Contribute to WVA
In May, Endowment Chair Barbara Banerian, David Sear, Gary Gresl,
and Virgi Driscoll met with Robert Rajir to discuss past and future
directions for the WVA Endowment. Mr. Ragir, who has been instrumental
in helping WVA guide the fund in this incubation period, is eager
to see us meet his matching grant by raising $12,500 by the end
of 2011. At this meeting, he committed $3500 that matches the funds
we have already raised! This money is invested with the Greater
Milwaukee Foundation. When we reach the $50,000 mark, WVA will then
be able to draw on the returns from this fund to help us financially.
The fund is permanent and invested in perpetuity. Anyone can donate
or make it a part of their estate planning. This fall, we plan to
put together a small campaign to help us get to our $50,000 goal.
Thank you all for your support. This is the beginning of a gift
for present and future artists in our state!
THE WVA ENDOWMENT FUND...OUR FUTURE
Years ago WVA established an Endowment Fund to help secure its financial
future. This fund is a traditional interest bearing investment
for WVA, but we have not promoted it and therefore it has remained
relatively small. We need to build it substantially in order
for the investment to really be helpful.
Members and friends of WVA are strongly encouraged to consider
contributing to that Endowment, immediately or in the future. WVA
is a 501c(3) tax exempt entity and your donations are tax deductible.
One possible means of eventual support is for persons to consider
gift giving through their Last Will and Testament and/or a Revocable
Living Trust. WVA has had the assistance of a legal representative
in creating this Endowment. Attorney Fredrick J. Safer of Safer
& Stein Law Firm,s.c.will provide limited free advice to those
who might want to create a clause in their estate documents in order
to benefit our Endowment Fund. This pro bono advice is only related
to WVA activities. Fred, however, is very experienced in matters
of estate planning including endowments, trusts and gift giving.
He can assist you beyond discussions of the WVA Endowment. Feel
comfortable in calling Fred at his office, 414-357-7555
The work our organization does has proven very valuable to artists
and citizens of our State. Our activities include the wonderful
artist/art exchange with Japan called “Two Cultures, One Spirit”,
the important Wisconsin Artists Biennial, our partnership with the
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters in their Steenbock
Building Gallery, our partnership in creating the Wisconsin Visual
Art Lifetime Achievement Awards, the publication and distribution
of “Art In Wisconsin”, other exhibits and professional
level associations.
Please seriously consider contributions to the WVA Endowment
Fund. Contact your area WVA Chapter Chair to discuss this matter,
or call Attorney Safer at the number above. Thank you for
your good work and generous thoughts.
You may send a check to
WVA Endowment
c/o Barbara J. Banerian banerianassoc@milwpc.com
5425 W. MARTIN DR #101 MILWAUKEE,
WI 53208
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