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Home My WebLink About2015 Starting Hearts and 2014 RecapStarting Hearts – Town of Vail 2014 Application for 2015 Funding Page 1 of 7 STARTING HEARTS 2015 APPLICATION FOR TOWN OF VAIL FUNDING (Tiers I – III) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS All applications must be submitted to the Town of Vail by June 27, 2014 by 5:00 P.M. You must provide an electronic version only (single file please), sent to khalloran@vailgov.com. Any application received after that date will not be considered. For questions on the financial statements, please contact Kathleen Halloran at 479-2116. PLEASE TYPE THIS APPLICATION OR PRINT IN BLACK INK 1. Name of organization: Starting Hearts 2. Contact person(s): Lynn Blake, Founder and Executive Director Cheryl Lindstrom, Grant Writer 3. Mailing address: PO Box 4318 Avon, CO 81620 4. Telephone: (970) 331-3983 – Lynn Blake (970) 390-1512 – Cheryl Lindstrom 5. E-mail address: lynn@startinhearts.org Cheryl.Lindstrom@gmail.com 6. Members and Titles of your governing board: Governing Board: Lynn Blake, Founder and President Christine Albertson Matt Blake Carolyn Connolly, Fundraising Chair Ilene Gauger Becca Hendrick, RN Graham Kane Jacquie Landt, RN, Volunteer Coordinator Mike McGee, Program Development Chair Russell Molina Carol Mulson-Gill Kristine Rossier Jim Spell, Marketing Chair Advisory Board: Jack Eck, MD Toby Mower, PhD Larry Gaul, MD Cathy Pollard, RN Alan Markowitz, MD Commissioner Jill Ryan Morton Mower, MD Cathy Tobin, RN 7. Amount of contribution requested: $15,000 8. Organization fiscal year-end: December 31 9. Are your books audited? No Starting Hearts – Town of Vail 2014 Application for 2015 Funding Page 2 of 7 10. What Tier is your organization applying for? Tier III 11. How will the contribution be used? Starting Hearts is requesting funds to continue its Call-Push-Shock education program, specifically for classes conducted within the Town of Vail. These sessions focus on targeted groups of local residents – hotel personnel, retail employees, real estate agents, schools and homeowner associations – as well as community events like the GoPro Games, where the reach is a mix of residents and guests of the Vail Valley. Call-Push-Shock provides instruction on how to recognize the signs (sudden collapse, breathing stops) of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and differentiate between SCA and a heart attack. The next steps are to call 911, start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and locate and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) if at all possible. If conducted within the first three to five minutes following the onset, these actions – Call-Push-Shock – will greatly increase the odds of survival for SCA victims. The overarching goal of Starting Hearts is to have more individuals capable and confident to recognize and respond to SCA, which in turn will help increase the survival rate for its victims that presently is at 10 percent. Nationally, approximately 32 percent of victims of out-of-hospital SCA receive bystander intervention, largely due to a lack of knowledge and confidence about what to do. There are over 1,000 SCA events daily in the U.S.; a total of 424,000 annually. In 2013, 36 of 63 deaths (57.1 percent) in Eagle County were due to cardiovascular disease. Without intervention, SCA is nearly always fatal. With intervention, the survival rate rises to 38 percent. Even under the best of circumstances, the arrival of health care professionals is seven or more minutes away; in this mountainous region weather and road conditions can impede a rapid response. Starting Hearts has conducted a local survey that indicates only two percent know all three steps that comprise Call-Push-Shock, which mirrors the national average of SCA victims who receive bystander intervention that includes the use of an AED. Collectively, 21 percent of individuals surveyed would perform two or more of the three steps. Thirty-seven percent would call 911, but that alone will not save a victim’s life. Another 26 percent gave answers that would not contribute to the victim’s survival, largely because there is confusion – likely due to a lack of education – between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack, which have different symptoms, windows of survival and types of treatment. Closing the gap on the onset of SCA and the arrival of emergency medical personnel depends on the willingness of bystanders to step in, perform CPR and, if possible, locate and use an AED. This confidence comes through education and practice, which Starting Hearts is willing to provide at no charge to participants. 