We have great news to report about the Newberry’s 2009-10 Annual Fund. Thanks to our friends and supporters, we have not only achieved, but surpassed our overall Annual Fund goal of $1.68 million.

The 2:1 challenge program of May and June was an integral part of our success. We surpassed our $100,000 challenge goal by more than 30 percent. Because our Trustee extended the match, the impact of every dollar raised in May and June was tripled.

Thank you to all those who contributed to the Annual Fund this fiscal year. Your enthusiastic support of the Newberry is a vote of confidence in our mission and the work of our staff on behalf of promoting understanding and research in the humanities.

If you have any questions about the Newberry’s Annual Fund, contact Vince Firpo at (312) 255-3599 or via e-mail at firpov@newberry.org.