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Bill Daniels was the most generous man I’ve ever known.
He never hesitated to help those in need — from the homeless,
to friends in trouble, even people he read about in the paper.
To every situation, he brought a very personal concern for, and
involvement with, individuals in need and the organizations that
serve them.
Bill helped many people during his lifetime and continues to
do so via his legacy, the Daniels Fund. Establishing the Fund
was Bill’s dream. He was a man who always knew very clearly
what he wanted and how to make it happen, and the Daniels Fund
was no exception. Before he died, he outlined very specific charitable
causes and geographic areas for allocation of the funds that he
left behind. He also suggested individuals to serve on the Fund’s
board of directors.
The Daniels Fund is dedicated to carrying out Bill’s wishes
and we incorporate his philanthropic style into everything we
do. Bill would be proud of the impact the Fund is having and he
would expect us to continue to strive to do even more in the future.
We are proud to share with you a glimpse into that impact and
how we are honoring Bill’s wishes through charitable allocations,
program impact, and growth of charitable assets:
• Charitable allocations – In 2006,
we paid a total of more than $47 million in grants and scholarships
across our four-state region of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and
Wyoming, as well as to programs with national impact.
• Program impact – Bill wanted to
make a difference in the lives of others and he spent a great
deal of time with those he helped. The Daniels Fund grant and
scholarship programs are about more than distributing financial
assistance. They are about reaching out and working closely with
communities, organizations, and individuals to maximize impact.
• Growth of charitable assets –
Bill’s vision was for the Fund to live on in perpetuity,
and our asset growth reflects how we are honoring that vision.
On behalf of the board of directors and all the staff at the Daniels
Fund, we hope you are inspired by the incredible organizations
and students we support– their stories are truly heartwarming.
Sincerely,
Linda Childears
President and CEO
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