Annual Report August 2013 Report of the Foundation President – Richard Lucas Background The main responsibility of Huron University College Foundation Trustees is to receive, invest and manage the endowment of the Foundation and to manage the funds held in trust for Huron University College. The Investment Fund I am pleased to report that the Foundation’s capital fund balance as of December 31, 2012 is $15,218,186, an increase of 15% from the previous year’s result of $13,230,656. We have also strongly rebounded since the downturn of 2007-2008, with an increase of 81% over the past four years from $8.4 million to $15.2 million. Donations to endowments in 2012 of $1.8 million contributed to the increase over the year from $13.2 to $15.2 million, along with positive investment growth. The ROI for the year was 5.6%. Investment results The investment policy of the Foundation Endowment Fund is a balanced one with exposure to bonds, Canadian equities and foreign equities. It is intended to provide, over the longer term, a balance between investment returns and an acceptable level of risk. The current policy asset mix is 60% equities and 40% fixed income. The Investment Committee reviews risk and returns in the markets on a regular basis. Within the policy constraints, the manager is able to exercise some discretion in weightings of different sectors of the portfolio. 2 The total return (income plus capital appreciation) for the portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 5.6%, caused by a rebound in equity markets. Foreign equity markets were particularly strong, returning 13.3% in Canadian dollars. The Canadian stock market was decent, returning 7.2%. For once the bond market was a laggard, returning 3.6% – not much different than its coupon. The portfolio’s relative performance has improved since the middle of 2011 with our new investment manager, Guardian Capital. Longer term, we have been underperforming our benchmark. Longer term returns continue to disappoint. The 5-year average annual total return of the portfolio to the end of December 2012 was a meagre 1.6% (estimated). A key factor over this period was the bear market in equities following the financial crisis of 2007-2008. However, the four-year return for 2009-2012 was 8.6% (estimated). And going out 10 years, average annual returns have been a more respectable 6.0% (estimated). Investment outlook Overall, we are positive about the outlook for the economy and financial markets, though it’s not without its perils. I will quote our investment manager, Guardian Capital: We expect the U.S. to muddle through with modest positive growth. Three years of Fed easing should be getting some traction. Pent-up demand may also begin to work in the economy’s favour. We remain constructive in the longer term, expecting stocks to have more potential over the next decade than bonds, given today’s starting point for bond yields. Dividend yields continue to exceed government bond yields in most countries with the added bonus of providing inflation protection in the long term, which bonds do not. In fact, the yield advantage over government bonds continues to be sustained at levels not seen in several decades. Payout The Foundation decided that the Annual Grant to Huron for the 2013 calendar year for scholarships, bursaries, and other programs and student services would remain at 4% and that the payout to the Foundation Office would be 1%. In dollar terms the Annual Grant for 2012 was $578,666. The Foundation reviews the amount of the grant to the College annually. The grant calculation is based upon a rolling 3-year average of the capital in the Foundation for endowments with a payout. (Payouts for some recently established endowments have not yet begun.) Audit I would like to report that the 2012 audit and management letter prepared by Deloitte LLP reported no issues. Respectfully submitted, Stricter mortgage criteria, an overly indebted consumer, a tightening fiscal policy, and the headwind of Europe are likely to keep Canada’s growth modest, at best. U.S. and Canada nominal and real interest rates are extremely low by any historical measure and interest