APPLEBY FOUNDATION, Inc. is the 501(C)(3) not-for-profit, New York City based, tax-exempt organization, founded in 1979 which operates REBECCA KELLY BALLET, a performing contemporary chamber ballet company located in Soho and the Adirondacks, and its outreach programs: ONSTAGE, the training and performance program for rural youth, KIDS CO-MOTION, RKB's early childhood urban creative movement program with the goal of making dance part of family life, and the TAHAWUS LODGE CENTER, the creation of a new center for culture and community in Au Sable Forks, NY.

MISSION Rebecca Kelly Ballet brings a humanistic perspective to the stage through Kelly’s distinctive and topical choreography, featuring expressive dancers versatile in modern and classical ballet technique.  Focusing on the creation and performance of original ballets, and the development of programs for youth through moveable outreach and education programs, RKB provokes thought, kindles the imagination, and strengthens communities through exposure to the arts. The Company's income is derived from a combination of earned revenue from teaching, ticket sales, performance fees, and from contributions from foundations, corporations and individuals.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appleby Foundation, Inc.
RKB is governed by a dedicated, hands on Board of Directors. Activities range from long-term and special event fund-raising, strategic planning, chairing committees, and grass roots activities. The Board meets eight times a year in monthly meetings, except summer, and in ad hoc committee meetings. Directors serve a 3-year term, and contribute 5-8 hours/mo in time and expertise. There is a give or get policy. Contact the Executive Director for more information, or Susanna Gaertner, for information about Major Gifts.

Directors
Rebecca Kelly, (Chair), Craig Brashear, Dolly Cannon, Bob Gaines, Pam Gelles,
Eric Granger, Mary McConnell, Alice Schonbek, Eve Wolfsohn

REBECCA KELLY BALLET accepts contributions of any level from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Funding categories include general operations, the creation of new ballets, music and costume commissions, underwriting support for New York City performances, Summer Season, Scholarships for students, and contributions to the Tahawus Lodge Membership or Capital Fund.

TAHAWUS LODGE STEERING Steering Committee Mission: to strengthen communities through exposure to and participation inh the arts

Call the Executive Director to discuss planned giving and bequests. View the WISH LIST

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO BECOME INVOLVED:

1. the Annual Appeal
2. Underwrite a new ballet, or join the New Works Fund for each new ballet and participate or host intimate events such as the Salon Soir featuring the collaborating artists, and become part of the excitement of creation
   
3. Join the Gala Committee. RKB seeks leadership individuals. As a member, your job is to sell tickets to friends, assemble donations for the Silent Auction, work on Playbill, advocate for RKB, recruit other Committee members, work on Honorees and Awards, meet in small task committees.
4. In-Kind Gifts of goods or services help keep our special event costs manageable including printing, donation of products, wine and spirits, premiums, or professional expertise.
5. Purchase / Arrange your own or group tickets to an event. Introduce your colleagues or circle of friends to RKB.
6. Matching Gifts, Corporate sponsorship,
7. Link us to your web site and we'll link you to ours if the fit is right!
8. Volunteer on a variety of projects at the SoHo Rehearsal Studio
   
9. Become involved with the Tahawus Lodge Center

1. Call the studio at 212-431-8489 to arrange a site visit. Meet the Artistic and Executive Director. Tell us your ideas.
2. You can arrange to observe a Company rehearsal, a KCM class, come to a Studio Event, or sign up for Volunteer Evenings, or a Behind-the-Scenes, hosted by a member of RKB's Board of Directors.
3. Read about the Company (Appleby Foundation, Inc.) profile on GuideStar.
   

   PROJECT RELATED INTERNSHIPS
   Project related Internships are available on a project basis.  RKB offers part-time internships in marketing and development areas, special events, video archive and documentary research.  Show us your initiative and we will help you obtain the experience in the area you need.  Hours are flexible, while college credit through various college registrars is facilitated. Locations: SoHo, NY or The Adirondacks (summer only) . Please call or e-mail RKB for more information. Sample Internship description Gallery coord #1 and Internship description Mkt/ Dev#2
   
   

Appleby Foundation, Inc. Rebecca Kelly Ballet, 579 Broadway, 4B, New York, NY 10012,
Tel: 212-431-8489. E-mail at RKBallet1@verizon.net

Copyright Photographs in this page: Mark Andrew (b/w top), Adrian Buckmaster (color)
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