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Fallbrook Arts, Inc. receives largest donation in its history

FALLBROOK – Jerri Patchett, president of Fallbrook Arts Inc., is pleased to announce the largest monetary gift in the organization's history: a $1.5 million bequest from longtime Fallbrook resident and valued local arts supporter Doris E. de Haan, known to most in town as Mandy Davies, who died March 1 of this year.

"This donation indicates a strong level of donor confidence and faith in our institution's sustainability and leadership. Mandy fully understood and appreciated the importance of art, culture and educational programs in her small community of Fallbrook," said Patchett. "In recognition of her gift in support of our arts programming and education, our board of directors approved a recommendation to rename Fallbrook Art Center in Mandy's honor," she added.

Explaining the significance of the gift to FAI, Patchett said, "Since our founding 21 years ago, our organization, like so many, has had many economic challenges. We are profoundly indebted to Mandy for the extraordinary generosity of spirit this gift represents. This gift is truly transformative for our organization."

Mary Perhacs, executive director said, "I remember Mandy fondly and am thrilled by her validation of what so many have worked for so long and hard to achieve. She joins a long list of believers – our Crossroads Founders, Founding Patrons, Lifetime Givers, Capital Campaign contributors, members, sponsors, and volunteers – and has ensured that we will be here for future patrons of the arts. None of this would have been possible without the support of these generous donors. "

A significant portion of the gift has retired the mortgage on the Fallbrook School of the Arts. With this debt-free position, after also paying off the mortgage on the Fallbrook Art Center earlier this year, the stage is set to bolster the organization's future fundraising goals in ways that will lead to new partnerships and alliances, as well as enhanced community initiatives, such as development of new workshops for students and artists, acquiring additional public art, presenting special exhibitions and increasing educational outreach. By investing a major portion of the funds, this bequest also financially strengthens the organization and helps ensure its future.

Fallbrook Arts Inc., is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization. The organization is reliant upon financial support from many sources for continued day-to-day operational funds, including donations, memberships, sponsorships and grants.

For more information, call Mary Perhacs, executive director at (760) 728-1414, or visit http://www.fallbrookartcenter.org.

Submitted by Fallbrook Arts Inc.

 

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