SKY RANCH FOUNDATION℠ AWARDS GRANTS ON BEHALF OF THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY

August 2023 –

Building on 62 years of tradition, the Sky Ranch Foundation℠ continues to support our nation’s at-risk youth on behalf of the Beverage Alcohol Industry. The Foundation awarded just under $245,000 in grants to at-risk youth programs across the nation. These grants enable organizations to obtain the resources needed to touch the lives of untold numbers of our nation’s at-risk youth.

2023 grantee programs awarded (alphabetical by state)

California

East Bay Children’s Law Offices (EBLCO)/Oakland, CA ebclo.org

Project Avary/San Rafael, CA projectavary.org

Social Advocates for Youth/Santa Rosa, CA saysc.org

Colorado

Fostering Hope/Colorado Springs, CO fosteringhopefoundation.org

Florida

Voices for Children of North Central Florida/Ocala, FL voices4childrenfl.org

Georgia

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta/Atlanta, GS bbbsatl.org

The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative/Atlanta, GA theodbi.org

Iowa

Sky Ranch Behavioral Services/Sioux City, IA skyranchbehavioralservices.org

Kansas

Sacred/Overland Park, KS kidsaresacred.org

Michigan

Christ Child House/Detroit, MI christchildhouse.org

South Dakota

Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud/Mission, SD rosebudbgc.org

For over sixty-two years Sky Ranch Foundation’s℠ SKY RANCH FOR BOYS® has been assisting in helping young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details. All donations are welcome.

The list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com.

We thank all of those who have been supporting the Foundation and look forward to your continued support.

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys®

Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded $4.4 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 62 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you are involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org

Sky Ranch Foundation Board mourns the passing of Peggy Donovan.  A long–time wine and spirits industry executive and Foundation Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, Peg was dedicated to helping rehabilitate youth at risk.

Ms. Donovan began her career in the beverage alcohol industry working for Kobrand Corporation for more than three decades, after which she joined Wirtz Beverage (now Breakthru Beverage Group) working directly with Rocky Wirtz, co-Chairman of Breakthru Beverage Group and the principal owner and chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Throughout her impressive career, Ms. Donovan held various volunteer positions.  A 25-year member of WAABI (World Association of the Alcohol Beverage Industries, Inc.), she served several years as its President. WAABI awarded financial assistance to countless charity organizations including Sky Ranch Foundation. Peg also served as President of the Chicago chapter of Alzheimer’s Association. In 2006, she moved to Florida, and, while there, she continued to actively support Sky Ranch Foundation and also became Guardian Ad Litem for the State of Florida in her respective community.

Foundation President Ralph Aguera notes, “Her leadership goes back to when she was president of WAABI working to keep it afloat while the industry was consolidating and moving away from supporting great causes that counted on them. Whether with her work within the Beverage Alcohol Industry, with the Foundation or elsewhere, Peg was an inspiration and I am proud to call her friend.”

Foundation Chairman George McCarthy comments, “Peg has a seemingly inexhaustible supply of goodness.  Her focus and dedication have enhanced our industry and affected countless youth toward achieving a better life.”

Foundation Vice President Mike Dohonoe furthers,” While we were all trying to help kids through our Foundation she actually lived it every day.  Peg’s contributions have been the important key to the success of Sky Ranch Foundation and to the industry at large. She had an enviable ability to persevere in the most difficult of cases.”

Foundation Vice President John Bodnovich wrote, “Being around Peg, you couldn’t help but be impressed by how much she cared for kids and how she lived that mission in her work as a Guardian for children who had no one else to turn to.  She brought an inimitable combination of compassion and a no-nonsense-approach to her charitable work in the beverage alcohol industry, making sure her peers remained as focused as she was on helping those less fortunate.”

Barry Becton, Foundation Vice President adds, “Peg was one of the first people to reach out when I got involved with WAABI and the Sky Ranch Foundation. Over the next 20 plus years I was fortunate to see firsthand how impactful Peg was in this industry and in ensuring that we were committed to serving and supporting those less fortunate.  Her efforts on behalf of children and at-risk youth across the country, especially in Chicago, South Dakota, and most recently in Florida, will live on as a legacy for years to come.  We are all better off for having known and worked with Peg and I am thankful that I could call her a friend. She will be missed.”

Dori Bryant, Foundation Director of Partnership Development notes, “Peg could not stop giving of herself, particularly when it came to youth in need, but whenever and wherever she was needed. She was the wind beneath countless children’s wings.”

