Page 15 - Real Life Annual Report 2021

Budget Notes

Donors

The 2020-2021 projected budget was adjusted as
actual grant monies were received throughout
the programming year. Although our fiscal year
begins in September, many of our grants do not
come in until later in the year. As a result, many of
the grants received in 2020, help to fund the 2020-
2021 program year. Any extra cash also supports
unexpected expenses in the program year and
unexpected growth.

In addition, in-kind donations vary each year and
we must retain a cash reserve to cover activities if
they are not donated. This year we were fortunate
to have a variety of items and services donated,
including discounts to Fat Cats, Classic Fun Center
and Boondocks for field trips.

Into the Future

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR
Real Life is seeking continued financing HELPING MAKE REAL LIFE POSSIBLE!
to make programming possible at eleven
locations next year. We are hopeful to
receive continued grants from Synchrony UMOJA
Bank, LDS Charities, Merrick Bank,
Sorenson Legacy Foundation, American GENERATION
Express, Larry H. Miller Charities, and a
variety of Salt Lake Family Foundations.
The community support has been
wonderful and we are confident that our
regular donors will provide funding again
this year and are hopeful to obtain further
funding from new donors who are vested
in the refugee community.