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Help Us Be the Best Stewards

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from our executive director

Dear Boys Town Friends,

Boys Towns work has been and always will be about saving children and healing families. For more than 90 years, thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we have been able to carry on our critical mission, bringing hope and life-changing care to those in greatest need. As part of our strategic plan, we are making great strides to help even more children and families across the country. Weve taken several steps to broaden our reach so that communities, as well as individuals and families, are experiencing the direct benefits of our research-proven services and programs that strengthen body, mind and spirit. One change weve made this past year is expanding our Mission Statement to include the word communities. (You can read the statement in the column to the right.) This is important because it coincides with the growth of our Integrated Continuum of Care to establish services and programs that are either community-based or that give more communities access to Boys Towns assistance and resources. Another way we are focusing on communities is by helping children and families overcome their problems so they can contribute to their communities in positive ways. By putting a child on the path toward good citizenship, or by showing a struggling family how to stay together, we are preparing them to be good neighbors and better people. We help reconnect families to their neighborhood, school, church or recreation center. Communities flourish when their residents have a solid foundation for future success. Thats what Boys Town strives to provide for everyone who turns to us for help. Throughout its history, Boys Town has continually adapted to meet the changing, and increasingly more challenging, needs of Americas children and families. In this report, youll see just a few of the ways we served more than 367,000 youth and adults last year by focusing on the Child, Family and Community. On the following pages, youll find stories about our programs and the people they touched over the past year a snapshot of 2009 at Boys Town. We hope they bring you closer to those we are able to help because of your generous support. Most importantly, we hope they inspire you to continue to be part of our growing legacy, now and well into the future. Please visit our newly designed Web site, boystown.org. Youll find my blog there, where you can stay informed throughout the year about whats happening at Boys Town and how were addressing todays critical child- and family-care issues. Gods Blessings,

Father Steven Boes

Our Mission:
Changing the way America cares for

children,

families and communities

by providing and promoting an Integrated Continuum of Care that instills Boys Town values to strengthen body, mind and spirit.

Father Steven E. Boes National Executive Director

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our unique approach

Integrated Continuum Keys Boys Town National Reform Efforts

Many children today face huge problems and challenges abuse and neglect, fractured and dysfunctional families, gangs and neighborhood violence, and behavioral and emotional disorders. When they do enter a care system, current attempts to modify their behavior often involve psychiatric drugs. As children, families and communities face greater perils, there is an urgent need for greater efficiency in Americas childand family-care systems. Boys Town is taking the initiative to chart a new course one community, one state and one region at a time to improve child and family services across the country. To advocate our new vision to local, state and national leaders, we are promoting the Boys Town Integrated Continuum of Care. All services and programs offered through the Continuum are based on the research-proven Boys Town Model, making care and treatment consistent, effective and life-changing. These services and programs range from intensive treatment for children with severe mental health problems to parent training and other community-based resources (see diagram). Were sharing our programs and our proven results so other agencies both governmental and private can help more children and keep more families together. Currently, we are making inroads with state and national legislators, promoting the effectiveness of our Integrated Continuum and demonstrating through solid research why local, state and federal systems should implement our model of family and child care. Through 2009, Boys Towns leadership made presentations to nearly 100 members of Congress and state legislatures, and some 25 state and national agencies. Boys Town also has hosted several meetings of Nebraska government and childcare officials to stimulate cooperation that can lead to reform in the state child-care system. Similar efforts are being planned for other states. Boys Town National Research Hospital is working directly with the community to improve access to behavioral health services for youth in the juvenile justice system. The critical shortage of these services places great strain on the system and restricts timely treatment opportunities. The Hospital wants to expand its services to provide better access for juveniles in detention who need that level of care. In the eyes of some, current services appear to be connected enough to adequately meet the needs of children and families. But in reality, help is delivered in so many different ways, families and children often become victims of the very system that is meant to help them. In many situations, children and families literally have to start over as they move through the system because of inconsistent expectations and treatment methods.

A good analogy would be a student who learns everything in English in seventh grade, then finds out his eighth-grade classes will be taught in another language. That student would have to start over and relearn a new system. This is what happens when care is not provided through a true integrated continuum of services. Add to this the sheer numbers of children and families in need, which overwhelm and overload treatment providers; funding shortages; and a fragmented childcare system. Inevitably, the quality and availability of care suffers at the local, state and national level. Every family faces unique challenges. Every child has different needs. Our Integrated Continuum of Care ensures

that those in need receive the right care, at the right time, in the right way. That way, more children and families can get better and experience lasting change. As one of the nations largest and most respected care organizations, Boys Town is positioning itself as a provider and promoter of programs that deliver effective and cost-efficient care to children and families. This enables us to get the greatest results from your generous donations. Just as we help children and families heal, Boys Town is developing ways to mend and revitalize the current system of care so more children and families in need can experience quality treatment and lifechanging results.

Every family faces

unique

challenges.
Every child has

different needs. ...Boys

Town is positioning itself as a provider and promoter of programs that deliver effective

Boys Towns Integrated Continuum of Care

Boys Towns Integrated Continuum of Care
Intensive Residential Treatment Specialized Treatment Group Homes Intervention and Assessment Services Treatment Family Homes Foster Family Services In-Home Family Services Community Support Services
Unifying Elements for All Levels of Care

and

cost-

efficient care to children

and families. This enables us to get

the greatest results from your

generous donations.

Unifying Elements for All Levels of Care Safety, permanency and Well-Being
Family engagement Safety, Permanency and Well-Being Religion and Faith Family Engagement Behavioral and Medical Research Religion and Faith Behavioral and Medical Research

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Keeping Families Together Is Top Priority

Being named Boys Town South Floridas Family of the Year was a tremendous honor for the Mahoney-OBelmito family. An even greater triumph was staying together, with Boys Towns help, when son Evans out-of-control behaviors threatened to splinter their home. Evans troubles began with him skipping school. Drug and alcohol use followed. Evan didnt want to listen to his parents, Thomas and Christine, or follow their rules. His disruptive behaviors put tremendous stress on everyone in the home. Evan even contemplated suicide. In most situations like this, parents might be forced to send their child away to get help. Fortunately for the Mahoney-OBelmitos, Boys Town South Floridas In-Home Family Services were there to step in. A trained Consultant began working with the family in their home, identifying problems and helping members find practical, effective solutions. In a relatively short time, Evan and his family were able to work through their problems. Evan was able to stay home, and the family moved forward, stronger and better prepared to deal with new challenges. Boys Town values families and believes children should be at home, where they belong, whenever possible. In-Home Family Services focus on preventing children from being placed outside the home and/or reunifying them with their family if outside placement is necessary. The program is a family-centered, skillbased intervention for families that are in or near a crisis situation, and are at risk for having a child removed from the home. Adapted from the research-proven Boys Town Model, the approach is a cost-effective alternative to residential treatment programs. Boys Town Family Consultants are available 24/7 and work with families in their homes to help caregivers build on their strengths, improve their parenting skills and identify community resources and supports. Consultants also prepare families to solve problems on their own after the intervention ends. Treatment varies in length and intensity depending on a familys issues. In 2009, In-Home Family Services provided assistance to 9,950 children and 4,925 families nationwide, making it one of the fastest-growing levels of the Boys Town Integrated Continuum of Care. At a ceremony to honor the MahoneyOBelmitos as Family of the Year, Evan and his parents appeared in a video. They described Evans negative behaviors and how they had affected the family. In a letter he wrote to Boys Town South Florida, Evan described how things were so much different because of Boys Towns help. In the past six weeks you have helped my family and I so much, Evan said. Thanks to you I am able to live happily and tell my family anything. The program that Boys Town runs is wonderful. I am extremely happy you have helped us so much and made our life ten times better than it was.

Mahoney-oBelmito Family with Family Consultant, Karen labrada

Boys Town values families and believes

children should be at home,

where they belong,

whenever possible.
In-Home Family Services

focus

on preventing
children from being placed outside the home and/ or

reunifying

them with their family if

outside placement is necessary.

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Opening Their Hearts and Their Home

Todd and Stella Boyd have always had a big heart for their foster kids. You hear it in their voices when they talk about their little ones, you see it in their eyes when one of their former kids comes home for the weekend and you feel it in your soul as you learn more about their experience as Boys Town Foster Parents. Weve been Foster Parents for six or seven years, and weve loved every minute of it, said Stella. We love being able to provide these children with what they need and really take care of them. They may not have had that before they came, but we make sure they know love when they leave. The Boyds have cared for eight foster children, all of different ages, backgrounds and ethnicities. And every child has become part of the Boyd family. From throwing birthday parties for the kids to making sure they eat all their vegetables, Todd and Stella treat the children as if theyre their own, because once they step through the door, they are. You have to look at each child as an individual, much like you do with your own children, says Stella. They each like a certain food or want to go to a special place, and as a Foster Parent, you get the opportunity to provide that for them and see their joy. The Boyds open their home to children through Boys Town Foster Family Services, one of the fastest-growing programs in the organizations Integrated Continuum of Care. In this communitybased program, Foster Parents provide daily care and support for children who temporarily need a safe place to live. The program focuses on reunifying children with their families whenever possible, and uses a strength-based team approach to work with those families to achieve safety, permanency and well-being in the childs home. In 2009, the program served 469 children at several Boys Town sites across the country. Boys Town has heavily recruited Foster Parents for this program because it can effectively help larger numbers of children at a much lower cost than residential care, with the same expectations for positive outcomes. Boys Town Foster Parents are professionally trained to care for children of all ages, infancy to adolescence. They also can receive more specialized training if a foster child needs more intensive treatment and care for serious behavioral problems. Boys Town provides Foster Parents with 24/7 support and guidance. The Boyds will be the first to tell you that children theyve cared for can sometimes be very difficult. But the rewards are worth it. Todd and Stella work together every day to provide a nurturing home, and their grown sons Todd Jr. and Jason serve as big brothers to the children. This is a family affair, explains Stella. Our extended family supports us, our sons come over often we are all a part of this experience, and we cant imagine our lives any happier.

todd and Stella Boyd

The Boyds will be the first to tell you that

children theyve
cared for

can

sometimes be very difficult. But the rewards are worth it.

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National Hotline Becomes Familys Lifeline

A pizza box might be the last place parents think to look for help with their rebellious teen. But for Patti Smith, seeing a 1-800 number printed on a Godfathers Pizza box was the first step in a journey that eventually brought her and her husband back together with their son. The turning point for the family occurred as Patti sat at the kitchen table at 6:30 one morning, sick with worry because her 17-year-old son Philip hadnt come home. The number that jumped out at her that day was for the Boys Town National Hotline. The Nebraska mother picked up the phone, dialed and spent the next 45 minutes sharing with a counselor how she and husband Scott had clashed with their son for what seemed like his whole adolescence. He refused to follow house rules. He smoked marijuana. And now he was missing and she didnt know what to do. Pattis call was just one of the tens of thousands the Hotline receives every year. The Boys Town National Hotline (800.448.3000) is a free resource and counseling service that assists callers 24/7, 365 days a year, nationwide. With an emphasis on helping teens and parents, the Hotline has trained professional counselors who provide emergency or direct assistance, or refer callers to community resources. Since opening in 1989, the Hotline has handled more than 8 million calls and has helped prevent thousands of suicides nationwide. In 2009, Boys Town counselors fielded 192,728 calls from across the country. The most common youth call is about a relationship issue; the most common call from parents involves children not following the rules. Patti and Scott Smith turned to the Hotline when Philip ran away the week after his 17th birthday. Philip came home a few days later, but a couple of rocky years followed. They included Patti calling the Boys Town Hotline nine more times for advice. Eventually, with his parents help, Philip put his bad habits behind him, graduated high school and started college. With a deepening faith and an eye on being a minister, he got involved in a campus church group. Now 21, Philip has repaired the relationship with his parents. They talk every day. And Pattis son says four words she didnt hear during those trying teen years: I love you, Mom. His mother credits Philips school, the court system and the Boys Town Hotline. I was floundering, she said. They gave me hope, basically. That this is not a hopeless situation, that kids have done this before, would be doing it in the future and that there are people to help.

patti Smith

The most common youth call is about a relationship issue; the

most

common call from parents involves children not following the rules.
Patti and Scott Smith turned to the Hotline when

Philip ran away the week

after his 17th birthday.

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A Precious Gift for Abigail

In 2005, Tom and Rita were blessed with their third child, Abigail Elizabeth. As seasoned parents, Tom and Rita were a bit more relaxed when it came to newborn hospital tests. But they were completely caught off guard when Abigail failed her newborn hearing screening. I thought the results must be flawed. Our older children are not hearing impaired, and I always thought hearing was a genetic trait, said Tom. On the recommendation of Abigails pediatrician, the family visited Boys Town National Research Hospital for a diagnostic hearing test when Abigail was four weeks old. After another test at eight weeks, she was diagnosed with mild hearing loss. That first Christmas with Abigail was very hard for us, said Tom. It wasnt until we got started with Boys Town Hospital that we realized there was so much help for our daughter. One to three babies in one thousand are born with permanent hearing loss that can affect a childs ability to learn speech and language. Almost all babies born in the United States now receive a hearing test at birth. Boys Town National Research Hospital was influential in developing many of the screening tools that are now routinely used across the country. Current studies at the Hospital are aimed at optimizing speech and language outcomes for infants born with hearing loss. Boys Town National Research Hospital is internationally recognized as a leader in clinical and research programs focusing on childhood deafness, visual impairment and related communication disorders. Besides offering surgical and clinical services at two Omaha locations, the Hospital also provides a broad range of clinical services, including ear, nose and throat services; general pediatric care through Boys Town Pediatrics; and orthopaedic, internal medicine, pediatric gastroenterology, allergy, asthma, pediatric pulmonology, behavioral health, audiological and ophthalmologic care. Accredited by the Joint Commission, the Hospital annually directly serves more than 80,000 children and families from across the United States. In 2006, Abigail and her parents met with Julie Christensen, an Audiologist at Boys Town National Research Hospital, to discuss hearing loss, hearing aids and early intervention strategies. Children begin language learning from day one, by listening to and interacting with their family, said Christensen. Studies show that early identification and amplification result in better outcomes for language development, so it is our goal to fit children with hearing aids by 6 months of age.

Almost all babies born in

the United States now

receive a

hearing test at birth. Boys

Town National Research Hospital was

influential

in developing many of the screening tools that are

After taking an initial impression of now routinely used Abigails ears, and selecting the make and model most appropriate for her across the country. hearing loss, Abigail was fitted with her hearing aids before she was 3 months old. At 12 months, Abigail began working with a speech pathologist. She is now attending a pre-kindergarten class in her neighborhood. Abigail absolutely loves her pink glitter hearing aids, said Rita. She calls them her ears.
For information and resources on hearing loss in infants and young children, please visit babyhearing.org.

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2009 boys town highlights

Growing the Mission

The past year at Boys Town was one of innovation and exciting new opportunities for troubled children and at-risk families in need of hope and healing. Here are a few of the developments that helped further our Mission and widen our reach in the community, both locally and nationally.
Boys Town Helps More Children, Families
Boys Town provided direct care to 21,458 children nationwide through its youth care programs in 2009, a 35 percent increase from 2008. Boys Town health care programs provided direct care to 82,387 children and families last year, a 5 percent increase from 2008. Nationally, Boys Town served 367,265 children and families in 2009. This included training nearly 7,000 educators through Boys Town outreach programs, affecting an estimated 129,000 students. database, which includes more than 20,000 agencies and services nationwide. Youth find help through the Hotline for problems like school pressures, being bullied by classmates, using alcohol or drugs, or feeling isolated. A new feature especially for teens is the Web site, www.yourlifeyourvoice.org. The site enables and encourages teens to share their problems, concerns and challenges in positive, creative ways. The site also offers access to immediate help in emergency situations. The NFC connects families to the vast array of services provided by the NFC partners and manages the delivery of these services to Nebraska families. The Nebraska Families Collaborative is in the Eastern Service Area, which includes Douglas and Sarpy counties. The NFC partners are: The Child Saving Institute Father Flanagans Boys Home (Boys Town) Heartland Family Service Nebraska Family Support Network OMNI Behavioral Health The NFC also provides a possible template for implementing similar services in other states. For more information, visit www.nebraskafc.org.

National Hotline Celebrates 20 Years

The Boys Town National Hotline marked its 20th anniversary with a focus on reaching out to even more children and their parents. Since its inception in October 1989, the Hotline has handled more than 8 million calls from all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Canadian provinces. Tens of thousands of those calls came from suicidal people whose lives were saved through the quick action of the Hotlines highly trained counselors, who are on duty 24/7, year round. Calls to the Hotline cover a wide range of issues, from school problems and parental discipline to depression and suicide. In crisis situations, counselors assist callers and provide community resources and emergency intervention. Hotline counselors also can connect callers to local assistance through their referral

Boys Town Recognized for Fiscal Responsibility

The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance named Boys Town a 2009 BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity. Boys Town met all of the Alliances Standards for Charity Accountability, which exceed requirements of government regulators. Charity Navigator, Americas premier charity evaluator, honored Boys Town with its coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management. Boys Town earned the rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances, typically outperforming most other charities in America.

New Boys Town Web Site Goes Live

Boys Town proudly announced the completion of its newly renovated Web site at www.boystown.org. The exciting new site is easier to use, and provides useful information for children and families that are in need of Boys Towns services and programs and anyone who wants to learn more about and partner with Boys Town. Features include sections dedicated to donors, parents, educators, visitors to Boys Town (tourism), Boys Towns sites, the Boys Town National Hotline, career opportunities, Boys Town research and program results, and many others.

Nebraska Families Collaborative Improves Service Delivery

The Nebraska Families Collaborative (NFC) is a non-profit partnership of five accredited Omaha-area organizations with more than 400 combined years of experience and expertise in the care of children and families.

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The site provides donors with a quick, easy way to stay informed about the valuable work Boys Town is doing every day to save Americas children and heal Americas families. Visit www.boystown.org today and re-discover Boys Town!

Seventy percent will quit by age 13, and never go back. Those who decide to stop playing say sports isnt fun anymore, their coaches played favorites or were too negative, or there was too much pressure. Through his Competing with Character program and book, Boys Town Coach Kevin Kush offers practical and innovative ways to keep kids in the game and make competition healthy, fun and rewarding. And he illustrates what youth sports can and should be an opportunity for kids to learn valuable lessons that last a lifetime. In 2009, Coach Kush began presenting the program to coaches, parents and young athletes, providing effective, practical ways to put fun, values and sportsmanship back into kids games. In an entertaining, informative one-anda-half-hour session, he lays out a game plan of specific strategies and skills for promoting sportsmanship, respect and fair play in youth sports. Through Competing with Character, Boys Town is teaching kids life lessons like overcoming adversity, contributing as part of a team and seeing how hard work and determination can lead to success.