rates will remain low due to financial repression through significant central bank intervention. Richard G. Lucas, CFA President Huron University College Foundation lucasfamily2000@rogers.com 3 Report of the Foundation Executive Director – Ken Andrews Huron values and appreciates the example and commitment of individuals and organizations who, through their generous gifts, support the educational experience which Huron offers, one which provides a distinct advantage for its students throughout their lifetime. Through focused stewardship programs, Huron seeks to maintain strong relationships with its donors, communicating regularly with respect to a long-term view that is inherent in endowment funding and performance. Continuing and consistent communication in times of both good and unfavourable market performance is a key factor in positive donor relations. Our annual and customized report for each donor provides details and background on their individual endowment together with additional information on the work of the Foundation. One hundred and seventy-three individualized reports have been prepared for this year’s report. Many endowment holders continue to support their endowments each year with a donation to Huron. Many also consider a planned gift such as a bequest or life insurance policy which can be directed to their endowment. If I can provide any information in this regard, I would be pleased to be of assistance. Huron has a strategic growth objective in its endowments, with a goal of $30-million in assets by 2016. Ultimately, Huron’s goal is for its endowments to be 2.5 – 3 times its annual operating budget, so that the annual payout from the Foundation to the College contributes to ongoing financial stability. 4 In the calendar year 2012, we are pleased to report, donors made record gifts totalling $1,885,836 to Huron endowments. Huron, its faculty and students are most grateful for this generous support of the educational experience which Huron offers its students. As indicated in an industry survey, Huron ranks eleventh out of 67 Canadian university institutions in terms of percentage growth of endowment assets from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012. This increase is based on a combination of donations and investment growth. In addition, the survey indicated that Huron continues to rank in the second quartile of Canadian university institutions in terms of endowments per FTE student, specifically $11,321. This represents an 11% increase over the previous year. In 2012, Huron hosted a series of special events for alumni and friends in Canada and the United States, attended by Principal Stephen McClatchie and the Executive Director, including Vancouver, Ottawa, London, Toronto and New York. These events provided an opportunity to thank donors personally for their support of Huron. Huron also invited endowment donors to its Arts and Social Science and Theology graduation ceremonies, at which donors were thanked by the respective Deans for their support of Huron students during the course of their studies, helping them achieve the success they have earned. Copies of graduation ceremony programs were mailed to donors unable to attend. In addition, endowment donors who supported arts and social science scholarships and awards were invited to Scholarship and Prize Day in October to present students with their awards and to meet students at the reception afterwards. Endowment holders also receive Huron’s annual alumni and friends newsletter, which includes a listing of all endowments, and a copy of the Principal’s annual letter, which is mailed to members of the 1863 Society comprising individuals and organizations who have made gifts of $500 or more in their lifetime. Huron also maintains extensive background on its website (www.huronuc.ca) with respect to the work of the Foundation, in the Alumni and Friends section. This includes information on how to establish an endowment, leaving a planned gift to Huron, the Foundation’s Statement of Investment Policy and Guidelines, Endowment History and Performance, Financial Statement, and a listing of Huron endowments and Foundation