Weathering the Storm
Summer 2020
$5.0 Million Raised
This summer brought a change of plans—for everyone on Earth. First, we addressed the economic fallout of the pandemic through PPP loans, operational reductions, grant awards (NEA, Mellon, Iowa Arts Council), and the unbelievable support of our Friends & Members. Then we continued to reckon with how our organizations could be better leaders in a country torn by racism and inequity for centuries. At once we fought to complete this campaign, save our organizations, and be better stewards of a just society.