Boys Town provided direct care to

Nebraska Family Helpline and Family Navigator Service Answer the Call
One phone call can now connect Nebraska families to the help they need when dealing with their childrens behavioral health problems. The Nebraska Family Helpline at (888) 866-8660 makes it easier for families to obtain assistance by providing a single contact point 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained Helpline operators screen calls to assess immediate safety needs, identify the potential level of a behavioral health crisis, make recommendations or referrals to appropriate resources, and help callers connect to emergency resources or providers. The Helpline is supervised by licensed behavioral health professionals. Family Helpline operators also can connect eligible families to the Family Navigator Service. This service helps families move through Nebraskas child- and family-care system more efficiently to get the assistance they need. Available within 24 to 72 hours after a Helpline referral, Family Navigator helps families identify existing community-based services and provides support from people who have had personal experience in the system. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is contracting with Boys Town to provide both programs.

21,458

children nationwide
through its youth care programs in 2009. Boys Town health care programs provided direct care to

82,387

children and families last year.

National Research Hospital Earns Negley Award

The Behavioral Health Division of Boys Town National Research Hospital earned the prestigious Negley Award for Risk Management, which is presented by the Mental Health Risk Retention Group. The award recognized the Divisions ongoing commitment to demonstrating best practices in risk management and safety. The safety and well-being of children are top priorities in all Boys Town programs. Awards such as this reflect this foundational element of the effective care we provide.

Boys Town Kicks Off Competing with Character

More than 40 million children sign up for youth sports programs every year.

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a special donor

Long-Time Philanthropist Carries On Proud Family Tradition

Mary Demetree has definitely followed in her fathers footsteps. Demetree is a Boys Town Central Florida Trustee and daughter of the late philanthropist William Bill Demetree, Jr. When her father passed away in 2006, the Orlando Sentinel remarked that Bill Demetrees character was visible in two of his most notable projects: In 1983, he built the first high-rise in Orlando, which now houses Wachovia Bank. Three years later, he donated dozens of acres of land in Oviedo for construction of Boys Town Central Florida and its Treatment Family Homes and assessment centers for children. Today, Mary Demetree holds the reins, continuing the Demetree family legacy as chairwoman of the William C. Demetree, Jr., Foundation. In January 2009, she issued a major fund-raising challenge to supporters of Boys Town Central Florida for every dollar donated and designated as part of the challenge, she would match the gift up to a total of $400,000. The challenge will continue through 2010. Boys Town Central Florida works every day to make a difference in the lives of children and families who desperately need help, Demetree said. My father believed in this organization and I have had the honor of seeing lives change because of the services it provides. The commitment of loyal supporters and donors like the Demetree family through the years has helped Boys Town continue its mission to save children and heal families, both in central Florida and across the United States. Demetree is encouraging all supporters to donate now for one simple reason their gift will double. These dollars are helping Boys Town Central Florida serve more children, and the matching challenge is increasing awareness and support from new donors. This is an opportunity for the community to have a great impact on central Floridas children and families, said Demetree. I am honored to help raise more than $800,000 for an organization that brings life-changing care to the children and families who need it most. Demetrees exemplary efforts display the philanthropic leadership she learned from her father over the years. Thanks to her and her familys donations, Boys Town Central Florida is able to offer effective, research-proven programs through its Integrated Continuum of Care. My hope is that others will learn what a fantastic organization this is and follow the lead in helping Boys Town to assist children, families and communities, Demetree said. I know my father would be very pleased with what we are doing to help Boys Town reach out to even more people.

Mary Demetree

Demetrees

exemplary efforts display

the philanthropic leadership

she

learned from her father over

the years.

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donor appreciation

Growing the Mission

You play a critical role in helping hope grow. We ask you to continue to help us bring healing to Americas hurting children and at-risk families. If you are already a part of our mission, Thank You. Your support helps Boys Town bring help to so many across the United States. We remember each of you in our thoughts and prayers; please do the same for all children who face tomorrow without hope.

How You Can Help

Donor Services | 1-800-217-3700 Office of Planned Giving | 1-888-332-3219 Email | helpkids@boystown.org Visit online | www.boystown.org The Honor Roll of Donors on the following pages recognizes individuals and organizations that made direct or in-kind gifts of at least $1,000 in 2009 to support Boys Town youth. We also want to take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation to donors who requested anonymity. Many generous supporters made lasting gifts to Boys Town through their estates. We gratefully remember individuals who made estate gifts of at least $10,000 in 2009 to support the youth and families in our care. Great care was taken to make this report as accurate as possible. We apologize if anyone was mistakenly omitted or incorrectly listed.

ESTATE GIFTS
$10,000+
The Alton Foundation, IL Miss Irene C. Ambrosius, FL Mr. George C. August, OR Mrs. Alexander W. Baan, GA Alfred Bagley, PA Mrs. K. F. Ballard, WA Mr. Frank S. Barks, TX Mr. Edward Beard, PA Miss Beatrice Beattie, PA Salvatore Biamonte, NY Irwin and Sonia Block, NY John Anthony Bossly, WA John Brennan, NY Mr. William P. Brown, VA Ms. Florence E. Burgess, MN Anne Burke, CA Mr. Pat W. Burke, MA Katharyn Busenlehner, MS Mrs. Kathryn Campbell, PA Bernice D. Canata, CA Ms. Peggy Carter, GA Naomi B. Chambers, NY Clements Foundation, TX August Clouse, OH Vernon F. Dale, IL Miss Emma Dallorso, FL Mrs. Emma Dodge Daly, CA Ms. Marguerite Damer, MI Daniel J. and Adeline B. Sullivan, TX James J. Davies, GA Mrs. Frances S. Dawson, MI Mr. Richard D. Deems, OH Mr. Dominick DeNardo, NY Mr. Armando DePeralta, CA Aline C. Derbyshire, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Dillon, AZ Mrs. Virginia B. Disney, DE Ida Dole, NJ Edward J. Driscoll, NJ Benjamin M. Durfee, PA Clara Ehritz, FL

Mrs. Samuel Esplen, MI Mrs. Mary C. Everts, SC Elsie Feldenzer, NJ Mr. Sidney P. Fell, PA Gabriel Ferranti, NJ Mrs. Margaret Friedkin, IL Ms. Anne C. Froude, AZ Ellen Fuchs, NJ J Floyd Garlow, OH Angelo C. Garzio, KS Lewis Gebhardt, OR Ms. Irma Ghiardi, AZ Louis Gorostidi, FL Mrs. Jennie M. Grabowski, NH Rosemary Gregory, NY Mr. John Groce, NM Luba C. Hagan, TX Mrs. Dorothy A. Hansen, CA Mary T. Harnett, NY Ruth Harrison, KS Belva Lee Harter, CO Miss Mary T. Hartnett, NY Katherine L. Helm, MN Rev. Robert E. Hill, OH Edward T. Hurley, NY Katherine L. Hyde, MO Mr. Ronald R. Jakubiec, IL Mrs. Aili R. Jeffries, OH C. M.-Bobbi Jensen, WI Miss June R. Johnson, NY Evelyn C. Kahn, IL Mrs. Barbara J. Kenney, NE Rose Knoop, MA Ms. Eleanor A. Kohn, CA Mrs. Lena M. Kramer, WI Ms. Margaret Lappohn, IL Mrs. Virginia Larens, CA Miss Juliette T. Lee, CA Fred Liebscher, CA Warren Lyons, NY Hilda Manderson, TX Ms. Suzanne Heath Manges, CO Miss Eleanor M. Martin, MI Frances E. Mayreis, CA Ms. Dolores R. McShane, IL Frank Miller, CA

Mrs. Gladys Mishler, MI Mr. Harold T. Mooney, PA Mrs. Dorothy G. Morris, NY Betty Munson, WI Mrs. Reynold Nebel, NJ Ann M. Nelson, NY Mrs. Constance M. Nelson, MD Elma C. Nolan, MN Mr. Nicholas Nuoci, CO Marcella ORourke Reagan, NC Mr. Charles W. Peitz, FL Ms. Filomena C. Peloro, NJ Mrs. Rose Pendergast, NY Mr. Joseph J. Pertusati, CA Miss Virginia M. Pete, WI Mrs. Carlos Pimentel, CA Thomas J. Plante, PA Mr. Joseph J. Pline, MD George and Isabelle L. Powers, FL Ms. Jo Prokop, AZ Miss Betty A. Repp, FL Mrs. Dorothea A. Rhoads, OH Clifford and Dorothy Richards, NV Ms. Ann Riordan, CT Mr. Charles Roberson, MO Mrs. Ruth Rosenau, LA Philip Rotter, FL Lily Ruckstuhl, MD, AZ Mr. Harvey Schremp, WI Lillian Schultz, MI Susanne Schuster, NC Miss Bridget Scinto, CT Mr. Daniel W. Scribner, MA Edward F. Shortall, KS Mrs. Anne M. Siratz, PA Ms. Florence M. Slattery, NY Mr. Frank R. Slaughter, SC Frances E. Smith, TX Ms. Natalie Snyder, MA Solon E. Summerfield Foundation, Inc., NY Elaine Stone, MT Mr. Eberhard C. Suche, CT Stewart and Mae Tait, MN Alice C Taylor, CA Iona Tebelius, ND

Ms. Virginia N. Toombs, LA Miss Marcia E. Traer, IA Mrs. Rozella S. Traficant, FL Billie Tunt, IL Stella M. Valentino, NJ Lois Vaughan, TX Myron J. Walker, IA Eugenie Phyllis Ward, IL Mrs. Doris J. Waymire, IN Edward A. Weidman, NV Viola Weiland, NE Thomas C. White, NV Mrs. Patricia Williams, TX Mr. Ernest M. Wirth, ND Mr. Roland R. Wolf, WI Cletus Woods, OR Ms. Mabel Yeager, OH

LEADERSHIP
$100,000+
Chicago Community Trust, IL The Engelstad Family Foundation, NV Godfathers Pizza, Inc., NE Michael and Dorothy Kycia, CT Lied Foundation and Trust, NV Lincy Foundation, CA Dr. Jose L. Morales, FL Mrs. Eleanor D. OKeeffe, MA Darwin Paxton, OH Valero Energy Corporation, TX

BENEFACTORS

$50,000 $99,999
Americas Charities, VA William C. Demetree, Jr. Foundation, FL The Dr. Francis P. Chiaramonte Foundation, MD The Gayden Family Foundation, TX

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GE Foundation, MA Ken and Marianne Higdon, CA The Jim Moran Foundation, FL Charles and Florence Lenz, AZ Richard M. Murray, NY Nevada Community Foundation, NV Omaha Community Foundation, NE Marilyn Paige, WA USAA Federal Savings Bank, TX Valero St. Charles Refinery, LA Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Velasquez, IL Wings of Hope Foundation, FL

PATRONS

$25,000 $49,999
Mrs. Tal Anderson, NE The Buckle, NE CECO, Inc., IL The Champlin Foundations, RI Chicago Blackhawks Charities, IL Crowder Excavating and Land Clearing, FL Dr. and Mrs. Armand Cognetta, FL Ms. Bernadine H. Darling, SC Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee, FL Mr. Doug Farr, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Heider, NE The Hoehn Family Charitable Trust, CA The Houssels Family Foundation, NV Huey Magoos LLC, FL In-N-Out Burger Foundation, CA Mrs. Madeline Klingler, CA Lands End, WI Frances E. Mayreis, CA MGM Mirage Voice Foundation, NV Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Murphy, NY Nevada Womens Philanthropy, NV New Horizons, NE Norma Gilbert Farr Foundation, FL Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, FL Parsons Brinkerhoff, IL Mr. Ralph Phillip, LA The Providence Journal Charitable Foundation, RI Kenneth E. Stinson, NE John Trotta, IL Wal-Mart Foundation, AR Wal-Mart Foundation-Nebraska, NE Zarley Family Foundation, CA

ADVOCATES

$10,000 $24,999
American Building Services, LLC, IL AT&T Real Yellow Pages, FL Azteca Foods, IL Bank of America, IL Anna Mae Bensel, NJ Bergman Walls and Associates, Ltd., NV Mr. Pierre E. Berry, MD Richard A. and Pamela A. Berry, NE Blue Cross and Blue Shield LA Foundation, LA Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, NE Mr. Ira R. Burnes, TX The Burns Family Charitable Foundation, IL The Cathy McCarthy Living Trust, NV Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, CA CarMax Foundation, VA Mr. Colon Carter, VA Edward J. Chance, Jr., NJ Charles Vrana and Son Construction, NE The Chatlos Foundation, FL Chicago Heights Glass, Inc., IL Chicago Irish Brotherhood, IL Clear Channel Communication, FL

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company, NE Concrete by Wagner, IL Vincent and Patricia Connealy, NE Ms. Helen L. Cox, OK Mr. Gerald F. Davy, GA Mr. James M. Dehring, AZ Entergy Charitable Foundation, LA Entergy New Orleans, LA Thomas E. and Cynthia Erickson, KY Mr. George W. Erny, PA Mr. and Mrs. Louis Estrada, CA Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, OH Peter Fiori, CA Fisher Brothers Foundation, NY Fotsch Foundation, WI Frank W. & Katherine Partsch Trust, MA The Gabor Agency, Inc., FL Mrs. Ann M. Gilsdorf, MN Mr. Ken Gootee, LA Gootee Construction, Inc., LA Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, MO Mrs. Vivian A. Greiner, FL GTO, Inc., FL Mr. and Mrs. Alan Guarino, NY The Guarino Family Foundation, DE Ms. Melonie P. Hall, LA Mr. Frank B. Hartmann, GA Hawkins Charitable Trust, NE Mr. Michael Hogan, NE Mrs. Margaret Homberg, MD Mr. Charles N. Horton, PA IBM Employee Service Center, NY Mike and Mary Therese Ismert, MO The Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation, LA KCI Servants Heart Foundation, TX Ms. Anne B. Kellogg, OH Kingery Steel, IL Krahl Associates, Inc., IL Mr. George W. Krull, Sr., FL Michael G. Krupa, TX Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Kupiszewski, FL L. N. Ventures, Inc., TX Lamar Advertising, RI Lamar Advertising Company, NE Lamp Rynearson and Associates, NE Mr. William T. Lang, IL LAS Enterprises, LA Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lauterbach, FL The Lerner Family Foundation, FL LexisNexis, OH Mr. Kenneth H. Lile, TX Neil and Cindy Linton, GA Linus R. Gilbert Foundation, NJ Lombard Architectural Precast Products Company, IL Mr. Michael Lombardi, FL Lutheran Community Foundation, MN Mr. Charles Manning, PA Margaret and R. Parks Williams, FL Mr. Michael Marino, NY Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, KY Matthew McIntyre Memorial Fund, RI Mr. Howard McClure, KS Mr. John McGraw, CA Miss Margaret J. McNulty, DC Mechanical Incorporated, IL Ms. Joan Mellott, PA Douglas E. Miller, NV Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Murphy, IL Chris and Betsy Murphy, NE Mrs. Janet Napper, NE National Grid, MA Omaha Community Playhouse, NE Mr. Theodore J. Opilo, CA The Orlando Sentinel Family Fund-Holiday, a fund of the McCormick Foundation, FL John Paderta, IL Pascal Architects, LA Plaza Construction Corporation, NY Joseph P. Poniatowski, PA Qwest Center, NE Evelyn P. Rapp, AL

John and Ivel Reed, NE Robert Rigby-Hall, NY Ritter Charitable Trust Foundation, NV Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Rowe, MD Phil and Linda Ruden, NE Lawrence E. Ruf Charitable Fund of the Manatee Community Foundation, FL Ms. Beverly C. Saviello, FL Mr. Bradley Saviello, IL Mr. Timothy Saviello, GA SC Ministry Foundation, OH Joseph Scangarello, CA Seminole ISP Sports Network, FL Mark Sicner, NE Mr. Larry H. Smead, CA Mr. Leonard A. Snyder, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sokolow, FL Mr. Marshall Sprigg, TX Ted and Jean Staidle, OR St. Jude League Claretian Missionaries, IL State Street Foundation, IL Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Stedman, TX Ms. Rose C. Steve, OK Tallahassee Democrat, FL The Stirling Club, NV TD Bank, NJ Jeffrey F. Thompson, MI Ms. Dora M. Ullrich, IL UPS Foundation, CA Valueact Capital, CA Vons Foundation, CA Mr. Lauren R. Weed, NC Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Whitehead, CA Ms. Heidi Woodard, NE Mr. Robert Zengler, OH

Did you know

Boys Town saves society

up to

$4.8

million when it saves a

14-year-old

child from a
life of crime?

