Minnesota Vikings Foundation 2019 Impact Report

2019 year in review
Impact

to our community,
Several years ago, we made a choice to forge a new path in how
professional sports approach creating change in their communities.
The Minnesota Vikings Foundation has adopted a direct programming
approach to impact youth. As we write to you today, we are proud to
share with you the differences we have made in our community.
In 2019, Minnesota Vikings Foundation launched the Vikings Table
program to serve healthy meals and provide nutrition education to
youth across the Greater Twin Cities area. I have personally witnessed
the impact we have had serving thousands of meals to those people
that need it most, and it brings me hope. Partnering alongside local
nonprofits, we are helping remove barriers to improve the health of the
next generation.

FORGE AHEAD
Together
As our fiscal year came to a close, our world and local communities
faced unprecedented circumstances. Our Board and staff believed that
this was a time for all of us to come together through our shared bonds
of humanity to confront these challenges. It is impossible to fathom
what new difficulties people in our communities are being forced to
confront every day. However, we can still provide empathy, compassion
and support in this time of need.
In response to these dire community needs, the Minnesota Vikings
Foundation has worked diligently to transform the capabilities of
Vikings Table. We are currently delivering 100 meals each week day to
nonprofits serving youth and families who can benefit from a healthy
meal. We want everyone we serve to know that we care. We want
everyone to know that they are not alone.
Slowly, we will heal as a community. We will rediscover ourselves and
begin to blaze a new path. Friends, family and football will be there just
as they always have. We look forward to celebrating this new path with
all of you soon.
We will Forge Ahead Together!
brett taber
Executive Director
Minnesota Vikings Foundation
director’s message
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1978
Vikings Children’s Fund is
established as the philanthropic
arm of the Vikings and
contributes over $12 million in
grants to youth-related causes
during its existence.
2017
The Minnesota Vikings Foundation
is established as a nonprofit
organization, replacing Vikings
Children’s Fund as a strategic
approach to using the power of
sport to create change. Specific
focus areas of youth health and
education are its driving mission to
make measurable impacts.

the minnesota vikings foundation is a public
nonprofit organization with the mission of
advancing the well-being of youth through
engaging health and education initiatives
2019 2020
Vikings Table presented by Xcel
Energy is the Foundation’s first
program and launches on June
13. In 2019, Vikings Table serves
more than 4,000 healthy meals
to youth and families.
Coronavirus disrupts
communities and Vikings
Table transforms. Beginning
March 30, Vikings Table
delivers 100 packaged meals
each week day to nonprofit
partners serving youth in need
of a healthy meal.
timeline
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The Foundation’s Vikings Table,
presented by Xcel Energy launched in June
2019 with a mission to serve healthy meals
and nutrition education to youth in the
Greater Twin Cities area. The key to making
a difference in the lives of youth with this
program is partnering with nonprofits who
can help us reach those in need.
In the first five months of service,
Vikings Table partnered with 19 nonprofit
organizations to serve more than 4,000
meals.
click to watch video

64
events
4K+
meals
5
months
19
nonprofits
vikings table
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Arriving home after the first day of
school, a young boy walks up to the Vikings
Table food truck window and gets the
biggest smile on his face. To his surprise,
he’s greeted and handed fresh tacos from
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook.
In the heart of this neighborhood located
near the Vikings practice facility, The Open
Door’s produce stand has more than 8,000
pounds of fresh and healthy food ready
for adults and children. The Open Door
organization hosts weekly distributions
where no grocery stores are located
or residents may not have a means of
transportation.
Vikings Table returned five times to
this Open Door event over the summer,
making friendships and increasing access
to healthy food in a fun environment.
“
it's important for young athletes
to have food security and meals.
learning that so young and
getting the proper nutrition
in your body – you can become
whatever you want to become.
”
– dalvin cook, running back
nonprofit spotlight
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Truck
FEATURES

presented by
ENERGY STAR
appliances
vikings table
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photo
BOOTH

