman
Linda Rudick
Sacks Family Foundation
Ira Sadowsky
Kathy Sanchez
David Saran
Elena Savoy
Andrea & Ian Schaja
Drina Scheiber
Janet Schiff-Thebner
Meredith Schlaff
Bennett G. Schmidt
Nancy Schmidt
Stephanie Schoffman
Dan Schuchman
Heather Schutmaat
Michael Schwartz
Mindy Dolgin Schwartz
Stephanie Schwartz
Ilise Schwartzwald
Carole Segal
Snjezana Sego
Linda Seidenstein
Ira Seinfeld
Inna Semenchuk
Nyisha Shakur
Hope Shamberg
Wendy Shapiro
Wendy Shea
Natalie Shefsky
Eric Shepard
Matthew Sherman
Valerie Sherman
Debby Shulman
Wendy Siegel
Jayme Sigman
Dina Silberstein
Samantha Silberstein
Todd Silverman
Stacey Silverstein
Laura Simberg
Scott Simon
Benjamin Sinaiko
Beth Singer
Brad & Susan Singer
David Sirotkin
Mara Sitomer
Christina Sivin
David Skolnik
Naomi Skolnik
Carol Slater
Lauren Slater
Dagmar Smek
Peg Smith
Arlene Smith-Russo
Peter Snell
Howard Sobel
Adam Sokoloff
Joelle Soleymani
Stephen Soleymani
Jem Sollinger
Amy Solomon
Julie Solot
Arielle Solowiejczyk
Joyce Sortino
Randi Sosnick
Lisa & Robert Spatt
Stacey Spielman
Judith Stanton
Sara C. Star
Tony Stein
Allen Steinberg
Jamye & Steven Stern
Michael Stone
David Sugar
Summer Trails Day Camp
Aron Sung
Peter Surgenor
John Surran
Michele & Steven Sweetwood
Julie Swidler
Daniel Switzer
Jane Tarica
Scott Tatelman
Melissa Tell
Temple Anshe Sholom Religious School
Robert Teodosic
Bernie Tessler
Camp Thunderbird
Victoria Tickman
Jill Tipograph
James Tisch
Alissa Tofias
Christopher Tordy
Brendan Touhey
Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion
John & Lisa Valente
Judith Vandow
Luke Venneri
Elyse Viner
Lisa Visotsky
Doug Volan
Brad Walker
Francesca Walkiewicz
Donna Walter
Rebeca Wanderman
Scott Wanderman
Joanne Wasserman
Daniel Weil
Ira Weinberg
Jill Weiner
Jessica Weinreb
Scott Weinstein
Sara Weisenthal
Adam Weiss
Alexis Weiss
Jonathan Weiss
Kenneth Weiss
Mike Weiss
Aranda Wendell
Asher Wenig
Bruce & Tammy Werner
Foundation
Western Massachusetts
Camp Association
Jesse White
Jennifer Wicks
Brian Wilkins
Arielle Wilner
David Windmiller
Adam & Deborah Winick
Michael Wolf
Joseph Wolfer
Richard Woodstein
Lindsey Yaffe
Jonathan Kennard Youngwood
Justin & Velentina Yuen
Brigida Zaccaria
Frances Zaino
Dennis Zaslavsky
Meri Zeiff
Corey Zeiler
Bruce Zenkel
Mark Zides
David Zigler
Jon Zirin
Lori Zomick-Rosenberg
Gifts In-kind
Ahyan’s Shish Kebab
Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theater
Ann Roth Shoes
B.R. Guest Restaurants
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard
Barneys
Bradford Portraits
Brooks Brothers
Bunkline Outfitter
Butera’s
Butterfield 8
Cactus Salon And Spa
Charles Playhouse
Churchill’s
Cinema Arts Centre
City Cellar Wine Bar And Grill
The Colbert Report
Colorado Yurt Company
The Container Store
The Daily Show
Daryl Roth Theatre
Emerald Door
Eminem/ Shady Records
Equinox Fitness Clubs
ESPN Zone
Estilo Salon
Exhale MindBodySpa
Steven Finkelstein
Franchi
The Freedom Trail
Foundation
George Martin Restaurant
Glen Head Country Club
Good Charma
Graffiti Restaurant
Herb Karlitz
The Inn at Jim Thorpe
Isaac Mizrahi
Jack Britvan
Janice VanCleave
JIMLAR
Jonathan’s Restaurant
Lacey Ryan
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Lerman’s
Macari Vineyards
& Winery, Ltd.
Maximus Spa & Salon
Miami Dolphins
Michaels Jewelry Designs
The Morning Show with
Mike and Juliet
Mumbo Jumbo,
Techno Source
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Museum of Science, Boston
Nana Star
The New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Nets
The New York Jets
The New York Knicks
The New York Rangers
Nickelodeon
NY Skyride
Oka b. Shoes and Lacey Ryan
Orpheus Salon
Owen Photography
Park Avenue Chocolates
PearlParadise.com
The People’s Court
Philosophy
The Pierce Family
Pindar Vineyards
Planet Hollywood
Pocono Whitewater
Adventures
Random House
The Romano Family
Salvatore Ferragamo
Sheila Kelley’s S Factor
SixFigureStart
The Sports Club/LA
The New York Giants
The New York Rangers
Tilles Center For
The Performing Arts
TrangleBall
Tri-State SnapSports
Union Square
Hospitality Group
Urban Dove
WKTU
Z100
And to the many
volunteers who
have given their
time and support
This annual report
recognizes the generosity
of those who provide vital
support to SCOPE. Every
effort has been made
to provide an accurate
listing of donors. In case
of an inadvertent error or
omission, please let us know.
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