GUARDIANS

$5,000 $9,999
Advanced Polymer Coatings, Ltd., OH Sally Anderson, CA Angelo Gordon and Co. L.P., NY Aon Corporation, IL Applied Psychological Techniques, CT The Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Family Charitable Trust, IL AT&T Center, TX Ayco Charitable Foundation, NY Bank of America Charitable Foundation, RI Mrs. Beatrice B. Bazarsky, RI The Bell Tower Foundation, CA Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bettinger, FL BIC Graphic USA, FL Bisaillon Excavating, Inc., IL Hylda Blaske, WA Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, IL Boyd Gaming Corporation, NV Mrs. Anita Branch, TX Dr. Patrick E. Brookhouser, NE Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bruce, VA Ms. Lela Budwine, TX Ms. Jacqueline Burnett, NY Frank Carl Calabrese, IL Robert and Elaine Cannon, WY David E. Catalano, IN Charles Schwab Corporation, CA College World Series of Omaha, Inc., NE Mr. and Mrs. James Collins, IL COPIC, NE Mr. and Mrs. William W. Corcoran, Esq., RI Leo A. Daly, NV Mr. and Mrs. Michael DArcangelo, PA Sara Demetree, FL Dr. and Mrs. Edward Desloge, FL Edward Desloge, FL Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Dick, FL Dick and Jackie Deskovick Foundation, NJ Antone and Pat Dobrauc, NE Mr. Thomas Dolan, MI Ms. Elizabeth Doria, MA Douglas County, NE

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Mr. Alan Dreeben, TX Duda Family Foundation, TX Employee Community Fund of Boeing, IL Fall-Line Motorsports, IL Fendi, NV Frank and Victoria Fertitta, NV Mr. Ira Fishman, NY Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Fowler, PA The Fredrick Family Trust, CA Front Running Sports, FL Gambrinus Company, TX Mr. Vincent Gelardi, NY George and June Block Family Foundation, IL Ms. Julie Goldberg Preng, CT Grand-Kahn Electric, LLC, IL Green Hasson & Janks, LLP, CA Gurtz Electric, IL Bill and Natalie Harger, FL Helene L. Harkins, CA The Harper Family Foundation, NE Curtis K. Harshaw, TX Mr. Wilbert Hattan, CA Health Care Services Corporation, IL Health Plan of Nevada, NV H-E-B, TX Herner Geissler Woodworking Corporation, IL William E. Hesson, CA Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hiller, GA George and Karen Hixon, TX Dennis Hogan, III, NE Ms. Connie L. Holland, CA The Hollis and Virginia Haughey Fund, CA Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Holloway, CA Hub International Scheers, IL Internet Directory, Inc., TX Norm and Sharon Jenkins, NV JNR Incorporated, CA John and Anne Lichner Foundation, IL The John Clarke Trust, MA Rajive and Indrani Johri, CT Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Inc., FL Margaret Karren, CA Richard and Mary Ketchum, NY Kiewit Western Company, IL Kleinknecht Electric Company, NY KNPR, NV Koenig Family Charitable Foundation, IL Korn/Ferry International, NY Cynthia Kotula, OH Kroeschell Engineering, IL Mrs. Loretta Lackey, FL Las Vegas Review Journal, NV Ms. Judith Lewis, FL Mr. Halley Lewis, FL Loren Petersen Family Foundation, GA Shirley Jean Macaron, NM Mary Ann Mahoney, IL Mr. Arthur L. Mahoney, Jr., MA Amber Martin, CA Gregory and Lori Mc Millan, MN MG Engineering, P.C., NY Mi Mamas Tortilla Factory, NE Midwest Generation EME, LLC, IL Douglas Miller, MP Mr. Leon Myers, CA Mrs. Nancy Nagy, FL Mr. Rolf L. Nelson, WA New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Inc., LA Nike, Inc., OR Charles W. Nobbe, FL Dellora A. and Lester J. Norris Foundation, IL North Eastern Fabricators, Inc., NY NuStar Logistics, LP, TX Rosanne OBrien, CA Michael and Ann OBrien, IL City of OviedoOviedo Police Department, FL Patricia S. Owens, SC Mr. Robert Parrish, FL PB Foundation, Inc. , NY

Performance Toyota, NE Jim and Diane Perrella, FL Pete Petterson, MT The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation, CA Bill and Joan Porter, HI John W. Porter Trust, MN Richard and Julie Preng, CT Pro Tapping, Inc, NJ The Province of St. Mary Capuchin Order, NY Paul and Lorraine Ramadan, CO Raytheon Company, RI Regions Bank, AL Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Reid, DE Ricondo & Associates, Inc., IL Tim Ripplinger, ND Gary and Barbara Rodkin, NE Jane Romweber, GA Catherine and Dan Rourke, TX Michael F. Ryan, RI San Antonio Childrens Foundation, TX Fred E. Sayre, ID Schwab Charitable Gift Fund, CA Shamrock Decorating, IL Siegfried & Roy Foundation, NV Silicon Valley Bank Foundation, CA Dorothy Sohler, MN Dr. Bob Soni, FL Dr. and Mrs. Lucas E. Stevens, FL Ms. Judy G. Stevenson, IL Tempus Construction Services, Inc., IL Tenaska, Inc., NE Ms. Laura Tennyson, LA Lawrence T. Terrell, CA Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation, TX Thomas Family Foundation, CO Robert L. Tinklepaugh, NH The TJX Foundation, Inc., MA Transit Associates, IL Truist, NY Thomas Tye, MI Unity Construction Development, NY US Charitable Gift Trust, DE van Dillen Partners Charitable Fund, CA Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, MA Mr. and Mrs. Greg Wagner, NE Wal-Mart, NE Wehmeiers Belt Shop, LA Mr. Scott Werth, NE Madonna M. Wolff, MO Ms. Patricia Zimmer, CO Mr. and Mrs. John J. Zollinger, IV, LA

STEWARDS

$2,500 $4,999
24/7 Magazine, NV Patrick and Angela Adams, FL Advanced Financial Services, Inc., RI Alamo Heights United Methodist, TX Mr. Leonard A. Alanurm, NH Allied Health Care Services, Inc., NJ All-Saints Church of Winter Park, FL Mr. Philip Altheim, NY Ron and Beth Amenta, NE Ameresco, IL American Sprinkler, LA The Andrew Roddick Foundation, FL Angels Baseball Foundation, CA AON Risk Services, NE AQR Capital Management, CT Bank of America, FL The Bank of New York Mellon, NY Mr. Lester M. Barback, LA John and Rita Barnett, MO Jim and Elizabeth Bastian, CA Andrew M. Bath, NE Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Berry, TX Ms. Patti L. Blanchette, FL Father Steven E. Boes, NE

Mr. and Mrs. Mario Borini, NV Colin and Norma Brady, MO Erich Bredl, TX John and Keri Brewer, NV Brian Barnard Flooring America, FL Mr. Robbie Browning, FL Mrs. Renita Buchanan, FL Mr. Cliff Buller, LA Thomas Burnes, NE Maj. Gregory A. Butterfield, OK The Byrnes Family Foundation, MA Cal Hinz Architects, NE California Community Foundation, CA Capital Area Transist System, LA Mr. and Mrs. John Naylor Cargill-Naylor, NV Cars 4 Causes, CA Cartier, NY Cathy McCarthy Living Trust, NV Mr. William Chambers, CO Mr. Steve Chambers, NE Cirque du Soleil, NV Cirque du Soleil, NV Clear Channel, NV Mr. and Mrs. Anthony M. Colangelo, NY Coleman Family Foundation, NM Commercial Building Maintenance Corporation, NY Community Health Charities of Nebraska, NE ConAgra Foods, Inc., NE Copham Family Foundation, FL Mr. Rafael R. Costas, Jr., CA Cotter Consulting, IL Mrs. Adrian M. Cowan, TX Mrs. Patricia Crandell, CO Creative Construction, LLC, NY Cross-Fire & Security Company, Inc., NY Cushing, Co., IL Dr. Dan L. Daly, NE Leo A. Daly, NE Mr. Edward M. Davis, NV Chip Davis, NE deFabrique Orthodontics, FL The DeLonais Foundation, MN Eric R. Dendorfer, CO Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Deschamp, SD Jack and Terri Diesing, Jr., NE Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Dietsche, MI George Dines, Jr., MD DMJM Aviation Partners, FL Col. Phyllis A. Dolin, IA Don Allen Foundation, Inc., FL Mr. and Mrs. Mark Downing, CA Dress Barn, NE Mr. and Mrs. J. Everitt Drew, FL Gary Droll, TX Edwards Lifesciences, CA Tim Egan, IL Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eglseder, NE EnCap Investments, L.P., TX Mr. and Mrs. William R. England, PA Ms. Kathie Faccinto, NV Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fama, IL Susan Fine, NV Fish & Richardson, P.C., MA Mr. Irvin Flora, WY Mrs. Janet Florer, TX Florida Power & Light, FL Franczek Radelet, PC, IL Freddie Mac Givingstation, DC Fulton Reclamation and Recycling, CA Mr. Joseph E. Gassib, Sr., NJ George J. Hubert Jr. Foundation, Inc., OH GG Painting Unlimited, NY Global Impact, VA Golf San Antonio, TX Mr. Robert Graham, NV Tom and Sue Gregory, NE Grubb & Ellis, NY Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Gustafson, Jr., FL Mrs. Rita K. Haase, MI Mr. Alfred Hammersmith, KS Kenneth Hanley, AZ Mr. James K. Hardy, WI

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Harnisch, CA Harrahs New Orleans, LA James A. Hartman, IA Hatzel & Buehler, Inc., NY Herbert & Daisy Stride Memorial Foundation, RI Dorothy M. Heskett, MI Christopher Hinesly, IL Calvin L. Hinz, NE Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church, FL James Houssels, NV Mr. Jake Houssels, NV Hunter Roberts Construction Group, LLC, NY Illinois Tool Works, NJ Michael and Nancy Ingrisano, VA Jacobs Engineering, IL Mrs. Charleen Jenkins, WA Joseph Neto & Associates, Inc., NY Kaback Enterprises, Inc., NY KJS Family Foundation, NV Ms. Bettie M. Koval, NV Tom and Julie Krehbiel, NE Kunes Country Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, Inc., IL Las Vegas Hilton, NV Laurel Ridge Hospital, TX Larry E. Leonard, MO Mr. Stanley J. Lesisz, CA Craig Levine, NY Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation, CO Dr. Maureen T. Luby, TX Michael and Jayne Macholan, NE Maegher Family Enterprises, FL Dr. Michael M. Malivuk, CO J. Andrew Mankie, NY Marquis Las Vegas, NV Gary S. Marrone, M.D., NV Carlos and Gina Martinez, NY Mrs. Loretta Mature, CA Tony and Joan Mazzarelli, NE Dr. and Mrs. Michael McGuire, NE Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGuire, NJ McKernan & Associates, Inc., NE Piper Medcalf, CA Mr. and Mrs.Timothy Meenan, FL Mrs. Catherine A. Mellen, NE Microsoft Corporation, NJ Mid-America Center, IA Midwest REM, IL Mifsud Family Foundation, OH Matthew and Marian Miller, NE Mr. Lawrence Miller, IL Mission Industries, NV Mrs. Leslie Monson, LA Desiree B. Moore, CA Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Global Impact, NY Mr. J. Edward Murphy, Jr., VA NAMSB Foundation, Inc., NY Newport Medical Solutions, CA Jay and RaeLynn Nilson, PA North Florida Animal Hospital, FL Larry Nugent, CO Ocean State Charities Trust, RI Pajama Program Headquarters, NY Pamet Capital Management, LLC, MA Mr. John U. Parolo, KS Mrs. Julia S. Phelps, OH Desiree Pierce, CA Gary and Cassandra Pietrok, NE Eddie Pigott, MN Richard and Wendy Plaster, NV Charles and Joan Popovich, NV Premium Concrete, IL Premium Electric, IL Primera Engineers, Ltd., IL Capt. Kim B. Reisdorph, NC Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Ries, NE John A. Ritter, NV RML Health Providers, LP, IL Robert Arum Trust, NV Mr. Stephen L. Romine, MA Clare Rosinski, NY Roger and Janna Ross, IN

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Rotary Club, CA Mr. Laurence Rudnicki, CO John and Barbara Ruf, MN Mrs. Colette Saltz, NV Russell and Sharon Sauer, MN Robert and Roxanne Schneiderwind, CO SEC Group, Inc. , IL Ms. Eva Seijido, NY Mr. and Mrs. H. Bruce Shreves, LA Shutts & Bowen, LLP, FL Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, CA Mr. Mace Siegel, CA Signature Auctions, NY Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, L.L.P., LA Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Smith, LA Farrow and Grace Smith, Sr., NV Mr. Robert E. Smith, TX John and Janet Smith, IL Sniffen Law Firm, FL Bruce and Margaret Soltis, LA Sonnet Technologies, Inc., CA Sound Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, NY Southeastern Plastic Surgery, FL Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Spears, TX Malcolm Norman Stewart, VA Stoody Mills & Lansford, LLP, CA Teresa L. Stottlemyre, IA Mrs. June Strauss, FL Structure Tone, Inc., NY Sun City Medical Partners, CA Ms. Laurie A. Susie, NE Robert and Doris Suzuki, HI Madison M. Taliaferro, D.D.S., AR Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic, FL Mr. Arthur H. Taylor, GA TBA Global, LLC, CA Terry Plumbing, IL Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., FL Thomson Reuters, MA Thunder Express, CA Harold S. Tiernan, OR Novo Nordisk, CA Toshiba Business Solutions, NV Transwestern Investment, CO., IL Turano Foundation, IL Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Turner, TX Turn-Tex Machine and Tool, TX United Way of New York City, NY United Way of Rhode Island, RI United Way of Southern Nevada, NV The Mary E. Van Drew Foundation, Inc., IN Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, PA Vegas Indoor Skydiving, NV Nicholas and Mary Violino, NY Vivian F. Krodel Charity Foundation, CA Khai T. Vu, CA Robert Waldrup, TX Dr. and Mrs. Tony Weaver, FL David J. Weiner, MN Wells Fargo Community Support, NJ Dustin Werth, NE Mr. and Mrs. Mark Whitley, FL Whitney National Bank, LA Rick and J. V. Wiener, MN William B. Leatherbee, Jr. Charitable Trust, RI Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, LLP, MA Yorktown Partners, LLC, NY Youth Rescue Initiative, LA Yves Saint Laurent, NV Mr. David Zepeda, CA

FRIENDS

$1,000 $2,499

Mrs. Josephine P. Abbott, VA Mr. Charles Abela, CA Ms. Margaret E. Abenante, NC Aboveboards, OH Mr. James B. Achee, TX Mary Phillips Acker, FL Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Adam, IL Dr. Kay E. Adams, NV Mr. and Mrs. John M. Adams, MA Mr. George Adams, IL Adco Electrical Corporation, NY Advantage Wall and Floor Covering, IN Marco E. Agurcia, Jr., FL Mr. John Aide, FL Mr. Rudy H. Alber, IL Mr. and Mrs. David Albright, IA Ms. Mary B. Aldaco, CA Alfred F. Antonicelli Charitable Foundation, CA Ms. Josephine Allen, PA Ralph and JoAnn Allphin, WA Allstate Giving Campaign, VA Mr. David Althaver, NJ Altria Group Inc., NJ Mr. Thomas I. Amass, NC American Express Foundation, NJ Ameritas Group, TX AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc, IL Beverly Anderson, NV Mr. and Mrs. Jan Anderson, TX Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Andrews, OH John Arch, NE Arrow Tank and Engineering, MN Mr. Robert Arrowsmith, CT Association of Surgical Technologists, CO AT&T, FL AT&T Foundation, NJ Mr. Bernard J. Atkinson, CA Mr. Joseph P. Augustyn, CA Ausley and McMullen, FL Avenue, NE Lorece Avery, TX Avon, NE B & D.B., IL The Backus Family Foundation, WI Ms. Priscilla A. Baddley, UT Mr. William Bader, OK Robert Baird, AZ Baker Distributing Company, LA Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Baldock, FL Raymon A. Baldoni, CA Baldridge National Quality Program, MD Mr. Robert Ballard, VA Claire Bancroft, RI Bank of America Foundation, NJ Mr. and Mrs. James W. Banovich, WI Mr. Louis P. Barberi, FL Mr. Brian Barnard, Sr., FL Brian and Debra Barrett, IL Mr. Richard R. Bassett, FL Dr. Craig A. Bassett, NE Francis Bates, AR Dr. Robert M. Battle, TX James F. Baum, NY Mr. and Mrs. George A. Baumann, NC Baumgartner Construction, IL BB&T, FL Beacon Light Foundation, NY Mr. Donald Beattie, NY Mr. Robert J. Becherer, AZ Mrs. Verliena Becker, IA Terry Bedford, NV John Belford, NE Mr. Jon Belisle, MN Joy Bell, NV Geneva Bell, NV Bergman Family Foundation, AZ Ms. Elsie Bernhardt, NY Mr. Clarence Berry, NJ Ms. Heather Best, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Bevilacqua, OH Mr. Henri D. Bezy, FL Kankan Bhattacharyya, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Jim Biegel, IL Bill Robinette, Inc., MS

Dan Billerbeck, NE Billy J. and Jean S. Martin Foundation, AR Bio-Bright NY LLC, NY Greg Birdwell, ID Biz-Tax Inc., WV BKD Foundation, MO William T. Blaszak, IN Blessed Sacrament Church, FL Mr. Nelson Blitz, NY Blue Foundation, IL Ms. Margaret Boais, KY Mr. Matt Boelter, WI Gene and Mary Jane Boes, NE Mr. Donald Bohm, ND Kathleen Boland, CA Ms. Anita Bolkovatz, CA Lt. Colonel Esther T. Bongiovanni, Ret., TX Ms. Jacquelyn Bonner, TX Bonn-J Contracting, Inc. of Florida, FL Borders, IL Helen E. Borg, GA Louis Borick, CA Carl and Barbara Borup, FL Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bottroff, OR Kathleen Boutin, NV Michael Boutwell, IN Mrs. Sally W. Bowler, SC Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bowling, GA Don Bowman, NE Bowman, Barrett and Associates, Inc., IL Bowyer, Singleton & Associates, FL Boys Town National Alumni Association, NE BP Matching Gifts Program, NJ The Brady Family, VA Mr. and Mrs. William Brandner, LA Kenneth B. Branon, SC Mrs. Mildred Brantley, IL Mr. Einar Brastad, MN Mr. Glenn M. Brazel, IN John D. Brennan, CA Mr. Gerald Brezina, TX Admiral Charles H. Brickell, Jr., PA Marie C. Briggs, NV Mr. Michael Bright, NC Mr. Nick Brizendine, TN Mr. Vincent A. Brocato, CA Dr. and Mrs. Larry G. Broome, MS Joel Brown, Jr., TX Jason and Lisa Bruce, NE Barbara Bruggemann, VT The Brunetti Foundation, NJ Brungardt Oil and Leasing, Co., KS Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bryan, FL Stephen and Cherry Buckley, KS Kevin M. Buckley, NV Mrs. Nettie Bucy, KS Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Buechler, TX Mrs. V. W. Bunker, MI Mr. John R. Burgess, IL Ms. Pamela Burke, CA Albert Burke, MI Dr. and Mrs. Shane Burkhead, FL Margrith Burlet, CA John Burns, FL Gregory S. Bush, CA

Research studies prove Boys Town programs work. Nationally,

at-risk children have a 44 percent chance of earning a high school diploma. However,

Boys

Town youth,
whether they receive care in their own home or in a home-like setting,

graduate at a nearly 85 percent rate.

