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1 revealing the champion within 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

OUR MISSION Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. 2

Special Olympics Michigan Annual Report 2014 CONTENTS Message from Lois Arnold...1 2014 Year in Review...2 Board of Directors...3 Emerging Leaders...4 About Us...5 Our Partners...6 2014 Highlights...7-8 2014 State Events...9 Inaugural State Fall Games...10 Project UNIFY...13 2014 Project UNIFY Highlights...14 Young Athletes...15 Healthy Athletes...16 Volunteers...17 Law Enforcement Torch Run...18 Supporters...19-20 Signature Fundraising Events...21 Inspire Greatness Gala...22 2014 Financial Overview...23-24 3

A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, LOIS ARNOLD Greetings Friends, What a great year 2014 was! We are so thankful for so many great things that happened all year round! I am so proud of what we have been able to accomplish as a program. While it has been a lot of work, it is so worth it to see the program grow and improve. Our volunteers are the greatest! We rely on the use and generosity of thousands of volunteers to help us, coach, run games and raise money. There is so much going on every day that we need a lot of help. I believe there are no better volunteers anywhere than our Special Olympics volunteers. Special Olympics Michigan athletes are AMAZING!! We were proud to take athletes to the National Games in New Jersey and see them compete. They did a great job and inspired us with their ability and enthusiasm. We also sent an athlete to Washington DC to help Special Olympics educate our legislators on how much we offer. We are so much more than sport and we are proud to share this. Project UNIFY really took off this year. What a great program promoting inclusion. While we continue to see our athletes and volunteers age, Project UNIFY is engaging a whole new younger group of athletes and volunteers. It is exciting to see the inclusive changes that this program is creating in school communities. While we are spreading the word to end the word, we are helping to educate students with and without disabilities that we are more alike than different. Friendships are being built that foster inclusion inside and outside of schools. We continue to see graduation rates going up and suspension and dropout rates going down. I could not be more proud. So, read this annual report with pride as we all make Special Olympics what it is today strong. We grew the number of schools we work with, grew the number of students with and without disabilities, grew to new levels of education (we are not only in K - 12 but, in colleges too!), and grew the number of athletes and volunteers involved. Thank you for the work you do every day as a sponsor, volunteer or athlete to make us even better! Thank you for your support and dedication, 1

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Jim Ayres Chair Managing Director, Amway North America Mr. Don Loding Vice Chair President/CEO, NBB Enterprises Mr. Robert E. Chadwick II Treasurer Adjunct Professor & Consultant, Saginaw Valley State University Mrs. Michelle Acciavatti Director of Account Management, Towers Watson Mr. Christopher Axer Market Manager, Sam s Club Mr. Stephen Gutman Attorney, Gutman PLLC Mr. Tom Hoeg Executive Vice President/COO, Amerisure Insurance Companies Ms. Bridget Hurd Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield - Michigan Senator Rick Jones Senator Michigan Senate Mr. Ken Mattei Retired Manager, General Motors Miss Jacqueline Putney-Bunt Special Olympics Michigan Athlete Mr. Harry Bregman Mr. Jack Riley Parent of a Special Olympics AthleteSr. Vice President/Marketing Director, Retired Entrepreneur Fifth Third Bank Ms. Julie Conn Student Support Services Director Ms. Juliet Dragos TV News Anchor, WZZM Television Grand Rapids Mr. Stuart Elsea President, Real Estate One Mr. Matthew Simon, CPA Vice President/CFO, Amerisure Companies Dr. Pamela Thompson-Roberts Physician, Thompson Family Practice Mr. Bonner Upshaw III CEO, Trion Solutions, Inc. EMERGING LEADERS Mr. Kevin Clement Chair Director, Enterprise Risk Management Amerisure Mutual Holdings, Inc. Mr. Josh Lowry Vice Chair Corporate Controller, Real Estate One Ms. Sara Bolster Secretary Financial Analyst, Amway Mr. Daniel Broxup Attorney, Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC Mr. Bradley Clark Marketing Assistant, 365 Retail Markets Ms. Adrienne Clement Account Manager, Grainger Ms. Michelle Palma Assistant Controller, Service Express, Inc. Ms. Kaitlin Poschke Staff Physical Therapist, Spectrum Health Mr. Nicholas Simatos Commercial Banker, Chemical Bank Ms. Jessica Wells Management Trainee, Real Estate One Mr. Joshua Williams Partner / Vice President, W & C Wealth Management 2

