Appeal For Donations for 2021 Grants
The mission of the AACG is to further the development and appreciation of art made from glass. One of the most critical ways that we have met this mission, year after year, is through our grants program and the tireless efforts of the Grants Committee. In this unprecedented time of the Covid pandemic our financial ability to meet our mission has been significantly compromised. All of our in-person travel, auctions, and other events have stopped, resulting in our organization’s revenues coming solely from dues.
It is for this reason, that we are making this Appeal for Donations for AACG Grants 2021. This has never been done before in the history of the AACG. This is an urgent appeal that will conclude May 31, 2021. We are fortunate and proud to announce that two anonymous donors have issued a matching donation challenge of $10,000. Together they will match the first $10,000 in donations dollar for dollar.
This spring, AACG has received a record number of grant requests for funds totaling in excess of $120,000. This is not unexpected since the negative impact of the pandemic on cultural and artistic organizations has been so profound. Our budget is restricted to $32,000 for grants this year, including a board approved contribution to CERF+. This is in comparison to $80,500 granted in 2019. The Grants Committee is in the review process and will determine the efficacy of the requested grants and the appropriate allocation for each approved grant.
We have set up a special fund for this appeal, and 100% of your donations will go toward the granting process. The appeal concludes May 31 so that the Grants Committee can combine the budgeted funds and the appeal funds to make their final grants allocations.
There are many ways you can give to this match grant appeal:
Please consult with your tax advisor for advice specific to your account. Use this online form to donation by credit card. If you wish to donate by check, please mail to 11700 Preston Rd., Ste. 660, PMB 327, Dallas, TX 75230.
For other forms of donations, please contact AACG at admin@contempglass.org or call 214-890-0029.
Please help us maintain our grants program for 2021. We are so grateful for your generous contributions which will allow us to meet our mission at this extraordinary time.
Sincerely, Laurence Sibrack, President Sharon Karmazin, Grants Committee Chair |