Ms. Lori W. Cabell, PA Dolores M. Cacchio, NJ Mr. Henry F. Cachia, NY Mr. Timothy J. Callan, CA Calvin L. Hinz Architects, NE Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Campbell, VA Miss Harryette Campbell, MO Mr. Don Campbell, CA Ms. Silvia A. Campi, PA Capital City Bank, FL The Capital Group Companies, Inc., CA Capital Project Management, Inc., PA Cargill, NE

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Carl E. Wynn Foundation, CA Diane M. Carlson, NV Mr. Doug Carlton, NV Carnegie Abbey Club, RI Ms. Rosalind Y. Carr, NJ Miss Carolyn Carrano, FL Mrs. Margaret M. Carrica, NE Mr. Tom Carson, OK Ms. Pamela Carter, NY Dr. and Mrs. Watt M. Casey, TX Caseys General Stores, Inc., IA Mr. F. Wade Cassidy, IL Catholic Community Foundation, AZ Rick and Lisa Cederoth, IL Centerbrige, NY Mr. Ralph Chambers, FL Carrie Chapman, NE Charity Challenge, Inc., FL Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chick, FL Childers Construction, FL Chris Electric, Ltd., RI Dorothea Christensen, MI Rev. Carl E. Christiansen, Jr., PA David Chyan, CA Marie R. Cimino, PA Ben R. Ciraulo, UT Mr. Dana M. Clague, TX Preston Clancey, TX Ms. Janice Claridge, CA Claudio Milano, NV Renee Cleroult, CO Mr. Guy Cleveland, NY Mr. Frank L. Clinton, IL Coca-Cola Bottling Company, GA Mr. Raymond Colasurdo, NY Cole-Taylor Bank, IL Colgate Palmolive Company, NY Mr. and Mrs. John Collet, TX Mrs. Gabriela Coltea, FL Mr. Gary J. Comes, IA Commerce National Bank of Florida, FL The Community Foundation, MD Comprehensive Abandoned Property Service, NY Joe F. Connolly, TX Mr. Raymond Connor, Jr., IL Michael and Roxanne Connor, FL Constitution Cable Products, CT Consumer Management Solutions, LLC, VA Jean-Pierre Conte, CA Kenneth Corbett, NC Mr. Richard Corey, WV Mrs. Laurel D. Cornish, MD Covenant Church, LA Douglas R. Cox, MD Linda and Gary Cox, TN Judy A. Cox, WA CPS Energy, TX Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Crane, CO Ms. Betty M. Crank, NC I.J. Organ Creative Counselors Herb House, IL Mrs. Hazel Creeser, NC Robert and Frances Cribb, FL Ms. Irene Crowe, MD Mrs. Monica Cuellar, WA Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dahl, FL Ms. Dixie T. Dahlstedt, NY Ms. Christina Danguillecourt, FL Mr. Arlie J. Danielson, KS Paul Dankoski, CA Daves Auto Body, NE Mrs. Kathleen Davidson, IA Jerry Davis, Ph.D., NE Mr. Robert L. Davis, IN Laura S. Davis, MD Robin L. Davis, AR Daysprings Ministries, Inc., LA Dayton Foundation, OH Mr. and Mrs. Charles De Benedittis, NY Mrs. Shelby Dean, TN Michael Dean, NV Virginia Deane, ID Mr. Joseph D. DeBartolo, CT Mr. and Mrs. Philip DeDionisio, FL Dell Direct Giving Campaign, NJ

Romeo A. Dellachiara, CA Mr. Nicholas D. Demisay, FL Albert E. Dennis, Jr., NJ Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Denno, MI Christopher and Heather Derganc, TX dEscoto, Inc., IL Mr. G.A. di Blasi, FL Mr. and Mrs. Chris Diamantis, FL Miss Anita F. DiCara, NY Mr. David W. Dickson, CA Ms. Maryrose DiDomenico, MA The Diffley Family, NV Kimm Dilocker, NE Mr. Sid Dinsdale, NE Mr. George H. Dobbins, AZ John and Marie Dolan, RI Brian and Dawn Dolan, IL Senator Robert Dole, DC Donald and Mary Dombek, FL Mary Donnelly, NJ Mr. Francis J. Donovan, NY Patricia Dooley, AZ The Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation, SC The Double-R Foundation, NY Mary Dougherty, WI Douglas and Theresa Dougherty, NE Ms. Nadine Douglass, CA Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Doussan, LA Robert Downs, CA James and Virginia Doyle, AZ Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis, PA Mr. Rudolph R. Dreiling, KS Ms. Irene Dreiseszun, KS John D. Drew, TX Mr. and Mrs. George W. Drewry, Jr., TX Driscoll Foods, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dumas, LA Mr. R.L. Dunn, III, VA Ann Durant, FL Thomas and Alice Durante, PA Mr. Mark Duren, NE Mr. John Duvall, MO Dr. and Mrs. Allen D. Dvorak, NE

Mr. Francis FitzSimmons, MN Mr. Matt Flinn, NE Sarah L. Flint, WA Scott Kevin Flood, NV Florida Fence & Deck, FL Ms. Denise Flusche, OK Mr. Gregory J. Foley, NJ Albert and Rosemarie Forcucci, IA Shelva Fordyce, TX Forms Management, Inc., FL Frances E. Forrest, MO Thomas A. Forrester, MA Michael D. Fox, OH Fox Rothschild, NV Miss Grayson Foy, VA Alfio Fragala, VA Kathleen Frame, AK Mr. August Franchini, Jr., GA Dr. Timothy Francis, NV John and Janet Frantz, CA Ms. Judith G. Frederick, OH Ms. Cynthia E. Freshnock, FL Mr. and Mrs. Wayne F. Frey, PA Mr. Jeffrey L. Fries, IA Ruth A. Friesen, CA Mr. Miguel Frontera, MD Janet Fry, NE Michael and Christine Fullmer, PA Carol Fulton, CA Steve S. Furse, III, TN Mr. Hayden Fusia, GA Fusselman Salvage Company, MO

Mr. Larry M. Echelberger, TX Donna R. Ecton, AZ Mr. Fred R. Edelen, KY Mr. Andrew C. Edwards, CA Pamela Edwards, IL John and Pat Eisenach, NE Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Elkington, WA Richard W. Ellis, PA Emil Ewald Family Foundation, WI Employees Service Association of Electric Boat, RI LeRoy Engelhardt, MI Robert and Susan Engelke, WI Mr. Barry J. Ennessy, IL Matthew and Heather Epright, SC Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Erwin, CA Angelina Esposito, FL Eugene W. and Gloria Landy Family Foundation, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Faint, AL Mr. Jack Falfas, OH Mr. Scott Fanelly, NC Al and Jo Ann Fargnoli, KY Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Farley, NE Dr. John Farr, NE Commander and Mrs. Frederick Farris, MD Farris Engineering, Inc, NE Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farro, OH Fashion Show Mall, NV Philip and Randa Faye, VA Mr. Thomas Feeney, IN Jack and Ivonne Fernandez, PA Ted Fiducci, TX The Finestra Foundation, CA Malcolm and Sheila Finnane, FL Firecom, Inc., NY First National Bank, NE First National Merchant Solutions, NE Mr. Ray F. Fitzgerald, CA

Michael Gadow, MN Mrs. Anna E. Gaffrey, ND Gallup Organization, NE Ms. Roberta A. Gancarz, NY Alan Ganey, MD Philip G. Gans, Jr., VA Ms. Kathleen M. Garcia, TX John A. Garibaldi, NY Mrs. Catharine M. Garrity, NY Wayne M. Gatewood, Jr., VA Mr. Rudy Gehrman, NY The Gem Collection, FL Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Georskey, FL Mr. Loren Gerber, MI Mr. Robert W. Geyer, FL Pamela Giannette, CT Mr. and Mrs. Walter Giernoth, IL Jim and Barbara Gifford, OH Mr. J. Giglio, MI Helen E. Gillespie, OH Ms. Diana Gillette, CA Mr. John Gilliam, CA Mr. and Mrs. John Gillin, GA Drs. Afaf and Zaiful Girgis, MD Mr. Evaristo Giuliani, CA Glaceau, NY Ms. Jo-Carroll Glasson, CA Mrs. Mary Gocke, CA Ms. Donna Godbehere, CA Harold Godboalt, NC Mr. Ronald J. Goedde, CA Ms. Laura Gold, MD Mr. Gerard Golden, MA Golden Eagle Country Club, FL Golden Nugget Uplifting Children, NV The Golden Triangle Show, Inc., GA Goldman Sachs & Co., NY Tom and Sandy Goldsworthy, OK Mr. Mark F. Gooch, OH Dr. Mary L. Good, AR Mr. Gene A. Good, OH Leo and Nancy Goodhouse, CA Martha Goodpasture, TN Mr. L. Martin Goodwillie, MI Gordon H. Dickinson & Company, Inc., PA Mary L. Granade, GA Mr. Timothy J. Grau, CO Mr. Roderick G. Greaves, CA Jordan and Susan Green, AZ Mrs. Dolores R. Greene, CT

John and Doreen Griffith, NE Benjamin G. Griggs, Jr., WI Miss Dora E. Gross, KS Mr. James R. Grosse, WI Mr. Daniel G. Gruber, OH Mary and Thomas Grudnowski, MN Ms. Linda Grundy, MI Mrs. Carolyn Grundy, MD Gs Lounge, FL GT Midwest, KS GTCR Golder Rauner II, LLC, IL Mrs. Marietta F. Guedry, LA Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gundle, MI Mr. Francis L. Gustina, PA Eugene Gute, IA Ms. Lucy W. Gutierrez, CA Mr. Walt Hack, NE Caroline Haider, ND Lucien T. Hall, III, VA Wayne P. Hall, NY Herb and Marian Hames, NE Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hamilton, CT Felton Hammond, TX Ms. Jane A. Hammond, PA Michelle and Nathan Hancock, CO Rosetta Harbour, AZ Mr. Roger Harman, WA Harrahs Las Vegas, NV Harrahs Operating Company, Inc., OK Mr. Donald Harrer, IA Mr. and Mrs. Rachford Harris, CA Walt Harrison, AL V. E. Harsh, OH Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, CT James A. Hartman, IA Mr. George D. Hasley, Jr., SC Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hasman, AZ Brian Hass, CA The Hatfield Family Fund, NJ John Hauck, CA Mrs. Lee Haupert, IA Dave and Ann Hawk, PA Hawkins Construction, NE Jerry R. Haynes, WA Mrs. Faye K. Heckler, OH Mr. Robert T. Hedrick, Jr., PA Landis and Mary Heistand, PA Steven Heitman, CA Mr. and Mrs. Denis Helm, MA Herman Hemming, MD Hendrix Foundation, TN June Henning, NJ Fred and Linda Jane Henry, CA Ms. Susan Henry, AZ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henry, NV Larry D. Herron, M.D., IL Ms. Cindy S. Hesselroth, AZ Jim and Judy Hettwer, ND HFW, Inc., CT Ms. Jill Higgins, MI Edmund Hill, NY Mr. H. G. Hill, Jr., NY Ms. Carol P. Hill, GA Mr. Mervin E. Hillard, Jr., VA Mr. Roger Hinton, OH Louis and Beverly Hoadley, CO Norma E. Hobbs, WA Mr. Dennis H. Hochsprung, TX James and Cherinne Hockett, CO Janice Lee Hoelscher, TX Joseph F. Hoey, NJ Mr. Louis J. Hoffmann, MN Mr. Paul M. Hoffmann, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Hogan, NY Helen M. Hogan, FL Cecil and Louise Holder, TX Holly Beach Public Library Association, NJ Edward F. Holscher, MI Mr. Elmer Holthaus, KS Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary, IL Honeywell, NJ Debra Hood, NV Donald and Marilyn Hooper, NE Mr. and Mrs. James L. Horan, FL

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Ms. Deborah Horn, OK Mary C. Horstman, IN Vere A. Hotchkiss, AZ Mrs. Therese A. Howard, CO HP Employee Charitable Giving, DC Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo Hubard, FL Pat and Al Huber, CA Nancy Huenink, WI Elizabeth Huhn, FL Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Huiras, WI John Hunt, NV Robert Hurtubise, CO Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hutchinson, SC Thomas G. Hutchison, FL

Knights of Columbus, NE Knights of Columbus Gentilly Council, LA Mr. Dale J. Koder, OH Keith and Rosemary Kogler, TX Linda and Richard Kohnen, TX Capts. A.C. and C.B. Konczey, USN Ret., SD Clarence E. Kondon, MI Mr. and Mrs. Mike Koski, FL Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kowalski, AE Mr. John Kozimor, OH Kraft Employee Involvment, NJ Jeremy and Jill Kreikemeier, NE Sharon A. Kupetz, MI Mr. Michael Kuras, MI Mr. and Mrs. Randall D. Kurtz, TX Kyle Busch Foundation, NC

Mr. James R. Ianni, NJ IBC Investment Services, TX IHI Electronics, CA Independent Order of Foresters, FL Mr. and Mrs. Rex C. Ingram, MN Irwin Kishner Foundation, NV Armand Jackson, NV Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Jacobs, NY John Jaeger, IL James G. Kennedy & Co. Inc, NY Timothy and Stephanie Jansen, FL Linda Jantzen, NJ Mr. and Mrs. David Japikse, ME JDP Mechanical, NY Ms. Joann Jefferson, NJ The Jeffries, IN Ms. Judi A. Jennings, MO Mr. and Mrs. Julius T. Jensen, IN Jerrys Commercial Maintenance, FL JGD Management Corp., NY Thomas A. Jirasek, IL The Joan Winchell Trust, NV Joe and Pasena Maroun Family Foundation, FL Eldon Joersz, TX Joeys, Inc., TX Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johansmeyer, NY John Jay Mann Foundation, FL Mr. and Mrs. David T. Johnson, WI Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Johnson, MO Mr. Wray R. Johnson, VA Johnson Controls, IL Johnson Drywall, NE Ms. J.H. Johnston, CA Caroll Johnston, NV JOLAN Foundation Corporation, IN James D. Jones, VA Mr. Johnny Jordan, Jr., TX Willard and Peggy Jordan, TX JPMorgan Chase Foundation, MA K-Five Construction, IL Sinan and Kai Kanatsiz, CA Kansas City Southern Industries, MO The Karsh Family Foundation, CA Mr. Leonard Katzer, KS Ronald V. and Kathy A. Kazmar, IL James Kearns, UT Mrs. Corinne B. Keleher, IL Mr. Robert Kellams, IN Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelleher, CA Peter R. and Cynthia K. Kellogg Foundation, NY Dave and Sue Kelly, OH Robert Kelso, TX Mr. Dan Kendig, NE Mr. John M. Kennedy, IL Mr. James Kershasky, IL Diane E. Kessler, CA Mr. and Mrs. Ian Kester, NV Keville Enterprises, Inc., MA Kiewit Corporation, NE J. L. Kihm, FL Carlton and Margaret King, CA Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kingery, NE Garry and Deborah Kirker, TX Mr. Richard Kirsch, NY Mr. Michael D. Kitto, TX Ms. Julie Kloess, TX Ms. Laurel Kluck, PA

Judy Laakso, CA Michael and Maryanne Ladensack, MI Ladera Ranch Business Womens Network, CA Ms. Jane Laird, DE Vicki Land, OK Mr. and Mrs. Donald Landholt, TX Mr. Paul W. Lane, Jr., PA Dr. Robert W. Langevin, MD Mr. John W. Langley, TN Mr. Guy Langsdale, FL Mrs. Agnes Larkin, ND Mrs. Gerald Larkin, ND Las Vegas Wranglers, NV Mr. Allen S. Laue, MN LaValley Foundation, OH Mr. and Mrs. Jay LaVia, FL Mr. Robert E. Law, CO Mrs. Otto E. Lay, IL Dr. and Mrs. William M. Layson, VA Drahomir Lazar, CA Bryan Lazarski, MI Thomas Lederle, MA Mr. Sieu Yuan Lee, MD Mrs. Brenda Leidig, MN Mrs. Joan K. Leisen, MN Richard Lenon, IL Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leonard, TX Ms. Albina Levine, NY Ms. Barbara LeVinge, AL Mr. Michael Liddy, KS Ms. Robyn Liese, VA LifeTime Fitness, NE Miss Patsy Lindley, IL Jonnie Sue Linn, WA John J. Lipinski, SC LLEE Foundation, TX Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lodwick, AZ Philip and Diane LoGrasso, FL Haskell Looney, OK Paul J. Lopez, IL Louis L. Borick Foundation, CA Dr. and Mrs. Luiz Lourenco, FL Mr. Dennis E. Love, NC Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Lozyniak, CT Ms. Rachaelle Lubinski, IN Lou Lucia, CA Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence O. Lulay, IL Kathleen Lynch, IL Drs. Michael and Mary Lee Lynch, MD Mrs. Pamela Lynch, NY Mrs. Julia Lynch, NY Mr. John Lynch, TX Marian Lyons, CA Mr. Joseph John MacAvoy, VA Mr. Jack L. Macdowell, Sr., TX Donna L. Mack, MT Ms. Suzanne Mados, NY Jan Madsen, NE Mr. and Mrs. John W. Maffet, TX Magnolia Plumbing, Inc., DC Cecilia K. Maier, WI Mainline Information Systems, FL Edward and Rose Malinowski, MI Douglas and Cheryl Malmberg, FL

Ms. Joyce A. Malvin, MN Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Manausa, FL Miss Rose Marie Manix, IL Mr. Roger Marks, CA Mayor and Mrs. John Marks, FL Mr. David Marosz, IN Dr. and Mrs. H. Blair Marsteller, VA Calvin J. Martell, NM Mr. and Mrs. Steve Martin, TX Mr. Jonathan D. Martin, IN Mr. and Mrs. Greg Martin, FL Arthur and Cassandra Martin, NH Mary E. Dooner Foundation, FL Mr. Ralph P. Masek, IL Jill and Ken Massey, NJ Ms. Jacqueline F. Masud, NY Lucille Murray Mates, CA Mr. Thomas Matevia, FL Mr. Kevin Matheis, IN Jack and Ann Matlock, CA Mattel Childrens Foundation, NJ Mattox Property Services, Inc., CA Mr. Robert Mayer, FL Dr. Wallace D. Mays, GA Mays Family Foundation, TX Edna J. McAdoo, ID Mr. and Mrs. David McAleer, CT Elizabeth McAndrews, PA James W. and L. A. McClean, CA Richard and Debbie McClish, NE Mark J. McCloskey, NJ George and Madeline McCloskey, CT Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McClure, FL Karen McCormick, CT Mr. Tom McDonald, MN Mildred J. McElravy, VT Mr. Lucian G. McElroy, AZ George R. McEvoy, CA Robert L. McEvoy, IA Thomas and Emilie McGerty, AZ Mr. Michael W. McGraw, OR Phyllis McGuire, NV Donald W. McIntosh Associates, Inc., FL Ms. Brenda L. McIntyre, MN Mrs. Lillian H. McKibben, FL Mr. Tom McKissick, CA Mr. Scotty McLaughlin, IL McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., RI Ms. Dorothy McMahon, NY Dr. Gary McManama, FL Mrs. Lola McNally, CA Mr. and Mrs. James McNease, MD Mr. Robert M. Meddles, CO Medicine Man, NE Tony and Rachel Medina, CA Mary C. Mehring, OH J. R. Meiner, KY John Melingagio, NE David and Patricia Menne, CA Mens Wearhouse, CA Mr. Matthew V. Merola, NY Merrifield Garden Center, VA Andrew C. Messer, WA Frank and Marlene Messin, MN Mr. Juan Mesta, CA Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC, CA Mr. and Mrs. Francis D. Meyer, VA Cal and Kathy Meyer, NE Ms. Sylvia C. Meyer, MO Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Michaels, TX Mid-Atlantic Sports Network , MD Midhattan Woodworking Corporation, NJ Midtown Electric Supply Corporation, NY Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Mihalich, MI Joyce Mikulak, FL Cheryl A. Milholin, PA Milhouse Engineering Construction, IL Mrs. Mary A. Millar, IL Julian H. Miller, Jr., GA Dr. and Mrs. Bill J. Miller, NY Robert H. Miller, TX Richard and Sharon Mills, MO Dean and Pat Mincks, IA Dr. and Mrs. Anthony N. Mishik, NJ David J. Mitchell, M.D., LA Holbrook Mitchell, CA

High school graduation rates are the

single best

predictor of success
in adulthood.

Boys Town programs result in high

school graduation rates that are at or

above

national rates for all kids, despite

serving youth with documented behavior problems and mental health diagnoses.