trustees. The Foundation benefits from 21 voting trustees, including 18 volunteers who are selected for their expertise and background in the work of the Foundation including managing its fund assets. We are saddened to report the passing of John Middlebro’ of Owen Sound in April, 2013. John, a 1965 Huron graduate, had been a Trustee of the Foundation since 1997. At its May 16, 2013 meeting, the Foundation approved the nomination of Chris Jones Harris as a Trustee. Chris has an excellent record of service to Huron, including the position of Chair of the Executive Board. Huron is most grateful for the commitment, leadership and service of all its volunteers who serve on the Foundation, and whose names are included later in this report. I also wish to thank my Huron staff colleagues Kristina Stankevich and Karen Otto, and Neil Carruthers and Jeff Malone, for their contributions to the administration of the Foundation. Our very best wishes from Huron. Thank you for your belief in Huron and its students through your endowment, which makes such a positive difference to the educational experience and support which Huron can offer its students as they prepare for the future. Respectfully submitted, Ken Andrews Executive Director Huron University College Foundation kandrews@huron.uwo.ca 519.438.7224 ext. 271 5 Key Statistics 2012 Endowment Assets 2008-2012 $8.4 million 2008 $10 million $11.5 million 2009 2010 $13.2 million 2011 Asset Mix n Bonds – Canadian 28% n Canadian Equities n Foreign Equities 41% 31% 6 $15.2 million 2012 Key Statistics 2012 Return on Investment 2008-2012 16% 9.2% 0.4% -22.5% 2008 2009 5.6% 2010 2011 2012 $15.37 $15.52 $16.24 2010 2011 2012 Unitization Values 2008-2012 $12.42 2008 $14.20 2009 The unitized value at inception on January 1, 2002 was $10.00. $2,467,733 Donations 2008-2012 $2,215,772 $1,886,864 $1,565,783 $1,233,065 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 7 Key Statistics 2012 Areas to which Huron alumni and friends directed their gifts in 2012: n Scholarships and Bursaries for Arts and Social Science students (31%) n S upport for Theology students and the Chapel (45%) n Silcox Memorial Library (2%) n Facilties (6%) n Unrestricted donations (11%) n Other (e.g. for Lecture Series, CommunityBased Learning, Student Volunteer Service) (5%) Support for Huron programs and services, segmented by percentage of endowment assets: n Arts and Social Science Scholarships and Awards (27%) n Arts and Social Science Bursaries (18%) n Theology Scholarships and Awards (1%) n Theology Bursaries (17%) n Faculty Chairs (22%) n Silcox Memorial Library (4%) n Campus Preservation (2%) n International Study (2%) n Volunteer Service (1%) n Chapel (0.5%) n Community-Based Learning (1%) n Faculty Research Fund (0.5%) n Teaching Awards (4%) 8 Condensed Statement of Revenue, Expenditure and Capital 20122011 Donations to Foundation endowments 1,885,836 2,079,534 Donations to Huron annual operations 329,936 388,199 2,215,772 2,467,733 Investment income/(loss) 756,671 206,194 Expenses (76,312)(81,362) Total donations Grants to Huron (578,666) (469,903) Donations disbursed to Huron University College (329,935) (388,199) Total Foundation disbursements (228,242) (733,270) Increase/(decrease) in capital 1,987,530 1,734,463 Capital Fund Balance, beginning of year 13,230,656 11,496,193 Capital Fund Balance, end of year 15,218,186 13,230,656 Unitization: Effective January 1, 2002, the Foundation unitized its fund balances based on the value of the underlying investment portfolio. The purpose of the unitization is to facilitate improved reporting of fund performance to interested stakeholders. The initial unit value was deemed to be $10 per unit. The unit value at December 31, 2012 was $16.24. For more information, please contact: Ken Andrews Executive Director, Huron University College Foundation 1349 Western Rd., London ON N6G 1H3 Phone: (519) 438-7224 ext. 271 Email: kandrews@huron.uwo.ca Fax: (519) 438-5226 9 Huron Funds Arts and Social Science Funds Hellmuth Scholarships •• The Paul Branscombe Memorial Fund Third-Year Scholarships •• The BMO Financial Group Scholarship •• The Colonel Ibbotson Leonard