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Letter from the Chairman of the Board and President & CEO ............................................ 2

Cal, Sr.’s Legacy............................................................................................................................................................3

2017 National Results .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Youth Development Programs ......................................................................................................................6

Our Reach ......................................................................................................................................................................8

Youth Development Park Initiative .........................................................................................................10

Ripken Summer Camp .....................................................................................................................................14

Program Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................. 16

STEM Initiative ..........................................................................................................................................................17

National Child Protection Tool Kit ........................................................................................................... 18

Special Initiatives .................................................................................................................................................20

Events ............................................................................................................................................................................22

Volunteerism ............................................................................................................................................................26

National Corporate Partnerships .............................................................................................................28

Board of Directors ................................................................................................................................................29

Financial Information ........................................................................................................................................30

2017 Donors .............................................................................................................................................................36

How You Can Help ................................................................................................................................................41

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T A B L E O FC O N T E N T S

Our 2017 Annual Report highlights the achievements of the Foundation and our strategic goals for the future. Thanks to the help of our dedicated donors, program partners, board of directors, and staff, we continue to grow our reach every year. 2017 marked even bigger numbers of at-risk youth impacted. With the help of 719 youth partners and law enforcement agencies across the country in 43 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, we impacted nearly 1.4 million kids through all of our major initiatives: youth development programs, a National Child Protection Tool Kit, and Youth Development Parks.

This year, we saw the growth of one of our major program initiatives: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education curriculum and Technology Centers. We also launched I’m GREAT (Girls Respecting Each other And Themselves), a powerful program that aims to positively impact middle school-aged girls through female mentorship and a focused curriculum. In 2018, our goal

is to distribute our curriculum guide that aids mentors in developing new ways to help at-risk young women gain access to the necessary tools and resources to live healthy, productive lives.

Our STEM Initiative has quickly become a focus of the Foundation to provide underserved kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods the opportunity to participate in STEM programs and increase the number of minority and at-risk youth pursuing higher education and careers in STEM-related fields. We created 10 Ripken Foundation STEM Centers throughout the U.S. in 2017, reaching 1,600 at-risk youth, and developed a curriculum guidebook to help mentors implement a fun and interactive STEM program.

By 2017, we completed over 70 Youth Development Parks. The Foundation now has parks in 22 states and Washington, D.C., and has been implementing a system that evaluates the effectiveness of all of our parks so that they serve as many at-risk youth as possible year-round. Our multipurpose, synthetic surface, low-maintenance parks allow children to play in a safe, clean environment while creating transformational change in the surrounding communities.

We hope you are inspired by the accomplishments of 2017. Thank you to all of those who helped make this year our most successful yet. We are excited to share this report with you as we continue to work hard to reach as many deserving youth during those critically important afterschool hours and give them the tools to succeed in life.

Founded to honor the legacy and life of Cal Ripken, Sr., a longtime coach and mentor, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation prepares at-risk youth for life’s challenges by teaching them critical life skills such

as teamwork, communication, work ethic, and respect. Our character building programs give youth the tools they need to succeed in life

and thrive within their communities.

Since 2001, the Foundation has seen steady growth and added programs, curricula, and initiatives that fortify our mission and

ability to mentor young people in distressed communities across the country. The profound impact of our progress can be seen in all areas of our strategic plan.

Mark ButlerChairman, Board of Directors

Steve SalemPresident & CEO

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CAL, SR.’SL E G A C Y

Dad's l i fe was all about helping kids. . . he used to use baseball to help kids in the communities he was in.

— Cal , Jr .

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F R O M T H E C H A I R M A NA N D T H E P R E S I D E N T & C E O

Cal Ripken, Sr.

All it takes is one person to do the right thing, and one kid will pick up on that, and then it goes right down the l ine.

— Bil l Ripken

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Photo courtesy of CBS EcoMedia/Eric J. Smith

Our signature program, Badges for Baseball, was created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice and connects law enforcement officers with at-risk youth during the critical out-of-school hours when they are most likely to commit or become a victim of crime. Officers throughout America are helping to open the eyes of young people to their own potential, while teaching them how to make smart decisions for a better future. Using sports as the hook, law enforcement mentors engage youth and deliver a powerful message about how to succeed in the game of life.

The cornerstone of our programming is our Badges for Baseball Coaches Manual youth development curriculum and our character education flipbooks, Healthy Choices, Healthy Children. Endorsed by the Association for Middle Level Education, these curriculum flipbooks help mentors teach at-risk youth how to develop sound decision-making skills by

discussing choices and their consequences. These easy-to-read, handheld resources focus on:

• Adaptive Sports• Civics & Leadership• Financial Literacy• Fitness

Each new flipbook allows our mentors and coaches to incorporate fun and fresh ways to keep kids active and practicing a healthy lifestyle.

Our youth development curriculum supports our mission of helping kids learn to make smart choices and grow into healthy, self-sufficient adults. Partnerships with federal and state government organizations, combined with support from private corporations, continue to help the Foundation impact kids over the long term while using resources efficiently and effectively.

In Maryland, 1,979 kids participated through 11 youth organizations, thanks to the support of multiple partnerships including: the Fund II Foundation; CareFirst; BGE; the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; Under Armour; and the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force.

In Wisconsin, 3,681 kids participated through 11 youth organizations, thanks to the support of the Fund II Foundation, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Through multiple partnerships in Mississippi, 2,587 kids participated through 6 youth organizations across the state, thanks to the support of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

In Florida, 2,815 kids participated in Badges for Baseball through 2 youth organizations, thanks to the Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival.

In Ohio, 1,525 kids participated through 11 youth organizations, thanks to the support of the Ohio Office of the Attorney General Mike DeWine.

In North Carolina, 3,459 kids participated in Badges for Baseball through 19 youth organizations, thanks to the support of multiple partnerships including the Fund II Foundation and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Through a partnership with Suez, 1,188 kids participated in our programming in partnership with 6 organizations and in four states: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Thanks to the Sea Research Foundation, 1,198 kids were impacted through Quickball Math.

In 2017, our youth partners ran Badges for Baseball in 512 communities in 21 states and Washington, D.C. impacting 33,200 kids

• Nutrition• Resilience• Rise Above Bullying • STEM

“ “If we can get these kids out on a f ield, show them we care, give them a chance, give them a great place to play and learn, the only place they can go is up.

— Bil l Ripken

SNAPSHOT OF OUR M O S T S U C C E S S F U L

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A sports cl inic in Naples, Florida

Student athletes from Springfield College work with kids during a College Day Experience thanks to our

corporate partners at SUEZ.

We thank SUEZ for being our f irst nationwide Badges for Baseball sponsor.

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We are proud of al l of our program partners across the U.S. implementing our youth development camps, cl inics , and programs while providing at-r isk youth with posit ive

mentors and role models .

