Endowment
Give to the Endowment Fund
Donations to the WSO’s Endowment Fund provide permanent long-term funding and helps to sustain a healthy, vibrant orchestra for all Manitobans for many years to come. Our Endowment Fund is managed by the Winnipeg Foundation and is currently in the range of $11 million. Contributions to the WSO Endowment Fund are eligible for matching grants making your donation reach even further.
General donations can be made toward the endowment fund, but the WSO also has many projects that can be endowed. See the chart below to see projects and costs.
For assistance or further questions, please contact:
Theresa Huscroft, Development Coordinator
204-949-3979
thuscroft@wso.mb.ca
| Enhancements to the Future of the WSO |
Fund One or for One Year |
Endow Permanently |
| Support General Operations/Area of Greatest Need | Any amount | $10,000 plus |
| Fund or Endow a Concert | ||
| Weekend – Three Concerts | $30,000 | $600,000 |
| Friday/Saturday – Two Concerts | $20,000 | $400,000 |
| One Concert | $10,000 | $200,000 |
| Endow a Piece of Music | N/A | $10,000 |
| Fund a Principal Musician for One Year | $25,000 | $500,000 |
| Fund a Musician for One Year | $15,000 | $250,000 |
| Fund the Music Director for One Year or Endow the Music Director Permanently | $100,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Support the Sustaining Fund | Any amount | $10,000 plus |
| Support our Brandon Tour | $100,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Education Programs – Reaching the Next Generation of Audience and Musician | ||
| Adventures in Music | $30,000 | $600,000 |
| Bach to School | $20,000 | $400,000 |
| Nursery Notes | $10,000 | $200,000 |
| Musical Discoveries | $10,000 | $200,000 |
| Sistema Winnipeg | $3,000 per student | $60,000 per student |
| Up Close and Orchestral | $120,000 | $2,400,000 |
| Musicians in the Making | $15,000 | $300,000 |
| Rising Stars | $25,000 | $500,000 |
| Matinee Series | $20,000 | $400,000 |
| Community Engagement Programs – Bringing Music to the Community | ||
| Musicians in Healthcare | $10,000 | $200,000 |
| Soundcheck Program | $40,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Share the Music | $20,000 | $400,000 |
| Cutting Edge and New Artistic Endeavours | ||
| Live Recordings of World Premiers and New Commissions | $50,000 | $2,000,000 |
| New Music Festival One Concert | $5,000 | $100,000 |
| New Music Festival Weeklong Festival | $150,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Bringing in the Virtuosos for Opening Night | $100,000 | $2,000,000 |
| World Tours | $500,000 | $4,000,000 |
Please Seek Expert Advice: The WSO strongly recommends that you seek professional advice to ensure your financial goals are considered, your tax situation reviewed, and that your legacy gift is tailored to your circumstances. The WSO recommends that you consult your lawyer or estate planner regarding the specific wording of any gift in a will.