A Viewing will take place in Brooksville FL on Friday May 20 and a Church Service will be held the following day. For more information, visit www. Brewerfuneral.com

Official Obituary:  https://www.brewerfuneral.com/obituaries/Margaret-Donovan?obId=24822270#/obituaryInfo

January 2022 –

Chicago, IL-based SOS Children’s Villages Illinois recently opened their new Community Center at its Roosevelt Square Village in the near west loop of Chicago.  Timothy McCormick, CEO of SOS Illinois said, “The Center’s foyer has been named for Sky Ranch Foundation’s Vice President and board member Peggy Donovan, in honor of her important work and long-term support for children in need.  It is so fitting to have this area named for Peggy who has spent her life welcoming and caring for so many.  The Center will have 5,000 people pass through this area named for Peggy where they will receive an array of services including academic, therapeutic, socia and recreational programming all focused on strengthening children and families in the community.

Ms. Donovan began her career in the beverage alcohol industry working for Kobrand Corporation for more than three decades after which she joined Wirtz Beverage (now Breakthru Beverage Group) working directly with Rocky Wirtz, co-Chairman of Breakthru Beverage Group and the principal owner and chairman of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks.

Throughout her impressive career, Ms. Donovan held various positions with W.A.A.B.I. (World Association of the Alcohol Beverage Industries, Inc.) for over 25 years, serving as its President for four of those years. Ms. Donovan also served as President of the Chicago chapter of Alzheimer’s Association. She continues to support the Foundation and also volunteers as Guardian Ad Litem for the State of Florida in her respective county.

Foundation President Ralph Aguera notes, “Whether with her work within the Beverage Alcohol Industry, with the Foundation or elsewhere, Peg is an inspiration and I am proud to call her friend.”

Foundation Chairman George McCarthy comments, “Peg has a seemingly inexhaustible supply of goodness. Her focus and dedication have enhanced our industry and affected countless youth toward achieving a better life.”

Foundation Vice President Mike Dohonoe furthers,” Peg’s contributions have been the important key to the success of Sky Ranch Foundation and to the industry at large. She has an enviable ability to persevere in the most difficult of cases.”

Over the past 10 years the Foundation has awarded well over $4 million in grants to organizations that help to rehabilitate at-risk youth. Donations from the Beverage Alcohol Industry enable the Foundation to continue our work by awarding grants to these organizations.

Organizations wishing to receive a grant can link below to view the Foundation Guidelines: http://skyranchfoundation.org/grants/funding-guidelines/.  The deadline for the next grant cycle is Monday January 31, 2022.

For 6+ decades the Sky Ranch Foundation’s SKY RANCH FOR BOYS® has been assisting young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting in the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details.

The full list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com

Special thanks to Mark Brown’s Industry Newsletter and the following media outlets for their constant support: ABL-USA, BEVX.com and MODERN DISTILLERY AGE

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys®

Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded $4.2 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org

SKY RANCH FOUNDATION℠ AWARDS GRANT TO CHRIST CHILD HOUSE

December 2021 –

Over the past 10 years the Foundation has awarded well over $4 million in grants to organizations that help to rehabilitate at-risk youth. Donations from the Beverage Alcohol Industry enable the Foundation to continue our work by awarding grants to these organizations.

Detroit, MI-based Christ Child House is one such organization. This intensive residential treatment center licensed by the State of Michigan has provided care for up to 31 boys, ages 6 through 16, for more than 78 years.  Clinicians focus on a multitude of approaches including building coping skills, fostering social and emotional resilience, emphasizing the importance of attachment, strengthening forever-family relationships and so much more.

Sky Ranch Foundation Chairman George McCarthy states,”Christ Child House’s treatments have proven to be a success, each and every year.  Their comprehensive program is known to have some of the highest standards among these types of organizations”.

Organizations wishing to receive a grant can link below to view the Foundation Guidelines: http://skyranchfoundation.org/grants/funding-guidelines/.  The deadline for the next grant cycle is Monday January 31, 2022.

For 6+ decades the Sky Ranch Foundation’s SKY RANCH FOR BOYS® has been assisting young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting in the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details.

The full list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com

Special thanks to Mark Brown’s Industry Newsletter and the following media outlets for their constant support: ABL-USA, BEVX.com and MODERN DISTILLERY AGE

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys®

Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded $4.2 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org

SKY RANCH FOUNDATION℠ AWARDS GRANT TO

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ROSEBUD

October 2021 –

It has been a decade since Sky Ranch for Boys, a residential treatment facility for at-risk youth, was closed and sold.  Proceeds from that sale, as well as donations from the Beverage Alcohol Industry, enabled the Foundation to continue our work by awarding grants to organizations with the same goal, helping these youth through a multitude of rehabilitative services.

Over the past 10 years the Foundation has awarded well over $4 million in grants. One such organization is the Mission, South Dakota-based Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud (rosebudbgc.org). Todd county was recently ranked by USA Today as the second worst place to live in the U.S., offering a most daunting challenge at the start.

