{"id":20122,"date":"2018-01-23T10:19:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-23T15:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=20122"},"modified":"2018-01-23T10:20:01","modified_gmt":"2018-01-23T15:20:01","slug":"colonial-theatre-could-get-100k-matching-grant-if-donations-hit-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=20122","title":{"rendered":"Colonial Theatre could get $100K matching grant &#8212; if donations hit goal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Colonial_marquee.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6285\" src=\"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Colonial_marquee-342x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Two local movie-lovers just keep on giving to Association for the Colonial Theatre \u2013 and challenging the newly expanded nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>The anonymous members recently announced a $100,000 matching challenge grant to benefit the historic movie theatre and concert venue. If the Colonial raises $100,000 by May 31, 2018 for its Bank on the Arts capital campaign, it will receive a $100,000 grant from the Chester County couple.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve had strong responses from our members to previous challenges,\u201d noted Mary Foote, ACT Executive Director. \u201cThese have helped stimulate gifts ranging from $5 to $45,000 to the campaign. Every single dollar is needed and appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Through generous donations of up to $5.6M and additional financing from Malvern Federal Bank &amp; Trust, project partners Carnevale Eustis Architects of Phoenixville and CH&amp;E Construction Inc. of Lancaster were able to complete the expansion on budget \u2013 and on time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter just nine months of operation, ACT\u2019s expansion is showing some of the anticipated growth in film attendance, concessions revenues, and new memberships,\u201d explained Marian Moskowitz, ACT\u2019s Board President and a Campaign co-chair. \u201cThis $100,000 challenge grant is an invitation to donors and business leaders to invest in a demonstrated success. Just as it has done since the late 90s, the Colonial continues to spur economic development in Phoenixville\u2019s downtown.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Naming opportunities are available, including the entire new wing and a dressing room used by visiting musicians and performers. To discuss a multi-year pledge, one-time gift or transfer stock or appreciated securities, contact the theatre\u2019s business office at (610) 917-1228 or email Mary Foote, Executive Director, at <a href=\"mailto:mary@thecolonialtheatre.com\">mary@thecolonialtheatre.com<\/a>. Or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecolonialtheatre.com\/donate\">www.thecolonialtheatre.com\/donate<\/a> and give to \u2018Bank on the Arts.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two local movie-lovers just keep on giving to Association for the Colonial Theatre \u2013 and challenging the newly expanded nonprofit. The anonymous members recently announced a $100,000 matching challenge grant to benefit the historic movie theatre and concert venue. 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