Marin Center Renaissance Partnership Project

THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE

The Marin Center Renaissance Project is a unique public and private venture to finalize the vision foreseen forty-two years ago by Frank Lloyd Wright of establishing a naturally beautiful destination for social gatherings, cultural and performing events, commercial activities and personal enjoyment. When complete, the eighty-acre Marin Center buildings and grounds will be modernized and expanded incorporating the Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, exhibit hall, lagoon, peaceful gardens, walking paths, public art and outdoor gathering spaces. Besides enhancing the usefulness for hundreds of local organizations already regularly using the facilities, the Marin Center will create new opportunities for expanded community and cultural activities.

WHO IS BEHIND THE RENAISSANCE PROJECT?

The Marin Center Renaissance Partnership (MCRP) is a public/private consortium of leading individuals from the County of Marin, the Marin Community Foundation, the nonprofit Friends of Marin Center, the business community and civic leaders collectively spearheading the effort. They act through the Steering Committee and active task forces in master planning, fund development and communications.

WHAT IS THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE ?

The MCRP Founders Circle is a group of individuals, community organizations, businesses and foundations that support the Marin Center Renaissance through financial and in-kind contributions at the inception of the project. Levels of participation in the Founders Circle are:

FOUNDERS $5,000 to $9,999
DISTINGUISHED FOUNDERS $10,000 to $24,999
GRAND FOUNDERS $25,000 to $99,999
PATRON FOUNDERS $100,000 to $999,000
RENAISSANCE FOUNDERS $1,000,000 and higher

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FOUNDERS CIRCLE
PARTICIPATION ?
Inscription on Wall of Honor in new facility
Listing as Founder in all subsequent project materials
Inscription on Virtual Wall of Honor on project website
Facility Recognition Opportunities for Patron and Renaissance-level Founders
Founders Circle-only Reception in 2005

WHERE WILL CONTRIBUTIONS GO AND HOW WILL THEY BE MANAGED ?

Tax-deductible contributions to the Renaissance program are held in a special Marin Center Renaissance Fund (I.D #5039) at the Marin Community Foundation, overseen by a team of foundation professionals and Renaissance leaders.

Founders Circle membership pledges can be paid over time for up to a five year period beginning in 2004.

Contributions to the Founders Circle can be fully credited to a member’s eventual capital campaign pledge at the appropriate time.