Our Badges for Baseball program impacted 33,000 youth throughout 512 communities in 21 states and Washington, D.C. in 2017.

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BADGES FOR BASEBALL C O M M U N I T I E S S E R V E D

CALIFORNIABakersfieldLos AngelesMilpitasSan Francisco

COLORADODenver

CONNECTICUTBridgeportStamford

FLORIDANaplesSarasota

GEORGIAAtlanta

ILLINOISChicago

MAINEWaterville

MARYLANDAberdeenBaltimoreElktonGermantownLa PlataLandover

MASSACHUSETTSHolyokeSpringfield

MISSISSIPPIBatesvilleJacksonKosciuskoTunicaTupeloYazoo City

NEW JERSEYJersey City

NEW YORKGarnervillePoughkeepsie

NORTH CAROLINABrevardConcordDurhamFayettevilleGoldsboroGreensboroGreenville

HavelockHendersonvilleLumbertonMooresvilleRaleighRocky MountSanfordSouthern PinesWeldonWilmingtonWinston-Salem

OHIOCantonDaytonHamiltonLimaLorainSpringfieldToledoYoungstownZanesville

OREGONPortland

PENNSYLVANIAHarrisburgHazletonPhiladelphia

TENNESSEEKnoxville

TEXASAustinFort WorthHouston

VIRGINIAFredericksburgHarrisonburgManassasNewport NewsRichmondRoanoke

WASHINGTONEverett

WASHINGTON, D.C.

WISCONSINAppletonBeloitGreen BayKeshenaMadisonMilwaukeeNeenah

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Communities Served

Youth Development Parks

Note: This map shows the Foundation’s overall impact and reach since 200198

O U RR E A C H

460,985 youth had access to a Youth Development Park

One of the primary initiatives of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is to provide clean, safe spaces for children to learn, play, and grow. Our Youth Development Parks are multipurpose, synthetic surface, low-maintenance fields designed to provide at-risk youth with recreational, educational, and athletic experiences. The parks, both regular turf and rubberized Adaptive Field surfaces for children with special needs, are transforming and engaging communities to take pride in their neighborhoods.

In 2017, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation completed 14 new Youth Development Park facilities bringing our grand total to 74. Currently, we have parks operating in 22 states including: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

These parks are symbols of hope in distressed neighborhoods and give youth the opportunity to engage in meaningful experiences that ultimately contribute to the positive change in their lives.

(L to R) : Calvin Butler , Steve Salem, Eddie Murray, Mark Butler , and Cal Ripken, Jr .

Eddie Murray Field at BGE Park Baltimore, MD

74 completed parks through 2017 (14 of which are Adaptive Fields for children with special needs)

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Aberdeen, MD Cal, Sr.’s Yard (2011)Aberdeen, MD Vi Ripken Field (2014)Annapolis , MD Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Park (2014)Bakersfield, CA Kevin Harvick Foundation Park (2016)Baltimore, MD Archbishop Curley High School (2016)Baltimore, MD Babe Ruth Field (2016)Baltimore, MD Charles E. Silberstein Stadium – Adaptive Field (2014)Baltimore, MD Eddie Murray Field (2017)Baltimore, MD Latrobe Park (2014)Baltimore, MD MD School for the Blind (2015)Baltimore, MD Memorial Stadium (2010)Baltimore, MD Park Heights Field (2013)Baltimore, MD Patterson Park Youth Sports Center Powered by Under Armour (2012)Bartlesvil le, OK Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville (2017)Blaine, WA The Blaine Pavilion (2015)Bridgeport, CT Blackham School – Three Fields; One Adaptive Field (2015)Bridgeport, CT Columbus School (2015)Bridgeport, CT Kennedy High School (2015)Bridgeport, CT Marin School (2015)Bridgeport, CT NAPA Auto Parks Field (2012)Bridgeport, CT Puglio Park – Two Fields (2015)Charlotte, NC 2xSalt Ministries Turf Field Training Center (2012)Chicago, IL Freedom Field (2015)Commerce City, CO Pat Bowlen Field (2017)Duncan, OK Duncan High School Field (2017)Everett, WA Gaffney Field (2014)Fredericksburg, VA Sunshine Ballpark – Two Fields; One Adaptive Field (2012)Greensboro, NC Kevin Harvick Foundation Park (2015)Greenville, NC Sarah Vaughn Field of Dreams – Adaptive Field (2013)Harrisburg, PA Mark & Betty Butler Field at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Park (2012)Hartford, CT Annie Fisher Montessori School (2014)Hartford, CT Hyland Park (2015)Hartford, CT Quirk West Park (2013)Hazleton, PA Hazleton Integration Project (2015)Houston, TX Harriet and Joe Foster Field – Adaptive Field (2015)

Houston, TX SpringSpirit Youth Sports & Education Complex (2011)Hutto, TX KCCO – Adaptive Field (2014)Independence, MO Daniel’s Field – Adaptive Field (2014)Kansas City, KS George and Doris Haley Field (2015)Los Angeles, CA LA Dodgers Dreamfield – Adaptive Field (2015)Miami, FL Charles Hadley Field (2017)Miami, FL Jose Marti Field (2017)Minneapolis , MN Eddie Phillips Field, Farview (2013)Minneapolis , MN North Commons Field (2014)Minneapolis , MN Rod Carew Field (2014)Minneapolis , MN Sid Hartman Field (2014)Naples, FL Baker Field (2012)Naples, FL Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Ability Field - Adaptive Field (2016)Newport News, VA TowneBank Athletic Park (2014)Northampton Co. , PA Easton Rotary Field -

Adaptive Field (2012)Olathe, KS Miracle League of Olathe Field - Adaptive Field (2014)Portland, OR Duniway Field (2017)Portland, OR Lentz Field (2016)Queens, NY Hinton Park (2013)Raleigh, NC Fred Smith Company Field – Adaptive Field (2014)Richmond, VA Richard J. November Field (2011)Robbinsdale, MN Twins All-Star Field (2014)South Bend, WA South Bend High School Field (2017)South Bronx, NY Harlem RBI Park (2017)Spokane, WA Zakheim Family Field at Mission Park (2017)Springfield, MA Springfield Central High School Field (2012)Springfield, MA Springfield College (2017)Tampa, FL Sulphur Springs (2015)Tampa, FL Glazer Family Field (2016)Vero Beach, FL Jake Owen Field (2017)Virginia Beach, VA Princess Anne Little League Park (2013)Walker, LA Sydney Hutchinson Challenger Field (2017)Washington, D.C. Ryan Zimmerman Field at Randall Park (2015)Water vil le, ME Mini Fenway (2014)West Memphis, AR Tilden Rogers Park – Adaptive

Field (2015)

C O M P L E T E D Y O U T H D E V E L O P M E N T P A R K S

(L to R) : DeLana, Kevin, and Keelan Harvick, Mark Butler , Cal Ripken, Jr . , and Jake Owen at the ribbon cutting of Jake Owen Field in

Vero Beach, FL

Jake Owen Field in Vero Beach, FL

Thank you to Under Armour and their generous support , Duniway Parkin Portland, Oregon opened in 2017.

