THE BLUE FLOWER / SUPPORT

NEWS

FEB 2004: Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer have been awarded a $12,500 grant by the JONATHAN LARSON PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION to continue development work on The Blue Flower. More information about the grant award is available on the News/Events page of this website.

 

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

As a sponsored project of THE NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS (contact and additional information below), The Blue Flower is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, public and private foundations and government agencies.

Any contributions of cash, securities, or materials made to the Foundation on behalf of The Blue Flower are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

HOW TO MAKE A DONATION

To qualify for a tax deduction: all grants, loans, and other contributions should be made payable to THE NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, and accompanied by a cover letter specifying that the gift is in support of THE BLUE FLOWER PROJECT . The letter should including any information about the purpose or restrictions, if any, of the grant [sample cover letter.pdf]. Checks should be mailed directly to the Foundation at the address provided below. For your tax records you will receive a letter from the Foundation documenting and confirming your gift.

MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS

In almost all cases, gifts you make to The Blue Flower through the Foundation will qualify for matching gift programs provided by employers. The Foundation will provide employers with all necessary information to process a matching gift.

ACCOUNTING

NYFA maintains a separate project account for The Blue Flower and provides all necessary bookkeeping and tax-reporting services for the project, including financial accounting and reporting for donors.

ABOUT NYFA

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is a public foundation established by the New York Council on the Arts in 1971. The Foundation's broad purpose is to work with the arts community throughout New York State to develop and facilitate programs in all disciplines.

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation and under Internal Revenue Service regulations it qualifies as tax-exempt.

QUESTIONS / FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have any questions or would like further information about NYFA please visit the NYFA website or . . .

call MARY SIX RUPERT, Program Officer, Fiscal Sponsorship Program at the NYFA telephone number given below.

We would also be thrilled
if you just get in touch with us directly.
e-mail us

THE NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10013-1507

tel: 212.366.6900
fax: 212.366.1778
www.nyfa.org