GREAT NEWS FOR MONTAUK!

We are thrilled to announce that the Playhouse Foundation has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor in support of our mission to complete the historic Playhouse building with an Aquatic and Cultural Arts Center.

“This is a significant moment for the Playhouse Foundation and for Montauk. A gift of this size is a clear sign that our community believes in this project and in the future of Montauk. We want to thank the donor for supporting our mission to complete this project. This generous donation inspires us as we move forward with our goal of bringing a vibrant Montauk Playhouse Community Center to fruition.”

— Perry B. Duryea III, MPCCF Chairman

“We are grateful to the donor for their commitment toward completing this project for the Montauk community. This unrestricted gift will provide the Foundation with great flexibility and will encourage others to participate in this vital community endeavor.”

— Julia McCormack, MPCCF Director of Development

The anonymous donation was received in December 2019, marking the third consecutive year of significant fundraising for the Playhouse Foundation. In 2017 the Town of East Hampton pledged $3 million toward the project and in 2018 the Foundation raised nearly $1 million in private donations, bringing the total amount raised to date to $7.5 million. Construction of the Aquatic and Cultural Centers is estimated at $11 million with an additional $2 million needed for sustaining programming.