Duniway Park in Portland, OR

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In 2017, 492 at-risk youth from program sites in 23 states across the country came to Aberdeen, Maryland for three weeklong overnight camps hosted by the Ripken Foundation. All of the campers were provided with baseball equipment and apparel donated by several corporate sponsors including: Rawlings, BSN Sports, and Under Armour. Snacks and supplies were donated by Walmart. Transportation was provided by Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel and Southwest Airlines, the official airline of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.

Through our collaboration with national law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service and the Maryland National Guard, kids were able to experience a mobile command center, see a police helicopter landing, interact with K-9

dogs and officers, and experience other exciting demonstrations. Kids also met other youth from all across the country. They played baseball and softball, challenged themselves on a ropes course, climbed a rock wall, flew across the zip line, and swam, enjoying the pleasures of just being a kid. All activities and guest speakers reinforced important life lessons like the importance of teamwork, personal responsibility, and communication, which were taught through their local Badges for Baseball programs.

For many of our kids, this was the first time they have gone to camp, traveled out of state, or have been on an airplane. Our programs are all about experiences, and the look of excitement we saw on their faces—eyes glued to the airplane windows at 20,000 feet or smiling when they climb to the top of the wall— priceless.

I just wanted to thank you for ever ything. Our youth had a remarkable experience and were able to see things from a different perspective. On the ride home, some of the guys were actually talking about becoming law enforcement officers/militar y in the future, the fact that they were even having this conversation is a testament to you guys. Thank you again and I look for ward to coming back next year.

— Jason Polanco from DREAM (Formerly Harlem RBI) in New York City, New York

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Kids participating in Ripken Summer Camp activit ies such as cl imbing the rock wall , interacting with K-9 police dogs, and

playing baseball

U.S. Marshal plays baseball with kids at camp.

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The Ripken Foundation is giving underserved kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods the opportunity to participate in STEM programs while increasing the number of minority and at-risk youth pursuing higher education and careers in STEM-related fields. We know this is an important step in preparing school-age children to start thinking about educational attainment and their future career paths. In November 2016, we began creating Ripken Foundation STEM Centers and our participating youth-serving organizations throughout the U.S. In 2017, we opened 10 Ripken Foundation STEM Centers impacting over 1,600 at-risk youth in Austin, TX; Bakersfield, CA; Greensboro, NC; Harrisburg, PA (two STEM Centers); Havre de Grace, MD; Houston, TX; Lumberton, NC; Minneapolis, MN; and Snohomish, WA.

In December 2017, the Ripken Foundation held its first annual STEM Challenge at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD. In this competition, youth from three Ripken Foundation STEM Center sites worked through a real-world problem using STEM concepts and principles. Competitors were given a modest budget to purchase their supplies and had two months to design, test, and build their solutions. Teams presented their solutions to a panel of judges who chose a winning group based on how well the groups used STEM concepts to solve the challenge.

Dan Schwab (center) with students at the Tri-Community Ripken Foundation

STEM Center in Harrisburg, PA

Baseball is a beautiful sport. It ’s for all types of kids, of all shapes and all sizes. We think it f its really well tr ying to get them moving in the right direction.

— Cal Ripken, Jr .

“ “The Foundation has been working with the University of Michigan School of Public Health on a study that will help us understand the effects of our Badges for Baseball program on positive youth developmental outcomes. In 2016, a team of University of Michigan researchers found that youth participants at 14 Badges for Baseball program sites across the U.S., as well as youth participants in similar afterschool or summer programs, are highly likely to experience positive youth development because of their participation.

To evaluate the Badges for Baseball program, the research team compared 274 participants in our Badges for Baseball programs with 211 participants in other afterschool enrichment programs. Most of the other programs were exemplary programs at Boys & Girls Clubs including Triple Play, Healthy Habits, Sports/Fitness and Arts & Crafts. All participants completed three surveys: a pretest survey at the beginning of the program, a post-test survey at the end of the program, and a follow-up survey between three

to five months after the end of the program. The three surveys measured developmental outcomes and included questions about five types of positive youth developmental outcomes: relationship outcomes, academics, psychological well-being, positive values and behaviors, and risky behaviors.

The key results revealed that the Badges for Baseball participants showed significant improvement for 12 measured outcomes which included: empathy skills, social competence, conflict resolution skills, peer support, academic competence, self-worth, personal values, community engagement, leadership ability, perceptions of substance use risk, aggressive behavior, and school disciplinary actions. The participants in the Badges for Baseball program improved at a significantly faster rate than the other youth program participants on one of the outcome measures: reports of personal values including personal commitments to be ethical, honest, hard-working, and responsible.

For the past two years , our

partnership with Sea Research has

impacted over 5,500 kids with Quickball

Math and STEM init iatives, teaching

them important ski l ls to advance

their knowledge in STEM.

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P R O G R A ME V A L U A T I O N

S T E M I N I T I AT I V E

3,354 registered Portal users from 427 youth-

ser ving organizations

15,880 unique visitors read our

Coaches Forum blog

Keeping the kids that we serve safe is a top priority. Our National Child Protection Tool Kit is designed for youth-serving organizations to keep children safe from those who seek to harm them, including sexual predators. The first-of-its-kind resource includes our Child Protection Policy, affordable background checks, and child safety training programs, which are available to any organization in America at no cost to all who register online at www.ripkenfoundation.org/resource-portal

Online Training Portal The Ripken Foundation program portal is a one-stop-shop to access training materials, video content, and to interact with peers across the country. This online platform supports the daily work and professional development of coaches, mentors, and anyone else whose goal is to ensure that kids have the necessary skills to succeed in life. Through the portal, coaches can access tools for youth development, as well as connect with peers to share best practices and experiences.

Baltimore Police off icers with children for a community

bicycle r ide

Kids enjoying a College Day Experience at Florida Gulf

Coast UniversityBil l Ripken with law enforcement

from Montgomery County, MD

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I’m GREATThe Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s I’m GREAT program is a year-round youth development and mentoring program that targets middle school-aged girls. This leadership program can be implemented at youth-based organizations and schools throughout the U.S., and is structured around a carefully crafted girls’ curriculum that consists of six important concepts: Real, Reflective, Respectful, Responsible, Resilient, and Remarkable. These six lessons focus on different aspects of girls respecting each other

and themselves. In addition to the I’m GREAT curriculum lessons, the Ripken Foundation has created four additional fitness activities that help to round out the girls’ program.

