b'MESSAGE FROM THE CEOThe numbers illustrate CAF Americas amazing year of service to domestic and international philanthropists: in 2019, donors contributed more than $294 million in support of charities and charitable projects around the worlda 39% increase over 2018and surpassed $1 billion in total grants distributed since our founding. This exponential growth is a testament to the value of our leadership in cross-border philanthropy and our dedication to helping donors achieve transformative impact on a truly global scale. But the numbers dont tell the whole story. The surge in charitable cross-border giving is due to manydonor-lead initiatives that collaborate, learn, and build upon our wealth of knowledge. Our donors and the charitable organizations we support are committed to improving the human condition and developingstrong communities around the world.This year we expanded our presence in South Florida to offer unrivaled services for US donors seeking to support the charitable work of organizations in the Caribbean, Central, and South America. Our Global Compliance Site Visit program involved 23 staff members traveling across six continents to visit CAF America grant-recipients, cementing our relationship with grantee partners and being witness to the extraordinary impact of our donors generosity. We convened the nations preeminent philanthropic advisors at Americas Temple to Democracy, the National Archives, to celebrate the uniquely powerful American spirit of generosity. And we released our inaugural report tracking our donors contributions to solving the worlds most pressing problems as outlined by the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.CAF Americas leadership and success are built on our commitment to the three Rs: Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, and Reputation Protection. Every day we pledge to uphold these principles in service to the philanthropic community. Americans are incredibly generous and we are privileged to help them take philanthropy farther, turning their vision into impact, around the world or around the corner. Please read on to learn more about how we help donors like you change the world.TED HART, ACFRE, CAPPresident & CEO | CAF AmericaPAGE4 CAF AMERICA 2019 REPORT'