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN ABOUT US OUR MISSION Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. OUR VISION Special Olympics Michigan is a premier statewide program committed to excellence and will offer opportunities to experience quality sports training and competition at all levels of the program to eligible persons in the State of Michigan. Special Olympics Michigan will pursue growth of our programs, increased opportunities for our athletes, and build greater managerial, operational and financial stability throughout the organization. Special Olympics Michigan is dedicated to the principle of One Team, One Vision. OUR GOAL The ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public s awareness of their capabilities and needs. 3

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN OUR PARTNERS STATEWIDE PREMIER GOLD MEDAL SPONSOR STATEWIDE GOLD MEDAL SPONSOR STATEWIDE SILVER MEDAL SPONSOR STATEWIDE BRONZE MEDAL SPONSORS STATEWIDE CIVIC PARTNERS MICHIGAN HEALTHY ATHLETES PRESENTING SPONSOR 4

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN 2014 HIGHLIGHTS As part of the worldwide Special Olympics movement, SOMI contributes to the physical, social and psychological development of people with intellectual disabilities. Through successful experiences in sports, our athletes gain confidence and build positive self-images that go with them into their homes, classrooms, jobs and communities. In addition to athletic achievement, SOMI athletes use their strong spirits and dedication to work hard to help change public perceptions about intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Michigan athletes are proof that differences should be embraced, appreciated and celebrated. SPORTS OFFERED Alpine Skiing Aquatics Athletics Basketball Bocce Bowling Cross-Country Skiing Cycling Figure Skating Flag Football Golf Gymnastics Horseshoes Poly Hockey Power Lifting Soccer Snowboard Snowshoe Softball Speed Skating Volleyball Weightlifting BY THE NUMBERS 20,797 athletes 2,377 Young Athletes 22 sports offered 12 state-level competitions, district basketball tournaments & more than 390 competitions statewide 25,641 Volunteers 7 Healthy Athletes screenings events offered to athletes at no charge Athlete Participation Numbers State Winter Games 1,272 Unified Basketball 389 District Basketball 1,941 State Basketball Finals 674 State Summer Games 3,855 State Fall Games 1,731 Poly Hockey Finals 992 Unified Bowling Finals 244 USA Games 74 Plus: Motor Activities Training Program 5

On March 28, 2014, Michigan officially removed the term retard(ed) from state laws when Lt. Governor Brian Calley signed the R-Word package of bills at Hill Auditorium Lansing. The Michigan Senate and House unanimously voted to remove the term retard(ed) from state laws. Senator Rebekah Warren (D-18th District) and Senator Bruce Caswell (R-16th District) co-sponsored the Senate Resolution. Representatives Gail Haines (R-43rd District), Matt Lori (R-59th District) and Phil Cavanagh (D-10th District) sponsored the House Resolution. The R-Word was used 15 times in a variety of Michigan laws dealing with everything from mental health institutions to educational facilities and criminal activity. It will now be replaced with the term developmental disability. There are only a handful of states left that have yet to take similar measures. The terms mental retardation and mentally retarded were removed from federal health, education and labor policy in 2010. This is a historic day for Michigan, said Special Olympics Michigan President and CEO Lois Arnold. We would like to thank Lt. Governor Brian Calley for his leadership in helping to make today possible. With the signing of these bills, those with developmental disabilities now have a new R-Word : respect. 6

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN 2014 STATE EVENTS STATE WINTER GAMES Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, and Speed Skating February 4 7, 2014 Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Schuss Village at Shanty Creek Resort & Howe Arena at the Grand Traverse Civic Center (Approximately 794 Athletes and 311 Coaches/Chaperones) Healthy Athletes Programs: Med Fest, Fit Feet, Health Promotion, TRAIN DISTRICT BASKETBALL March 1, 2014 Mt. Pleasant, Northville, Saline, & Grand Rapids (Approximately 1,940 Athletes and 400 Coaches/Chaperones, 184 teams) STATE UNIFIED BASKETBALL March 15, 2014 Western Michigan University Student Recreation Center in Kalamazoo (Approximately 263 athletes, 33 Coaches/Chaperones 23 teams) STATE BASKETBALL FINALS Sr. Male, Junior, Female and Skills March 21-22, 2014 Rockford High School, Freshman Center, and North Middle School (Approximately 531 athletes and 168 Coaches/Chaperones 48 teams) Healthy Athletes Programs: Special Smiles Young Athletes Demonstration STATE SUMMER GAMES Aquatics, Athletics, Bocce, Bowling, Gymnastics, Horseshoes, MATP, Power Lifting, Volleyball, and Weightlifting May 29 May 31, 2014 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant (Approximately 2,583 Athletes and 909 Coaches/Chaperones) Healthy Athletes Programs: Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Special Smiles, Fit Feet, Health Promotion, FUNfitness, MedFest, TRAIN Young Athletes Demonstration Unified Sports Day & Rally May 29, 2014 STATE FALL GAMES Softball, Golf, Cycling, Flag Football, and Soccer September 26 28, 2014 Eagle Crest at Marriott in Ypsilanti, Canton Softball Complex & Independence Park, & Chelsea Proving Grounds Healthy Athletes Programs: Special Smiles, Fit Feet, Health Promotion, FUNfitness, TRAIN Young Athletes Demonstration Project UNIFY Youth Rally September 26, 2014 STATE POLY HOCKEY & UNIFIED BOWLING FINALS November 22-23, 2014 Poly Hockey, Eastern High School & Fieldhouse, Lansing November 22, 2014 Unified Bowling, Royal Scot Lanes, Lansing (Approximately 1,078 Athletes and 300 Coaches/Chaperones 60 PH Teams) Healthy Athletes Programs: Special Smiles 7