In 2017, I’m GREAT was launched in Dallas, TX to girls at local Boys & Girls Clubs. A panel of female athletes answered questions and hosted a clinic for participants.

Country music singer Matt Sti l lwell (center) with law

enforcement off icers on his tour to promote Badges for Baseball across the country

3,555 kids participated in 43 camps across the countr y

Through our ongoing partnership with the Kevin

Harvick Foundation and Fields, Inc. , the Cal Ripken, Sr .

Foundation logo frequently appears on Kevin’s sleeve and his car as seen in the Sonoma

K&N and the Watkins Glen Xfinity races in 2017.

(L to R) : Brian Storm and Kevin Harvick

Joe Rossow with kids at a Ripken Foundation STEM Center

Youth Baseball and Softball CampsThe Foundation conducted 43 camps in 15 states where 3,555 kids learned the fundamentals of the game as well as life lessons such as teamwork, communication, and respect. A portion of the clinics are run in partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, allowing kids to meet and learn from former major leaguers.

In 2017, the Ripken Foundation continued our relationship with Major League Baseball, specifically the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program. Each year, RBI reaches thousands of young people in underserved communities by providing them with the opportunity to play baseball and softball as well as learn from trained coaches. In 2017, the Foundation provided over $273,800 worth of baseball/softball equipment, and hosted multiple one-day clinics in partnership with RBI, giving kids a fun opportunity to build life skills and participate in team sports.

College Day ExperiencesAs part of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s goal of encouraging young people to continue toward a path

of educational attainment, we offer the opportunity to attend special experiences in partnership with colleges and universities. These one-day events provide at-risk youth with their first exposure to college life and all that it has to offer.

Important elements of each college day include a tour on campus; interaction with student athletes; Foundation-led educational and athletic activities; guest speakers and special presentations; opportunities for kids to discuss avenues toward higher education; and exposure to life-long opportunities.

In 2017, our youth partners took 698 kids to College Day Experiences at nine universities across the country. These universities included: American University in Washington, D.C.; Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, PA; Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL; the University of Maryland in College Park, MD; the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS; the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH; James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA; Kent State University in Kent, OH; and Springfield College in Springfield, MA.

Thanks to our fr iends at Ollie’s

Bargain Outlet , the 2017 point-of-purchase

campaign raised a record $1.1 mil l ion for

the Foundation.

698 at-risk youth had the college experience at 9 universities

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S P E C I A LI N I T I A T I V E S

13th Annual Aspire GalaChairs: Jay Baker and Mark Butler

Over 800 Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation sponsors, friends, and celebrity guests came together for the 13th Annual Aspire Gala on February 24 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Esteemed honorees included Baseball Hall of Famer and former Baltimore Oriole Brooks Robinson, and Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA Coach Nancy Lieberman with a special musical performance by American Country Music Singer and Songwriter Jake Owen. The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation also presented its first Ripken Scholar Award to Tristain Prosper for outstanding service and program participation. The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Scholar Award helps students with funding for college.

Jake Owen performs at the Aspire Gala. (Top to Bottom): 1 . Jay Baker,

Brooks Robinson, and Patty Baker; 2. Marna McNaughton, Jake Owen, and Mark McNaughton; 3. Aspire Award

recipient Nancy Lieberman and Emcee Amber Theoharis; 4. Cal Ripken, Jr . , Brooks Robinson, Vi Ripken, and Bill

Ripken; 5. Pat and Don Kirk

7th Annual Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation College Basketball Season Tip-OffChairs: Terry Arenson, Frank Culotta, and Mark Rohde

On October 30, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation hosted a conversation with basketball greats on all things college basketball. Moderated by ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas, an array of esteemed guests brought excitement to this already charged topic. The all-star coaches' panel included Mark Turgeon, University of Maryland; Gary Williams, former head coach for University of Maryland; Jay Wright, Villanova University; Jimmy Patsos, Siena College; and Mike Brey, University of Notre Dame.

Game ChangersChairs: Calvin Butler, Robbie Callaway, and Warren Bischoff

The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation was in Washington, D.C. for the Game Changers event on December 6 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The event included an intimate evening with Chicago Cubs Manager, Joe Maddon, and Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr.

Bill Ripken and Sen. Frank Kelly , Jr .

(L to R) : Tommy Grace, Frank Culotta, Jay Wright, Stan White, Joe Ehrmann, and

Dr. George Grace

(Above, L to R) : College Tip-Off emcee Jay Bilas, Gary Will iams, Jimmy Patsos, Mike Brey, Jay

Wright, and Mark Turgeon

(L to R) : Robbie Callaway, event

emcee Chick Hernandez, Warren

Bischoff , Joe Maddon, Calvin Butler , and Cal

Ripken, Jr .

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7th Annual Golf Tournament at Creighton FarmsChairs: Scott Brickman and John C. Lee IV

Friends of the Foundation love stepping up to the tee for the at-risk youth that we serve. In September, Board Members John C. Lee IV and Scott Brickman hosted a tournament at The Club at Creighton Farms in Aldie, VA.

11th Annual Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Golf Classic at Bulle Rock Golf ClubChairs: Matt Murnane and Ed Walker (pictured above with MLB Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, center)

On September 29, we hosted the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Golf Classic at Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Some former major leaguers also joined us that day including Brooks Robinson and BJ Surhoff plus NFL Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden.

(L to R) : John Lee IV, Scott Brickman, Cal Ripken, Jr . , Dan

Towriss , and Russ Ramsey

Above (L to R) : Irv Bisnov, Roger Ralph, and Robbie

Callaway

(L to R) : Harold Himmelman and Jeff Himmelman

Ripkens UncorkedOn May 18, in Annapolis, MD, Ripkens Uncorked showcased premium wine from AXIOS Napa Valley & Kalaris Family Vineyards paired with culinary favorites by the Chart House. The evening included fabulous silent and live auctions with memorabilia, travel packages, sporting event opportunities, and more.

Ripken Softball ClassicIn May, we hosted the 9th Annual Ripken Softball Classic at the Ripken complex in Aberdeen, Maryland. Ten teams, each managed by a former Major League Baseball player, battled it out on the fields replicating major league parks, with the championship game at Cal, Sr.’s Yard. Al Bumbry, Scott McGregor, and others wore their managerial hats to lead corporate teams in a day of fun.

(L to R) : Event chairs Mary Laird, Laura Kiessl ing, and Stacie

Wollman with Cal Ripken, Jr .

Birds in the Big AppleChairs: Jay Baker, Mark Butler, and Dan Schwab On November 13, Board Chairman Mark Butler opened his home in Soho, NY for a private reception with Hall of Famers Cal Ripken, Jr. and Brooks Robinson, along with MLB alums Goose Gossage and Andre “The Hawk” Dawson. Guests experienced a lively panel discussion from the baseball greats and enjoyed a creative menu prepared by celebrity chef Josh Capon.