Youth from the Rosebud Reservation are picked up daily from school and spend three hours at the club. A host of activities are offered with the main focus on academics-a holistic approach. Their belief is that their organization empowers youth to be the future leaders of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

Foundation President, Ralph Aguera states, “All of us at the Foundation are proud to help this organization grow to serve the countless at-risk youth of Rosebud. We have seen their Clubs grow (now three locations), enabling more youth to be reached.”

Organizations wishing to receive a grant can link below to view the Foundation Guidelines: http://skyranchfoundation.org/grants/funding-guidelines/.  The deadline for the next grant cycle is Monday January 31, 2022.

For 6 decades the Sky Ranch Foundation’s SKY RANCH FOR BOYS® has been assisting young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting in the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details.

The full list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com

Special thanks to Mark Brown’s Industry Newsletter and the following media outlets for their constant support: ABL-USA, BEVX.com and MODERN DISTILLERY AGE

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys®

Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded $4.2 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org

August 2021 –

It has been a decade since Sky Ranch for Boys, a residential treatment facility for at-risk youth, was closed and sold.  Proceeds from that sale, as well as donations from the Beverage Alcohol Industry, enabled the Foundation to continue our work by awarding grants to organizations with the same goal, helping these youth through a multitude of rehabilitative services.

Over the past 10 years the Foundation has awarded well over $4 million in grants. One such organization, Tucson, AZ-based Youth on Their Own (Yoto.org), was awarded a grant this year.

Every year, more than 62,000 children throughout Arizona find themselves displaced and unaccompanied through no fault of their own, ranking Arizona as the fifth worst state nationwide for child homelessness. For over 35 years, Yoto has supported this demographic by providing financial assistance, basic human needs, guidance and more, remarkably assisting more than 20,000 such youth toward high school graduation.

From Left to Right are Bethany Neumann, Director of Development & Communications and Elizabeth Slater, Chief Executive Officer, with Yoto

Marissa Washington, Senior Grants Manager for Yoto notes, “Sky Ranch Foundation’s℠ generous $12,500 grant helped 27 youth experiencing homelessness in Tucson, AZ stay in school by providing them with direct financial support!”

Foundation President, Ralph Aguera states, “We commend Yoto and their staff who work tirelessly to ensure that these youth have the opportunity to successfully complete their education. We are proud to have been instrumental in furthering their continued success”.

Organizations wishing to receive a grant can link below to view the Foundation Guidelines: http://skyranchfoundation.org/grants/funding-guidelines/.  The deadline for the next grant cycle is Monday January 31, 2022.

For 6 decades the Sky Ranch Foundation’s SKY RANCH FOR BOYS® has been assisting young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting in the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details.

The full list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com

Special thanks to Mark Brown’s Industry Newsletter and the following media outlets for their constant support: ABL-USA, BEVX.com and MODERN DISTILLERY AGE

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys®

Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded $4.2 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org

July 2021 –

On behalf of the Beverage Alcohol Industry, Sky Ranch Foundation has awarded a total of more than $305,000 in grants this year to fifteen organizations which help rehabilitate our nation’s at-risk youth. Over sixty years, a total of +4.2 million has been awarded to various organizations. The Beverage Alcohol Industry’s contributions have helped the Foundation to award grants to these worthy organizations.  This year’s grants are awarded as follows (alpha by state):

Arizona

Youth on Their Own, Tucson (yoto.org)

California

Covenant House California, Oakland (covenanthousecalifornia.org)

East Bay Children’s Law Offices, San Francisco (ebclo.org)

Individuals Now dba SAY (Social Advocates for Youth), Santa Rosa (saysc.org)

Project Avary, Novato (projectavary.org)

Colorado

Fostering Hope, Colorado Springs (fosteringhopefoundation.org)

Florida

Covenant House Florida, Ft. Lauderdale (covenanthousefl.org)

Voices for Children of North Central Florida, Inc., Ocala (voices4childrenfl.org)

Georgia

Park Place Outreach Youth, Savannah (parkplaceyes.org)

The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, Atlanta (theodbi.org)

Illinois

Urban Initiatives, Chicago (urbaninitiatives.org)

Indiana

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana, Bloomington (bigsindiana.org)

Iowa

Sky Ranch Behavioral Services, Sioux City (skyranchbehavioralservices.org)

Kansas

Sacred (Sexually Abused Children’s Relief Endeavor), Overland Park (kidsaresacred.org)

Michigan

Christ Child House, Detroit (christchildhouse.org)

South Dakota

Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud, Mission (rosebudbgc.org)

Foundation President Ralph Aguera states, “We encourage you to learn more about these organizations. Each has performed exceptionally and have helped countless less fortunate youth move on to lead productive adult lives.”

