Windrush Annual Fund Q & A

WFTE, INC

What is the Annual Fund? The Annual Fund directly supports operating expenses not covered by tuition or fees. Upon receipt, Annual Fund contributions are immediately put to good use. These funds are critical to the financial well-being of Windrush Farm. Why should you give? Tuition and fees covers less than 39% of the cost of offering this unique therapy. Your Annual Fund gift helps us make up that difference. Why is 100% participation so important? Foundations look at Annual Fund percentage participation as a significant criterion for grant funding. Bond rating agencies look at Annual Fund participation as an indicator of financial stability. Our reputation for fiscal excellence is enhanced by the generous response to the Annual Fund from our parents, volunteers, and friends. Whatever the size of your gift, it will count toward our goal of 100% participation. What is WFTE's operating budget? Approximately $850,000. The operating budget is the money that WFTE uses for day-to-day operations. Included in the operating budget are items such as horse care, (grain, hay, bedding, vet care, and shoes) employee salaries and health benefits, utilities, insurance, therapy supplies, and farm maintenance. Where does the money for the operating budget come from? The operating budget is funded by the Annual Fund Program (44%), Special Events (17%) and tuition and fees (39%). Do Windrush employees support the annual fund? Absolutely! We achieved 100% participation by all WFTE employees in the 2007 -2008. We volunteer in classes, why should we support the Annual Fund? We deeply appreciate the time volunteers give to our participants. It enriches everyone's experience and makes this unique therapy possible. However, gifts to the Annual Fund are critical for a stable revenue base. Because we are a non-profit, we need both volunteers and donations to support our quality programming. Can donations be made to the annual fund anytime during the year? Donations can be made any time during the fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Annual Fund contributions are put to immediate use and we urge all donors who can to pay their gift early.