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IMPACT OF THE 2017T E A M 8 T O U R

The Cal Ripken, Sr . Foundation is invested in the communities we serve. We not only provide quality programs that propel at-risk youth to reach their potential, but we also create volunteer opportunities for our corporate partners and their employees who support our programs and initiatives. Together we are able to help our local program partners to renovate and update their facilities, creating a more inviting and resourceful environment for the kids we serve year round.

In 2017, the Foundation partnered with Niagara Bottling and Honda, as well as local law enforcement and youth partners, to execute multiple Clean Up Days at Montclair High School in Ontario, CA and Garfield High School in Los Angeles, CA. Together, we rolled up our sleeves to renovate and revitalize youth-serving organizations and their fitness facilities to provide a cleaner and safer afterschool environment for the kids and families who use them. Local

employees from Niagara Bottling and Honda installed new light fixtures, cleaned and painted walls, installed new nets and rims on basketball hoops, and refreshed the landscaping, as well as other tasks that needed attention. We also partnered with Home Depot, Walmart, PLAE, BSN Sports, Under Armour, and Aaron’s to provide quality materials to these renovation projects.

Team8 TourIn 2017, the Foundation again partnered with UnitedHealthcare and CBS EcoMedia on the national campaign, the Team8 Tour, to build, renovate, beautify, and bring joy to underserved communities around the U.S. The goal was to encourage young people across the country to make healthy choices, build character, and learn critical life lessons that will inspire them to be catalysts for positive social change. Together, we visited eight cities across the U.S. including Baltimore, MD; Immokalee, FL; Greensboro and High Point, NC; Bronx, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Indianapolis, IN; and Dallas, TX.

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Over the course of the Tour, UnitedHealthcare, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, and CBS EcoMedia, with the help of hundreds of volunteers, impacted more than 8,000 people with local projects such as basketball court installations, construction and renovations of community gardens, outfitting of school weight rooms and food pantries, cooking and serving healthy meals, providing sports equipment and sports-themed youth development programming, hosting sports clinics, and more. We are planning to continue the Team8 Tour in 2018 to impact more communities through sports-themed initiatives that will encourage volunteerism, and impact thousands of deserving children in need of positive direction.

Volunteerism and engagement are very important parts of our corporate partnerships which allow us to give back to the communities and the youth-serving organizations that help the at-risk kids we serve.

• Over 8,000 students, families, volunteers, teachers, and coaches impacted

• 12 high schools and community organizations supported

• Over 1,500 meals and take-home kits distributed to students lacking health and nutrition resources

• Over 6,700 pieces of sporting equipment and athletic gear distributed

• Over 8,000 pantry and supply items distributed

• Over 3,000 volunteer hours to the community, valued at $72,000

• Over 14,000 square feet of fitness, outdoor, and nutrition spaces activated

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V O L U N T E E R I S M

Students from Ben Smith High School in North Carolina

participating in the Team8 Tour

(L to R) : Cal Ripken, Jr . , with All ison Morimoto, and Kristen Venick of Niagara Cares, James Venick, and

Mark Butler

(L to R) : David Rosen, Brandon Cardet-Hernandez, Shannon Loecher, Cal Ripken, Jr . , Paul Polizzotto, and Dr. Adam Aponte

One of the most striking things of the Team8 Tour has been sitting in front of principals, and athletic directors, and l ifelong educators who are brought

to tears by what they deal with ever y day, and knowing that we can come and help a l ittle bit is a good thing.

— Shannon Loecher, Director of Social Responsibil ity , UnitedHealthcare

Photo courtesy of Clutch Shot Productions

(L to R) : Carr ie LeBow, Paulina Nemec, Ed Nemec from New York Li fe , and Steve Salem

As the Cal Ripken, Sr . Foundation continues to increase the number of at-risk children impacted each year with our signature programs and initiatives, we have been able to successfully build relationships with corporate partners. Our goal is to increase our ability to serve over one million kids each year while delivering value to our supporters by increasing their visibility and aligning themselves with the trusted and proven Ripken brand.

Thank you to all of our national corporate sponsors who believe in the work that we do.

Terry ArensonChicago Title Insurance Company/Fidelity National Title Group

Jay BakerKohl’s Department Stores

Kenny BaldwinSpringSpirit Baseball

Irv BisnovDeloitte & Touche LLP

Scott Brickman

Calvin ButlerBGE

Robbie CallawayFirstPic, Inc.

Dr. Stephen CoanSea Research Foundation

Dr. Mary-Beth CooperSpringfield College

Frank CulottaDEX Imaging, Inc.

Alan H. FleischmannLaurel Strategies, Inc.

Jim Hall

Kevin HarvickKevin Harvick Foundation

Richard HenningSUEZ

Harold HimmelmanBeveridge & Diamond, P.C.

Gus KalarisAXIOS Napa Valley & Kalaris Family Vineyards

Joe KaminkowAristocrat Technologies, Inc./Zynga

The Honorable Senator Francis X. Kelly, Jr.Kelly & Associates Insurance Group

Frank Kelly IIIKelly & Associates Insurance Group / KELLY Payroll

The Honorable Laura KiesslingCircuit Court for Anne Arundel County

Donald H. Kirk, Jr.Windsor Electric Co., Inc. and Kirk Family Foundation

John Lee IV

Mark McNaughtonThe McNaughton Group

The Honorable Mike MooreMike Moore Law Firm, LLC

Matt MurnaneVenable LLP

Paul NolanMcCormick & Company, Inc.

Paul PolizzottoCBS EcoMedia

Roger Ralph

Tony ReaginsMajor League Baseball

Alan Rifkin, Esq.Rifkin, Weiner, Livingston, Levitan & Silver, LLC

Bill RipkenRipken Baseball, Inc.

Cal Ripken, Jr.Ripken Baseball, Inc.

Lonnie Ritzer, Esq.

The Honorable Regina B. SchofieldBattelle

Dan SchwabD&H Distributing

Jermaine SwaffordCSX Regional Transportation – Northern Region

Carl TruscottASERO Worldwide

Stacey UllrichUnder Armour

The Honorable J.B. Van HollenVan Hollen Consulting, LLC

Above (L to R) : John Lee IV and Scott

Brickman

(L to R) : Stacey Ullr ich and Terry Arenson

Vi RipkenFounding Chairwoman, Ripken Foundation

Mark ButlerChairman of the Board, Ripken Foundation

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

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N A T I O N A LC O R P O R A T EP A R T N E R S H I P S

B O A R DO F D I R E C T O R S

Report on the Financial StatementsWe have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation), which comprise the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial StatementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about theamounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether

due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

OpinionIn our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Inc. as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Other Matters Other Information Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards, as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was

derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

Other Reporting Required byGovernment Auditing StandardsIn accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated May 17, 2018 on our consideration of the Foundation’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Foundation’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.

