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Mission

Ten Chimneys Foundation’s Mission

  • Preserve and Share the buildings, furnishings, collections, and grounds of a national treasure – Ten Chimneys, the estate created by Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne.
  • Serve as a continuing resource and powerful inspiration for theatre, the arts, and the art of living.
  • Offer public programs consistent with the Lunts’ varied interests and core values, while maintaining the integrity and intimacy of this extraordinary estate.

Ten Chimneys is a National Historic Landmark, a “Save America’s Treasures” project site, and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Ten Chimneys is owned by the non-profit 501(C)3 organization Ten Chimneys Foundation, Inc.

From the Desk of Sean Malone, Ten Chimneys Foundation President

Fall 2009

Dear Friends,

2009 has been a milestone year for Ten Chimneys Foundation. Our national impact, reputation, and recognition have all increased dramatically. Ten Chimneys is making a real difference – for American theatre, for our community, and for the thousands of individuals and students who are affected by our public programs every year.

This is a time of extraordinary success for Ten Chimneys. It is also a time of great financial need and urgency. I know you understand the impact current economic conditions have had on non-profit organizations, including Ten Chimneys. As a result, individual contributions, at every level, are more important than they have ever been.

Please consider becoming a part of this annual campaign to support the programs and activities of Ten Chimneys Foundation, with a gift at whatever level makes sense to you as you reflect upon your philanthropic activities for the year. Your generosity would accomplish so much – and would be appreciated more than I can express.

I hope you know how much Ten Chimneys Foundation values and respects your generosity. Ten Chimneys spends an impressive 93% of our annual budget on the programs and services we exist to provide – much higher than the national average for non-profits. We also manage our budgets very tightly and conscientiously; expenses have been at or under budget in every single year since we were founded.

Above all, the Board and staff and I are tirelessly dedicated to ensuring that your generosity yields results – that Ten Chimneys continues to live up to and build on its growing acclaim as “a powerful resource for American theatre” and as “one of the most inspirational and innovative historic sites in the country.”

Thank you for giving as generously as you are able at this critical time. We need you now, more than ever, to ensure the continued success and stability of Ten Chimneys Foundation.

Yours most sincerely,

Sean Malone
(262) 968-4161 ×206

Click here to find out What Your Gift Buys!

2009 Annual Giving Opportunities

$50
A “Grand Entrance in the Arrival Hall” Donor
$250
A “Brunch with Helen Hayes on the Garden Terrace” Donor
$500
A “Game of Hearts with Larry Olivier in the Library” Donor
$1,500
A “Chat with Kate Hepburn in the Flirtation Room” Donor
$5,000
A “Song with Noël Coward in the Drawing Room” Donor
$10,000+
A “Dinner with Lynn and Alfred in the Dining Room” Donor

Click here to open a printable Donation Card.

Ten Chimneys Foundation, Inc.

PO Box 225, Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-4161 phone, (262) 968-4267 fax
501©3 Non-Profit Organization
Tax ID #: 39-1862290

For more information, please contact Mr. Sean Malone at (262) 968-4161 extension 206 or .

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Ten Chimneys Foundation Privacy Policy

Ten Chimneys recognizes all donors in annual recognition materials and/or displays. Donors have the option to give anonymously. If they choose to do so, their name(s) are replaced by the word “anonymous” in all donor recognition.

Ten Chimneys does not sell or exchange lists of donors, their contact information, and/or giving details.

If you have any questions, or would like to add, update, or restrict your personal information, please contact us.

Banner photo credit: Warren O’Brien from the O’Brien Family Collection at WHS.
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