12. How does your request support item 1C of the contribution policy? The mission of Starting Hearts is to save the lives of victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Its goal is to generate awareness of SCA and educate Vail Valley residents and guests on the signs and symptoms as well as the steps that friends, loved ones or bystanders can undertake to potentially save a life. Starting Hearts has consulted with local first responders who indicate many of the visitors to the Vail Valley – as well as some of its residents – are not necessarily prepared to undertake exercise activities at altitude. Contributing factors such as unknown pre-existing conditions, alcohol consumption, dehydration and lack of fitness are all potentially in the mix when an individual suffers SCA. When SCA strikes, having more individuals who are confident and capable of responding to Starting Hearts – Town of Vail 2014 Application for 2015 Funding Page 3 of 7 this medical emergency is invaluable as the window of survival is very narrow. This is also valuable training for residents, as approximately 80 percent of SCA events occur in a home. Additionally, Starting Hearts is working to increase the number and placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) throughout the valley, which greatly increase the odds of survival. Through private and public funding, Starting Hearts has placed 20 new AEDs in Eagle County to date in 2014, six of which are within the Town of Vail. 13. Who currently funds your organization (other governments, private donations, user fees, etc.)? Founded in July 2010, Starting Hearts, a registered 501 (c)(3) and receives funding from private individuals, corporate contributions and grants. The following chart outlines funding sources in 2013: 2013 Funding Sources Percentage Funding Source 59.8% Contributions (Individual and Corporate Donations) 3.1% Grant Income (Private or Corporate Foundations) 0.0% Government Grants 37.1% Other (Special Event and Miscellaneous Income) 100.0% TOTAL Note: Reflects only actual funds received in 2013. Does not include grants or pledges secured but not received. 2014 Funding Sources As of June 23, 2014 Percentage Funding Source 21.0% Contributions (Individuals and Corporate Donations) 24.7% Grants from Corporations or Businesses 24.4% Grants from Foundations or Trusts 13.7% Government Grants 13.9% Events (Includes Event Sponsorships) 2.3% Miscellaneous Income 100.0% TOTAL Note: Reflects only actual funds received to date in 2014. 13. Organization's mission statement: Starting Hearts to save the lives of victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Assets: Checking Account $ 19,047.00 Equipment: The Heart Rod (converted TOV transit bus) $ 4,000.00 The Heart Rod - Equipment on Board $ 4,700.00 Total Assets 27,747.00$ Liabilities Credit Card Balance 14,199.00$ Total Liabilities 14,199.00$ Net Worth (Total Assets Less Total Liabilities)13,548.00$ APPLICATION FOR TOWN OF VAIL FUNDING 2013 Balance Sheet STARTING HEARTS Most Recent Completed Fiscal Year December 31, 2013 STARTING HEARTS 2014 Profit and Loss January 1-December 31, 2014 As of: 6/26/2014 INCOME 4000Contributions 34,224.59$ 4010Individual Contributions - Unrestricted2,267.49$ 4015Individual Contributions - Temp Restricted - Call-Push-Shock3,620.00$ 4015Individual Contributions - Temp Restricted - Fundraising Expenses4,187.10$ 4015Individual Contributions - Temp Restricted - General Advertising-$ 4015Individual Contributions - Temp Restricted - Nearest AED22,500.00$ 