2006-2007 - Hidden Villa

Hidden
Villa
2007
Annual report

dearest
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members
development for Hidden Villa; upholding the Duveneck legacy by responding
to community needs while understanding that our actions form
a smaller, local piece of a larger movement working to inspire a just and
sustainable future.
•This past year has been one of significant growth and
With great enthusiasm, Hidden Villa’s Board of Trustees approved a three
year Strategic Plan which was created over an eighteen-month period and
represented a full and engaged collaboration between staff and board.
This plan provides guidance to direct the course of the organization and
establishes a timeline for achieving these goals.
Our core objectives over the next three years include streamlining and integrating
administrative and operational practices, incorporating organizational
planning based on ongoing feedback and evaluation, and serving
our constituency through responsive, fresh, and relevant program offerings.
In the tradition of our founders, our values continue to be sustainability,
diversity, excellence, stewardship and organizational health; as
such we are pleased to share our progress in the first year of this plan.
In order to heighten the impact of our message and mission while achieving
the greatest level of operational efficiency and effectiveness, Hidden
Villa has made the following observations and changes.
We have identified a range of age-appropriate
education programs which progressively
reinforce our mission through an integrated
continuum of experiential educational
opportunities. One of our
first steps was to transition our
nine month internships into
full year-long commitments,
which allows these dedicated
young people a chance to
offer their accrued environmental
education expertise
to our Summer Camp programs.
This transition was
complimented by the integration
of Hidden Villa’s
Environmental Education

Program’s curricula into Day Camp offerings. Further,
a variety of exciting, new themed programs for both
Day Camp and our Environmental Education Program
have been developed and offered in response to
the needs of both our community and partnering organizations.
In addition to these changes, our onlinecurriculum
which is designed to meet state standards
over a variety of disciplines and grade levels, is providing
classroom reinforcement and enrichment for
teachers, thus truly maximizing the potential impact
of our programs.
Our database and registration processes are being
integrated into a unified system which will optimize
staff productivity and provide the public with
a faster, more convenient way to be able to register
for our programs. This system will also centralize our
registration and volunteer coordination for all of our
program and property needs.
Finally, Hidden Villa is continuing to work as an organization
to increase its visibility in the community
and to better assure its financial sustainability. To this
end we have created a monthly on-line newsletter
which shares upcoming events, program highlights,
and valuable information with the public. Our Environmental
Education and Summer Camp departments
adjusted their fee schedules, and all of our
other programs and departments identified ways of
increasing their earned income. These changes have
allowed Hidden Villa to move to a more balanced financial
model, where 50% of our income comes from
earned revenue sources and 50% from individual,
corporate, and foundation support.
We are pleased with our progress to date and eager
to move forward with the next phase of our Strategic
Plan. We hope you enjoy this annual report which provides
programmatic and financial highlights for the
period of September 2006 through August 31, 2007.
In gratitude,
Chris Overington
Executive Director
Lee Price
Chairman of the Board

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environmental
&
social justice
education
Hidden Villa’s Environmental Education Program (HVEEP)
Founded on the very first Earth Day in 1970, HVEEP is designed to work
with elementary school children, their teachers, and parents by teaching
key concepts of ecology and environmental stewardship. Utilizing tangible,
tactile experiences on the farm and in the wilderness, HVEEP’s
strategies and techniques are unique and exciting, striking a healthy balance
between scientific investigation and feelings of wonder, awareness,
appreciation and fun.
In FY07, HVEEP reached a new capacity serving 21,768 people, which is
the largest number of participants in the history of the program. Of those
participants, 3,177 received some level of scholarship assistance, totaling a
value of $28,907; this financial support was shared across 37 schools.
We are pleased to note that all requests for assistance
received during our annual pre-registration
period for scholarship schools were
granted this year.
On-Site Partnerships
Taft Community School,
Redwood City
Completing our second year
at Taft Community School,
we were encouraged to
learn that not only is student
enthusiasm for science
increasing at the site,

