Financials
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Sources of Financial Support
Fundraising activities began in spring of 2019 upon 501(c)(3) confirmation from the Internal Revenue Service. In the year 2020, efforts were put on hold due to restrictions caused by the pandemic. To date, sources of financial support include and will continue to derive from:
One time and ongoing donations from local citizens
One time and ongoing donations from small businesses
Donations/Grants from corporations
Donations through social media fundraising events
Donations submitted through web site venues
Anonymous donations through collections at local businesses
Funds raised through 2019 Launch Gala dinner and presentation and future galas, presentations and fundraising events
Funds raised through community activities, such as Celebrate East Lyme Day, Niantic Lions Arts and Crafts Show, Science Day at New London Library, Garde Arts Center hosts William Shatner event, and Niantic Farmers’ Markets
Funds raised through partnerships with Boy Scouts of America, EL Public Library, PTOs, PTAs, and other local non-profits
Corporate donations/grants for specific purchases, such as audio equipment
Donations/Grants from private trusts
In-kind donations for administrative supplies and promotional material
In-kind donations for upgrading the physical space of the planetarium
In-kind donations for assistance with web site optimization
In-kind donations to improve marketing strategies
Admission fees for school districts outside of East Lyme
Admission fees for general public presentations
Admission fees for corporations