National Scholarship Fund •• The John Cronyn Third-Year Scholarship •• The Principal John Grant Morden National Scholarship •• The Catharine Ridley National Scholarship •• The James R. Shuttleworth Memorial Scholarship Scholarships of Excellence •• The Ian A. Williams Scholarship of Excellence Renewable Scholarships •• The Duncanson Family Scholarship in History Fourth-Year Scholarships •• The Kevin M. Cunliffe Memorial FourthYear Scholarship •• The Dr. Charles and Mary Jago Fourth-Year Scholarship in History •• The London Life Fourth-Year Scholarship in Management and Organizational Studies •• The Dr. Don Melady and Mr. Rowley Mossop Diversity Scholarship Special Scholarships •• The Beggs Family Scholarship •• The Frank Holmes Academic Athlete Scholarships •• The Allan Donald Scholarship and Bursary Fund •• The Godsoe Family Scholarship of Distinction •• The Doris and Owen Foster Scholarship Entrance Scholarships •• The Aaron Family Scholarship of Distinction •• The Alberta First-Year Scholarship •• The Mr. and Mrs. P.A. DuMoulin First-Year Scholarship •• The Huron Alumni Association 150th Anniversary Scholarship Fund •• The Huron Entrance Scholarship Fund •• The Huron Faculty Entrance Scholarship •• The Huron University College Foundation Trustee Scholarship Fund •• The Elizabeth and Alexander McIntosh First-Year Scholarship Second-Year Scholarships •• The Frank P. Leahy Second-Year Scholarship •• The Scotiabank Second-Year Scholarship 10 •• The Frank P. Leahy Third-Year Scholarship •• The Great Minds, Great Hearts Scholarships •• The Seanna and Nicole Strongman Memorial Scholarships •• The John and Barbara Wood Business 2257 Scholarship Entrance Bursaries •• The Imogene Apps Entrance Bursary •• The Barker Family Entrance Bursary •• The CIBC Entrance Bursary •• The Gibbons Family Entrance Bursary •• The Joanne Groch Bursary •• The Huron Entrance Bursary Fund •• The Ann Kennedy Kedwell Entrance Bursary •• McCormick Canada Club House Entrance Bursary •• The Schaab Family Entrance Bursary Bursaries •• The Marion S. Brown Memorial Bursary •• The Avis Margaret Alberta Cant Memorial Bursary •• The Capes Memorial Bursary •• The James E. Carr Bursary Fund •• The Classes of 2005-2012 Bursary Fund •• The Classes of 2010-2017 Bursary Fund •• The Diane Donaldson Bursary •• The P. John Talbot Dykes Memorial Bursary Teaching Endowments •• The W. Galen Weston Fund for British History Leadership and Professional Development Endowments •• Leadership and Professional Development Fund Principal’s Discretionary Endowments •• The Betsy and Andrew Aziz Principal’s Discretionary Fund •• The Huron University College Staff Bursary Fund Community-Based Learning Endowments •• The Community-Based Learning Fund •• The Irish Benevolent Society Bursary in Honour of George Mottram •• The Trish Fulton Community-Based Learning Fund •• The Katherine and John Robert Klassen Bursary •• The Dr. Kenneth W. Lemon Fund for Community-Based Learning •• The Irene Lee Bursary Fund in appreciation of Dr. John Henderson •• Willie Mae and William H. Lumpkin Fund for Community-Based Learning •• The John and Marie-Luise Lister Bursary Fund •• Michael and Sandra Prior CommunityBased Learning Fund •• The Margaret Lucas Bursary •• The E.M. Kennedy and Mary Thomson Fund for Community-Based Learning •• The Judith McMurrich Memorial Bursary •• The Carol Micak Lucas Bursary •• The Andrew and Heather Mitchell Bursary in Memory of George Leslie Mitchell Volunteer Service Endowments •• Karen Prieur Volunteer Service Fund •• Janet Stewart Volunteer Service Fund •• The Barry Mitchelson Student Leadership Bursary •• The Waugh Family Volunteer Service Fund •• The Stewart Moore Bursary International Study Endowments •• Patricia Boucher Memorial International Exchange Travel Grant •• The Phair Family Bursary •• The Robert and Evelyn Porter Bursary •• The Shawn Prendergast Memorial Bursary Fund •• The Raymond Family Bursary Fund for Huron County Students •• The Kevin Ross Memorial Bursary Fund •• The Ian and Sophie Skaith Scholarship and Bursary Fund •• The Alex Veresezan Memorial Bursary Fund •• The Maude and John Winder Bursary •• Hugh B. and Dorothy Rooney International