4015Individual Contributions - Temp Restricted - Neighbor Saver-$ 4020Corporate Contributions - Unrestricted1,650.00$ 4200Non-Government Grants 40,500.00$ Corporations/Businesses500.00$ 4215Grants - Corporations/Businesses - Temp Restricted - Call-Push-Shock-$ 4215Grants - Corporations-Businesses - Temp Restricted - Nearest AED-$ 4215Grants - Corporations-Businesses - Temp Restricted - Neighbor Saver500.00$ 4215Grants - Corporations/Businesses - Unrestricted-$ Foundations/Trusts 40,000.00$ 4230Grants - Foundations/Trusts - Temp Restricted - Call-Push-Shock-$ 4230Grants - Foundations/Trusts - Temp Restricted - Nearest AED5,000.00$ 4230Grants - Foundations/Trusts - Temp Restricted - Neighbor Saver25,000.00$ 4230Grants - Foundations/Trusts - Unrestricted10,000.00$ 4420Indirect Contributions - Affiliated Organizations3,556.44$ 4500Government Grants 22,500.00$ 4530Grants - State - Call-Push-Shock-$ 4530Grants - State - Nearest AED-$ 4530Grants - State - Neighbor Saver-$ 4540Grants - Local Government - Call-Push-Shock22,500.00$ 4540Grants - Local Government - Nearest AED-$ 4540Grants - Local Government - Neighbor Saver-$ 4600Program Related Sales - AED Sales 4700Special Events 22,681.67$ 4710Special Event - Non-Gift Revenue (Silent Auction or Similar)7,332.02$ 4720Special Event - Gift Revenue - Individuals - All You Need is Heart7,188.55$ 4720Special Event - Gift Revenue - Corporations - All You Need is Heart5,661.10$ 4720Special Event - Gift Revenue - Individuals - Art for Heart2,500.00$ 4720Special Event - Gift Revenue - Corporations - Art for Heart-$ 4999Miscellaneous Revenue 229.96$ Other Revenue 5.43$ 7000Interest Earned 5.43$ 123,698.09$ June 23, 2014 STARTING HEARTS 2014 Profit and Loss January 1-December 31, 2014 As of: 6/26/2014 June 23, 2014 EXPENSES 5000AED Program 24,769.72$ Professional Fees - AED Program475.00$ Supplies - AED Sales24,294.72$ 5100Call-Push-Shock Program 2,065.00$ Supplies - Call-Push-Shock Supplies2,065.00$ Special Events Costs 19,278.08$ 5200 All You Need Is Heart - February 14, 2014 18,575.58$ Advertising, Printing and Collateral5,329.78$ Direct Event Costs4,390.41$ Event Planning & Wrap-Up279.17$ Financial Processing1,664.83$ Professional Fees - Special Event - All You Need Is Heart3,495.00$ Promotional Items1,293.00$ Supplies 459.29$ Travel (Inclues local Parking & Tolls)1,664.10$ 5220 Art for Heart - 2014 702.50$ Advertising, Printing & Collateral387.50$ Food & Beverage -$ Professional Fees315.00$ Supplies & Materials-$ 6000Heart Rod 833.51$ Fuel - Heart Rod345.59$ Registration and Insurance435.00$ Repairs & Maintenance52.92$ 6100Facility Equipment & Expenses 1,249.70$ Equipment Rental -$ Rent, Parking, Other Occupancy1,015.75$ Repairs & Maintenance-$ Utilities 233.95$ 6200Fundraising Fees 17,187.10$ Fundraising Fees - Cheryl Lindstrom3,250.00$ Fundraising Fees - Carolyn Connelly13,937.10$ 6300Officers & Directors Salaries 12,000.00$ Lynn Blake 12,000.00$ 6400Travel & Meetings Expenses 18,134.50$ Collaboration Meetings712.35$ Conferences, Conventions, Meetings200.00$ Development Meetings173.68$ Travel Meals -$ 98,705.61$ STARTING HEARTS 2014 Profit and Loss January 1-December 31, 2014 As of: 6/26/2014 June 23, 2014 EXPENSES 6500General & Admin Expenses 17,048.47$ Accounting Fees - Cheryl Lindstrom3,050.00$ Accounting Fees - Vail Tax & Accounting583.39$ Advertising - Unrestricted (Not Special Event)4,835.00$ Advertising - Restricted (Not Special Event)-$ Bank Charges (Financial Processing Fees - General)225.33$ Computer Services594.47$ Insurance - Non-Employee3,450.00$ Legal and Professional Fees General 10.00$ Professional Fees - General Design & Website1,600.00$ Professional Fees - Advertising - Restricted-$ Professional Fees - Marketing2,050.00$ Meals & Entertainment-$ Membership Dues - Organization-$ Office Expenses -$ Postage & Shipping6.00$ Printing & Copying370.97$ Subcontractors -$ Travel - General (Fuel)273.31$ Other Expenses 3,188.00$ 8000 Interest & Finance Charges - Credit Card1,462.09$ Payments on Principal - Credit Card1,725.91$ TOTAL INCOME (Includes Cash)123,698.09$ TOTAL EXPENSES98,705.61$ NET INCOME24,992.48$