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Agnes L. Mittet, WA Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc., FL Ms. Mary Mohorovich, CA Mondrian Investment Partners, Inc, PA Mrs. Peter R. Moody, NC Alwal B. Moore, MO H. Douglas Moore, NC Ms. Debra Lynn Moore, LA Mr. and Mrs. James E. Moore, IA Cynthia Morales, NY Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moran, RI Douglas and Linda Moret, MO Ms. Barbara C. Morey, ID Mr. and Mrs. Clark B. Morgan, Jr., HI Philip J. Morgan, CA The Morningstar Foundation, VA Jainel Morris, VA Mr. Gene R. Morrissey, OR Mr. J. R. Morrissey, AZ Frank C. Morrow, CA Mrs. Marilyn J. Moschetti, WA Mrs. Caroline M. Moses, AZ William and Margie Moss, VA Mr. and Mrs. James Mossing, OH Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, FL Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Mueller, TX Lynn T. Mulherin, IL Larry and Paula Mulligan, MI Raymond and Linda Murawski, PA Mr. James Murray, NH Len and Lucy Myers, NC

Mr. Dean J. Nader, OH Mr. and Mrs. Greg Nasky, HI Timothy J. Nass, NE NCAA, IN Mr. Anthony Neal, VA Ms. Diana A. Neal, CA Mr. Carl Neff, OH Arnold and Lois Nelson, MI Network for Good, MD Mr. Billy Neu, TX Mrs. Roger Neuhoff, FL Chris and Deb Neumann, NE Nema N. Newell, MI Maxine Niebling, OR Noral Group International, DC North Florida Pediatric Associates, PA, FL Northeast Distributors, Inc. , MA Northern Trust, FL Mr. Roger Norton, NY Annee Nounna, NV Neva Noyes, AZ Ms. Catherine Null, PA Mr. Steve Nulty, NY Mr. Kenneth E. Nutter, WV Mr. David Oglesby, FL Ms. Sharon Oliver, IN Mr. Michael Onak, NC Mr. Timothy J. ONeil, WA Ms. Helene ONeil, MD Brigid ONeill, NY Deborah Orduna, NE Mr. William F. Orland, WA Mrs. Merritt Osborn, OH Gary Osler, PA Ms. Jane Osler Kyle, NY Mary Anne Agnes Ostrowski, IN Wayne and Carole Overman, TX Oviedo Womans Club, FL Mr. Calvin H. Owens, NV Mrs. John B. Padgett, Jr., NC Mr. Neil B. Padron, NY Pat Page, GA Paul J. Pagnozzi, NY Kedran G. Panageas, NY Panjos Pizza and Pasta, Inc., TX Mr. and Mrs. John A. Parente, MA Dr. Tae Kyu Park, NY Park Federal Savings Bank, IL John and Connie Parker, NM Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parker, FL Larry R. Parks, CA

Ms. Carol S. Parks, MA George and Jenny Patskan, VA PBS & J, FL Mr. Kevin L. Peaden, FL Charlotte A. Peck, CA Dr. Ellinor Peerschke, NY Jonathan and Penelope Pejka, IL Mr. Matt Pelan, NE Mr. Mark Allen Pemberton, TN June S. Pendino, NJ The Peninsula Beverly Hills, CA Mr. Robert Penka, IL Ms. Cathy Pepe, CT Performance Toyota/Scion of Lincoln, NE Ms. Christine M. Perkins, MS Ronald W. Pete, WA Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Peterson, CA Ms. Joann Peterson, WA Louis and Maria Petrelia, NY The Honorable Peter A. Peyser, NY Pfizer Foundation, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Phelan, TX Jim and Kathy Phelan, IA Larry and Lesley Phillips, TX Mrs. Richard Phillips, WI Mary Phillips Bradley, TX The Phillips Family Foundation, FL Frederick A. Picchioni, OH Louis Pier-Giorgi, NY Mrs. Raymond G. Piggott, MI Col. George I. Pinjuv USAF, Ret., NV Pinnacle Bank, NE Ms. Grace Piro, NY Ms. Mary Pisacano, NY Terry Pisano, CA Mr. and Mrs. Stanley B. Pitts, OH Platinum Maintenance Services Corporation, NY Ms. Nancy Plunkett, ME Mr. Joseph M. Podoba, SC Mildred D. Pofahl, MN Polara Engineering, Inc., CA Ms. Kathleen Ponton, IL Mr. James Popma, Jr., MI Ms. Dorothy Popovich, MI Anthonita Porta, MO Prairie Offset Printing, Inc., MN Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Praxmarer, IN Mr. William Pretsch, FL Edward William Priestap, NY Rudy Prieto, NV Dennis Prince, NY Mrs. Julianne Pringle, OK Prodigy Asset Management, LLC, NE Mr. Dennis Proulx, FL Prudential Foundation , NJ The Public Education Foundation, NV Mr. and Mrs. Giovanni L. Puglisi, CA Mr. Gary L. Purnell, AR Gregory and Bonnie Puzio, NJ Elizabeth J. Quinn, MD James and Kathleen Quinnan, CA

R&K Ranch, WV R. A. Rodriguez, Inc., NY R. C. Bentler & Associates, Inc., CA Mrs. Christy A. Rabetoy, TN Mr. Ronald A. Radice, MA John and Delois Radke, IA Charlene Raley, MI Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ramos, FL Steve and Judy Rasmussen, NE Mrs. Carson Rasmussen, HI RBC Dain Rauscher Foundation, MN Robert S. Reece, OR Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Reed, CO Mr. and Mrs. John Reese, CA Regions Bank, FL Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Rehman, NJ Norman and Susan Reid, NY Mr. John F. Reidy, TX Jill Remick, MI Mr. Richard Reschke, NY

Thomas N. Resha, Jr., CO Residential Elevators, Inc., FL Mr. Charles R. Reusing, VA Rheem, GA Keith Rhodes, CA Rhythm & Blues Entertainment, LLC, FL Glenn Ridley, ND Frank Riener, WA Ms. Mary M. Rigby, NC Ms. Frances H. Riley, IL Mr. Lawrence W. Rinaldi, PA Bob Ritchie, WI Dave and Nancy Rivard, CA The Robert H. and Anita Q. Lawe Foundation, TX Mr. Timothy B. Roberts, CT Ms. Theresa G. Roberts, TN Robinson & Cole, RI Lise Rode, WA Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rodrigue, FL Jorge and Marlena Rodriguez, FL William Rohleder, TX Lyla Rohlmeier, OK Dr. Norton Roitman, NV Mr. Edward Rolwing, CA Ronatec C2C, Inc., CA Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Rood, LA Valerie Rosenberg, MD Judy Lee Ross, MD Rotary Club of Altamonte Springs, FL Walter Roth, CO Roth Trucking, KY Mr. Louis J. Roussel, III, LA RPM Steel, Inc., WA Mr. and Mrs. Allan Rumpf, WA Ms. Marie C. Runda, OH Mr. H. E. Rupp, OH Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rush, MO Ms. Diane V. Russo, NY Mr. Daniel Rusthoi, NM Ms. Nancy Ryan, NJ The Ryan Foundation, NE Mrs. Frank R. Ryser, IL Mr. P. Sacchetti, NY Sacinos Formalwear, FL Fr. J. A. Sack, Jr., KY Saks Fifth Avenue, NV Ms. Rebecca T. Samples, TX Herbert and Mary Sampson, NE Sams Club # 8227, TX Sams Club #6262, TX Sams Club #6416, TX Sams Club #8264, TX Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation, IL Sandra White Trust, NV Sally Santeford, MI Mrs. Patricia D. Schauble, PA John and Gloria Scheffler, FL Ms. Kirsten L. Scheidemann, NY Dr. and Mrs. E.J. Schewe, MO Martha Schildwachter, CA Dr. Dave Schleinkofer, IN Lynn Schlindwein, IA Mr. and Mrs. Allan Schmitt, IA Mark and Sandi Schmitt, WI Richard Schmitt, KS Mr. William F. Schmitz, OH Mr. Adrian L. Scholtes, IN Amy R. Schomer, NE John Schott, MI Mrs. Joan Schraml, OH Ms. Susan H. Schreiber, NJ Mr. John T. Schreiber, CA Mrs. Winnie Schulman, NV Delores Schwan, SD Mr. Larry R. Schwartz, IN Jill Scirocco, CA Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott, CA Mr. and Mrs. Mark Scott, FL SCP Distributors, FL Sammy and Jo Ann Scrivano, TX Sees Candies Omaha, NE Mr. Charles Selke, DE Sempra Energy Foundation, CA Mr. and Mrs. Louis R. Seo, Jr., FL

Service Title Company, TX Mark Shanker, OK Greg and Carol Sheeley, KY Mrs. Marie Sheffield, IA Ms. Lynn Shields, LA PJ Shovlain, FL Tom Shramek, NE Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sickler, CA Mr. Joseph M. Siemann, IL Sierra Sciences, LLC, NV Leonard and Judith Signeski, AZ Silver Ventures, TX Lee A. Silvestre, RI Ms. Fran Simmonds, GA Ms. Marie Simmons, MD Ms. Carolyn A. Simpson, OR Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Simunich, IL Single Ply Systems, MN Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sipple, FL Lew and Delores Sirian, NE Mr. Gregory Sisson, TX Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Skank, FL Dr. Gregory J. Skarulis, FL Diane Skeet, CO Mr. and Mrs. Everett L. Skillman, CA Mr. George Skrivan, IN Michael and Corinne Slade, FL Mr. Harold J. Sleicher, MI Sletten Construction, NV Mr. Robert F. Smith, NH Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand J. Smith, III, NY Mr. David Smith, PA Mr. Frank Smith, IL Mr. David G. Smith, IA Dr. and Mrs. David Smith, FL Smith Bryan & Myers, Inc., FL Theodore A. Sniffen, HI Mr. and Mrs. John B. Snyder, MD Eleanor Snyder, NH Mrs. Anita Snydersmith, CO Ms. Ann Socolovitch, OH Solow Family Foundation, NJ Ms. Cari Sommer, NE Sonitrol, FL Daniel and Kathleen Sonnek, MN Soros Charitable Foundation, NJ Southern & Caribbean Agencies, Inc., FL Southern Waste Systems, FL Southwest Airlines, TX Patrice Sowers, NV Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spaen, MN Dr. Douglas Spellman, NE Mrs. Linda L. Spolar, WA Mr. Jack B. St. Clair, TX St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, TX Mr. Taylor Stamps, TN Larry and Jean Stark, NY Wendell and Lydia Starke, GA Mr. and Mrs. Frank Starkey, CA Evelyn C. Steen, WA Shawn and Connie Steinhoff, WI Mr. Stephen Steinkraus, IL Mr. Michael Stellmacher, MN Mrs. Maria Stellmack, FL Mary L. Stengel, FL David W. Stenjem, AZ Mr. Stephen Peter Stevenson, OR Mr. Donald Stewart, TX Maureen H. Stimmel, NJ Mrs. Bette Stocker, IL Mr. Robert E. Stokey, NY Mr. Rex D. Stone, RI Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Strathman, KS Streck Labs, NE Mr. Robert Strickland, AL Mr. and Mrs. Gene Strickland, FL Robert and Lynne Strickland, GA Mr. Mervin Stringer, LA Mr. Stephen D. Suetterlein, VA Mr. Gregory J. Suiter, NE Publix Supermarkets, FL Mrs. Sieglinde Summer, CA Mr. K. R. Sundaresan, CA Alan and Mary Sutcliffe, FL Dr. Dawn M. Sweeney, NY

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Mrs. Nancy S. Sweetland, CA Lee A. Sykes, NY Syn Tech Systems, FL

Talcor Commercial Real Estate, FL Tallahassee Ford Lincoln Mercury, FL Mr. Emmett Tangeman, NE Mrs. Sara M. Taone, IL Bob and Laura Tatten, NE Constance C. Taylor, TX Mr. and Mrs. Steven Taylor, NV Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Teleck, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Tennessen, MN Fred J. Terry, OR Terri Smith Photography, FL Mr. and Mrs. Phil Thielen, NE Think Creative, FL Mrs. Jeanne V. Thomas, CA Mr. and Mrs. William L. Thomas, FL Mr. John Thomas, FL The Thomas E. Hall Foundation, CA Maria C. Thomeer, TX Christopher Thurin, CA Tickets for Kids, PA Gladys Timbrook, MD Time Warner, TX The TJX Companies, MA Mr. H. Dean Tobin, CO Tomasini Family Foundation, WI Ms. Karen Tomilo, MI Mr. Raymond E. Toms, VA Toshiba Business Solutions California, CA Ms. Pamela Towers, NV Mr. Vincent Tragesser, IN Dr. and Mrs. Carl F. Tranisi, AZ Travelers Insurance, IL Tri Ag Supply, Inc., IL Philip E. Trickett, TX Ms. JoAnna Troppy, TX Richard Troth, CA Trow Engineering, FL Mr. Michael Troy, NJ Mrs. Susan Truax, AZ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turnbull, CA Mrs. D. L. Tustison, AR David M. Twomey, IL UBS , NJ UCF A-Team Cornerstone , FL UCF Awesome Team Cornerstone , FL UCF Fantastic 5 Cornerstone, FL UFC- Ultimate Fighting Championship, NV Ulta Beauty, NE Ungaretti & Harris, LLP, IL Union Pacific Corporation, NJ United Way, TX United Way of Central New Mexico, NM United Way of Orange County, CA Mrs. Greta J. Vallerga, CA

Mrs. Cesare Valletti, NY Ms. Shirley A. Vallort, IL Vanyo, Inc., MN Varde Partners, Inc, MN Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Vavra, AZ Mike and Judy Vcelik, NE Lynn G. Vedovato, CT The Venetian, NV Veolia Transportation, IL Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Verrochi, MA VFW Adam Walker Post 4259, GA Ms. Maureen Vice, TX Joe Vierra, HI Tom and Cindi Vigne, CA Ms. Norka Villacorta, NY George Villanyi, CA Vino 100 Las Vegas, NV Richard and Mary Vogel, IA Mr. Edward J. Voldrich, OH Mr. Michael L. Volstromer, MI Karen Von Amelunxen, NY John F. Vonderhaar, CA Voorhees Family Foundation, IA The Vos Family Foundation, MN Robert Vukojevich, CA Mr. and Mrs. Steve K. Wagner, SD

Thomas C. Waite, NV Leroy C. Walker, OR Mrs. Willard J. Walker, AR Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #5132, FL Wal-Mart , RI Ed Walsh, PA Mr. Gary K. Walton, TX Lisa Warpinski, IL Robert and Pamela Warren, OH Stephan and Analee Wartinger, CA Mr. Donald Wassum, NC Leslie Watanabe, HI Watercolor Inn and Resort, FL Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Watson, TN Dr. and Mrs. James Watt, FL Mr. Norman Watts, VA Herb and Alice Webb, CA Mr. and Mrs. Dave Webber, NC Mrs. Stacey Wedding, NV Mr. William G. Welch, IN Deborah Welchel, TX Mr. and Mrs. Casey Weldon, FL Mr. Daniel J. Wellehan, ME Fr. Bruce Wellems, C.M.F., IL Ms. Mona E. Welter, WY Wenwach Foundation, CT Kimberly Werner, NE Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Westner, TN Mrs. Helena Whalen, NY Mrs. Helen White, NC Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Whiteley, Jr., TX George P. Whitman, GA

Mrs. Blanca E. Wilches, VA Mr. Bernard W. Wille, CA William and Marian Ghidotti Foundation, CA Jerry and Jaslyn Williams, NV Bill Williams, AR Emily Williams, GA Robbie Williams, WA Ms. Betty L. Williams, TX Williams Family Foundation, Inc., IL Mr. Robert A. Wilson, MI Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Wilson, TX Mr. George Wilson, OK Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wilwerding, NE Jack and Karen Witter, CA James and Catherine Wolaver, TX Dr. Benjamin Wolfson, NJ Mrs. D. Opal Wood, IL David Wood, NE Ms. Lucille Woodring, CA Ms. Elizabeth Woods, CA Ralph Wright, IL Paul L. Wykowski, IA Ms. Helen M. Yamada, NY Stacy Young, NE Daryl and Ruth Youngman, OK Dolores Yunker, CO Mrs. Aneda Zablocki, TX Zachry Holdings, Inc., TX Mr. and Mrs. Milton Zaiontz, TX Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zaslawsky, CA Randy M. Zechman, CA Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zeller, IN

Our in-depth,

ongoing research
uniquely positions Boys Town to

understand the nature of problems children and families face today and to
identify the most effective methods to help them.

Your Donations At Work

Boys Town earned a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, Americas premier charity evaluator, for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance also named Boys Town a 2009 BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity for meeting all of the Alliances Standards for Charity Accountability, which exceed what government regulators require.

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2009 financial highlights

Fiscal Strength to Serve Americas Children, Families and Communities

For more than 90 years, Boys Towns growth and success in saving children and healing families has been possible thanks to generous donations and the foresight and courage of Father Flanagan. Boys Town maintains high standards of fiscal responsibility, working to ensure that its resources will last for generations to come to serve Americas children, families and communities.

Flanagans Hope for Endowment Fulfilled

In 1930, in the heart of the Great Depression, Father Flanagan wrote that he hoped Boys Town could set up an endowment fund, the interest of which will pay for the upkeep of our home, so that it will be unnecessary for us to spend a good portion of our time in the appeal and collection of funds. Boys Town established the Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children (Fund for Needy Children) in 1941 to provide investment income to support current programs and investment growth to sustain these programs in future years.

Needy Children should spend, on average, between 4 and 5 percent of its market value in order to maintain its purchasing power.

Reasonable Risk-Taking to Help More Children

Father Flanagan and his successors trusted Gods goodness and took reasonable risks in order to help more and more children. Boys Town is what it is today because of this trust and risk-taking. Therefore, the Board of Trustees adopted a higher annual spending guideline for the Fund for Needy Children than noted earlier.

Supporting services comprised only 11.20 percent of total expenses, which is significantly lower than the national benchmark of 35 percent the not-forprofit industry utilizes.

Helping Children Today and Into the Future

The Fund for Needy Children is operated as a de facto restricted fund for the purpose of helping children today and into the future. All current unrestricted donations direct mail, wills and bequests are spent on the direct care of children. None of these donations are put in the Fund for Needy Children unless directed so by the donor. Today, as Boys Town continues to balance the competing needs of current and future generations, the Fund for Needy Children is as important as the day it was established. Based on expected investment returns and inflation factors, the Fund for

Sound Investments, Solid Management

During 2009, the Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children provided $41,087,000 of support, or 13.53 percent of the funds necessary to operate Boys Town. This was 5.9 percent of the Funds January 1, 2009, value. Sound investments and solid management of the Fund for Needy Children allowed it to sustain manageable losses at a time when Americas markets were tumbling. Boys Town always strives to be prudent with the dollars received from outside sources, including donations from the public. In 2009, 88.80 percent of every dollar received was spent on the care of children.