ut that standardized test scores are as well! Through
this unique partnership a Hidden Villa teacher works
at the school full-time, teaching science enrichment
activities that match the 5 th grade California State
Science standards while using creative experiential
techniques and incorporating exciting science labs
and garden curriculum into the students’ learning.
The Hidden Villa teacher also works with the afterschool
program providing a “Garden Club” for all interested
students; introducing them to natural cycles,
healthy food choices, and how to care for organic
vegetables. Additionally, the Hidden Villa teacher
provides “pre-teaching” opportunities for 5 th grade
after-school participants. By being introduced to the
material that will be covered in their Science Enrichment
class before the other students, these young
people are prepared for the new material and are able
to actively engage in the lessons with enthusiasm—
because they know that they know the answers.
John Gill School, Redwood City
The 2006–2007 school year was the pilot year for our
partnership at John Gill School. Students from all
grades participate in a garden program that begins
with a short lesson and is followed by work projects
in the garden. Projects include everything from sowing
seeds, weeding, watering, and turning the compost
pile. Lessons are again based on the California
State Science Standards and link their classroom
learning to hands-on experience in the garden. Students
are responsible for the garden design and also
decide what to grow; this year they decided where
to put the fence, greenhouse, and new benches. The
students have responded positively to this empowerment
as they see their ideas translated into actualized
space and the garden reflects their vision. Students
have become much more aware of their environmental
surroundings and are making connections based
on things that they have learned in the classroom
in relation to their gardening classes. Words like
“decomposition” and “pesticides” are now part of
their regular vocabulary.

Summer Camp
Founded in 1945, Hidden
Villa’s Summer Camp is
the oldest multi-cultural
camp in the nation. Designed
to build relationships
among youth from
diverse socio-economic and
cultural backgrounds, summer
2007 marked the 62 nd year
of its operation.
Over the summer 834 young people
participated in either day or residential
camp programs. Of those campers,
a total of 158 scholarships, representing
a value of $90,325, were awarded. These scholarships
were distributed such that 40% of residential
programs participants received scholarship and
10% of day camp participants received scholarship.
Through the scholarship program Hidden Villa aims
to accommodate participants irrespective of their
ability to pay.
The Summer Camp staff consisted of 49 individuals;
of this number, 21 were returning staff and 11 had
been through our counselor training/youth development
programs (ACT) either this summer or in
summers past.
One exciting addition to Summer Camp 2007 was a
new outdoor kitchen and earthen oven (which was
built collaboratively with Community Programs);
the Hollow Oak residential site for Farm and Wilderness
campers (ages 13–15) also received a much
needed face-lift with the building of the “Tiki toilet”
and ACT 1 program participants left their mark by
painting the bird blind with a beautiful mural; our
Internship program was extended into the summer
months for the first time, moving from a nine month
to a year-round experience. During the year, these interns
developed the “themed curricula” for the Day
Camp programs; these special programs were extremely
popular and we will continue to develop and
offer these alternatives in future years.

Community Programs
Since 1991, our Community
Programs have provided
opportunities for
community members interested
in learning about
and becoming more involved
with Hidden Villa
and our mission. Offering
a wide variety of activities
including workshops, presentations,
concerts, multi-cultural
performances, and tours, each
program deepens the participant’s
connection to the natural environment,
sources of food, sustainable living practices,
and one another.
In FY07, our Community Programs Department was
staffed by a fulltime Community Programs Manager
and a ¾ time Community Programs Intern (September–May).They
successfully offered 30 different types
of programs for a total of 323 program events; nine of
these programs were brand new!
Since FY05 there has been a 66% increase in the
number of programs offered and a 97% increase in
program participants (8,473 participants in FY07).
Our Community Programs depend upon the expertise
and involvement of other Hidden Villa staff
members, volunteers, and several partnering organizations
to be able to provide the broadest range of
programming available; these organizations include:
the Audubon Society of Santa Clara County, the California
Native Plant Society, Common Ground, Gemini
Crickets, Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County, Harrell
Remodeling, Kepler’s Books, Las Madres, Los Altos
Newcomers Club, Peninsula Astronomical Society,
Stanford University Community Writing Project and
the Town of Los Altos Hills.

