Message from the President – Northwest Music Mentors End of Operations
Northwest Music Mentors has reached a plateau with our ability to raise funds, and increasing insurance rates are taking a higher portion of our operational budget. In addition, I have relocated out of the Greater Seattle area, and we have been unable to find someone that can step in to help with our daily operations.
With these considerations our board has voted to conclude our business activities as of June 30. We’ve ceased fundraising and are on track to finish this school year with a low balance in our accounts. Our current holdings will be used to cover closing expenses, and remaining balances will be reallocated to the Washington Music Educators Association, a nonprofit supporting music education across the state.
While this development is disappointing, we can take pride in the difference we’ve made with those who have participated in our programs over the last five years. I thank all of you who have contributed in one way or another. We’ve made a positive impact, directly with those who have participated, indirectly with other students in those schools, and with all of their families and our community of musicians and future musicians.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions at president@northwestmusicmentors.org.
Jim Cutler
President, Northwest Music Mentors