Annual Appeal



Contributions to the Annual Appeal enable us to bring the arts into the lives of more than 17,000 people each year — from preschoolers to senior citizens, beginning students to experienced artists and musicians.

By making a contribution, you will help us meet the growing demand for scholarships and support our outreach programs, art education initiatives in area schools, performing arts events, gallery exhibitions, and basic operating needs.

Take advantage of your employer's matching gift program to increase your gift at no additional cost to you.

All contributions are tax-deductible and help sustain this vital community resource. Please consider making a secure online donation today, or mail your contribution to:

Annual Appeal
The Rye Arts Center
51 Milton Road
Rye, NY 10580

THE RYE ARTS CENTER

Annual Financial Report

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2009

The financial highlights for the fiscal year 2009 are reflected below. The decline in net assets of $23,681 represents the challenges The Rye Art Center faces each year to fund our educational programs, outreach, performing arts and gallery events. In the current year, the uncertainty of receiving grants as well as individual contributions is even greater than this past year and we are anticipating a further decline in net assets, possibly as much as $70,000, which will reduce our operating cash balance to only $40,000. In order to maintain the vitality and breadth of our programs and services, we reach out to the community for your support through our annual appeal.


Net Assets, beginning of year
$ 338,379


Revenue
Education $ 548,368
Membership 53,156
N.Y.S. & County Government Grants 52,838
Corporate and Foundation Grants 29,503
Individual Contributions 73,954
Special Events, Exhibits & Performing Arts 66,832
Facility Usage 33,968

Total Revenue

$ 858,619

Expenses
Education $ 406,276
Personnel 282,752
Administration & Building 91,098
Special Events, Exhibits & Performing Arts 46,576
Outreach 35,141
Other 20,457

Total Expenses

$ 882,300

Net Assets, end of year
$ 314,698


Increase (decrease) in net assets
$ (23,681)



These statements are audited.

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The Rye Arts Center is an Accredited Charity of the BBB and a proud participant in the Charity Seal Program, which indicates that our organization has met the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. For more information about the Standards, please visit the BBB of Metro New York’s website at www.newyork.bbb.org