May 17, 2018

Independent Auditors ’ ReportTo the Board of Directors of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Inc.:

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F INANCIALI N F O R M A T I O N

As of December 31,

Assets Cash Grants receivable Pledges receivable, net Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Marketable securities Property and equipment, net

Total Assets

Liabilities and Net Assets

Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Note payable Due to affiliates, net Deferred revenue and other liabilities Capital lease obligation

Total Liabilities

Commitments (Note 4) Net Assets Unrestricted Board designated Operating reserve fund Growth fund

Total Board Designated

Undesignated

Total Unrestricted

Temporarily restricted

Total Net Assets

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

CAL RIPKEN, SR. FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

2017

$ 2,313,369 423,089 16,836,425 755,632

359,263 1,000,612

2,689,991

$24,378,381

$ 4,052,738 8,840 39,345

1,515,412 158,487

5,774,822

831,913752,352

1,584,265

173,120

1,757,385

16,846,174

18,603,559

$ 24,378,381

2016

$ 3,887,696 411,188 8,965,800 724,824

232,584 -

2,862,968

$17,085,060

$ 2,639,429 14,518 19,989

2,287,388 182,445

5,143,769

831,9131,233,997

2,065,910

(29,119)

2,036,791

9,904,500

11,941,291

$ 17,085,060

CAL RIPKEN, SR. FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESFor the Year Ended December 31, 2017

(with Comparative Totals for 2016)

Unrestricted

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Revenues Federal grants $ 2,220,615 $ - $ 2,220,615 $ - $ 2,220,615 $ 693,530 State and other grants 2,084,726 - 2,084,726 - 2,084,726 3,173,190 Special events 4,266,542 - 4,266,542 - 4,266,542 3,418,600 Contributions 5,115,142 - 5,115,142 16,655,965 21,771,107 22,529,775 Merchandise sales 37,449 - 37,449 - 37,449 129,665 Other income 111,010 - 111,010 - 111,010 114,541 Net assets released from restriction 9,714,291 - 9,714,291 (9,714,291) - -

Net Revenues 23,549,775 - 23,549,775 6,941,674 30,491,449 30,059,301

Expenses Federal grants 2,220,615 - 2,220,615 - 2,220,615 693,530 State and other grants 2,513,375 - 2,513,375 - 2,513,375 3,017,593 Youth development parks 12,082,159 - 12,082,159 - 12,082,159 12,956,950 Management and general 3,650,606 - 3,650,606 - 3,650,606 3,583,811 Program services 314,400 - 314,400 - 314,400 236,331 Special events 1,652,829 - 1,652,829 - 1,652,829 1,200,228 Fundraising 1,365,106 - 1,365,106 - 1,365,106 921,377 Cost of merchandise sold 19,257 - 19,257 - 19,257 30,710 Interest expense 10,834 - 10,834 - 10,834 12,368

Total Expenses 23,829,181 - 23,829,181 - 23,829,181 22,652,898

Change in Net Assets before Transfers (279,406) - (279,406) 6,941,674 6,662,268 7,406,403

Transfers 481,645 (481,645) - - - -

Change in Net Assets 202,239 (481,645) (279,406) 6,941,674 6,662,268 7,406,403

Net Assets, beginning of year (29,119) 2,065,910 2,036,791 9,904,500 11,941,291 4,534,888

Net Assets, end of year $ 173,120 $ 1,584,265 $ 1,757,385 $ 16,846,174 $ 18,603,559 $ 11,941,291

UndesignatedBoard

DesignatedTotal

UnrestrictedTemporarilyRestricted

2017Total

2016Total

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CAL RIPKEN, SR. FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESFor the Year Ended December 31, 2016

Unrestricted

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

UndesignatedBoard

DesignatedTotal

UnrestrictedTemporarilyRestricted Total

Revenues Federal grants $ 693,530 $ - $ 693,530 $ - $ 693,530 State and other grants 3,173,190 - 3,173,190 - 3,173,190 Special events 3,418,600 - 3,418,600 - 3,418,600 Contributions 3,617,921 - 3,617,921 18,911,854 22,529,775 Merchandise sales 129,665 - 129,665 - 129,665 Other income 114,541 - 114,541 - 114,541 Net assets released from restriction 11,083,392 - 11,083,392 (11,083,392) -

Net Revenues 22,230,839 - 22,230,839 7,828,462 30,059,301

Expenses Federal grants 693,530 - 693,530 - 693,530 State and other grants 3,017,593 - 3,017,593 - 3,017,593 Youth development parks 12,956,950 - 12,956,950 - 12,956,950 Management and general 3,583,811 - 3,583,811 - 3,583,811 Program services 236,331 - 236,331 - 236,331 Special events 1,200,228 - 1,200,228 - 1,200,228 Fundraising 921,377 - 921,377 - 921,377 Cost of merchandise sold 30,710 - 30,710 - 30,710 Interest expense 12,368 - 12,368 - 12,368

Total Expenses 22,652,898 - 22,652,898 - 22,652,898

Change in Net Assets before Transfers (422,059) - (422,059) 7,828,462 7,406,403

Transfers 259,524 (259,524) - - -

Change in Net Assets (162,535) (259,524) (422,059) 7,828,462 7,406,403

Net Assets, beginning of year 133,416 2,325,434 2,458,850 2,076,038 4,534,888

Net Assets, end of year $ (29,119) $ 2,065,910 $ 2,036,791 $ 9,904,500 $ 11,941,291

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

For the Years Ended December 31,

Cash Flows From Operating Activities Change in net assets Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash flows used in operating activities: Noncash contribution - marketable securities Depreciation Decrease in discount on pledges receivable Provision for uncollectible pledges receivable Changes in assets and liabilities: Grants receivable Pledges receivable Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Due to affiliates Deferred revenue and other liabilities

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

Cash Flows From Investing Activities Acquisition of property and equipment

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Cash Flows From Financing Activities Repayments under note payable Repayment of capital lease obligation Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

Net Decrease in Cash

Cash, beginning of year

Cash, end of year

Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Cash paid for interest

CAL RIPKEN, SR. FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS2016

$ 7,406,403

-374,605

(1,470)385,950

(25,165)(7,346,266)

82,105(78,605)

(624,303)(36,533)

(1,436,315)

(1,299,594)

(82,339)

(82,339)

(5,510)(22,542)

(28,052)

(1,409,985)

5,297,681

$ 3,887,696

$ 12,368

2017

$ 6,662,268

(1,000,612)379,860

-323,614

(11,901)(8,194,239)

(30,808)(126,679)1,413,309

19,356(771,976)

(1,337,808)

(206,883)

(206,883)

(5,678)(23,958)

(29,636)

(1,574,327)

