Support The School of American Music
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General Donations
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, our success is dependent on the generosity of our benefactors. Our board is all-volunteer. Our events, which are usually free, are sponsored by community and corporate friends.
Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. We depend heavily on donations to sustain our activities.
Donations to the School of American Music provide:
• Scholarships
• Top-Notch Instructors
• Educational School Visits
• Unique Programs, from hootenannys to recitals
• Community Engagement
• Group & Private Classes
Support the Future Fund
The School of American Music is on a 10-year campaign to raise an endowment that will guarantee SAM’s financial future. We urge you to become part of this campaign by donating generously to the Future Fund. We are well on our way to meet our goal to raise $1,000,000 by 2030, but we need your support to get there. The school is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible. In addition, every dollar you donate to the Future Fund will be matched by the Michiana Arts Foundation.
Ways to Contribute to the Future Fund:
Make a donation online
Buy tickets to a fundraiser
Make a repeating gift
Donate through a charitable trust
Include SAM in an estate plan
Become A Volunteer
The School of American Music is always looking for folks who want to be involved in the day-to-day operations of SAM.
Perhaps you have a special skill or talent you want to share?
Maybe you are very organized and looking for ways to improve the world around you?
If you’d like to help out:
Call: (269) 409-1191 or email SchoolofAmericanMusic@gmail.com with the following information:
First and Last Name
Address
Phone number
What would you like to do for SAM?
Become A Corporate Sponsor
The School of American Music is on a 10-year campaign to raise an endowment that will guarantee SAM’s financial future. We urge you to become part of this campaign by donating generously to the Future Fund. Our goal is to raise $500,000 by 2030. The school is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible. In addition, every dollar you donate to the Future Fund will be matched by the Michiana Arts Foundation.
Ways to Contribute to the Future Fund:
Make a donation online
Buy tickets to a fundraiser
Buy tickets to a home concert
Make a repeating gift
Donate through a charitable trust
Include SAM in an estate plan
Support a scholarship student for a year – $500
Underwrite attendance for low-income families at ticketed events – $500
Level of Donation - Hours of Instruction*
$2,500 = 96 Hours
$1,000 = 38 Hours
$500 = 19 Hours
*This reflects a prorated donation of $26/hour, the price of a 1-hour session.