Boys Town Dollar

every dollar donated helps a child

programs

88.80 %

fund raising

management and general

6.57 %

4.63 %

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KPMG LLP

Suite 1501 Two Central Park Plaza Omaha, NE 68102 Suite 1600 233 South 13th Street Lincoln, NE 68508-2041

Independent Auditors Report The Board of Trustees Father Flanagans Boys Home We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of Father Flanagans Boys Home d/b/a Boys Town (Boys Town) as of December 31, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of activities, cash flows, and functional expenses for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of Boys Towns management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Boys Towns internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Father Flanagans Boys Home d/b/a Boys Town as of December 31, 2009, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in note 2(f) to the financial statements, Boys Town adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update 2009-12, Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its Equivalent), regarding certain investments in funds that do not have readily determinable fair values.

Omaha, Nebraska May 19, 2010

KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership, is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative.

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Boys Town

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

DECEMBER 31, 2009 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
BOYS TOWN Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Dollar amounts in thousands) Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children 538 781,839 December 31, 2009

Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ Investment income receivable Accounts receivable Inventories Notes receivable Prepaid expenses Other assets Pledges receivable Pension asset Investments Beneficial interest in trust assets Interest in Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Cash restricted for purchase of long-term assets Land, buildings, and equipment, net Total assets Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Notes payable Bonds payable Pension and postretirement benefits liability Net assets: Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total liabilities $

Boys Town and program-related affiliates 6,751 68 22,835 1,635 156 2,798 1,501 226 37,679 98,499 64,376 782,125 137 120,840

El

1,139,626

782,377

11,348 32,033 761 4,657 47,566 143,148 46,783

252 252 782,125

Total net assets

907,316 26,545 62,617

Total liabilities and net assets

996,478

782,125

1,139,626

782,377

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Position

s r Eliminations (63) (782,125)

Boys Town consolidated total 6,751 606 22,772 1,635 156 2,798 1,501 226 37,679 880,338 64,376 137 120,840

38 39

77

(782,188)

1,139,815

52

(63) (63) (782,125)

11,348 32,222 761 4,657 47,566 143,337 907,316 26,545 62,617 996,478 46,783

52

25

25

(782,125)

77

(782,188)

1,139,815

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Boys Town

Consolidated Statement of Activities

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
BOYS TOWN Consolidated Statement of Activities Year ended December 31, 2009 (Dollar amounts in thousands)

Boys Town and program-related affiliates Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted restricted restricted Revenues, gains, and other support: Contributions Legacies and bequests Program service revenues Other revenues Investment income Realized and unrealized gains on investments Gain on beneficial interest in trust assets Net assets released from restrictions Expenses: Program services Supporting services $ 101,813 11,312 133,441 1,790 4,213 5,271 1,043 2,877 800 2,345 491 (1,041) 5,472 3,648 774 7,067 (2)

Fl F Total 108,338 12,086 133,441 1,790 5,013 7,616 7,558 275,842

C Un

Total revenues, gains, and other support

258,883

11,487

Total expenses

270,259 33,318

Change in net assets of Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Support from Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year Increase in net assets

Revenues, gains, and other support over (under) expenses

303,577 (44,694) 80,895 41,087 (1,016)

270,259 33,318

303,577 (27,735) 80,895 41,087 (1,016) 903,247 93,231

5,472

11,487

831,044

76,272

907,316

21,073

5,472

11,487

26,545

51,130

62,617

996,478

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Unrestricted 398 19,374 102,980

Eliminations

Boys Town consolidated total 108,338 12,086 133,441 2,188 24,387 110,596 7,558

38 86 41 90 13 16 58

42

122,752 770

398,594

59 18

77

770

304,347 94,247

270,259 34,088

35)

121,982 (41,087) 701,230 80,895

(80,895) (701,230) (80,895)

95 87 16)

31

47

78

782,125

(782,125)

903,247

93,231

(1,016)

996,478

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Boys Town

Consolidated Statement of Functional Expenses

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
BOYS TOWN Consolidated Statement of Functional Expenses Year ended December 31, 2009 (Dollar amounts in thousands)

Program services Nebraska Iowa Services Salaries Employee benefits Payroll taxes $ 21,959 4,295 1,849 2,768 1,416 6,145 1,364 186 211 235 498 542 266 1,234 747 1,532 Home Campus Educational Program 5,732 1,045 465 17 768 2,861 498 13 3 83 88 17 31 49 68 896 7,242 Programs across America 32,280 6,604 3,262 1,962 2,980 1,696 929 524 326 490 573 1,440 625 194 877 2,161 Boys Town National Research Hospital 36,577 7,275 3,812

Boys Town National Hotline and Public Services 1,934 303 140

Man Total 98,482 19,522 9,528

Specific assistance to youth Occupancy Contract services Supplies Printing and publications Postage Equipment rental and maintenance Professional fees Travel Telephone Interest Other

Total salaries and related expenses

28,103

42,146

Depreciation of buildings and equipment Total expenses

Total expenses before depreciation $

43,715 45,247

11,738 12,634

54,762 56,923

171 2,628 12,653 7,617 328 149 1,262 2,426 426 473 760 2,192 78,749 3,969

47,664

70 302 219 1,045 522 30 67,910 19 54 2 78 72,628 109

2,377

127,532

261,592

4,918 7,862 23,657 10,627 2,096 1,211 2,100 71,495 2,444 1,449 2,239 3,962 8,667

82,718

72,737

270,259

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Supporting services Management and general 7,220 1,530 556 179 633 201 657 472 289 1,776 69 64 12 177 264 9,306

Fundraising 3,176 683 268

Total 10,396 2,213 824 283 1,463 573 8,271 4,947 525 2,356 172 93 874 590 508

Total expenses 108,878 21,735 10,352 4,918 8,145 25,120 11,200 10,367 6,158 2,625 73,851 2,616 1,542 3,113 4,552 9,175

,482 ,522 ,528

,918 ,862 ,657 ,627 ,096 ,211 ,100 ,495 ,444 ,449 ,239 ,962

,532

,592

,259

,667

13,835

19,745

104 830 372 7,614 4,475 236 580 103 29 862 413 244

4,127

13,433

140,965

33,580

295,172

14,099

19,989

34,088

304,347

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Boys Town

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
BOYS TOWN Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2009 (Dollar amounts in thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities: Increase in net assets Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash flows used in operating activities: Pension-related charges other than net periodic pension costs Retiree pension expense Postretirement benefits expense Realized and unrealized gains on investments Gain on beneficial interest in trust assets Gain on sale of building and equipment Depreciation Amortization of discounted liabilities Termination of annuity agreements In-kind contributions Contributions restricted for long-term investments Net changes in assets and liabilities: Decrease in investment income receivable Decrease in accounts receivable Increase in inventories Decrease in notes receivable Increase in prepaid expenses Increase in other assets Decrease in pledges receivable Increase in beneficial interest in trust assets Increase in accounts payable Increase in accrued liabilities Increase in deferred revenue Decrease in pension and postretirement benefit obligation Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of buildings and equipment Purchases of assets restricted to investment in equipment and purchase of equipment Sale of assets restricted to investment in equipment and purchase of equipment Sales of building and equipment Proceeds from sale of investments Purchases of investments Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from gift annuities issued Contributions restricted for investment in property and equipment Payments on bonds payable Payments on notes payable Payments on annuity obligations Payments on capital lease obligations Net cash flows used in financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Net cash flows provided by investing activities Net cash flows used in operating activities

93,231 1,016 118 1,837 (110,596) (7,558) (138) 9,175 (44) (38) (87) (54) 888 1,076 (653) 18 (1,049) (154) 526 (5,527) 2,246 300 760 (1,532)

(16,239)

(12,663) (54) 249 1,541 1,186,428 (1,156,947) 18,554

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$ $

6,751 3,052

5,018

1,733

(582)

776 54 (300) (203) (671) (238)

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 4

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement

DECEMBER 31, 2009 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
BOYS TOWN Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands) December 31, 2009

(1)

Nature of Operations Father Flanagans Boys Home and its affiliates, a nonsectarian, not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of trustees, operates as Boys Town. Boys Towns mission is to change the way America cares for children, families, and communities by providing and promoting an Integrated Continuum of Care that instills Boys Town values to heal body, mind, and spirit. Boys Town accomplishes this by providing housing, care, treatment, support, and/or educational services for youth who are at-risk, wayward, troubled, or disadvantaged, or have otherwise demonstrated communication and learning disabilities, and to equip and prepare them to lead useful lives. Boys Towns revenues are derived from contributions, contracts, program service fees, and support from Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children. A description of the major program services follows: Nebraska/Iowa Services consists of Specialized Treatment and Group Home Services, Treatment Family Services, Intervention and Assessment Services, In-home Family Services, Foster Family Services, and Child and Community Support Services including Common Sense Parenting. There are 70 family style, treatment family homes on the Home Campus, which is in the incorporated Village of Boys Town, Nebraska (the Village). These homes have a total capacity of 512 youth. Six to eight troubled boys or girls from throughout the United States of America, with ages generally ranging from 8 to 18, live in a home with a specially trained professional married couple called Family Teachers. The couple provides treatment planning, skill development, spiritual guidance, a family style environment, and love and care, with the help of an Assistant Family Teacher. Each home is monitored, evaluated, and advised by a Clinical Director and other support personnel. The homes are certified by the Joint Commission and Council on Accreditation. Homes are not mixed by gender but are mixed by age, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. The campus program is also served by two Intervention and Assessment Homes, which provide crisis intervention for youth. In the behavioral health services category, 6 of the 70 homes are Specialized Treatment Foster Care Homes four for boys and two for girls. Each Specialized Treatment Foster Care Home, which is a family style program, has four youth with a trained married couple and an assistant. To complete Boys Towns Integrated Continuum of Care, the Boys Town National Research Hospital provides services for youth with behavioral health concerns and who could not yet live successfully in Boys Towns family style homes with six to eight other youth. These services include BOYS TOWN four Specialized Treatment Group Homes located in the Village and an Intensive Residential Notes to Boys Town National Research Hospital. Including these services, the Treatment Center located at the Consolidated Financial Statements total capacity of the Village is 554 youth and a total of 601 in the metropolitan area. December 31, 2009

(Dollar Center for Behavioral The Home Campus also operates aamounts in thousands) Health, which serves approximately 1,500 youth and families with behavioral problems on an outpatient basis and is a training center for doctoral level psychologists. The Nebraska Families Collaborative (NFC) is a partnership between Boys Town, Child Savings Institute, Heartland Family Service, Nebraska Family Support Network, and OMNI Behavioral Health. The NFC receives cases from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and 6 (Continued) is responsible for service coordination and management. They work very closely with the Nebraska Child and Family Service Specialist to develop and coordinate service plans for children and families. The NFC began serving children and families in November 2009. The Home Campus Educational Program consists of the Boys Town High School and the Wegner Middle School. The Village schools serve youth at Boys Town and provide academic and vocational training skills necessary for contemporary society. All Boys Towns schools are fully accredited by the State of Nebraska and the North Central Association. These schools include the Boys Town Reading Center, which delivers reading programs to children at both schools. The Reading Center conducts applied research and then designs programs aimed at improving the reading and writing skills of at-risk adolescents. These research-based programs are disseminated to schools locally and around the country. A full range of special education services is provided to all youth who require this type of assistance. The Boys Town Day School serves youth in kindergarten through twelfth grade who cannot receive education services in a public or alternative school setting due to behavioral problems and academic deficiencies. The Day School meets all requirements of a Level III school under Nebraska Department of Educations Rule 51. The Day School currently educates students from eight school districts in Nebraska and one school district in Iowa. The Day School has also served parentally placed private youth and court placed youth. Programs across America directly served over 14,000 youth in over a dozen sites nationwide. Programs offered throughout the nation include Intervention and Assessment Services, Treatment Family Services, Foster Family Services, In-Home Family Services, and Community Support Services including Common Sense Parenting. Boys Town invests and emphasizes quality through staff training, evaluation, and outcomes research by having a department committed to the quality of Boys Towns programs. The Training,

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education services in a public or alternative school setting due to behavioral problems and academic deficiencies. The Day School meets all requirements of a Level III school under Nebraska Department of Educations Rule 51. The Day School currently educates students from eight school districts in Nebraska and one school district in Iowa. The Day School has also served parentally placed private youth and court placed youth. Programs across America directly served over 14,000 youth in over a dozen sites nationwide. Programs offered throughout the nation include Intervention and Assessment Services, Treatment Family Services, Foster Family Services, In-Home Family Services, and Community Support Services including Common Sense Parenting. Boys Town invests and emphasizes quality through staff training, evaluation, and outcomes research by having a department committed to the quality of Boys Towns programs. The Training, Evaluation and Certification Department (TEC) provides technical training, evaluation, and quality control/quality assurance of Boys Towns nationwide system of services. TEC also provides training and other services for parents, child-care providers, and educators. Services are offered through professional development seminars, comprehensive consulting services, books from the Boys Town Press, and training packages. In 2009, 7,000TOWN teachers, administrators, and professionals were BOYS parents, trained allowing Boys Town to impact approximately 129,000 children through this training. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) in Omaha, Nebraska, is recognized December 31, 2009 internationally as a leader in communication disorder research and as a referral center for children (Dollar amounts in cleft lip with disorders of the ear, hearing and balance,thousands)and palate, speech and voice, as well as related disabilities. BTNRH clinical programs served more than 42,000 children and adolescents in 2009 through a total of more than 188,000 patient visits.

Boys Town Pediatrics, BTNRHs group of 28 general pediatricians, provides primary care pediatric medical services at seven clinic locations in the Omaha area. In addition, Boys Town Pediatrics 7 (Continued) partners with a not-for-profit Omaha health system in providing a pediatric urgent care service and general pediatric inpatient services at Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center. BTNRH also provides medically directed behavioral service. These services include four Specialized Treatment Group Home Services located in the Village of Boys Town two for 13 boys, and two for 13 14 girls. These homes are operated on a shift basis and are staff secured. BTNRH also operates an Intensive Residential Treatment Center for 47 boys and girls located on the downtown hospital campus. The Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and Vision Disorders, a separate 501(c)(3) corporation, is a research and treatment facility operated and occupied by BTNRH personnel. Boys Town National Hotline and Public Services meets the information and public service needs of youth parents, teachers, youth care workers, and others who are involved directly or indirectly with helping youth; including homeless, abused, neglected, and handicapped youth. The Boys Town National Hotline at 1-800-448-3000 helps hundreds of thousands of children and families throughout all 50 states each and every year. The Hotline provides two types of services: the first is a toll-free crisis service for troubled children and families, which received about 128,000 calls in 2009; the second is a noncrisis and resource referral service, which received approximately 65,000 calls in 2009. The Hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with trained, skilled, professional operators. (2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements: (a) Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements, include the accounts of Father Flanagans Boys Home, its affiliates (Boys Town California, Inc., Boys Town Central Florida, Inc., Boys Town North Florida, Inc., Boys Town Nevada, Inc., Boys Town New England, Inc., Boys Town Chicago, BOYS TOWN Inc., Boys Town Texas, Inc., Boys Town Louisiana, Inc., Boys Town New York, Inc., Boys Town Washington, D.C., Inc., and to Consolidated FinancialTown, Florida, Inc.), Father Flanagans Fund Notes Father Flanagans Boys Statements for Needy Children (FFFNC), the Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and December 31, 2009 Vision Disorders, a separate 501(c)(3) corporation operating in support of BTNRH, and Nebraska Families Collaborative, a separate nonprofit in thousands)in which Boys Town has a controlling (Dollar amounts corporation partnership interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
(b) Basis of Accounting The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Resources are reported for accounting purposes into separate classes of net assets based 8 (Continued) on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. In the accompanying consolidated financial statements, net assets that have similar characteristics have been combined into similar categories. The unrestricted net assets account for resources over which the governing board has discretionary control to use in carrying on the operations of Boys Town. The FFFNC support fund consists of unrestricted net assets, which the Board of Trustees have determined are to be retained for the exclusive purpose of providing financial support to the various Boys Town programs. The temporarily restricted net assets account for those resources currently available for use, but expendable only for purposes specified by the donor or grantor, or which will become available for use at a later time. The permanently restricted net assets represent the principal amount of gifts and bequests accepted with the donor stipulation that the principal be maintained intact and that only the income from investment thereof be expended either for general purposes or for purposes specified by the donor. Permanently restricted net assets also represent Boys Towns interest in perpetual trusts held by other trustees but which benefit Boys Town. (c) (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined principally on the first-in, first-out method.

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The permanently restricted net assets represent the principal amount of gifts and bequests accepted with the donor stipulation that the principal be maintained intact and that only the income from investment thereof be expended either for general purposes or for purposes specified by the donor. Permanently restricted net assets also represent Boys Towns interest in perpetual trusts held by other trustees but which benefit Boys Town. (c) (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined principally on the first-in, first-out method. (e) Interest in Net Assets of Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Because of Boys Towns relationship as FFFNCs sole member and the overall financial interrelationship of the organization and FFFNC, Boys Town reports its interest in the net assets of Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children in the statement of financial position, with corresponding changes in those net BOYS reported in the accompanying consolidated statement of assets TOWN activities. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Investments December 31, 2009

(f)

Investments, including equity(Dollar amounts in thousands) at fair value. Investments in securities and debt securities, are reported traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the latest quoted market prices. Investments in closely held stock and real estate are estimated based on independent appraisals and information provided by the respective companies. For debt securities, if quoted market prices are not-available, the fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of similar securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. Boys Town adopted the provisions of Accounting 9 (Continued) Standards Update No. 2009-12, Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent), regarding certain investments in funds that do not have readily determinable fair values including private investments, hedge funds, real estate, and other funds. These provisions allow for the estimation of the fair value of investments in investment companies for which the investment does not have a readily determinable fair value using net asset value per share or its equivalent. Donated investments are reported at estimated fair value at the date of receipt. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are recognized in the consolidated statement of activities as specific investments are sold. Interest is recognized as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. All realized and unrealized gains and losses and income arising from investments are recognized in the consolidated statement of activities as increases or decreases to unrestricted net assets unless their use is restricted by donor stipulation or law. BOYS TOWN Fair Value Measurements Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Boys Town applies the provisions included in ASC Topic 820 for fair value measurements of December 31, fair value measurements of nonfinancial items that financial assets and financial liabilities and for 2009 are recognized or disclosed(Dollar amounts inthe consolidated financial statements. Fair value is at fair value in thousands) defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

(g)

(h)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair values of Boys Towns financial instruments at December 31, 2009:

Carrying amount Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Investment income receivable Accounts receivable Notes receivable Prepaid expenses Pledges receivable Investments Cash restricted for purchase of long-term assets Beneficial interest in trust assets $ 6,751 606 22,772 156 2,798 226 880,338 137 64,376 11,348 32,222 761 4,657 47,566

Fair value 6,751 606 22,772 156 2,798 226 880,338 137 64,376 11,348 32,222 761 4,657 (Continued) 50,260

Financial liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Notes payable Bonds payable

10

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments: Cash and cash equivalents, investment income receivable, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, cash restricted for purchase of long-term assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and deferred revenue: The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of notes receivable approximates the fair value as all notes are due or mature within the next six months. Investments are stated at fair value as discussed in note 2(f), note 4, and above. The carrying value of pledges receivable approximates fair value as the majority of these pledges (approximately 97%) mature within the next 13 months, and the discounted cash flows are reflective of current market rates for similar periods. The carrying value of notes payable approximates fair value since interest rates closely reflect current market rates. Beneficial interest in trust assets represents Boys Towns interest in assets held in perpetuity and remainder trust controlled by independent trustees. The estimated value is Boys Towns percentage interest in the fair value of investments as reported by the independent trustees. Bonds payable were valued using quoted market prices for specific bonds. For one bond that did not have a quoted market price available, the fair value was determined using the rate observed for a similar bond issued by Boys Town with similar terms that had a quoted market price. 11 (Continued) 2 0 0 9 A n n u A l R e p o R t

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December 31, 2009

(i)

Land, Buildings, and Equipment Land, buildings, and equipment are stated at cost, including capitalized interest when applicable. For the year ended December 31, 2009, Boys Town capitalized $129 in interest. Provisions for depreciation are computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets. Gifts of long-lived assets such as land, buildings, or equipment are reported as unrestricted support, unless explicit donor stipulations specify how the donated assets must be used. Gifts of long-lived assets with explicit restrictions that specify how the assets are to be used, and gifts of cash or other assets that must be used to acquire long-lived assets, are reported as restricted support. Absent explicit donor stipulations about how long those long-lived assets must be maintained, expirations of donor restrictions are reported when the donated or acquired long-lived assets are placed into service. Contributions restricted to the purchase of property and equipment in which restrictions are met within the same year as received are reported as increases in unrestricted net assets.