Travel Bursary •• The Scotiabank Fund for International Education •• Nancy and Keith Sumner Fund for International Studies Lecture Funds •• The Douglas and Margaret Derry Interdisciplinary Lectures •• The Chander Jain Lecture Series Endowment 11 Faculty Research Endowments •• The Faculty Research Project Fund •• The Charles Nesbitt-Larking Faculty Research Fund •• The McGorman Family Faculty Development Fund •• The Mary J. Wright Research Fund in Psychology Awards Recognizing Academic Achievement Gold Medal Awards •• The Caleb J. Hayhoe Jr. Award for Gold Medal Students French and Asian Studies •• The Chinese Language Prize •• The Leigh Clarke Prize for French 2900 •• The Michael Klementowicz and Yolande Chicoine Klementowicz Prize in French 1910 •• The Cornelia Maria van der Wel Prize in French 2600 Global Studies •• Roland Vishnu Award in Global Studies History •• The Jack Blocker Prize in U.S. History •• The Gary Owens Prize in British History •• The John Gordon Rowe Prize in History 1801E Mathematics •• The Eddy Smet Mathematics Prize Philosophy •• The Jamie Grant Morden Prize in Religious Studies 2130 •• The Mr. and Mrs. Benno Schachter Memorial Prize in Philosophy •• The Walker Family Memorial Award 12 Psychology •• The Professor Frederick Walter Burd Prize in Psychology •• The Professor Mark R. Cole Award in Experimental Psychology •• The Sabina Cole Memorial Prize in Biopsychology •• The Dr. Stephen Erdle Award in Quantitative Psychology •• The Dr. Nelson Heapy Award in Social Psychology •• The Dr. Moira Sansom Award for Excellence in Psychological Research Awards Recognizing Academic Achievement, and/or Community Leadership •• The Richard Clarke Leadership Fund •• The Most Rev. Terence E. and Alice Jean Finlay Award for Community Leadership •• The Sarah Ann Martin Memorial Award •• The Jordan Propas Memorial Award •• The Sharon Robertson McKillop and Mary Buckingham Smith Residence and Student Life Awards •• The David H. M. Stewart Memorial Award •• The Nelson Viglianti Memorial Mature Student Award Awards for Excellence in Teaching •• The John and Gail MacNaughton Prize for Excellence in Teaching Theology Funds •• The Deanery of Saugeens Bursary •• The Deanery of Waterloo Bursary Chairs •• The Huron-Lawson Chair in Pastoral Theology •• The Clark and Mary Wright Chair in New Testament Theology •• The London and Windsor Community Chair in Islamic Studies Scholarships •• The Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen Scholarship in Old Testament Studies •• The Huron Alumni Association 150th Anniversary Scholarship Fund •• The Huron University College Entrance Scholarship •• The John Morden Theology Scholarship •• The St. Mark’s by-the-Lake Church Scholarship for Christian Leadership •• The Deanery of Wellington Bursary Bursaries supported by Alumni, Friends and Students •• The Huron Theology Bursary Fund •• The Jane Acres Bursary Fund for Mature Students •• Chancellor Stephen N. Adams Q.C. Bursary for Theological Students •• The Ken and Mary Lou Anderson Bursary •• The Bishop Hellmuth Chapter IODE Bursary •• The Rev’d Arthur G. Brewer Bursary •• The Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen Bursary •• The Avis Margaret Alberta Cant Memorial Bursary •• The Wendy Carrière Theological Bursary Bursaries supported by Churches •• St. George’s (London) Anglican Church Bursary Fund •• The Benjamin Cheung Theology Bursary •• St. John’s-by-the-Lake Anglican Church Bursary •• The Classes of 2005-2012 Bursary Fund •• St. John the Divine (Arva) Bursary Fund •• The Archdeacon Ken Conyard Bursary Fund •• St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church Bursary •• St. Michael and All Angels 50th Anniversary Bursary Fund •• St. Paul’s Cathedral Bursary Bursaries supported by Deaneries •• The Deanery of Brant/Norfolk Bursary •• The Deanery of Brough Bursary •• The Deanery of Delaware Bursary •• The Deanery of Essex Bursary •• The Deanery of Huron Bursary •• The Deanery of Kent Bursary •• The Deanery of Lambton Bursary •• The Archdeacon A. E. (Mickey) and Betty Chovaz Bursary •• The Classes of 2010-2017 Bursary Fund •• The Canon A.S.H. Cree Memorial Bursary Fund •• The Diocese of