Endowment Funds
A Lifetime Of Music Begins With You
The Endowment Program establishes a firm financial base that ensures the stability of Birch Creek and its services to young musicians and to the community long into the future.
Birch Creek has established the following funds within the Door County Community Foundation:
Now and Forever Fund
To supplement donations for general operations made through Birchfellows appeals three times annually.
Scholarships Forever Fund
To augment annual gifts to the Scholarship Fund.
Lifetime Education Fund
To support essential educational components such as faculty salaries, musical instruments, library acquisitions, and guest artist fees.
Building for Tomorrow Fund
To supplement annual donations for capital expenditures.
Gifts of Stock
Birch Creek also accept gifts of stock that may be designated or assist with annual operations. Please inquire.
| Endowment Levels of Giving | |
|---|---|
| Founder | $100,000 & above |
| Guardian | $50,000 to $99,999 |
| Benefactor | $25,000 to $49,999 |
| Patron | $10,000 to $24,999 |
| Partner | $5,000 to $9,999 |
| Colleague | $1,000 to $4,999 |
| Affiliate | up to $999 |
Naming opportunities exist within each fund. Please inquire.
A student writes:
"My fellow students and I thank you earnestly for your contribution to Birch Creek. Your donations help keep Birch Creek alive and giving back to the students and members of the community.
"A large part of my live would be missing if I had not found this wonderful place and leaving was bittersweet. Your generosity will continue to allow musicians to fill up the empty spaces in their lives."
Katie Glaudell, 2007 Symphony Session student
