About Dr. Norge W. Jerome
Dr. Norge W. Jerome is a Nutritional
Anthropologist, International Health and Nutrition Scientist, and Women
in Development Specialist. She was born and raised on the southern
Caribbean island of Grenada and came to the United States to study at
Howard University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree (Magna
Cum Laude). Following her work at Howard, she received a Master’s
degree and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. During her
doctoral work, she began merging the disciplines of human nutrition and
anthropology which led to her pioneering role launching nutritional
anthropology as a discipline within anthropology.
Dr. Jerome truly believes in “giving
back” by spending her financial resources and energies empowering
education and non-profit community organizations. In 1998 she founded
the Dr. Norge W. Jerome Grenada Teachers Awards program to honor
legendary educators and teachers in Grenada. Dr. Jerome established the
Norge Winifred Jerome
Public Faculty/Public Scholar Program at the KU School of Social Welfare
through a contribution to the KU First Campaign. This gift ensures KU
will develop mutually beneficial partnerships with “Communities of
Color” to improve the quality of life of these communities.
About the Next Stage
Capital Campaign
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As you can see, the
renovation at the Unicorn includes The Jerome Stage and reception area in the front of the building. A new coffee bar,
box office and restrooms will make an evening at the Unicorn accessible
and more enjoyable for everyone.
The generosity of local foundations and individuals has enabled us to
build Te Jerome Stage and renovate The Mainstage (Late summer 2008).
Kansas City Star--Posted on Sat. Feb. 16, 2008
New Jerome Stage opens up possibilities and opportunities for
the Unicorn and its patrons
(May
require registration)
By ROBERT TRUSSELL
Kresge
Foundation
The Kresge Foundation is a national
foundation with $3 billion in assets. Through its grant making
programs, The Kresge Foundation seeks to strengthen nonprofit
organizations by catalyzing their growth, connecting them to their
stakeholders, and challenging greater support through grants.
The Foundation’s core
grant making activity is its Capital Challenge Grants program. In
this program, the Foundation focuses on opportunities to strengthen
leadership and giving through challenge grants for capital
projects. Projects supported include the construction and
renovation of facilities, acquisition of property, and purchase of
equipment.
How YOU
can Support
Unicorn Theatre
Unicorn is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Theatre. Your donations are vital in our
continued growth, and in most cases, 100% tax deductible. Whatever your interest,
we have a program that will fit you!
Multi Year Pledges
Missouri Neighborhood
Assistance Program Tax Credits (NAP)
Instant Online Donation
Donate Stock
Leave a Legacy Program
Matching Gifts
Other Opportunities
Download Pledge Form
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Multi Year Pledges
Download Pledge Form (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Missouri
Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax
Credits (NAP)
Unicorn has been awarded: $250,000 in 50% NAP
credits, to be used to raise $500,000 in donations to Unicorn Theatre’s
Next Stage project.
Example: With NAP credits, your donation costs you
pennies on the dollar.
Assumptions
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- $10,000 donation;
- Missouri income tax is 6.75%
- Donor is in 28% tax bracket for Federal
income tax. |
- Donations to Unicorn are 100% tax
deductible (before use of NAP credits.) |
Calculation – Actual Cost of Donation
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Donation
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$10,000.00 |
Federal Tax Deduction (28%)
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(2,800.00) |
State Tax Deduction (6.75%)
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675.00 |
50% NAP credit voucher from
Unicorn applied directly against donor’s Missouri tax liability.
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(5,000.00) |
Actual cost of gift to donor
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$1,525.00 |
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Eligible Donors: If you file
Missouri tax returns as any of the following entities you are eligible
to receive NAP credits.
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- Insurance Companies |
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- Farm Operation |
- Limited Liability Company |
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- Financial Institution |
- Partnerships |
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- Individual in Partnership of S-Corporation |
- S-Corporation |
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- Individual reporting income from rental property or royalties |
- Sole Proprietorships |
Qualifying
Donations
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- Labor |
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- Materials, Supplies, Equipment |
- Real Estate |
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- Professional Services |
- Publicly Trades Stocks and Bonds |
Some Restriction on Donations –
Contact
Jim DeGood
for details
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- Donations must be made directly to the
approved Nonprofit Organization |
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- Donations must be made during the
approved fundraising period (before June 30, 2008) |
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- Non-cash donations qualify only if the donated goods or
services are specifically noted as line items in the NAP budget |
Donate online
It's true! Now
you can make a safe, secure online donation. Just go the the Unicorn
Theatre's profile posted at
www.donoredge.org and make your credit card gift the easy way.
Thanks for your support!
Donate stock
When donating shares
of stock to the theatre, you can deduct the market value for tax purposes
and avoid taxes on the gains. A true win-win situation!
Leave a Legacy
Unicorn is a member
of the Leave-a-Legacy foundation, and can provide you with information
on planned giving.
Matching gifts
Does your employer
have a "matching gift" program? It is a great way to double your contribution.
Other Opportunities
Co-sponsor a production: Many
of our productions are supported by individuals and corporations. Co-sponsors
receive recognition in promotional materials as well as in the lobby
during the run of the show.
Individual gifts: A large part
of contributions to the theatre come directly from people like you!
Volunteer: Your time and energy
is a perfect donation!
Call us for more information:
816-531-7529
Mail your gift to:
Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main Street, Kansas
City, MO 64111
Thank you!
"I hope my gift will help the Unicorn grow and continue its unique
role of providing grand, thought-provoking theatre on issues that add
depth to our souls, breadth to
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