Secure the future of the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts. Build upon the foundation created by the philanthropic leaders of our community, and consider a gift a TAPA Endowment Fund. There are a number of Endowment programs that support various parts of the organization. You may also consider a named endowment for an initiative that's important to you. 

Toledo Symphony

Toledo Symphony League

Toledo Ballet


Toledo Symphony Endowments

Edward H. Schmidt Musical Arts Fund

Given by the Schmidt Family to support orchestra

concerts, performances by solo artists, commissions,

and aural archives

 

Dick Anderson Memorial Endowment

Given by the Andersons Inc. Charitable Foundation and the Anderson Family

 

Werner Family Endowment Fund

Given by The Werner Family Foundation

 

John and Virigina Hankison Endowed Fund

Given by The John and Virigina Hankison Foundation

 

Andrew W. Mellon Professional Development Fund

Given by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and matched by gifts acknowledging Robert Bell’s 50th Anniversary Season

 

Maynard and Carolyn Sauder Endowment Fund

Given by the Sauder Family to support the annual activities of the Toledo Symphony

 

Frederic D. Wolfe Endowment Fund

Given by the Wolfe Family Charitable Foundation

 

Richard L. and Barbara Bloch Kaplin Endowment Fund
In honor of Richard L. and Barbara Bloch Kaplin and in memory of Susan B. Kaplin Goldstein

 

The Founders Chair

In honor of Marie Celeste Stranahan, Mariam Coffin Canaday, Emma Endres-Kountz by the Trustees of the Stranahan Foundation

 

Caroline Jobst Reimann Chair

Principal Conductor: Alain Trudel

Given by Estate of Caroline Jobst Reimann

 

Lenore and Marvin Kobacker Chair

Concertmaster: Kirk Toth

Given by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kobacker

 

Catharine Z. Melhorn Chair

Associate Concertmaster: Tomer Marcus

Given by The Family and Friends of Catharine Z. Melhorn

 

The David W. Robinson Chair

Principal Second Violin: Merwin Siu

Given by David W. Robinson

 

The Blade Foundation Chair

Principal Viola: Valentin Ragusitu

Given by The Blade Foundation

 

The France Stone Foundation Chair

Principal Cello: Martha Reikow

Given by The France Stone Foundation

 

Betty & Robert J. Lanigan Chair

Principal Flute: Joel Tse

Given by Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Lanigan

 

The Owens Corning Chair

Principal Oboe: Kimberly Bryden-Loch

Given by The People of Owen Corning

 

Clement O. Miniger Foundation Chair

Principal Clarinet: Georg Klaas

Given by the Clement O. Miniger Memorial Foundation

 

Sara Jane & William DeHoff Chair

Principal Horn: Megan Amos

Given by Sara Jane and William DeHoff

 

Edward H. Schmidt Chair

Principal Trombone: Garth Simmons

Given by the Schmidt Family

 

Chrysler Corporation Fund Chair

Principal Trumpet: Zack Thomas

Given by The Chrysler Foundation

 

Pilkington Chair

Principal Percussion: Jordan Wirth

Given by Pilkington

 

The Lois Nitschke Chair

Principal Harp: Nancy Lendrim

Given by The Norman Nitschke Family

 

Jonathan F. Orser Chair

Principal Keyboard: Valrie Kantorski

Given by Jonathan F. Orser

The Walter E. Terhune Memorial Guest Artists Endowment

Given by KeyBank, Trustee for the Walter E. Terhune Memorial Fund

 

Ellie Seifried Memorial Chair in Vocal and Choral Arts

Given by the George B. Seifried Family

 


Toledo Symphony League Funds


Ruth V. Hawkins-Heldt Fund

Given by Lewis R. Heldt

 

Jean Ward Fund

Given by Jean Ward

 

 

Toledo Symphony League Remembrance Fund

Molter-Niell Trust Agreement

Given by Slyvia Molter-Niell

 


Toledo Ballet Endowments

 

Marie Vogt Endowment

Given by The Marie Vogt Estate and The Toledo Ballet

 

 

Ballet Funds at Greater Toledo Community Foundation

Marie Vogt Scholarship Fund

Fredericka Rapp Endowed Fund

Beverly Girkins Memorial Scholarship Fund

Becca Brookover Memorial Scholarship Fund

 

 

For sponsorship and corporate giving opportunities, contact Mari Davies at 419.418.0055 or via email.