An update on PRI’s current position and financial challenges - October 2025
An update on PRI’s current position and financial challenges
October, 2025 | Also posted to Mortgage Campaign Landing Page
As we begin the second quarter of our fiscal year, we’re proud to share that we have raised over $2 million toward retiring the mortgage on the Museum of the Earth, with an additional $100,000 pledged to close out this campaign by year’s end if we can raise funds within $100,000 within our goal. Every gift made between now and the end of the year brings us closer to reaching our $3.2 million target and securing the Museum’s future in Ithaca, NY.
We remain positive and focused on building awareness about the Museum, the Paleontological Research Institution, and our current financial challenges. We are still here, continuing to welcome visitors, inspire learners, and keep our doors open, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, both longtime and new, and the dedication of our incredible staff who bring the story of Earth to life every day.
There is still important work ahead. We need to raise more than $500,000 in unrestricted funds during fiscal year 2025–26 to support our ongoing operations. But we have made remarkable progress this year and remain deeply committed to our mission, thanks to the unwavering generosity, enthusiasm, and belief of our community.
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PRI has been serving audiences locally and nationally for decades. Thanks to donor support, we’ve raised significant funds over the past year and a half, proving that people value and believe in our mission. Every gift, no matter the size, has helped us keep the doors open and the lights on.
We remain committed to our mission and to building a sustainable future.
We are deeply grateful to all our supporters, donors, and members who have championed our organization recently. Whether by sharing our online resources, encouraging others to give, or contributing personally, your support has made an incredible difference. Some of our donors have supported the Institution since before we even had a physical museum, while others are new supporters who recognize the importance of preserving this local treasure. No matter the size of the gift, we are profoundly thankful for every contribution.
It is because of this generosity that we are still here, working to continue this vital work.
Thank you for standing with us.
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Read the Original Announcement from December 2023 | PRI Downsizing Amidst Financial Challenges
Read the Update from January 2025 | An Update of PRI’s restructuring and financial challenges
Read the Update from August 2025 | An Update of PRI’s restricting and financial challenges