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sustainable
farming
Animal Husbandry Program
The Animal Husbandry Program provides a wonderful opportunity for
meaningful interactions between our livestock and the public. The program
serves our Summer Camp, HVEEP and Community Programs participants,
as well as the public at large by providing a working farm with
a focus on education and accessibility. The broad variety of animals available
provides opportunities to teach about the sustainable production of
fiber, meat, dairy, and eggs and the Animal Husbandry Program works
to provide the public with the ability to make more informed consumer
choices, as well as fostering a greater sense of empathy and connection to
the natural world.
The most significant development in the Animal Husbandry Program
during FY07 was the expansion of production and sales of pork, lamb and
eggs. The program also continued with on-farm sales, and in partnership
with the CSA also began marketing at the Los Altos Farmers’ Market.
Another important aspect of the Animal Husbandry Program is the
training provided to Hidden Villa’s residential interns, including general
husbandry skills, chicken and lamb slaughter and butchering,
and birthing.
The Animal Husbandry Program consists of a full-time Livestock Manager
and an animal husbandry intern; HVEEP interns also play an important
role in the program by providing daily assistance with chores. Additional
support is provided by volunteers who give approximately forty hours of
service a month.

Organic Agriculture Program
Hidden Villa’s agricultural farm operations have had
a year of substantial growth in terms of capacity, staff,
revenue, and integration with other programs. These
changes are a conscious effort to make Hidden Villa
a more viable and visible agricultural entity within
the surrounding community and to develop a greater
seasonal, local, organic food ethic as part of Hidden
Villa’s overall environmental philosophy. Our goal
in the agriculture department of Hidden Villa is to
produce as much high quality organic produce as
possible for direct, local sales and partnerships while
serving as an educational resource for Hidden Villa
programs and our own staff.
During this past year we have been able to achieve
large gains in the productivity of the farm due to
staffing restructuring, more intensive management
practices, and the efficient use of our newly constructed
greenhouse space for planting and propagation.
This increased production allowed us to increase
our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
share basket sales from 70 to 110 (a 57% increase for
an additional $22,000 revenue.) We also began selling
our produce at the Los Altos Farmers’ Market
as a source of additional revenue and for enhanced
community outreach. We continued to supply the
Community Services Agency of Mountain View with
donated produce twice a week, promoting healthy,
seasonal diet choices and developing a valuable new
community partnership.
The Agriculture Department is made up of the Farm
Manager, a “journeyman” intern, and two first year
interns. In FY07 the farm crew built a new greenhouse,
shifted most of the planting strategy to greenhouse
seeding and transplantation to increase plant vigor
and minimize weeding and other field maintenance,
changed plant spacing and adopted heavy mulching
techniques that have allowed us to conserve water,
minimize weed competition and grow healthier
plants. A more dynamic rotation of crops combined
together with a greater diversity of plantings has
helped regenerate soils and reduce pest insects and
the weed seed bank; these intensive, organic methods
make excellent models for Hidden Villa to share
with the surrounding community.

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supporting
our
mission
Residential Internship Program
Hidden Villa’s residential internship program transitioned from a nine
month commitment to a year-round program in this past year, allowing interns
to experience the full range of offerings available at Hidden Villa and
to share their developed Hidden Villa expertise with our Summer Camp
programs. They also participate in specialist classes each Monday that are
designed to broaden their knowledge of sustainable agriculture, environmental
education, social justice, and non-profit management. Through a
series of field trips to other Bay Area organizations and onsite workshops
led by invited guest speakers and Hidden Villa staff, our interns learn and
practice skills that will prepare them to be agents of change in their future
career paths.
One of the additional benefits of this extension was
the development of the exciting new curricula
that was used as part of the specialty Day
Camp offerings last summer. Furthermore,
2007 also marked the introduction
of a new second year agricultural
“journeyman” position
that will be a great resource for
individuals interested in becoming
small scale organic
farmers; this individual is
responsible for staffing the

