Theo, I sent you an E-mail on May 27, the day after you sent your questions to me, please check your spam folder and mark me as Not Spam. Here is the contents:
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Subject: Re: Comment requested on 2025 Public Purpose Fund awards for RIRA
Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 14:29:50 -0400
From: Frank Farance
To: Theo Gobblevelt
Theo-
Hi, I don’t know if we’ve met in person, so I look forward to meeting you.
Here are answers to your questions:
– Yes, RIRA asked about applying before submitting the application.
– Yes, RIRA disclosed that we are a 501(c)(4) corporation, and we are using a fiscal sponsor, which is RISA/Good Life – a 501(c)(3) corporation – which is a normal part of the PPF application process. And our use of a fiscal sponsor was discussed in our NYCT interview process.
– No, there was no waiver, we are complying with the normal provisions of the PPF grant application and process:
– FYI, in the past (even before when RIRA was reviewing RIOC’s PPF grant applications) there was a “fiscal sponsor” process, for example, iDig2Learn – a regular PPF awardee for a decade plus – was not a 501(c)(3) organization but uses the fiscal sponsor Open Space Institute – see their website “https://www.idig2learn.org/about”.
In summary, RIRA has followed all the normal processes, RIRA is eligible per the normal guidance and criteria, NYCT is aware we are a 501(c)(4) using a fiscal sponsor, and no waivers were required or granted. Did I answer all your questions?
Thanks, Frank. I appreciate your quick response—and apologies for the delay in seeing it. Your original email landed in my spam folder, but I’ve now marked you as “not spam” so this doesn’t happen again.
The article has been updated with an editorial note reflecting the clarification you provided. I’ll also make sure your response is acknowledged in the follow-up piece currently in development.
Viciously lopsided appropriation of grant funds (art and the tango make out like bandits while wildlife gets crumbs). Maybe next year we teach the geese and cats how to tango and send with the application.
Theo, I sent you an E-mail on May 27, the day after you sent your questions to me, please check your spam folder and mark me as Not Spam. Here is the contents:
——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: Re: Comment requested on 2025 Public Purpose Fund awards for RIRA
Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 14:29:50 -0400
From: Frank Farance
To: Theo Gobblevelt
Theo-
Hi, I don’t know if we’ve met in person, so I look forward to meeting you.
Here are answers to your questions:
– Yes, RIRA asked about applying before submitting the application.
– Yes, RIRA disclosed that we are a 501(c)(4) corporation, and we are using a fiscal sponsor, which is RISA/Good Life – a 501(c)(3) corporation – which is a normal part of the PPF application process. And our use of a fiscal sponsor was discussed in our NYCT interview process.
– No, there was no waiver, we are complying with the normal provisions of the PPF grant application and process:
– FYI, in the past (even before when RIRA was reviewing RIOC’s PPF grant applications) there was a “fiscal sponsor” process, for example, iDig2Learn – a regular PPF awardee for a decade plus – was not a 501(c)(3) organization but uses the fiscal sponsor Open Space Institute – see their website “https://www.idig2learn.org/about”.
In summary, RIRA has followed all the normal processes, RIRA is eligible per the normal guidance and criteria, NYCT is aware we are a 501(c)(4) using a fiscal sponsor, and no waivers were required or granted. Did I answer all your questions?
Frank Farance
RIRA President
Thanks, Frank. I appreciate your quick response—and apologies for the delay in seeing it. Your original email landed in my spam folder, but I’ve now marked you as “not spam” so this doesn’t happen again.
The article has been updated with an editorial note reflecting the clarification you provided. I’ll also make sure your response is acknowledged in the follow-up piece currently in development.
I’ve lived here for 3 years and didn’t know there was a tango group! Thanks for standing up for WFF 🪿
Viciously lopsided appropriation of grant funds (art and the tango make out like bandits while wildlife gets crumbs). Maybe next year we teach the geese and cats how to tango and send with the application.
Honestly, if feathers and whiskers could shimmy, they’d have a residency by now. Next year we’re sending in a jazz band of squirrels.