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN INAUGURAL STATE FALL GAMES Nearly 1,800 Special Olympics Michigan athletes from all across the state converged on southeast Michigan for the inaugural Special Olympics Michigan State Fall Games, September 26-28. Athletes competed in Flag Football and Cycling at the Chrysler Group s Chelsea Proving Grounds, Soccer at Independence Park in Canton, Softball at the Canton Softball Complex, and Golf at Eagle Crest Golf Course in Ypsilanti. Olympic ice dance champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White were part of the Opening Ceremony at the Marriott Ann Arbor Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. Along with winning gold at the 2014 Olympics, the pair captured silver at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and were World Champions in 2011 and 2013. In addition to athletic competition, a Young Athletes Festival was held for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities and a Healthy Athletes Village where athletes received free health screenings. 8

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Special Olympics Project UNIFY is a school-based project that uses sports and education programs to activate young people to develop school communities where all youth are agents of change fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Michigan is excited to finish our 6th year with the program. During the 2013/2014 school year, 3,510 students participated in 106 schools with 37 school districts participating. It s a very rewarding program that is changing school climates and establishing friendships with all students in the school. Students are empowered to be leaders in their schools and educate their peers about diversity, anti-bullying and respect. Statistics show a decrease in school suspension and absenteeism and an increase in graduation results in schools that participate in Project UNIFY. KEY CHARACTERISTICS Youth Leadership Students with and without disabilities form Youth Activation Committees within their school and work with teachers to determine what activities will be planned throughout the year. School/Community Service Students perform service projects within their school and outside of the school setting within their local community. Community service projects include, volunteering, fundraising, food drives, etc. Unified Sports Unified Sports partner students with and without disabilities on the same team. These teams practice and compete together to form friendships on and off the field within their schools. R-word (anti-bullying) Campaigns Students host R-word campaigns in their school, encouraging peers to end the use of the word retard(ed). This improves the school climate and makes for a more welcoming environment in the classroom. 11

Project UNIFY 2014 Program Highlights Project UNIFY students from five schools participated in the inaugural State Fall Games with a Project UNIFY Youth Rally. The rally was hosted by Central Michigan University s Leadership Institute and included team building and leadership coaching. Project UNIFY teams from four schools competed in the March Magic Hoopfest in conjunction with the MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals. The four teams played exhibition games against each other highlighted on center court at Michigan State University s Jenison Fieldhouse. Two Project UNIFY students from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School held positions as part of the National Youth Activation Committee. The Unified Cheer Team from Everett High School was selected to cheer at the Special Olympics 2015 World Games hosted in Los Angeles. The students will cheer at the Opening Ceremony and venue sites throughout the Games. 12

Special Olympics Young Athletes The Young Athletes Program is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities designed to introduce them into the world of sports. The activities help children improve physically, cognitively and socially. It also serves as an introduction to the world of Special Olympics while showing resources and support available within Special Olympics Michigan. This program is also designed to address two specific levels of play. Level 1 includes physical activities focused on developing fundamental motor tracking and hand-eye coordination. Level 2 concentrates on the application of these physical activities through a sports skills activity program and developing skills consistent with Special Olympics sports play. Activities consist of: foundational skills, walking and running, balance and jumping, trapping and catching, throwing, striking, kicking and advanced skills. 13