Farmers’ Market stand, managing the CSA member
enrollment, and helping to train and teach the first
year agriculture interns.
Hidden Villa’s residential interns assist with every
area of ranch operations and work with every program
to some extent, making them invaluable contributors
to the organization, whilst preparing them for their
next steps in inspiring a just and sustainable future.
Horticulture
Understanding the delicate balance between a farm
and wilderness, recognizing public needs while respecting
local wildlife, and being mindful of natural
resource consumption requires thoughtful consideration
in all horticultural related choices. Through
the creation of a wildlife corridor and restoration of
our stream banks and riparian habitats the critical
components of providing an attractive habitat for native
wildlife at Hidden Villa are in place. Providing
educational opportunities for the public and school
groups as well enrichment classes for our interns, the
Horticulturist partners with other programs to share
his expertise in the sustainable advantages and wildlife
benefits of native plants, uses of native plants for
food and healing, and about the resource minimizing
impact of restoring California gardens to their
native state. Additionally, in FY07, the Horticulturist
worked with over 1000 volunteers, both individuals
and groups.
Property
This two person department works hard to maintain
the grounds and facilities of Hidden Villa, ensuring
a safe and accessible space for staff, program participants
and casual visitors. Using reclaimed materials
and sustainable sources for construction needs,
collaborating with local businesses, and creatively
problem solving daily dilemmas, the property staff
ensures a solid foundation for all of our programs
and opportunities. In conjunction with other departments,
their experience and knowledge serves as a
resource for many of the educational offerings and
volunteer opportunities at Hidden Villa.

