$25,000 Challenge Grant honoring the Symphony Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Season was exceeded!
To celebrate the Grand Junction Symphony Foundation’s 25th Anniversary, a $25,000 Challenge Grant from the Dave and Mary Wood Fund was presented to us in September 2018. The Fund is managed by the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF).
As the news rippled through the community, people rallied to secure the Challenge Grant. Donations of $45,085 from 64 couples and individuals matched and surpassed the $25,000 Challenge Grant. The result was an outstanding $70,085 boost to the Symphony Foundation! A sincere thank-you to the fine donors, who are listed in the Symphony Orchestra’s February 2019 program.
The Foundation’s endowment fund generates an annual payout to the beloved Orchestra of about $40,000. As the Foundation makes progress toward its goal of $5,000,000, the payout will grow towards $200,000 annually – a vital supplement for the Orchestra’s budget.
$1 million goal surpassed – on to a new goal
The Symphony Foundation’s $1,000,000 campaign goal was exceeded in 2018! Now the endowment fund generates an annual payout to the Orchestra of about $40,000. As the Foundation makes progress toward its new goal of $5,000,000, the payout will grow towards $200,000 annually – a vital supplement for the Orchestra’s budget.
Western Colorado Community Foundation is our new endowment partner
Over time, legacy gifts from thoughtful music lovers like you will be essential in achieving our mutual goal to support the GJ Symphony Orchestra. To assist in this endeavor, the Grand Junction Symphony Foundation (GJSF) is pleased to announce that the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) now serves as our endowment partner.
The WCCF provides specialized expertise and support to GJSF donors about charitable giving options and long-term investment services for endowment funds. If you would like information or to discuss a legacy gift, please contact Kristin Lynch, Director of Development and Major Gifts, at the Western Colorado Community Foundation, (970) 243-3767.
Applause! Our Musical Legacy Society grows
We thank all supporters who have designated the Grand Junction Symphony Foundation in their wills or estate plans. We invite you to become a member of the Musical Legacy Society by letting us know that you have made plans for a legacy gift to the Foundation. Please contact either Michael McCormick, GJSF president, by email, or Kristin Lynch at (970) 243-3767, so we can thank you for your commitment.
All contributions are tax-deductible
The Grand Junction Symphony Foundation Inc., is a 501(c)3 corporation. Please make your donations payable to: Grand Junction Symphony Foundation, Inc.
- Mail your check to: 414 Main St., Grand Junction, CO 81501.
- To donate by credit card: please call the Symphony office (970) 243-6787.
- To donate online: Click the green “Help Build the Foundation” button below to make a secure donation.
Thank you!
Grand Junction Symphony Foundation Board of Directors
Michael McCormick, President
William Brodak, Vice President
Audrey Hamon, Secretary
Chris Unfug, Treasurer
Barbara Ciperano
Karen Combs
Kate Denning
Kenneth Heitt
Patti Milius
Milly Pacini
Wanda Putnam
Mike Sewell
Adele Suydam
Gregg Kampf, Counsel
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