Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (A fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation)

Mission:

The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) is committed to helping every child in Central Florida realize their full potential, especially those most at risk, by supporting programs and partnerships that empower families and change lives. OMYF was founded in 1988, and in 1994 became a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation. It is truly a team effort by Magic players, coaches, staff and the DeVos Family, in partnership with our season ticket holders, corporate sponsors, fans and the community. Since inception, the OMYF has positively impacted more than one million children. Through private donations, fund-raising events and contributions from the Orlando Magic and our ownership group, more than $13 million has been raised and distributed to non-profits that support our mission statement.

Grantmaking Objectives:

OMYF accepts grant applications from 501(c)3 or 170(c)(1) non-profit organizations in the Central Florida area that support our mission and address the following community outreach priorities:

Literacy & Educational Programs

Children and Family literacy programs
Academic enrichment programs
After-school tutoring programs
Arts based programs that provide educational enrichment

Prevention Programs

Child Abuse - Programs designed to inhibit the incidence of risk-related behavior among young people, such as substance abuse, violence, teenage pregnancy and crime

Early Childhood Development

Quality child care for low-income families
Parenting education
Early intervention services for developmentally delayed and disabled children

Basic Needs

Clothing, food and shelter

Health & Wellness Programs

Nutrition and Exercise programs to educate youth on how to live a healthy lifestyle and help curb and prevent obesity

Diversity Programs

Programs that instill values and morals to treat people of all backgrounds with respect

Other priorities - On occasion, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation may consider and recommend grants not included on the Community Outreach Priorities list of the program guidelines.

Geographic Areas Served:	Primary - Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties Secondary - Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Polk and Volusia counties (Florida)
Revenues:*	$700,000
Grants Disbursed:	$700,000
Net Assets:	$0

*As reported by OMYF. Revenues appearing on the tax return reflect auction revenue only. All other revenue is processed through the McCormick Tribune Foundation. For more information, please call Bryan Hulscher at 312-222-4478.

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