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Facility Rentals
Hidden Villa’s Hostel is
the oldest continually operating
Hostel in the United
States and celebrated
its 70 th year of operation
in 2007. Many local groups
enjoy the Hostel for their
private weekend retreats. We
also provide lodging for individuals
from the Bay Area &
all around the world as well as at
the quaint and rustic private cabin,
“Josephine’s Retreat.”
Students participating in the HVEEP overnight
programs receive a discounted Hostel rate
and those participants from scholarship schools receive
a further reduction of 75%-90% of this rate. The Dana Center and the
Duveneck House are also available to rent for work retreats, conferences,
weddings, and other celebrations.
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Volunteer Program
Hidden Villa is a unique and special place to Volunteer.
Most non-profits in this area cater only to specific
opportunities for Volunteers; however, here at
Hidden Villa we have a huge variety of things that
we can offer due to the varied nature of our many
programs. Our opportunities range from working
indoors or outdoors, to assisting with special onetime
events, or coming out every week to help with
on-going programs.
During Fiscal Year 2007, 684 individuals contributed
16,065 hours. The national average for volunteers estimates
the financial contribution of each hour donated
is worth $18.77. Translating these contributed hours
to money would equate a value of $301,548.50! Board
Members of Hidden Villa contributed 825 hours
of time over the year attending Board Meetings,
committees and events.
The staff of Hidden Villa would like to thank all of
our volunteers for their time, expertise and commitment.
Truly, the organizational support received
through volunteering is an invaluable contribution
that enables Hidden Villa to meet its mission.
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•
growth
& Fiscal
changes
In 2007, 30,000 people participated in at least one of the programs
offered at Hidden Villa and an additional 20,000 visitors explored
the 1600 acres of wilderness, enjoyed the gardens, and met our farm animals.
Each program and department at Hidden Villa is intrinsically linked
to the others cultivating a supportive foundation for our mission commitment
to inspire a just and sustainable future through our programs, land
and legacy.
Following an eighteen month evaluation process, which led to the creation
of Hidden Villa’s Strategic Plan for 2007–2009, it became clear that there
would need to be a more equitable distribution between earned and contributed
income if the organization was to achieve greater financial sustainability.
To achieve our current 50/50 breakdown, each department was
asked to creatively deconstruct their existing program structures and reconfigure
the components into more collaborative and
resource efficient models, whilst being mindful
of our ongoing commitment to ensure that
all programs remain accessible for all,
irrespective of ability to pay. Further,
the Board of Directors contributed
$250,000 of their own resources
to leverage matching fund opportunities
for our friends and
supporters through a Challenge
Campaign, which
greatly influenced FY07’s
positive net financial end
point, depreciation costs
notwithstanding.
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donors
Individuals
Adobe Creek Circle
$5000 or more
Gertrude Bock
Albert Brown
Patricia M. & Robert V. Brown
Gail Brownell & Mark Aaker
Jody Buckley & Mark Horowitz
Elizabeth Chamberlain
Elaine & John Chambers
Diane & Steve Ciesinski
Katie Desmond
Carol & Chris Espinosa
Sally & Craig Falkenhagen
Jan & Bob Fenwick
Diane & Harry Greenberg
Laurie Harden & Jim Sacherman
Rosemary Hewlett
Karla & Steve Jurvetson
Larissa* & Aubrey Keet
Charles Knowles
Ann & Tom Livermore
Victoria & James Merchant
Kris & Ken Moore
Mrs. Albert Moorman
Becky & Jim Morgan
Susan & Lynn Orr
Kitty & Lee Price
Barbara & George Rugtiv
Jeffrey Schaffer
Barbara & Martin Seaney
Mary & Rodney* Smith
Marita & Chris Vargas
Elizabeth M. Webster
Judie & Peter Wolken
Black Mountain Circle
$2500 to $4999
Jean Ann & Robert Augsburger
Will & Lillaurie Durousseau, & Family
Nan & Chuck Geschke
Harriet Heebink
Christy & Chuck Holloway
The Kaplan Family
Bobby Lurie
Elyce Melmon
Micki Miller
Joanna Mountain & Heyward Robinson
Helen & Dan Quinn
Rhonda & Howard Smith
Hope Williams
Donna & Stanford Young
Olive Grove Circle
$1000 to $2499
Grace M. Abbott & Nils Nilsson
Leslie Airola-Murveit & Hy Murveit
Marcia & Matt Allen
Margalynne Armstrong & Andrew Pierce