(j)

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized to the extent the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.

(k)

Contributions Donated properties and materials are recorded as public support at their estimated fair value at date of donation. In 2009, Boys Town began recognizing donated advertising and air time which are recorded as revenues (and as a program expense) at their estimated fair value of $67,629, which amount is consistent with prior years. All contributions are considered to be available for unrestricted use unless specifically restricted by the donor. Amounts received that are designated for future periods or restricted by the donor for specific purposes are reported as temporarily restricted or permanently restricted support that increases those net asset classes. However, if a restriction is fulfilled in the same time period in which the contribution is received, Boys Town reports the support as unrestricted. Contributions of services are recognized if TOWN BOYS the services received 1) create or enhance nonfinancial assets or 2) require specialized skills, are provided by individuals possessing those skills, and would Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements typically need to be purchased if not provided by donation. In 2009, $23 in contributed services was December 31, 2009 recognized.

(l)

Net Patient Service Revenue(Dollar amounts in thousands)

BTNRH has agreements with third-party payors that provide for payments at amounts different from its established rates. Payment arrangements include prospectively determined rates per discharge, reimbursed costs, discounted charges, and per diem payments. Net patient service revenue is reported at the estimated net realizable amounts from patients, third-party payors, and others for 12 (Continued) services rendered.

(m)

Income Taxes Boys Town and its affiliates are exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Boys Town accounts for uncertainties in accounting for income tax assets and liabilities using the guidance included in FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. Boys Town recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. At December 31, 2009, Boys Town had no uncertain tax positions accrued.

(n)

Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Boys Town has two defined benefit pension plans consisting of one for employees who retired prior to January 1, 1998, and the other for active employees as of January 1, 1998. Boys Town also provides health care benefits for substantially all retired employees. Boys Town records annual amounts relating to its pension and postretirement plans based on calculations that incorporate various actuarial and other assumptions, including discounts rates, mortality, assumed rates of return, compensation increases, turnover rates, and healthcare cost trend rates. Boys Town reviews its assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. The effect of modifications to those assumptions is recorded in pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost and amortized to net periodic cost over future periods using the corridor method. Boys Town believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience and market conditions.

(o)

Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(3)

Fair Value Measurements ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that Boys Town has the ability to access at the measurement date.

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(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

December 31, 2009

Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The following table presents assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2009:
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) 6,751 308,134 315,022 137 Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) 212,611 212,611

December 31, 2009 Cash and cash equivalents Investments Beneficial interest in trust assets Cash restricted for purchase of long-term assets Total $ 6,751 880,338 64,376 $ 951,602 137

Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) 359,593 64,376 423,969

Certain investments classified in Levels 2 and 3 consist of shares or units in investment funds as opposed BOYS TOWN to direct interests in the funds underlying holdings, which may be marketable. Because the net asset value reported by each fund is used as ato Consolidated Financial Statementsfair value of Boys Towns interest Notes practical expedient to estimate the therein, its classification in Level 2 or 3 is based on Boys Towns ability to redeem its interest at or near the date of the consolidated statement of December 31, 2009 the interest can be redeemed in the near term, financial position. If the investment is classified in Level 2. The classification of investments in the fair value hierarchy is not (Dollar amounts in thousands) necessarily an indication of the risks, liquidity, or degree of difficulty in estimating the fair value of each investments underlying assets and liabilities.
The following table presents Boys Towns activity for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2009:

Balance at December 31, 2009 14

Balance at December 31, 2008 $ Total realized and unrealized gains and losses included in changes in net assets, net Purchases, issuance, and settlements (net) Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 $

449,017 77,811 12,962 (115,821) 423,969

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Realized and unrealized gains (or losses) included in the increase of net assets for 2009 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) are reported in the consolidated statement of activities:

Total realized gains Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held Gain on beneficial interest in trust assets

8,223 62,030 7,558

77,811

The consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009 do not include any nonrecurring fair value measurements relating to assets or liabilities. (4) Investments The primary management of all investments is performed by seven professional investment advisors, eighty-three limited partnerships, five mutual funds, and three commingled trusts. Investment income is reported net of management fee expense of $1,230. Boys Town uses derivative financial instruments as part of its overall investment strategy. Boys Town primarily utilizes futures contracts to manage the level of exposure to interest rate risk attributable to changes in market interest rates. Boys Town also entered into crude oil and natural gas swaps to manage its level of exposure to oil and gas prices attributable to funds in Boys Towns investment portfolio that are significantly affected by the price of oil and natural gas (note 16). Settlements under these derivative financial instruments are a component of realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the consolidated statement of activities.

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The estimated fair value of investments at December 31, 2009 is as follows:

Short-term securities Long-term investments: Debt and equity securities: Common stocks Preferred stocks Mutual funds Corporate bonds Asset-backed securities U.S. government obligations Other investments: Limited partnerships Commingled trusts Real estate Total investments Boys Town FFFNC $ 105,085 94,362 364 87,707 50,896 1,570 20,199 398,956 115,351 5,848 880,338 98,499 781,839

Total long-term investments

$ $ $

775,253

880,338

The estimated value of certain alternative investments and nonmarketable securities, such as partnerships, and closely held stock was provided by the respective companies and independent appraisals. For these alternative investments, Boys Town used the net asset value (or its equivalent) reported by the underlying fund to estimate the fair value of the investment. Below is a summary of investments accounted for at net asset value:
* Redemption frequency (if currently eligible) m/q/sa/a m/q/sa/a monthly N/A daily N/A Redemption notice period 15-90 days 7-180 days 10-30 days N/A daily N/A

Fair value

Unfunded commitments

Domestic equity funds (a) $ 95,052 Absolute return funds (b) 132,288 International equity (c) 77,538 BOYS TOWN Private equity funds (d) 80,349 33,495 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Fixed income (e) 49,891 Real assets (f) 79,189 15,615 December 31, 2009 $ 514,307 49,110 (Dollar amounts in thousands) * m monthly, q quarterly, sa semiannual, a annual

(a) (b)

This category includes investments in funds that primarily invest in U.S. common stocks. Of this (Continued) category, $41 million employ a long-short 16 strategy. The category includes investments in funds that invest in a mix of securities including equities and fixed income. The funds are primarily multi-strategy in their approach and may include such tactics as risk arbitrage, distressed credit, and other long-short strategies. Of this balance, $25 million is restricted for the next twelve months at which time it will be available annually subject to a 180-day redemption notice. This category includes investments in funds that primarily invest in international common stocks. This category includes investments in private equity funds that invest primarily in private companies at various stages of development and maturity. These include funds pursuing a leveraged buyout, growth equity, or venture capital strategy through investments across the capital structure. The fair values of the investment in this category have been estimated using the net asset value of Boys Towns ownership interest in partners capital. These investments can never be redeemed with the fund. Distributions from each fund will be received as the underlying investments of the funds are liquidated. It is estimated that the underlying assets of the fund will be liquidated over the next 4 to 6 years. This category includes investments in funds that primarily invest in fixed income securities of U.S. government and federal agencies and U.S. or developed nations listed companies. They may also include private placement securities of corporate borrowers and structured securities such as mortgage backed securities or other asset backed securities investments. This category includes real estate funds that employ a value-add strategy across multiple property types including multifamily, office, industrial, and retail. It also includes energy funds that invest primarily in interests of oil and gas properties. The fair values of the investments in the real estate funds have been estimated using the net asset value of the Boys Towns ownership interest in partners capital. These investments can never be redeemed with the fund. Distributions from real estate funds will be received as the underlying investments of the funds are liquidated, and distributions from energy funds will be received from the production and marketing of oil and gas and upon final sale of the underlying interests in the properties. It is estimated that the underlying assets of the fund will be liquidated over the next 4 to 7 years.

(c) (d)

(e)

(f)

Due to the nature of the investments held by the funds, changes in market conditions and the economic environment may significantly impact the net asset value of the funds and, consequently, the fair value of the Boys Towns interests in the funds. Although a secondary market exists for these investments, it is not active and individual transactions are typically not observable. When transactions do occur in this limited secondary market, they may occur at discounts to the reported net asset value. It is therefore reasonably possible that if Boys Town were to sell these investments in the secondary market a buyer may require a discount to the reported net asset value, and the discount could be significant.

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December 31, 2009

(5)

Pledges Receivable Unconditional promises to give are recorded at net realizable value. Conditional promises to give are not included as support until the conditions are substantially met. The discounts on those amounts are computed using a risk-free interest rate applicable to the years in which promises are received. Amortization of the discounts is included in contribution revenue. Receivable balances as of December 31, 2009 are as follows:

Capital Program Restricted to future periods

Less unamortized discount

Unconditional promises to give before unamortized discount

55 75 101 231

Net unconditional promises to give

(5)

$ $ $

226 200 31 231

Amounts due in: Less than one year One to five years Total

Discount rates ranged from 2.2% to 4.7%. (6) Net Patient Service Revenue BTNRH has agreements with third-party payors that provide for payments to BTNRH at amounts different from its established rates. A summary of the payment arrangements with major third-party payors follows: Medicaid Inpatient services rendered to Medicaid program beneficiaries are paid at prospectively determined rates per discharge. Certain outpatient services are reimbursed based on a percentage rate representing the average discounted ratio of cost to charges. Clinic services are paid based on fee schedule amounts. Revenue from the Medicaid program accounted for approximately 27% of BTNRH net patient service revenue for the year ended December 31, 2009. Laws and regulations governing the Medicaid program are BOYS TOWN extremely complex and subject to interpretation. As a result, there is at least a reasonable possibility that Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements recorded estimates will change by a material amount in the near term.

December 31, 2009 BTNRH has also entered into payment agreements with certain commercial insurance carriers and health maintenance organizations. The basis for payment thousands) (Dollar amounts in under these agreements includes discounts from established charges, prospectively determined per diem rates, fee schedules, and prospectively determined rates per discharge. 18 (Continued) Net patient service revenue, as reflected in program service revenues in the accompanying consolidated statement of activities, consists of the following:

Gross patient charges: Inpatient charges Outpatient charges Behavioral health/residential charges

Less: Deductions from gross patient charges contractual adjustments Medicare, Medicaid, and other Net patient service revenue

Total gross patient charges

111,528

51,496 38,228 21,804

46,849

64,679

(7)

Land, Buildings, and Equipment, net Land, buildings, and equipment, net as of December 31, 2009, are as follows:

Land Buildings Equipment Equipment under capital lease Construction in process Less accumulated depreciation

142,225 120,840

263,065

11,319 182,118 65,790 948 2,890

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(8)

Notes and Bonds Payable Total notes and bonds payable as of December 31, 2009, excluding the capital lease obligations, are summarized below:
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Term bond, Series 2005, due through September 1, 2030 Term bond, Series 2003, due June 27, 2013 Term bond, Series 2008, due through September 15, 2028 Term bond, Series 2008, due through September 15, 2028 Note payable, secured by building, due through March 1, 2016 Note payable, unsecured due August 2014 Term loan, unsecured, due October 2010 Note payable, secured by building, due and forgivable June 21, 2020 Total debt Unamortized discounts $ 9,850 8,200 6,740 23,670 798 133 2,826 900 53,117 (894)

Total debt, net of discounts

52,223

(a)

On September 1, 2005, revenue bonds of Hospital Authority No. 2 of Douglas County (Boys Town Project) were issued at a discount of $100 for net proceeds of $10,899. Unamortized discount at December 31, 2009 is $82. Interest is payable semiannually at rates that vary between 2.85% and 4.15%. Bonds are callable starting September 1, 2015. On June 27, 2003, a term bond of Nebraska Elementary and Secondary School Finance Authority Educational Facility (Father Flanagans Boys Home Project) was issued. Interest is payable semiannually at 3.91% per annum. On September 15, 2008, a term bond of Hospital Authority No. 2 of Douglas County, Nebraska Healthcare Revenue Bonds (Boys Town Project) was issued at a discount of $187 for net proceeds of $6,553. Unamortized discount at December 31, 2009 is $180. Interest is payable semiannually at 4.75% per annum. Bonds are callable starting September 1, 2018. On September 15, 2008, a term bond of Nebraska Elementary and Secondary School Finance Authority Educational Facility Revenue Bonds (Boys Town Project) was issued at a discount of $657 for net proceeds of $23,013. Unamortized discount at December 31, 2009 is $632. Interest is payable semiannually at 4.75% per annum. Bonds are callable starting September 1, 2018. Payable in monthly installments at a rate of 6.625%. BOYS TOWN Payable in monthly installments at a rate of 5.39%. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e) (f) (g) (h)

Interest is payable monthly at a floating rate equal2009 December 31, to 2.0% greater than the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston 30-day Classic Advance Rate. At December 31, 2009, the rate was 2.2%. (Dollar amounts in thousands) Interest is paid at 0% per annum. Imputed interest was calculated at 6.7%.

20 (Continued) Boys Town had an available line of credit of $5,000 as of December 31, 2009 of which no amount was drawn down.
Boys Town had an irrevocable letter of credit of $2,385 as of December 31, 2009, in favor of its workers compensation insurance carrier. No funds have been drawn as of December 31, 2009. Father Flanagans Fund for Need Children had an available line of credit of $15,000 as of December 31, 2009 of which no amount was drawn down. The following table presents aggregate debt maturities as of December 31, 2009:

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Thereafter

Total debt

3,178 366 379 8,597 404 40,193 53,117

(9)

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Boys Town has a 401(k) plan and defined benefit pension plans that together cover substantially all of its employees. All participants of Boys Towns 401(k) plan receive a 3% contribution of their salary to the plan from Boys Town on an annual basis. Boys Town will also match 50% of up to 6% of the participants contributed salary on a monthly basis. Total employer expense to the 401(k) plan was $4,569 for the year ended December 31, 2009. Boys Town has two defined benefit pension plans consisting of one for employees who retired prior to January 1, 1998, and the other for active employees as of January 1, 1998. The plan assets for the pension plans are held in a master trust. The benefits are based on the employees years of service and highest sixty-month average compensation. Boys Towns policy is to fund, at a minimum, the net periodic pension cost. Boys Town also provides certain health care benefits for substantially all of its retired employees. The health care plan is contributory with participants contributions adjusted periodically. Boys Towns postretirement health care plan is not currently funded.

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December 31, 2009

The following summarizes the projected benefit obligation, the fair value of plan assets, and the funded status at the measurement date of December 31, 2009:
Pension benefits Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year Service cost Interest cost Plan participants contributions Actuarial loss Benefits and expenses paid Federal subsidy receipts Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year Actual return on plan assets Employer contribution Plan participants contributions Benefits and expenses paid Transfers out Fair value of plan assets at end of year Funded status at end of year $ Benefit obligation at end of year $ 49,840 921 3,036 2,875 (2,904) 53,768 Health care benefits 24,213 878 1,792 405 7,539 (1,946) 8 32,889

66,389 14,669 (2,904) (600) 77,554 23,786

1,541 405 (1,946) (32,889)

The following is a summary of amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2009:

BOYS TOWN Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Pension asset $ Pension and postretirement benefits liability December 31, 2009
Net amount recognized $ (Dollar amounts in thousands)

Pension benefits 37,679 (13,893) 23,786

Health care benefits (32,889)

(32,889)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of activities for 2009 consist of the following:
Pension benefits Pension benefit Postretirement benefit obligation cost Federal subsidy 22 Pension-related charges other than net periodic pension (cost) benefit $ 3,054 10,997 7,943 Health care benefits (2,017) 180 (Continued) (10,209) (8,372)

Amounts recognized in accumulated unrestricted net assets outside of net periodic pension cost consist of the following:
Pension benefits Net loss Prior service cost (credit) $ $ 11,860 587 Health care benefits 2,301 (6,386)

Net amount recognized

12,447

(4,085)

The following is a summary of the components of net periodic benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 2009:
Pension benefits Service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Amortization of prior service cost Amortization of net loss $ 921 3,036 (5,199) 88 1,272 118 Health care benefits 878 1,792 (833) 1,837

Net periodic benefit cost

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December 31, 2009

The estimated net (gain) loss and prior service cost (credit) that will be amortized from unrestricted net assets into net periodic benefit cost in 2010 are as follows:
Pension benefits Net (gain) loss Prior service cost $ $ 11,860 587 12,447 Health care benefits (718)

Net amount

(718)

Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2009 are as follows:
Pension benefits Discount rate Rate of compensation increase (employee plan only) 5.75% 4.00 Health care benefits 5.75%

Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost for the year ended December 31, 2009 are as follows:
Pension benefits Discount rate Expected long-term return on plan assets Rate of compensation increase (employee plan only) 6.25% 8.00 4.25 Health care benefits 6.25%

Assumed health care cost trend rate at December 31, 2009 are as follows:
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate TOWN BOYS 6.0% 5.5 2011

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements The expected long-term return on plan assets is based2009the asset allocation mix and historical returns, December 31, on taking into account current and expected market conditions. The actual return on pension plan assets was (Dollar amounts in thousands) five-year rate of return on plan assets is approximately 24.6% in 2009. Boys Towns historical annualized approximately 5.7%. Boys Towns pension plan weighted average asset allocation at December 31, 2009 and target allocation for 2010 are as follows: 24
Equity securities Debt securities Alternative investments Total Target allocation 2010 54% 15 31 Plan assets at (Continued) December 31, 2009 39% 26 35

100%

100%

The investment strategy for pension plan assets is to maintain a broadly diversified portfolio designed to achieve a target of an average long-term rate of return of 8%. Management believes that Boys Town can achieve a long-term average rate of return of 8% but cannot be certain that the portfolio will perform to expectations. Assets are strategically allocated between several equity asset classes and debt securities in order to achieve a diversification level that mitigates wide swings in investment returns. Asset allocation target ranges are reviewed annually. Actual asset allocations are monitored and rebalancing actions are executed quarterly, if needed. Investments in securities traded on a national securities exchange were valued at the latest quoted market prices. The estimated value of certain nonmarketable securities such as partnerships and closely held stock or funds was provided by the respective companies and independent appraisals. For these investments, Boys Town used the net asset value reported by the underlying fund or partnership to estimate the fair value of the investment. Due to the nature of these investments, changes in market conditions and the economic environment may significantly impact the net asset value of the investments and, consequently, the fair value of the Boys Towns interests. Although a secondary market exists for these investments, It is not active and individual transactions are typically not observable. When transactions do occur in this limited secondary market, they may occur at discounts to the repotted net asset value. It is therefore reasonably possible that if Boys Town were to sell these investments in the secondary market, a buyer may require a discount to the reported net asset value, and the discount could be significant.