Huron 150th Anniversary Bursary •• The Diocese of Huron Church History Bursary •• The Canon Lewis Dixon Memorial Bursary •• The Nicholas C. Georgas Bursary •• The Archdeacon Bill and Ruth Gray Bursary •• The Rt. Rev. Bruce H.W. and E. Jane Howe Bursary •• The Deanery of Medway Bursary •• The Irish Benevolent Society Bursary in Memory of John B. Carson •• The Deanery of Oxford Bursary •• The Rev. Charles L. Langford Bursary •• The Deanery of Perth Bursary •• The Doris Langford Bursary 13 •• The Miggsie Lawson Memorial Bursary •• The Order of St. Lazarus Bursary •• The Marion Orser Bursary •• The Rt. Rev’d Dr. Geoffrey Parke-Taylor Bursary •• The John and Christopher Peck Bursary Library Endowments •• The Silcox Memorial Library Endowment Fund •• The Dan and Barbara Amadori Library Fund •• The Andrews Family Library Fund •• The Beeston Family Library Fund •• The SJS Bursary in Theology •• The Marsha DeFore Library Fund •• The Reverend Grace Schaefer Memorial Bursary •• The DeLuca Family Library Fund •• The Jones Packaging Inc. Library Fund •• The George and Anastasia Scharf Bursary •• The Marion and Earl Orser Library Fund •• The Robert K. Sheridan Memorial Bursary Fund •• The Beverley Paterson Wood Library Fund •• The Jane and Stuart Smith Bursary •• The Jeffrey and Maureen W. Singer Library Fund •• The James and Beverly Thompson Bursary •• The Paul and Sara (nee Willis) Smith Library Fund •• The Bishop Townshend Bursary •• The Margaret Westgate Library Fund •• The Townshend Family Bursary Fund Campus Preservation Endowments •• The Trivitt Memorial Bursary for the Transcultural Learning Program •• The Rev. Dr. Alistair Weir Theological Bursary •• The Rev. Canon Ernest Wells Bursary Fund Awards •• The Irish Benevolent Society Prizes •• The John Cronyn Family Endowment •• The Rose Dotten Spring Flower Fund •• The McKeough Maintenance Endowment Chapel Endowments •• The Huron Chapel Ministry Fund •• The Very Rev. Leslie B. Jenkins Prize in Systematic Theology •• The Revd Canon Sidney and Mary Lupton Chapel Fund •• The Rev. Dr. D. Jay Koyle Prize in Liturgics •• The Archdeacon Harry St. Clair Hilchey and Archdeacon Benjamin J. Thorpe Chapel Fund •• The Archbishop Michael Peers Prize in Biblical Languages •• St. John’s-by-the-Lake Anglican Church Award in Youth Ministry •• The Rev. Canon Logan and Mrs. Gail (Hubbard ’69) Varey Chapel Fund Huron Alumni Endowments •• Huron Alumni Fund – 1950s •• Huron Alumni Fund – 1960s •• Huron Alumni Fund – 1970s •• Huron Alumni Fund – 1980s •• Huron Alumni Fund – 1990s •• Huron Alumni Fund – 2000s As of August 14, 2013 14 Huron University College Foundation left to right: Neil Carruthers (Treasurer), Bob Rubinoff, Ken Andrews (Executive Director), Steve Wilson, John Leitch, Rea Godbold, Lana Phair-Sutherland, Mary Thomson, Keith Sumner (Past President), Darcy McKeough (Past President), Dr. Stephen McClatchie (Principal), Kelly Hansen (Chair, Investment Committee), Jim Thompson, Richard Lucas (President and Chair, Nominating Committee), Bill Stewart, Dan Amadori, Peter Fullerton (Chair, Audit Committee) Regrets: Bishop Robert Bennett, Jim Carr, Don Letton, Brian McGorman, Doug Raymond, Stuart Smith (Past President), Peter Theophilos 15 Huron University College Foundation Trustees Trustees Ex-officio Trustees (voting members) Richard Lucas, President and Chair, Nominating Committee Principal – Dr. Stephen McClatchie Kelly Hansen, Chair, Investment Committee Peter Fullerton, Chair, Audit Committee Dan Amadori James E. Carr Rea Godbold Chris Jones Harris John Leitch Brian McGorman Doug Raymond Robert A. Rubinoff William R. Stewart Chair of the Corporation – The Rt. Rev. Robert F. Bennett Chair of the Executive Board – Don Letton Honorary Trustees (non-voting) Presidents Emeriti: W. Darcy McKeough Stuart Smith Investment Committee Community Members Ian Jeffreys (ex-officio) Andrew Mitchell Fred Negus Michael Schaab Ex-officio (non-voting) Keith Sumner Executive Director – Ken Andrews Peter Theophilos Treasurer – Neil Carruthers James G. Thompson Mary Thomson As of May 16, 2013 Steve Wilson H uron U niversity C ollege foundation 1 3 4 9 W estern R oad , L ondon , O ntario N 6 G 1 H 3