3,887,696

$ 2,313,369

$ 10,834

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F INANCIALI N F O R M A T I O N

Gold Club ($25,000-49,999)CEC GroupBaltimore City Public SchoolsBattelle The Scott and Patrice Brickman Family Foundation Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County Robbie and Sue CallawayFirstPic, Inc.CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldNadine Chang and Stephen BakerChicago Title Insurance Company The Columbus FoundationFrederick FundEugene & Ruth Freedman Family FoundationGEICOHarold and Bonnie HimmelmanMcCormick & Company, Inc.Mystic Aquarium & Institute for ExplorationNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children New York LifeMark and Mary PiccirilliFirstPic, IncRoger and Elaine RalphRBC Wealth Management Stephanie RiberaConstance and Brooks Robinson Charitable Foundation, Inc.Mark and Lorraine Shapiro TransamericaVenable LLP

Silver Club ($10,000-24,999)Arizona BeveragesBaltimore RavensBeau Biden FoundationIrv and Dana BisnovLauran Bromley

BSN SportsCapitol Power Group, LLC CFG Community BankChesapeake UrologyThe Closeout Group! Inc.The Charles Crane Family Foundation, Inc. Dallas Convention and Visitors BureauDallas Sports Commission D.E. Harvey Builders Delaware LifeDEX ImagingEmerald Asset Management, Inc. First Commonwealth BankRobert Fisch Forest Foundation 4Seasons Global, Inc.Geier Asset ManagementJim and Pam HallHall Funeral HomeHamel Builders, Inc.Herr Foods, Inc.HighmarkThe Home Depot JDA EnterprisesJohn Deere/Finch Services, Inc.Joe and Benita KaminkowKody Holdings LLC Ken and Anna Kuo Legg MasonM&T BankMacy's and Bloomingdale's Marketing Results, LTD Marshfield Associates, Inc.Tim and Liz McLaughlinMohawk Industries Natco Products Corp.Paul and Janet NolanPegasus Home Fashions, Inc.Pet King, Inc.Pioneer EnergyPNC Bank

Powell Family FoundationRedPeg MarketingRembrandt Foundation Rifkin, Weiner, Livingston LLCRoKa CapitalMark and Suzanne RowanSteve and Gregg SalemHarvey SandersSC&H GroupShewak Lajwanti Home Fashions, Inc.The Shopping Center GroupBrian SihockiSunTrust Banks, Inc.J. Terence Thompson, LLCDan TowrissT. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Pat and Robin TracyTWH Solutions, LLCUniversal Media Inc.University of Maryland Medical SystemV&S FoundationWaldorf ToyotaWasserman Media Group

Bronze Club ($5,000-9,999)Active Media Services, Inc.AdplexAnne Arundel Medical Center Foundation

(L to R) : Harold and Bonnie Himmelman

(L to R) : John Crooms and Jim Hall

(L to R) : Sen. Frank Kelly , Jr . and Terry

Arenson

Cal Ripken, Sr . Society ($250,000+)Bibb County Public SchoolsBoys & Girls Clubs of AustinBoys & Girls Club of LancasterMark ButlerOllie’s Bargain OutletChicago Park DistrictCity of Spokane, WADREAM Fields & FuturesFund II FoundationKevin and DeLana HarvickKevin Harvick FoundationJourney HouseMcCasland Foundation Miami Marlins, L.P.Miracle League of the TriangleNFC CharitiesNiagara Bottling, Inc.Harvey Najim Family FoundationEd Reed Foundation The Ripken FamilyThe Scotts Miracle-Gro CompanySouth Bend School DistrictSpringfield CollegeState of MarylandBrian Storm FIELDS Under Armour

UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.

Hall of Fame Society ($100,000-249,999)Jay and Patty BakerPatty & Jay Baker Foundation, Inc.Bexar CountyCharles T. Bauer Foundation CBS EcoMedia, Inc.City of Fontana, CACity of San Antonio, TXCity of Walker, LACSX Corporation Tim Duncan FoundationGene Haas Foundation Kelly & Associates Insurance Group / KELLY PayrollDon and Pat KirkThe Kirk Family FoundationWindsor Electric Co., Inc. Kronkosky Charitable FoundationLA Dodgers FoundationLewis ContractorsLewis Energy Group Mark and Marna McNaughtonThe McNaughton FoundationMississippi Department of Human Services Plank IndustriesRawlings Sporting GoodsShaw Sports TurfState Treasury of OhioSUEZ

Amanda ViraghViragh Family FoundationWashington/Baltimore HIDTA

Platinum Club ($50,000-99,999)BGEBon Secours Health System - BaltimoreBoys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel ValleyBrian Trading Co., Inc.Gus and Lynne KalarisAXIOS Napa Valley & Kalaris Family VineyardsKelly & Kristin Kirkland Family Charitable FundJohn and Cindy LeeMajor League Baseball Naples Children & Education FoundationOppenheimerFundsThe Plank Family FoundationDan and Patty SchwabSherman Fairchild FoundationSouthwest Airlines Co.Symbol MattressTekno Products, Inc.Jimmy and Kimberly TilleyTrilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC Walmart The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTerry and Micheline ArensonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth BaldwinBILT Industries, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John Carey CBRE Realty Chesapeake BayhawksMr. and Mrs. John Cochran Columbia Capital, L.P.Concord Global Trading, Inc.Connor SportsContinental Realty CorporationCorstoneCreative Artists AgencyDH Capital, LLCThe Eliasberg Family Foundation, Inc. Enjoy! The River, LLCEyre Bus, Tour & TravelMr. and Mrs. Terry FlynnRick FreedmanThe Carl M. Freeman FoundationMr. and Mrs. Paul GartlanThe Gateway FloristSara GooneTim and Lori Gough Heritage Properties, Inc.HFC Horizon

ICBS, LLCInternational Purchase Systems, Inc.J.B.A. Automotive JC Global, Inc.Jefferies LLCKing Zak Industries, Inc.KPMGKuecker Logistics GroupLeon Korol Company, Inc.The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family FoundationLi & FungMacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLCJohn and Carolyn Maroon Maroon PRRobert MartinMaryland Management CompanyMcNees Wallace & Nurick, LLCMedical Payment ExchangeMiddleburg BankMiles & Stockbridge P.C.Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementNance IndustriesNewDay Financial, LLCPacific Youth FoundationPine Valley RanchPitcairn Trust Company

Potter Burnett Law, LLCPwCRamsey Asset ManagementGus and Niki Raptis Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Remak Richard Allen ClothingScott Rifkin The Honorable Regina and Steve Schofield Science Applications International CorporationJames Slevin Snowbird Capital, Inc.Sparks Group, Inc.Stewart Lawn & Landscape Management Inc.Totally Tickets, Inc.Anthony TrevinoTrustify Village on Broadway, LLCWhimsical Pig ApartmentsLaw Office of Stacie J. Wollman, PC Wooddell & Passaro Dental Group, LLCX-S Merchandise Inc.YRCI Copper Club ($1,000-4,999)Kurt AarsandAarsand Management, LLCMr. and Mrs. Jose Abadin

