Financial Transparency & Impact
Our Commitment
The Hunter Endsley Memorial Foundation is committed to responsible stewardship and financial transparency. We believe our supporters deserve to understand not only how funds are raised, but how those funds are invested back into students, classrooms, scholarships, and future programming.
As a volunteer-led nonprofit organization, we are committed to sharing the impact of community support and the financial decisions that help sustain our mission.
2026 Inaugural Impact Report
What Your Support Made Possible
- Awarded the Foundation's first $1,000 scholarship to Naomi Casas in 2026
- $3,000 committed to classroom grants for the 2026-2027 school year
- $1,000 reserved for the 2027 Hunter Endsley Memorial Foundation Scholarship
- Funding secured for the 2027 Hunter Endsley Memorial Art Show
- Operating reserves established to support long-term sustainability
Financial Summary
Foundation Startup Funding
- *Founding Donations: $1,000
- Additional Early Donations: $470
- Total Startup Funding: $1,470
*These founding donations were used to fund the Foundation's inaugural 2026 scholarship award.
Commemorative Merchandise Program
- Gross T-Shirt Sales: $2,445.15
- Cost of Goods Sold: ($1,190.00)
- Net Merchandise Revenue: $1,255.15
2026 Memorial Art Show
- Event Revenue & Donations: $11,734.55
- Event Expenses: ($1,684.76)
- Net Art Show Proceeds: $10,049.79
Total Net Proceeds Generated
- $12,775.04
How Funds Have Been Allocated
The Foundation's Board believes in balancing immediate impact with long-term sustainability. Rather than spending all available funds immediately, resources have been intentionally allocated to support future scholarships, classroom grants, operating needs, and future programming.
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Classroom Grants (2026-2027) | $3,000.00 |
| 2026 Scholarship Funding | $1,000.00 |
| 2027 Scholarship Funding | $1,000.00 |
| Foundation Operations (2026) | $1,500.00 |
| Foundation Operations (2027) | $1,500.00 |
| 2027 Art Show Reserve | $2,500.00 |
| Unrestricted Reserve | $2,275.04 |
Looking Ahead
In addition to awarding its first scholarship in 2026, the Foundation has already committed funding for classroom grants and future scholarship support, and has identified its first classroom grant recipient for the 2026-2027 school year.
The success of the inaugural art show established a strong foundation for the future of the Hunter Endsley Memorial Foundation. Funding has already been committed for classroom grants and future scholarship support, and the Foundation has identified its first classroom grant recipient for the 2026-2027 school year.
Looking ahead, the Foundation plans to continue supporting student artists through scholarships, classroom grants, community partnerships, and future fundraising events that expand access to arts education and creative opportunities for young people throughout our community.