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Mission and Programs

Mission

Tribute is the only destination for visitors coming to the WTC site seeking information and education about 9/11. The Center serves 350,000 visitors each year.

Programs

The Association?s programs include the Tribute WTC Visitor Center; Stories of September 11th, Lessons in Compassion, an educational school program for grades 5-12; public programs and; guided walking tours of the World Trade Center site led by volunteers from the 9/11 community. The 9/11 community volunteer program brings together family members of 9/11 victims, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, recovery workers, and civilian volunteers to participate in an in-depth training program to serve as gallery and walking tour guides . The Association also runs support programs aiding victims of terrorism through communication, representation, and peer support: uniting the September 11th community, presenting evolving issues, and sharing resources for long-term recovery.

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

History Museums
Commemorative Events
Community Improvement, Capacity Building N.E.C.

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2008

1. 1. In 2008 the Center welcomed over 350,000 visitors. Since 2006 visitors have come from all 50 states and 118 countries.
2. 2. Tribute opened two temporary exhibitions: Inside the Fence: Transportation, Sanitation, Construction Trades Respond to 9/11; Getting Back to Business.
3. 3. The Center served over 6,000 students with an in-depth education program and an additional 5,000 in a self-guided experience.

1. 1. Educate 350,000 visitors annually through the Tribute Center experience, school program, and public events.
2. 2. Build participation and manage volunteer network of 250 September 11th community volunteers.
3. 3. Provide a peer support network and communication resources to the 9/11 community

The Association conducts quarterly evaluation of program objectives, goals, and successes. Visitor feedback from response cards and formal studies are analyzed. Volunteers are evaluated annually and provide consistent program evaluation.

Chief Executive Profile

Ms. Adams has developed and managed programs for the Association since March 2002. Ms. Adams has an extensive background in developing business divisions, marketing and operations in the investment banking industry. She developed and managed three business divisions concentrated in mortgage-backed securities for ten years. Ms. Adams served as Vice President for the Mercantile Group, Ltd. with responsibility for growing the business by expanding services and operational capacity. Prior to joining Mercantile, Ms. Adams was Vice President for BayView Financial Trading Group. Ms. Adams directed the development of operations for BayView?s Affinity Marketing Division, marketing ancillary income programs to over a million mortgage customers. Ms. Adams holds a BS in Finance and International Business. She formerly worked in World Trade Tower 1 and was a volunteer in the WTC recovery effort from September - November 2001.

Additional Comments

The Tribute Center has catalogued over 72,000 Visitor Response Cards written in 46 different languages. The cards provide a record of the deep desire visitors feel to express their thoughts, feelings, and prayers. Response cards are displayed in a monthly exhibit allowing for further, international dialogue among visitors.

Financial Data
From the organization's FORM 990

Revenue and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Revenue			Expenses
Contributions $1,493,451 Government Grants $0 Program Services $902,012 Investments $73,592 Special Events $0 Sales $305,710 Other $0			Program Services $3,788,290 Administration $303,007 Other $115,480 Total Expenditures $4,206,777
Total Revenue	$3,565,490		NET GAIN/LOSS	$(641,287)

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Notes
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Assets	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Cash & Equivalent	$1,742,884	$2,324,519	$581,635
Accounts Receivable	$41,253	$23,587	$(17,666)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$1,047,557	$0	$(1,047,557)
Receivables/Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$76,290	$56,502	$(19,788)
Investments/Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets	$3,347,663	$2,934,649	$(413,014)
Other	$148,792	$179,984	$31,192
Total Assets	$6,404,439	$5,519,241	$(885,198)
Liabilities	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Accounts Payable	$84,383	$215,472	$131,089
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$487,500	$112,500	$(375,000)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$571,883	$327,972	$(243,911)
FUND BALANCE	$5,832,556	$5,191,269	$(641,287)

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