Kelly Alexander The Bernstein CompaniesAlexander & Cleaver, P.A. Allegis GroupAmerica's CharitiesAmerican Endowment FoundationSara Arthur Arthur Law Group, LLCAtlantic Dealer Services, LLCNatan Azaraf A.T.N., Inc.Mike Baader Mike Babula Clarion LaminatesKenneth BagwellDon BastianB&G SalesRick Bastinelli Centric Business SystemsCatherine and Michael BauerJamie BenoitMr. and Mrs. Louis BermanCarolyn Kindle BetzEnterprise Holdings FoundationNeill BlueGeoff Brent Roberta Brummell Mark Burdett Margaret Burton Connie Cadwell Russell Cassell Communications Electronics, Inc.Mandeep Chhabra Cochran & Chhabra, LLCJeff Clary Jenny Coldiron GBMC HealthcareRobert ColeService 1st Mortgage, Inc.Rob Commodari Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cooper CPSIJeff CrandellScapes, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn DeBeareLB International, Inc.Dell Services Federal Government, Inc. Mike DePaulRegent Products Corp.Gloria DolanThe Bazaar, Inc.Abbey Doneger Henry Doneger Associates, Inc.Amir ElliottNotra Trading Corp., Inc.Sherman Engel Gel Spice Company, Inc.Kelly FaheyUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyRichard Faint First Mariner Bank Karl FisherThe Mazel CompanyAlan and Dafna FleischmannJerry FocusJensen, Hassani & Focas, P.A.Allen Fritsch Amy Garrett Allen Geiman Baron Food Group, Inc.Richard and Susan Geist Rich GergarG&G OutfittersMr. and Mrs. David Gibbons Richard GibsonDianne GilbertJohn Goodall, Jr.The Thorson FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jeff Goyette

Dr. and Mrs. George Grace John Greeley186 AdvertisingAlbert GrimesCurtis Engine & Equipment, Inc.Dave HartmanHartman Executive AdvisorsJim HodgesRobert W. Baird & Co.Mr. and Mrs. John Hoey Mr. and Mrs. David HoffbergerChris HolmanWells FargoKathy HoltryCitizens BankHome Fashions Distributor Jerry Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Greg Horning Mr. and Mrs. Alvin HowesAmy IvesEvolve Consulting Group, Inc.Kevin KerleyRegan, Grace and Kerley, LLCJoseph and Sabrina KiefferMr. Larry KochColumbia National Real Estate Finance, LLCThe Kormanik FamilyJennine LaCroixStrategic Wealth Management Group, LLCBruce and Mary Laird Bruce Laird Sports Connection LLCJim LavelleThe Widewaters Group

(L to R) : Board members Irv Bisnov, Paul Nolan, Alan Rifkin, Calvin Butler , and Roger Ralph

(L to R) : Joe and Benita Kaminkow

(L to R) : Mark Butler , Eddie Murray, Ozzie Smith, and Cal Ripken, Jr .

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There are many ways you can help the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. Your financial support will allow us to continue to offer important programs for underserved youth.

Donate OnlineIt’s easy! Make a tax-deductible donation online at www.ripkenfoundation.org.

Match your giftContact your company’s human resources department to find out if your employer matches charitable donations, and you could double your investment.

Event SponsorshipSponsor one of our many special events throughout the year.

Gifts of stockIf you use publicly-traded stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares to make your gift, you will receive an additional tax benefit: the IRS allows you to make your transfer to the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation without recognizing capital gains on the appreciation. You can make a larger donation than you could make with cash and receive a larger tax deduction.

Planned GivingRegardless of your age or the size of your estate, there are many vehicles that allow you to balance your own income needs, the needs of your family, and your philanthropic interests.

You can also contact our offices at 410-823-0043 about gift opportunities.

Thank you!

(L to R) : Gail Kelly , Cal Ripken, Jr . ,

and Frank Kelly I I I

Top (L to R) : Jay Baker and Regina Schofield. Bottom (L to R) : Jermaine

and Sarah Swafford, and Chuck Brady

(L to R) : Mark Rohde, Frank Culotta, and Gus Kalaris

Leadership Through Athletics, Inc. Jay LevinInvestment Planning Associates, Inc.LinxChristian LodowskiLodowski Law FirmLoyola University MarylandMichael LucasMajor League Baseball Players Trust Michael Maloney Learn It SystemsMann PropertiesJohn MaplesMaples Industries, Inc.Brian Marks Dave MeleskiRichline Group, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Julius Miknyoczki John MillerMiller Brothers Automotive FamilySydra and Grant Miller Steve MontgomeryThe Starboard RestaurantMike Muehr Mr. and Mrs. Bill Murray M.U.S.E. Foundation, Inc.National Sportsmanship Foundation, Inc.Carl NelsonCorporate Office Properties TrustTed OlsenPacific Dental ServicesMark Pallack Path Sensors, Inc.Paul Parson Ryan Pollard WMS Partners, LLCColin L. PowellScott RadcliffeEHDPat RaffanielloRaffaniello & AssociatesRCM&D Jason Richards Mr. and Mrs. Karl Roes

Brian Rogers4K Foundation, Inc.Tom RoginskiPerfect SettingsMark RohdeJPB Enterprises Walter RolphCraig RoswellNiles, Barton & Wilmer, LLPMr. and Mrs. Victor RoySaint Agnes HealthcareMr. and Mrs. Edward Salem Ms. Jodi SawyerIntuitive Business Concepts, LLCSteven Schaeer Joshua ScheinkerScheinker Investment PartnersMichael SchwartzMadison Industries, Inc.Andrew ScottEndo PharmaceuticalsMr. and Mrs. Omar Segura Mike Shmuely Books for Less, LLCBradley Silver Mac Sales Group, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smith Ramel Smith Steve Snyder Garland Sales, Inc.

Jud Sokol The L. Warner Companies, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stusek Keith Sullivan Boddy Traynham Rhino Realty GroupMr. and Mrs. Steven Tricarico Mr. and Mrs. Carl Truscott University of Maryland Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsJeffrey Vanderlaan Villanova Athletic DepartmentChuck Wagner Ed WalkerArmadaGlobal James and Cynthia Walsh Jeremy Walsh Keller Williams Realty CentreAudrey Warner Baird Foundation, Inc.Traci Watson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Webster Brian WhiteCreative Print GroupJim WilhelmMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Young One Anonymous Donor

(L to R) : Tom Brasuell and Tony Reagins

We are working

with MLB in communities

across America to expand

the Reviving Baseball in Inner

Cit ies (RBI) program.

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