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The asset allocations of Boys Towns pension benefits and postretirement benefits as of the December 31, 2009 measurement date were as follows:
Fair value measurements at December 31, 2009 Pension benefits plan assets Quoted prices in active markets for Significant identical observable assets inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) 5,224 8,577 7,321 3,045 15,158 22 4,694 6,617

Total Asset category: Cash Equity securities: Domestic (a) International (b) Emerging markets (b) Fixed income securities (c) Limited partnerships: Absolute return (d) Private equity (e) Real estate (f) Domestic equity(a) Total $ 5,224 13,293 13,938 3,045 15,158 14,021 4,967 4,176 3,732

Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) 22 14,021 4,945 4,176 3,732

77,554

39,347

11,311

26,896

The following table presents the activity for Boys Towns pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2009:
Balance at December 31, 2008 Total realized gain Change in unrealized gain Purchases, sales, and settlements (net) Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 $ 32,795 325 4,741 (362) (10,603) 26,896

BOYS TOWN Balance at December 31, 2009 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(a) (b)

December 31, 2009 This category includes investments in funds and limited partnerships that primarily invest in U.S. common stocks. (Dollar amounts in thousands)
This category represents investments in funds that primarily invest in international common stocks.

(c)

This category includes investments in funds that primarily invest in fixed income securities of 26 U.S. government and federal agencies and U.S. or developed nations listed companies.(Continued) They may also include private placement securities of corporate borrowers and structured securities such as mortgage backed securities or other asset backed securities investments. The category includes investments in funds that invest in a mix of securities including equities and fixed income. The funds are primarily multi-strategy in their approach and may include such tactics as risk arbitrage, distressed credit, and other long-short strategies. This category includes investments in private equity funds that invest primarily in private companies at various stages of development and maturity. These include funds pursuing a leveraged buyout, growth equity, or venture capital strategy through investments across the capital structure. This category includes real estate funds that employ a value-add strategy across multiple property types including multi-family, office, industrial, and retail. It also includes energy funds that invest primarily in interests of oil and gas properties.

(d)

(e)

(f)

In 2009, Boys Town does not expect to contribute to the pension plan and expects to contribute $1,358 to its health care benefit plan and receive $223 in federal subsidy payments. The following benefit payments and federal subsidy receipts, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid for the years 2010 through 2018:

Pension benefits 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Years 2015 2019
(10) Temporarily Restricted Net Assets

Health care benefits 1,358 1,501 1,624 1,754 1,870 10,928

Expected federal subsidy receipts 223 248 277 305 337 1,847

2,770 2,877 3,110 3,255 3,376 20,003

Temporarily restricted net assets consist of gifts contributed for a specified period or until the occurrence of some future event.

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December 31, 2009

Temporarily restricted net assets are available for the following purposes at December 31, 2009:

General education and scholarships Beneficial interest in assets held in trust general operations Specific program activities Capital Future periods Sports and physical education Hearing aid program for youth

12,612 8,709 1,062 622 3,512 3 25

26,545

Net assets were released from donor restrictions by incurring expenses satisfying the restricted purposes or by occurrence of other events specified by the donors for the year ended December 31, 2009:

Capital General education and scholarships Specific program activities Sports and physical education General operations Hearing aid program for youth

1,041

576 166 189 96 11 3

(11) Permanently Restricted Net Assets Permanently restricted net assets consist of long-term investments that are restricted by the donors. The restrictions require that the resources be maintained permanently but permit use of the income derived from the assets. Permanently restricted net assets consist of the following at December 31, 2009, the income from which is expendable to support:

(Dollar amounts in thousands) Net assets of $2 in principal were released from donor restrictions for general operations.

General operations $ General education and scholarships BOYS TOWN Direct care of children Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements $ December 31, 2009

57,883 4,001 733

62,617

(12) Endowment The Nebraska Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (NUPMIFA) was enacted April 4, 28 (Continued) 2007. NUPMIFA sets out guidelines to be considered when managing and investing donor-restricted endowment funds. On January 1, 2008, Boys Town adopted new guidance included ASC Topic 958 (FASB Staff Position FAS 117-1, Endowments of Not-for-profit Organizations: Net Asset Classification of Funds Subject to an Enacted Version of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, and Enhanced Disclosures for All Endowment Funds). Boys Town holds endowment funds for support of its programs and operations. As required by generally accepted accounting principles, net assets and the changes therein associated with endowment funds, including funds designated by the Board of Trustees to function as endowments, and beneficial interest in trust assets are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. The funds classified as beneficial interest in trust funds are not under the control of Boys Town, and as such, Boys Town does not appropriate these funds or control their investment policies. The Board of Trustees of Boys Town has interpreted NUPMIFA as requiring the preservation of the whole dollar value of the original gift as of the gift date of donor-restricted endowment funds absent explicit donor stipulations to the contrary. As a result of this interpretation, Boys Town classifies as permanently restricted net assets the original value of gifts donated to the permanent endowment and the original value of subsequent gifts to the permanent endowment. Interest, dividends, and net appreciation of the donor-restricted endowment funds are classified according to donor stipulations, if any. Absent any donor-imposed restrictions, interest, dividends, and net appreciation of donor-restricted endowment funds are classified as temporarily restricted net assets until those amounts are appropriated for expenditure by Boys Town in a manner consistent with the standard of prudence prescribed by NUPMIFA. In accordance with NUPMIFA, Boys Town considers the following factors in making a determination to appropriate or accumulate donor-restricted endowment funds: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) the duration and preservation of the endowment fund; the purposes of Boys Town and the donor-restricted endowment fund; general economic conditions; the possible effect of inflation or deflation; the expected total return from income and the appreciation of investments; other resources of Boys Town; and the investment policy of Boys Town.

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December 31, 2009

Endowment Net Asset Composition by Type of Fund December 31, 2009 Unrestricted Donor-restricted endowment funds Board-designated endowment funds Total funds $ $ 782,125 782,125 Temporarily restricted 4,561 4,561 Permanently restricted 7,114 7,114 Total 11,675 793,800 782,125

Changes in Endowment Net Assets Year ended December 31, 2009 Unrestricted Endowment net assets, beginning of year Investment return: Investment income Net appreciation (realized and unrealized) $ 701,230 19,374 102,980 122,354 Temporarily restricted 3,156 179 1,296 1,475 Permanently restricted 6,342 Total 710,728 19,553 104,276 123,829

Other revenues Appropriation of endowment assets for expenditure New designations Endowment net assets, end of year

Total investment return

398

398

(41,857) $ 782,125

(70) 4,561

(2) 774 7,114

(41,929) 774 793,800

(a)

BOYS TOWN Return Objectives and Risk Parameters Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Boys Town has adopted investment and spending policies for endowment assets that attempt to December 31, 2009 provide a predictable stream of funding to programs supported by its endowment while complying with all donor-imposed restrictions. amounts in thousands) approved by the Board of Trustees, the (Dollar Under this policy, as endowment assets are invested in a manner that is intended to produce results that exceed inflation plus the long-term spending rate. Strategies Employed for Achieving Objectives 30 (Continued) To satisfy its long-term rate-of-return objectives, Boys Town relies on a total return strategy in which investment returns are achieved through both capital appreciation (realized and unrealized) and current yield (interest and dividends). Boys Town targets a diversified asset allocation that places a greater emphasis on equity-based investments to achieve its long-term return objectives within prudent risk constraints. Appropriation Policy and How the Investment Objectives Relate to Appropriation Policy Boys Town preserves the whole dollar value of the original gift as of the gift date of donor-restricted endowments, absent explicit donor stipulations to the contrary. Interest, dividend, and net appreciation of the donor-restricted endowments funds are deemed appropriated for expenditure when earned or when donorimposed restriction is met. For board-designated endowment funds, Boys Town appropriates distributions in its annual budget while considering the operations of Boys Town as well as expected investment returns and new endowment contributions. Annual appropriations are generally between 5% and 7% of the board-designated endowment funds average fair value over the prior four quarters ending June 30. Thus, Boys Town expects to achieve inflation-adjusted growth of its endowment assets from the total return on investments as well as from the receipt of new gifts.

(b)

(c)

(d)

Appropriation of Board-Designated Endowment Assets for 2010 For 2010, Boys Town has budgeted to appropriate $42,000 of its board-designated endowment assets to be distributed for spending. Consistent with Boys Towns spending policy described above, this amount represents approximately 5.8% of the endowment funds average fair value over the prior four quarters ended June 30, 2009.

(13) Beneficial Interest in Assets Held by Others Boys Town holds a beneficial interest in assets held in perpetuity and remainder trusts, which are controlled by independent trustees. In 2009, the following support was recognized in the accompanying consolidated statement of activities.

Unrestricted net assets Contributions Gain in value of beneficial interests Investment income
(14) Split-Interest Agreements

Temporarily restricted net assets 1,877 491

Permanently restricted net assets 3,648 7,067

2,104

Boys Town is the beneficiary of split-interest agreements in the form of charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and pooled income funds. Assets of split-interest agreements of $25,107 are included in 31

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net assets Contributions $ BOYS TOWN Gain in value of beneficial interests Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Investment income 2,104 December 31, 2009
(14) Split-Interest Agreements
(Dollar amounts in thousands)

net assets 1,877 491

net assets 3,648 7,067

Boys Town is the beneficiary of split-interest agreements in the form of charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and pooled income funds. Assets of split-interest agreements of $25,107 are included in investments and $164 is included in beneficial interest in trust assets on the consolidated statement of 31 (Continued) financial position at December 31, 2009. The value of split-interest agreements is measured as the Boys Towns fair value share of the assets. Liabilities associated with these agreements are $7,935 and have been included in accrued liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial position.
(15) Joint Cost Allocation In 2009, Boys Town incurred joint costs of $15,690 for informational materials and activities that included fund-raising appeals. Of these costs, $13,210 was allocated to fund-raising expense, $1,687 was allocated to public services, and $793 was allocated to management and general expense. (16) Derivative Financial Instruments Boys Town uses derivative financial instruments as part of its overall investment strategy. Boys Town primarily utilizes futures contracts to manage the level of exposure to interest rate risk attributable to changes in market interest rates. Boys Town also entered into crude oil and natural gas swaps to manage its level of exposure to the price of oil and natural gas attributable to funds in Boys Towns investment portfolio that are significantly affected by the price of oil and natural gas. Futures contracts are contracts for delayed delivery of securities in which the seller agrees to make delivery at a specified future date of a specified instrument, at a specified price or yield. Cash equivalent investments are held to ensure money is available for settlement to take delivery. The change in fair value of these futures contracts is intended to protect against risks that arise from movements in securities values and changing interest rates on fixed interest securities. There are no initial cash requirements related to these contracts. The contracts cash is settled on a daily basis. The notional amounts of these futures contracts totaled $19,437 at December 31, 2009, with amounts expiring over the next three months. The notional amount is used to measure the volume of these contracts and does not represent the exposure to credit loss. Boys Town maintains a balance of cash and investments sufficient to cover contract exposure for the duration of the investment in the contracts. The amount of net realized gain from futures contracts trading activities was approximately $3,187 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The contracts are considered stand-alone derivatives with a no hedge designation. Boys Town has entered into oil and natural gas swap agreements with two major financial institutions beginning July 2008 through December 2012. Under these agreements, Boys Town makes or receives payments on a specific quantity of oil or natural gas based on the differential between a specified price and the market price of oil or natural gas. At December 31, 2009, the outstanding notional amounts for the oil and natural gas swap agreements were 3,000 U.S. barrels and 288,000 MMBTUs, respectively. As of BOYS TOWN December 31, 2009, a noncash unrealized gain of $1,533 was recorded in realized and unrealized losses on Notes to Consolidated Financial long-term investments in the consolidated statement of activities and Statements investments in the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position. December 31, 2009 (17) Leases

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Boys Town leases building space under long-term operating leases. In addition, Boys Town leases office equipment and an uninterruptible power source under capital leases. Future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases with initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2009 were as follows: 32 (Continued)
Operating leases 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Thereafter $ 1,302 1,052 786 591 558 857 Capital leases 74 72 45 15 1

Total minimum lease payments Present value of minimum lease payments, included in accrued liabilities

5,146

207 (32) $ 175

Less amount representing interest

The operating leases expire through 2017; however, many of the leases contain renewal options. Escalating rent payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Deferred liabilities recorded for lessor incentives related to leasehold improvements are recognized over the lease term as a reduction of rent expense. Rent expense for operating leases was $1,817 in 2009. Portions of clinic space are sublet under leases expiring during 2010. Sublet rental income was approximately $45 in 2009. Minimum future rentals on noncancelable leases as of December 31, 2009 are as follows:

Subleases Year: 2010 $ $ 14 14

(18) Commitments and Contingencies Boys Town is a defendant in a number of lawsuits incidental to its operations. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such lawsuits will not have a materially adverse effect on Boys Towns consolidated financial position or its activities.

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)

December 31, 2009

(19) Subsequent Events In March 2010, the United States Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. Management is in the process of determining the impact to the future financial statements as a result of this legislation. Boys Town has evaluated subsequent events from the consolidated statement of financial position date through May 19, 2010, the date at which the financial statements were available to be issued, and determined there are no other items to disclose.

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national board of trustees

Advocates Helping Children

Members of the National Board of Trustees and the Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Board of Trustees support Boys Towns mission selflessly with monetary gifts and gifts of time, thought and concern. On behalf of the children saved and families healed by their generosity, Boys Town says thank you to our trustees for their contributions and leadership.

Boys Town National Board of Trustees

The Rev. Steven E. Boes
Trustee since 2005

Rajive Johri

Trustee since 2007

Vivian Jenkins Nelsen

Trustee since 2009

President and National Executive Director Boys Town Boys Town, NE

President (retired) First National Bank Greenwich, CT

President and Chief Executive Officer The INTER-RACE Institute Minneapolis, MN

John T. Reed
chair
Trustee since 2005

The Honorable David K. Karnes

Trustee since 2004

Cathleen Piazza, Ph.D.

Trustee since 2008

Managing Member Reed Capital Partner, LLC Omaha, NE

President and Chief Executive Officer The Fairmont Group Inc. Of Counsel Kutak Rock LLP Former U.S. Senator Omaha, NE, and Washington, D.C.

Director Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program, Munroe Meyer Institute Professor University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE

Colin Ed Brady
Trustee since 2006

Jan Madsen, CPA

Trustee since 2007

Gary Rodkin

Trustee since 2007

President and Chief Executive Officer Redneck, Inc. Springfield, MO 1964 Boys Town Graduate

Former Chief Financial Officer Financial Institution Services First Data Corporation Omaha, NE

Chief Executive Officer ConAgra Foods, Inc. Omaha, NE

Carl Bryant, Ph.D.

Trustee since 2007

John V. McGraw
Trustee since 2003

David Shaffer

Trustee since 2006

General Manager Personnel Decisions International Washington, D.C.

Chairman McGraw Group of Affiliated Companies Atherton, CA

Chairman Knovel Corporation Executive Chairman Cengage Learning Rancho Santa Fe, CA, and Stamford, CT

Carol A. Dvorak, R.N. (retired)

Trustee since 2003

Robert H. Miller, M.D.

Trustee since 2007

Wendell M. Starke, CFA

Trustee since 2005

Community Volunteer Omaha, NE

Executive Director American Board of Otolaryngology Houston, TX

Chairman (retired) INVESCO Capital Management, Inc. Gainesville, GA

Beatrice Gonzales Garza

Trustee since 2006

Daniel P. Neary

Trustee since 2009

Kenneth E. Stinson
former chair
Trustee since 2003

Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Association for Advancement of Mexican Americans, Inc. Houston, TX

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company Omaha, NE

Chairman Peter Kiewit Sons, Inc. Omaha, NE

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a note of thanks from our board

To Our Donors
Your ongoing support provides the lifeblood
for Boys Town and

Your ongoing support provides the lifeblood for Boys Town and helps us carry on Father Flanagans legacy of healing and hope. On behalf of the National Board of Trustees and the Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Board of Trustees, we thank you for your generous gifts and your commitment to our mission.

Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Board of Trustees

Steve Berger
Trustee since 2005

Greg McMillan

Trustee since 2009

Managing Partner Adamas Partners Boston, MA

Founder and Advisor Varde Partners Minneapolis, MN

helps us legacy

The Rev. Steven E. Boes

Trustee since 2005

Philip J. Ruden

carry on Father
Flanagans

Trustee since 2001

President and National Executive Director Boys Town Boys Town, NE

Chief Investment Officer Father Flanagans Fund for Needy Children Boys Town, NE

Ed Brakeman

Trustee since 2007

Elizabeth Snyder
Trustee since 2009

of healing and hope.

Managing Director (Retired) Bain Capital, LLC Boston, MA

Director Virginia University Charlottesville, VA

Charles G. Froland, CFA

Trustee 2001-2009

Wendell M. Starke, CFA

Trustee since 2001

Chief Executive Officer Performance Equity Management, LLC Greenwich, CT

Chairman (Retired) INVESCO Capital Management, Inc. Gainesville, GA

Kristin Gilbertson
Trustee since 2007

Dan Stern

Trustee since 2005

Chief Investment Officer University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Reservoir Capital Group New York, NY

Walter M. Hoff

Trustee 2001-2009

Chief Executive Officer Sav-Rx Prescription Services Fremont, NE

The stories of our children in this report are real. However, the names and exact details have been changed to protect the privacy and therapeutic interests of the children and families in our care.

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