The mission of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes is to improve the athlete s ability to train and compete in Special Olympics. Athletes receive a variety of health screenings and services to assist in enhancing their sports experience and well-being. Clinics are scheduled at various state events held throughout the year. Athletes can attend any or all of the clinics at no cost and receive free health aides as indicated (glasses, mouth guards and hearing aids). Screenings are performed by health care professionals and trained students. 2014 Highlights Opening Eyes : Vision screening, refractive testing, glasses fabrication, and sunglasses and protective eyewear 1,112 Athletes partcipated in 2014 Special Smiles : Dental screenings, education about proper brushing and flossing and the importance of diet to oral hygiene, mouth guards for contact sports, and referrals to community providers for necessary dental care 674 Athletes participated in 2014 FUNfitness: Surveys general exercise habits, assesses flexibility, functional strength and balance and aerobic fitness, provides education about home exercises to improve performance, and facilitates community referrals as needed 35 Athletes participated in 2014 Healthy Hearing: Screenings of hearing acuity, custom swim earplugs, minor hearing aid repairs, consultations on hearing aids and noisy environments, and recommendations for medical or audiological evaluations 326 Athletes participated in 2014 Fit Feet: Evaluations of the skin, nails, bones and joints of the feet, examinations of the function of the feet and gait, and examinations of athletes socks and shoes 243 Athletes participated in 2014 Health Promotion: is a free screening that offers health information and advice in the areas of nutrition, sun safety, bone density, tobacco cessation, and physical fitness. Health Promotion is designed to convey and reinforce key concepts on healthy living, healthy lifestyle choices, and nation-specific health issues 334 Athletes participated in 2014 MedFest: The MedFest program recruits volunteer physicians to provide the required physical examinations for people who wish to register in Special Olympics 145 Athletes participated in 2014 14

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS With more than 20,752 athletes Special Olympics Michigan couldn t accomplish what it does without the assistance of more than 25,000 great volunteers. Special Olympics Michigan has many opportunities for volunteers to get involved at area, regional and state competitions, along with various fundraising events. Other volunteer opportunities include: coaching and chaperones, competition coordinators, Healthy Athletes, games management, officiating/referees, Unified Sports partners, Young Athletes, Area Management team positions, volunteer coordinators and competition committee volunteers. Volunteers of all types are needed to continue to expand the Special Olympics movement. Volunteer with Special Olympics Michigan to change lives and have your life changed in the process! 15 Whether you can give five or 50+ hours, Special Olympics Michigan needs you! For more information or to register to volunteer visit somi.org.

GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME Nationally, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics. Officers and athletes serve as The Guardians of the Flame, running the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to the Opening Ceremony of numerous Special Olympics competitions. Officers from across the state host different agency fundraising events, assist in medal presentations at State Summer, Fall and Winter Games, sell merchandise and raffle tickets, as well as participate in Polar Plunges and in local Community Runs. Proceeds from these fundraisers help support year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 20,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Michigan. MICHIGAN POLAR PLUNGES The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge series is known for its zany costumes and courageous participants. After raising funds for Special Olympics Michigan athletes, these participants dress up in costume and prepare to plunge... ready to jump in and freeze their fur! Plunge sites included: Alpena, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Belleville, Brighton, Caro, Cheboygan, Chippewa Lake, Detroit, Edwardsburg, Fenton, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Higgins Lake, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lake City, Lansing, Legislative, Marquette, Monroe, Mt. Pleasant, Muskegon, Saginaw/Bay City, Sault Ste. Marie, St. Clair, Stanton, Sylvan Lake, Traverse City. 16

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN SUPPORTERS CORPORATE SUPPORTERS Corporate partners are essential in helping Special Olympics Michigan fulfill its mission. Through their generous contributions of cash, in-kind donations of products and services, volunteers and awareness, we are able to share the power of sport with the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS Thousands of people across the state support Special Olympics Michigan through donations, volunteerism and advocacy. Whether a monthly pledge donor, a volunteer at local competitions, a teacher promoting tolerance and acceptance in the classroom, or a campus volunteer recruiting fellow students to end the derogatory use of the R-word, our individual supporters are critical members of the global Movement. They have taken a stand for dignity and acceptance in an effort to create a better world for us all through promoting understanding and compassion. Did you know that you could continue to be an integral part of this movement by leaving a gift to Special Olympics Michigan after your lifetime? It s simple! You could name Special Olympics Michigan as beneficiary in a will, trust, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. Seven out of ten Americans who pass away each year leave no will. The result is often uncertainty, anguish and unnecessary expense. Without a will, your estate will be distributed according to state law, regardless of your wishes. A properly executed will ensures that your wishes are carried out. Here is an example of suggested language for naming Special Olympics Michigan as a beneficiary. Please feel free to adapt this language with your legal counsel to fit your individual situation: I give, devise and bequeath percent of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate (or sum of dollars $ ) to Special Olympics Michigan, located in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, for its unrestricted use and purpose. If you believe in the Special Olympics movement now, please consider the simple steps toward securing the future of this movement for years to come. For more information, please contact Alison Miller at (989) 621-5580 or mille1as@cmich.edu. 17