Mary Ayers
Margaret & Steve Baran
Wendy & Joel Bartlett
Vera & Michael Baum
Lynn Grant & Eric Bier
Dory & Jeffrey Bleich
Agnes & Richard Bliss
Elizabeth Bowden-Smith & Randy Smith
Michele Brown & Jeff Fry
Patricia Burbank & Michael Kilgroe
Maggie Burgett & Kimble Smith
Carol & Mark Carges
Christinia Cheung
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Kristine & Robert Clarkson
Betty Dayton*
Betty De Paola
Carrie & Martin Drake
Donna Dubinsky & Leonard Shustek
Elizabeth Schwerer Duffie &
Kingston Duffie
Faith & Dick Duhring
Carl Feldman
Marty Fleetwood & David Duveneck
Anne Fritz
Alison Geballe
Mary & Clinton Gilliland
Susan & Tom Goodenough
Barbara & Charles Harwood
Wini & Lee Jebian
Laurene Powell Jobs & Steve Jobs
Karen & Mark Jung
Mady & Mel Kahn
Laure & David Kastanis
Beatrice Kiratli
Ellen Konar & Steve Goldband
Susan Lang & Robert Levenson
Sue & Peter LaTourrette
Jennifer Leeds
Lilo & Gerard Leeds
Jody Lewitter & Marc Van Der Hout
GJ Mac Donnell
Amy & Rick Magnuson
Drs. Toni Martin & Michael Darby
Luella & Keith McFarland
Marie & Geoffrey Moore
Judy & Jim Mutch
Martin Neime
Tracy Neistadt & Michael Schonenberg
Francine Tanner & Robert Niederer
Liz & Gary Nielsen
Karen & Steven Ross
Gordon Russell
Ruth Sherer
Edith & Bernhard Shoor
Marcie & Bill Smith
Arleen D. Stanton
Andrea & Charles Thurber
Emily & Jim Thurber
Jack Tooley
Darla Tupper
Kathie & Jerry Underdal
Judith Weiss
Jan & Bill Whitmer
Carol & Terry Winograd
Margaret Withgott & Kris Halvorsen
Audrey Wong & David Vossbrink
Gayla & Walt Wood
Lyn Wyman & Dennis Dow
Windmill Pasture Circle
$500 to $999
Sumbul Ali-Karamali & Riaz Karamali
Veronica & Greer Arthur
Kay & Mark Barchas
Carolyn & John Barnes, M.D.
Steve Barrager
Suzanne & Robert Bell
James Bigwood
Mike Blackford
Martha Blackwell & Peter Levine
Stephen Blumenkranz
Marcie & Chet Brown
Susan & Alan Buckley
Vera & Robert Cannon
Joan & Park Chamberlain
Maren Christensen & William Welch
Nancy & Peter Clark
Wren Clark & Martin Gorfinkel
Fran Codispoti & Ken Schroeder
Mary & Tom Cooper, Jr.
Diane Copeland
Judith & Phil Davidson
Paul Davis
Joan DeHovitz & Aaron Braun
Stanley J. Dirks
Martha Edwards & John Orcutt
Martha Ehrenfeld
Jean M. Ehret
Shirley & Len Ely
Anna & Bob English
Charlene Aguilar & Luis Fraga
Cindy Gallie & Ed Munyak
Lynn & Jim Gibbons
Hon Mai & Joseph Goodman
Amy & George Gorman
Kim & Susan Graham
Shirley & Harry Hagey
Toni & Michael Heren
Peter Heublein
Judy & Ted Hoff
Ann & George Hogle
Lisa Honig & Dale Schroedel
Heidi Hopper & Jeffrey Dean
Elizabeth & Zachary Hulsey
Sue & Kurt Jaggers
Lori & Sudhanshu Jain
Kathy & Bob Jaunich
Linda Carol Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. John Kataoka
Yasuo Kida
Jill Kilty-Newburn & Michael Newburn
Suzi King
Michele & Steven Kirsch
Yoriko Kishimoto & Leland Collins
Liz & Richard Kniss
Donna & Bill Krepick
Myla & Francis La Poll
Ralph Lane
Katherine & Ron Lang
Marvina Lepianka & Charles Jaffee
Sue & Dick Levy
Terri Lobdell & Bill Johnson
Anita Manwani & Arjun Bhagat
Alice Anne Martineau & Olivia Bartlett
Emily & Guy Mathews
Ellen McGinty King
Tereza & Peter McNamee
Sherilyn Moody
Bernice & Rudolf Moos
Barbara & Jean Mordo
Susan & Gib Myers
Kathleen Nichols & Van Jacobson
Patty Phillips & Brenda Flickner
Alison & Jeff Poetsch
Ellen & Klaus Porzig
Sandy Sloan & Eric Richert
Diana Rigg
Joy L. Robinson
Jean Rusmore
Marianna & Will Samson
Diana Sanson
Timothy Saxe
Marian Scheuer Sofaer &
Abraham Sofaer
Karen Scussel & Curt Riffle
Ulrike & Ben Sharma
Polly & Mary Catherine Shouse
Carol & Joel Sidel
Karen M. Rudolph &
James M. Simmons
Mrs. Genny Smith
Michelle Smith
Monique Smith
Sally Ann Stein
Beth Steinberg
Maureen Stone & Doug Wyatt
Dr. Robert Lee Stuart
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Stacy & Peter Sullivan
Paul Supplee
Katy Takahashi & Richard Brewer
Nomi & Frederick Trapnell
Ann Warren Smith
Carol & Richard Watts
Mimi Webb
Ann & Bruce Willard
Lori Zink & Michael Meyer
Corporations,
Family Foundations,
Foundations, &
Organizations
Gifts Of $5000 or more
Applied Materials
Asset Management Company
Bain & Company
Christensen Family Foundation
David & Lucile Packard Foundation
EMC2
Fairweather Foundation
Grove Foundation
Islands Fund
Joseph & Katherine Anderson Foundation
Kalele Foundation
Kirsch Foundation
Los Altos Community Foundation
Morgan Family Foundation
The Noble & Lorraine Hancock Family Fund
Pacific Gas & Electric
Palo Alto Community Fund
Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
The Health Trust
The Kalish Team—
Intero Real Estate Services
Town Crier Holiday Fund
