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.
Support & Gratitude
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
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
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.