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showcase facility was turned from a dream into a reality by a
very generous Million Dollar donation by Peter and Mary Muth.
Public funds including state grants, local taxes and
redevelopment moneys were added to this seed money to allow
the Interpretive Center to be built. But community support
continues to be needed to allow the Interpretive Center to
achieve its full potential, and to ensure that exhibits remain
vibrant and appealing. |
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the opening of the facility in 2000 we, the Naturalists &
Friends, have raised over $250,000 to expand and enhance the
education facilities at the Interpretive Center. Funding
partners include: |
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Amount |
Contributor(s) |
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$100,000 |
Ray
and Elsa Watson |
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$50,000 |
Irvine
Ranch Water District |
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$45,000 |
Boand
Family Foundation |
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$25,000 |
Alice
Culver |
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$20,000 |
Fletcher
Jones Motor Cars |
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$9,000 |
Sea
and Sage Audubon |
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$5,000 |
LSA
Associates |
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$5,000 |
Kling
Family Foundation |
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$5,000 |
Friends
of Newport Bay |
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$2,500 |
Deutsche
Bank |
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is permanently recognized with bronze lettering on the Donor
Wall.
Donations to the Interpretive Center can be made in a
variety of ways. Gifts to an endowment offer an excellent
opportunity to establish a named fund and insure that it
provides ongoing benefits and support. Endowments will be
established so that only the annual net investment income (or
portion thereof) will be spent in accordance with the
direction of the benefactor. Named funds can be used to
support a specific program or project that is dear to the
donor. Donations may also be made in memory of a special
person in the benefactor's heart.
While no donation is too small, we offer special
recognition opportunities for individuals, organizations and
corporations that play a significant role in sponsoring the
development and enhancement of the Interpretive Center. The
following specific naming opportunities currently exist:
- Entryway "What is an Estuary" Exhibit -
$100,000 for permanent naming rights
- Van Sant Donor Wall Sculpture - $50,000 for permanent
naming rights
For information on these and other opportunities, please
call Jack Keating at (949) 720-9433.
The Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends is a section 501(c)
3 organization dedicated to preserving and educating the
public about Upper Newport Bay. Contributions are
tax-deductible as specified in the Internal Revenue Code.
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