Organizations wishing to receive a grant can link below to view the Foundation Guidelines: http://skyranchfoundation.org/grants/funding-guidelines/.  The deadline for the next grant cycle is Monday January 31, 2022.

For 6 decades the Sky Ranch Foundation’s SKY RANCH FOR BOYS has been assisting young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting in the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details.

The full list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com

Special thanks to Mark Brown’s Industry Newsletter and the following media outlets for their constant support: ABL-USA, BEVX.com and MODERN DISTILLERY AGE

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation and Sky Ranch For Boys

Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded $4.2 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org

SKY RANCH FOUNDATION℠ CONTINUES TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH

January 2021

Now in our 60th year, Sky Ranch Foundation ℠ continues our efforts to support our nation’s at-risk youth.  With contributions received from the Beverage Alcohol Industry, the Foundation reflects upon the many organizations which we have, in some small way, helped to achieve that goal.  To-date, more than $3.9 million has been awarded.

In 2020 we were able to award some funding. One such benefactor is Atlanta, GA-based The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative (theODBI.org) which recently shared a story written by their Fall 2020 ODBI graduate, Daniella Molina. Daniella’s journey through the ‘system’ is both heart-wrenching and heart-warming. Please visit the Sky Ranch Foundation℠ site on Facebook (@doribryant4) to read Daniella’s story.

In 2021, we continue our efforts to assist our nation’s at-risk youth.

THE DEADLINE FOR ORGANIZATIONS WISHING TO REQUEST GRANTS IS SUNDAY JANUARY 31, 2021.

Organizations wishing to receive a grant can link below to view the Foundation Guidelines and where to submit LOIs: http://skyranchfoundation.org/grants/funding-guidelines/

For almost 6 decades the Sky Ranch Foundation’s SKY RANCH FOR BOYS® has been assisting young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting in the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details.

The full list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com (note new email address).

Special thanks to Mark Brown’s Industry Newsletter and the following media outlets for their constant support: ABL-USA, BEVX.com and MODERN DISTILLERY AGE

Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to you!

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys®

Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded $3.9 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org

October 2020

Celebrating 60 years, Sky Ranch Foundation ℠ continues our efforts to support our nation’s at-risk youth on behalf of the Beverage Alcohol Industry.

Covid 19 aside, this is an unprecedented year for the Foundation as we reflect upon the thousands of these youth our funding has helped during these six decades.  As well, we received sixty requests for funds, more than three times that of any previous year, underscoring the need to continue our efforts.  We are pleased that the foundation is able to bring support this year to these deserving organizations:

2020 grantee programs awarded (alphabetical by state)

California

East Bay Children’s Law Offices (EBLCO)/Oakland, CA ebclo.org

Project Avary/San Rafael, CA projectavary.org

Florida

Learning For Success, Inc./Cooper City, FL

Voices for Children of North Central Florida/Ocala, FL voices4childrenfl.org

Georgia

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative/Atlanta, GA theodbi.org

Illinois

Urban Initiatives/Chicago, IL urbaninitiatives.org

Iowa

Sky Ranch Behavioral Services/Sioux City, IA skyranchbehavioralservices.org

Kansas

Sacred/Overland Park, KS kidsaresacred.org

Michigan

Christ Child House/Detroit, MI christchildhouse.org

South Dakota

Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud/Mission, SD rosebudbgc.org

Organizations wishing to receive a grant can link below to view the Foundation Guidelines: http://skyranchfoundation.org/grants/funding-guidelines/

For 6 decades the Sky Ranch Foundation’s SKY RANCH FOR BOYS® has been assisting young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting in the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details.

The full list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com.

Special thanks to Mark Brown’s Industry Newsletter and the following media outlets for their constant support: ABL-USA, BEVX.com and MODERN DISTILLERY AGE

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation ℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys ®

Since 2011, the Foundation ℠ has awarded $3.9 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation ℠ is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you are involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation ℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s ℠ funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org ℠

October 2020

It has come to our attention that an organization claiming to be a charity, Global Development Initiative Grant (gdig.org), is currently posting a letter showing their ‘President’, Olivia Hall, receiving a $150,000 grant from Sky Ranch Foundation. (https://gdig.org/our-funders/).

The woman in the photo is actually the Executive Director of San Francisco-based Legal Services for Children, an organization the Foundation gave a grant to in 2019 and the man in the photo is their Development Director. It would appear that GDIG placed their logo on our letterhead.

Sky Ranch Foundation has never given a grant to this organization. The amount they allege was given to them is much larger than any of the grants we would give.

George McCarthy, Chairman

Ralph Aguera, President

About Sky Ranch Foundation ℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys ®

Since 2011, the Foundation ℠ has awarded $3.9 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation ℠ is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you are involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.

Sky Ranch Foundation ℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s ℠ funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org ℠