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Support the Arts in North Seattle
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Fremont Abbey
4272 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA, 98103
Our event rentals cover the cost of the Abbey building so we are able to put all of your donations towards educational arts & culture/community programs. Our total budget for 2009 was approximately $117,000. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extend of the law. Giving receipts will be mailed to all donors upon request.
If you’d like to receive a financial report, feel free to email us. If you’d like to designate your gift to "Scholarships" or "Youth Programs", we can certainly take care of that as well.
NOTE:
If curious why we aren't listed on Charity Navigator, it's because we are way below their $500,000 minimum donation level. You can request that they evaluate us or change that policy though!
2) We're also on Guidestar / Network For Good and you can donate through that site if you prefer.
3) Or share about your donation with your social network via Facebook Causes
4) DONATIONS can be sent via check payable to:
Fremont Abbey
4272 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA, 98103
Budgeting & Operating Expenses
Our event rentals cover the cost of the Abbey building so we are able to put all of your donations towards educational arts & culture/community programs. Our total budget for 2009 was approximately $117,000. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extend of the law. Giving receipts will be mailed to all donors upon request.
If you’d like to receive a financial report, feel free to email us. If you’d like to designate your gift to "Scholarships" or "Youth Programs", we can certainly take care of that as well.
Check us out on [Guidestar]
NOTE:
If curious why we aren't listed on Charity Navigator, it's because we are way below their $500,000 minimum donation level. You can request that they evaluate us or change that policy though!
Become a member today!
Take action now and support the Abbey so we can continue to be the hub for arts related events in North Seattle. We appreciate and value your commitment to the community and the arts!
CONTACT LIZ LEAHY - liz (at) fremontabbey.org Or visit the Community Sustainability page HEREDONATE
We are a "lean" 501(c)3 organization... with a small staff, many volunteers, and great partners. You can be confident your donation will go a long way towards supporting arts & community!
WHY
Well, we (and recent brain studies) show that the arts can be the one of the best ways for people of all ages to develop, advance, and improve their quality of life, especially when multiple art forms & artists collaborate together. This can be through an educational & interactive experience such as a class or lesson or by viewing a stellar performance. Young minds need these experiences to develop and while mature minds need these experiences to stay fresh and diversify!
We also know that studies show "giving individuals repeated rewarding experiences with the arts over time is a necessary first step before other, more public benefits of the arts can be realized. These other benefits include: exposure to new perspectives; sharpened learning skills among young people; expanded capacity for empathy; and stronger social bonds in communities" www.rand.org/news/press.05/02.15.html
FAST FACTS
2009 = 15,000 people impacted by Abbey Arts
2010 = 23,000 projected
Music School enrollment: approx 100 students, 70% youth
March 2010: 1500 visits to the Abbey, 12,000 visits to website
CORE VALUES
An arts center where everyone can discover something new
Internal (staff, volunteers, teachers):
- Pursue Growth & Learning
- Create new, fun and dynamic experiences
- Build a positive team and family spirit
- Be Humble
- Be hard working & self driven
External (neighbors, community, students, event participants):
Positive Community Experiences interacting with arts
Bringing the arts to new eyes
Developing Artists (youth) Debut in a supportive environment
Seasoned Artists stretch & awaken something new in unique collaborations
Supportive space & event consulting for both nonprofits & local artists to produce creative events & fundraisers
Well, we (and recent brain studies) show that the arts can be the one of the best ways for people of all ages to develop, advance, and improve their quality of life, especially when multiple art forms & artists collaborate together. This can be through an educational & interactive experience such as a class or lesson or by viewing a stellar performance. Young minds need these experiences to develop and while mature minds need these experiences to stay fresh and diversify!
We also know that studies show "giving individuals repeated rewarding experiences with the arts over time is a necessary first step before other, more public benefits of the arts can be realized. These other benefits include: exposure to new perspectives; sharpened learning skills among young people; expanded capacity for empathy; and stronger social bonds in communities" www.rand.org/news/press.05/02.15.html
FAST FACTS
2009 = 15,000 people impacted by Abbey Arts
2010 = 23,000 projected
Music School enrollment: approx 100 students, 70% youth
March 2010: 1500 visits to the Abbey, 12,000 visits to website
CORE VALUES
An arts center where everyone can discover something new
Internal (staff, volunteers, teachers):
- Pursue Growth & Learning
- Create new, fun and dynamic experiences
- Build a positive team and family spirit
- Be Humble
- Be hard working & self driven
External (neighbors, community, students, event participants):
Positive Community Experiences interacting with arts
Bringing the arts to new eyes
Developing Artists (youth) Debut in a supportive environment
Seasoned Artists stretch & awaken something new in unique collaborations
Supportive space & event consulting for both nonprofits & local artists to produce creative events & fundraisers