Town of Los Altos Hills
Gifts Of $2500 to $4999
Bishop Pine Fund
Changing Parameters, LLC
Comerica Bank
Foothills Congregational Church
Junior League of Palo Alto-
Mid Peninsula, Inc.
Michael & Paula Rantz Foundation
The Mourning Dove Foundation
RW Capital Corporation
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &
Rosati Foundation
Gifts Of $1000 to $2499
BD Matching Gift Program
Bear Gulch Foundation
Elkind Family Foundation
Escondido Elementary School
Kiwanis Club of Mountain View
Komisar/Dunn Foundation Fund
Leslie Family Foundation
Markkula Foundation
May Family Foundation
Peet’s Coffee & Tea Inc.
Rathmann Family Foundation
Rotary Club of Los Altos
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
SolarCity Corporation
Walton Family Foundation
Whitney Education Foundation
Witkin Charitable Trust
Gifts Of $500 to $999
eBay Foundation
Brownie Girl Scout Troop #2859
Committee for Green Foothills
Domitila Barrios de Chungara Fund
HP Employee Charitable Giving Program
Levi Strauss Foundation
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
OTA Management LLC.
The Robert Brownlee Foundation
In-kind Donations
$500 or more
David Armour
Melanie Birch
Liz Duveneck Dana
Sally & Craig Falkenhagen
Ann & Tom Livermore
Kent Price
Elizabeth Bowden-Smith & Randy Smith
Patricia Trifari
*Deceased
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•
financial
statements
Revenue and Expense
August 2007 and August 2006
Revenue 2007 2006
Program Revenue $ 961,536 $ 831,605
Individual Contributions 785,341 1,961,348
Foundation Contributions 246,460 476,993
Corporate Contributions 34,469 70,537
Special Events (net of expenses) 123,965 88,990
Investment Revenue 144,255 60,785
Total Revenue $ 2,296,027 $ 3,490,258
Expense
Administration and In-Kind * $ 264,956 $ 296,868
Fundraising 349,818 441,365
Summer Camp 429,486 612,601
Environmental Education 478,477 485,492
Hostel 273,539 260,357
Community Supported
Agriculture 159,604 177,153
Other Programs 541,704 574,380
Total Expense $ 2,497,584 $ 2,848,216
*
Includes in-kind expenses of $10,373 for FY06.
Financial Position
August 2007 and August 2006
Assets 2007 2006
current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 200,039 $ 423,408
Certificates of deposit 389,111 284,358
Marketable securities 857,703 1,108,575
Unconditional promises
to give receivable 8,065 58,158
Other receivables 17,096 14,647
Prepaid and other assets 55,442 56,649
Total Current Assets 1,527,456 1,945,795
Property and equipment 12,583,172 12,479,259
Less accumulated depreciation
and amortization (1,943,260) (1,708,923)
Net Property and Equipment 10,639,912 10,770,336
Unconditional promises to
give receivable long-term 21,600 22,736
Long term Investments 332,368
Total Assets $12,521,336 $12,738,867
Sources of Revenue
Fiscal Year 2007: $2,296,027
A—Program Revenue 42%
B—Individual Contributions 34%
C—Foundation Contributions 11%
D—Corporate Contributions 2%
E—Special Events 5%
F—Investment Revenue 6%
B
Expenses
Fiscal Year 2007: $2,497,584
A—Administration and In-Kind 11%
B—Fundraising 14%
C—Summer Camp 17%
D—Environmental Education 19%
E—Hostel 11%
F—Community Supported Ag 6%
G—Other Programs 22%
D E F
C
F
E
G
D
A
A
B
C
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Liabilities and Net Assets
current liabilities
Accounts payable and other
accrued liabities $ 72,050 $ 100,320
Deferred revenue 50,331 38,035
Total Current Liabilities 122,381 138,355
net assets
Unrestricted
Property and equipment 10,639,912 10,770,336
Board designated 779,710 413,899
Undesignated 312,909 541,061
Total Unrestricted 11,732,531 11,725,296
Temporarily restricted 334,056 546,908
Permanently restricted 332,368 328,308
Total Net Assets 12,398,955 12,600,512
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $12,521,336 $12,738,867

26870 Moody Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Founders
Josephine and Frank Duveneck
Board of Trustees
September 2006–August 2007
Sumbul Ali-Karamali
Stephen Barrager
Arjun Bhagat
Gail Brownel
Diane Ciesinski
Mai Dam
Liz Dana
Rafiq Dossani
David Duveneck
Sally Falkenhagen
Luis Fraga
Diane Greenberg
Tom Livermore
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September 2006–August 2007
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17

Becoming aware of the
relationships of all living
things is the key to knowing
ourselves. It is the basis for
understanding the intricate
web of life. By what means
can such experience be
brought about? The challenge
of the teacher is to set
the stage so that this kind
of learning can take place.
—Josephine Duveneck