NUTRITION
video
vikings table
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click to watch video
“
you can’t be healthy if you
are hungry, and this program
brings awareness to an issue
many aren’t aware of.
”
– xcel energy ceo ben fowke
vikings table
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“
we are proud to support the
minnesota vikings foundation as one
of our family’s principle charitable
donations each year. having strong
roots in minnesota, the local
community still means so much to
us. the mission of the foundation
is directly aligned with our belief
in fighting childhood hunger by
providing both meals and nutritional
education. we are so impressed with
the work the foundation team does
every day to improve the lives of
youth in the state of minnesota.
”
– jill and duncan angove family

boys & girls clubs youth enjoy
vikings table indoors on a rainy day
donor spotlight
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lat14 asian eatery owner/executive chef
ann ahmed serves chicken wings that
scored the event competition’s highest
marks in execution, appearance and taste.

click to watch video
The Foundation’s premier fundraiser
took place on June 11, 2019 to celebrate and
support the mission of the Foundation.
17 restaurants
650 attendees
taste of the vikings
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click to watch video
The Foundation’s Golf Tournament
presented by MillerCoors was hosted at
The Meadows at Mystic Lake on June 5,
2019. More than $250,000 was raised to
support the Foundation’s mission.
$250K
raised

adam thielen, wide receiver
golf tournament
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REVENUE
events 46%
program 26%
fundraising activities 16%
donations 10%
interest income 2%
EXPENSES
program 70%
events 23%
operations 7%

FINANCIAL
Impact
The financial impact is based on
preliminary, unaudited results for year
ending March 31, 2020. Additional financial
information is available upon request.
Vikings Table generates revenue by
selling Minnesota-themed menu creations
at Vikings events and home games and is
available for private catering.
All proceeds support the Foundation
with the goal of raising enough revenue
to fund Vikings Table mission work in the
future.
Book us
for catering:
contact@vikingstable.com
sustainable
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Thank
You
Thank you to everyone who supported
the Minnesota Vikings Foundation. Your
generosity made our mission come to life.
Through online auctions, special events,
booking Vikings Table catering, exclusive
items and charitable donations, there are
many ways to get involved and have a seat
at our family table.
We are committed to expanding Vikings
Table nutrition education programming
and reducing the 250,000 meals Twin
Cities youth miss in the summer months.
Join us as we Forge Ahead Together!
vikings.com/foundation
foundation@vikings.nfl.net
@vikingstable
Donate
click here to

thank you
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board of directors
Elana Wilf Tanzman
Co-Chair and Director
Halle Sarah Wilf
Co-Chair and Director
Rachel Sarah Wilf
Co-Chair and Director
Stephanie Ilyse Wilf
Co-Chair and Director
Lester Bagley
Co-Vice Chair and Director
Andrew Miller
Co-Vice Chair and Director
Karin Nelsen
Director
officers
Steve Poppen
Treasurer
Kate Shibilski
Secretary
foundation staff
Brett Taber
Executive Director
Monterae Carter
Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Hackbarth
Development Manager
advisory board
Monica L. Hererra
Minnesota Department of Education
Marilyn Heskin
HealthPartners
Dr. Mindy S. Kurzer
University of Minnesota
Doug Paulson
Minnesota Department of Education
Ben Whitney
Great MN Schools/St.Catherine University
leadership
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ingredients
2 bell peppers
1 lb. ground beef
16 oz. can of corn
16 oz. can of black beans
(2) 32 oz. cans of crushed tomatoes
Spice Mixture:
2 tsp ea. of cumin, pepper, salt, paprika, garlic salt, onion powder
2 tbsp chili powder
directions
Dice bell peppers, cook over med-high heat until softened and aromatic .
Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, cook until brown.
Add corn, black beans, and crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper.
In a separate small bowl, mix spices together.
Add spice mixture to cooked ground beef mix.
Simmer at medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve with shredded cheese of your choice and fresh cilantro.
vikings.com/foundation
foundation@vikings.nfl.net
@vikingstable