Special Olympics Michigan Campaign for the State Basketball Finals Held in West Michigan Peter Secchia, Mike Jandernoa, and David Korte have teamed up to build a fund to support the Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals held in West Michigan. Leadership gifts from Peter & Joan Secchia and Mike & Sue Jandernoa total $1,000,000. These gifts are given to Special Olympics Michigan as a matching-gift challenge. Goal To build a permanent, self-sustaining fund to support the Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals held in West Michigan each year. 18

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENTS Athletes Like Audrey Luncheon Join us each spring at our premier fundraising event for the Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals held in West Michigan. Peter Secchia, Mike Jandernoa, and David Korte have teamed up to co-chair this fundraising luncheon. It honors Mike and Sue Jandernoa s granddaughter, Audrey, who was born with Down syndrome, as well as other children with intellectual disabilities. For more information about the Athletes Like Audrey Luncheon or any of our programs, please visit our website at somi.org. Breakfast of Champions Every May this inspiring event is held at the Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit to raise awareness and funds for the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan. This event and all its costs are underwritten by Amerisure to ensure all funds raised go directly back in to the program. Michelle Acciavatti of Towers Watson and Suzanne Seitz of Cooper Standard have teamed up to co-chair this event which showcases all of the Special Olympics Michigan programs and ways in which you can support our athletes. For more information on the Breakfast of Champions please feel free to contact Sarah Lesch at sarah.henry@somi.org or visit our website at somi.org. 19

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN INSPIRE GREATNESS GALA The 4th Annual Inspire Greatness Gala, Special Olympics Michigan s signature event was held at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit on Friday, October 10, 2014 The Gala raised funds in support of Special Olympics Michigan s programs and athletes. Award-winning journalist Lila Lazarus emceed the night s festivities with honorees including Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, University of Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon and Amerisure Insurance. The keynote speaker of the evening was Tom Wilson, President & CEO of Olympia Entertainment, Detroit s premier marketer of sports and entertainment events. Olympia Entertainment also handles business operations for the Detroit Red Wings and collaborates with the Detroit Tigers and other Ilitch companies. The evening s festivities also featured lively entertainment by the Rick Lieder Band as well as a silent and live auction featuring one of a kind items such as a Wine County Trip to Sonoma, California, Pavel Datsyuk autographed Red Wings jersey, a Celani Vineyards wine basket and many more wonderful items. 20

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN 2014 BREAKDOWN OF ORGANIZATIONAL AUDITED EXPENSES EXPENSES Programs & Competitions $ 5,870,741 85.4% Fundraising 771,896 11.4% Management & General 218,042 3.2% Total Expenses $ 6,797,679 100% REVENUE BREAKDOWN Special Event Fundraising $ 2,478,757 34.2% Corporations & Organizations 1,466,918 20.3% Telemarketing 470,811 6.5% In Kind 836,926 11.6% Individual Contributions 862,211 11.9% Special Olympics International 760,287 10.5% Foundations 224,204 3.1% Miscellaneous Revenue 27,967 0.4% Investment Income 114,895 1.6% Total $ 7,242,985 Special Olympics International 10% Individual Contributions 12% Miscellaneous Revenue 0% Foundations 3% In Kind 12% Investment Income 5% Special Event Fundraising 34% Special Event Fundraising Corporations & Organizations Telemarketing In Kind Individual Contributions Special Olympics International Foundations Miscellaneous Revenue Investment Income 21 Telemarketing 7% Corporations & Organizations 20%

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN 2013 & 2014 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE 2013 2014 Special Event Fundraising $2,143,373 2,478,757 Corporations & Organizations 1,410,205 1,466,918 Telemarketing 590,505 470,811 In Kind 800,625 836,926 Individual Contributions 684,841 862,221 Special Olympics International 741,079 760,287 Foundations 202,390 224,204 Miscellaneous Revenue 38,261 27,967 Investment Income 310,106 114,895 EXPENSES 2013 2014 Programs & Competitions $5,287,970 5,807,741 Fundraising 800,305 771,896 Management & General 204,880 218,072 Management and General 3% Fundraising 11% Programs & Competitions Fundraising Management and General Programs & Competitions 86% 22

Special Olympics Michigan Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 800-644-6404 www.somi.org 23