Endowment & Planned Giving

Endowment Funds

The Waukesha Symphony Orchestra has four endowment funds which provide support for programs of the WSO and League. Donor contributions may be directed to any of these four existing funds. The Endowment Board, appointed annually by the WSO Board of Directors, oversees the investment of funds, distribution of earnings and development of contributions for the Endowment Funds.

The General Endowment Fund provides income to support the general operations of the Symphony. Contributions to this restricted fund are invested to preserve the principal in perpetuity. Earnings of the fund may be used to support the Orchestra’s budget. Gifts to this permanent fund help to preserve the future of classical music in our communities.

The James and Dorothy Goff Frisch Endowment Fund was created to honor WSO founding members, James and Dorothy Goff Frisch. The contributions to this permanent fund are invested to preserve the principal, with the earnings used to offset the expenses of a concert soloist.

The Waukesha Symphony League Education Investment Fund provides funding for the educational programs of the WSO and League.

The Anthony W. Bryant Scholarship Fund supports an annual scholarship awarded by competitive audition to a graduating high school senior with a declared major in music.

Planned Giving

The Waukesha Symphony Orchestra’s Planned Giving Programs are designed to ensure that the music you have treasured throughout your lifetime will live on for future generations. Planned giving offers personal benefits to the donor and organizational benefits to the WSO. The WSO Board of Directors encourages supporters to consider a legacy gift to the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra and League Endowment Funds.

The members of the Advisory Council for Estate Planning on behalf of the Waukesha Symphony, Inc. are professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise to those who are interested in making a planned gift. Any of the advisors on the Council would be happy to meet with you or your professional advisor to discuss the benefits of planned giving.

Advisory Council

Nancy Bonniwell, Attorney at Law - Weiss, Berzowski, Brady LLP
Ralph Bultman, CPA/PFS, CLU, ChFC - Bultman Finanical Services, Inc.
J. Bernard Fiedler, CFP, CTFA - Waukesha State Bank
Gerald Gerndt - Robert W. Baird & Co.
Everett J. Stone, CPA/PFS - Vrakas/Blum, S.C.


Contact the WSO office at 262-547-1858 for further information.

 


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