William Averette Anderson Fund

“Travel 7,675”

“Meals and entertainment 6,064”

“Fundraising 45,000”

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 7,337”

“Supplies 537”

“Telephone 1,046”

“Computers Technology Management 4,240”

“PayPal Service Charge 322”

“Web Site Development 76”

“Advertising 18,004”

“Business Registration Fees 870”

“Membership and Dues 1,223”

“Other Cost 806”

“Plaques and Awards 942”

“Donations 60”

“American Express Credit Card Beginning of year 0, End of year 3,750”

“Statement of Primary Exempt Purpose The William Anderson fund was established to expand advance studies in the field ong Disaster and hazard Research and Mitigiation within the Minority communities with the initial focus on increasing the number of African American scientists, practitioners, and policymakers. Hazard and Disaster Mitigation is designed to make communities in the U.S. and around the world safer in the face of hazards and disasters of all kinds, from naturally-occurring events and accidents involving technology. The fund seeks to enssure that these activities, which aim to reduce the impacts of future disasters and preparing for, responding to, and recovering from these kinds of events take into account the needs of communities of color, women and children.”

“Last year for the month of December 2015, the fund held a Student Council Retreat to create an allicance with the Board and students in order to address issues as expanding the field and how can the board and the students can influence each other in the field of Disaster and Hazard Research and Mitigiation for minorities. This activity help to crate goals, both long term and short term as well to develop strategies and plans of action for the next few years. this workshop had 6 participants.”

“The fund participated at the Broomfield Conference in July and present a workshop. The seminar is designed to introduce the students to career opportunities as researchers and practitioners of the many disciplines that provide relief and manage hazards and disasters. The fund had 13 students as presentors.”