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THE AMERICAN HARP SOCIETY FOUNDATION
Anne Adams Awards Fundrasing Letter (PDF)
by Ruth Papalia
and Sally Maxwell
(From the American Harp Journal, Winter 1997)
The American Harp Society
Foundation was incorporated on 15 July 1993, as a separate support
organization of the American Harp Society. The Foundation operates
exclusively for the benefit of the AHS, with finances from individual
donations. Donors have the opportunity to contribute to a specific
fund or program with the knowledge that donations will be used for
this singular purpose in perpetuity. The Foundation assures that
the integrity of the donor's intent will be preserved.
The Foundation is a natural
extension of the AHS, operating exclusively for the benefit, function,
and purposes of the Society. It is responsive to the needs of the
AHS and has a close working relationship with its officers. The
Foundation, as a support organization, is protected from litigation
against the AHS, should any ever occur. Foundation monies remain
intact.
All Foundation funds
are invested and managed by retained professionals. The combining
of funds increases the rate of return, while each gift has interest
accounted for separately.
Chapters of the AHS as
well as individuals may make contributions. Funds may be established
to honor an individual and/or for specific projects. Donations in
the amount of $5,000 or more qualify for a title or name of an honoree,
as requested by the donor. Donations in lesser amounts are accepted
for any one of the established awards, or designated as AHS Foundation
awards.
Investing in the future
of the harp may be done with gifts in various amounts and forms.
Outright gifts or cash, pledges, and/or securities of stocks or
bonds may be given. Deferred support, while retaining income for
life, may be done through gift annuities and charitable trusts.
Planned giving through life insurance and bequests in wills is another
form of making a commitment. Tax advantages can be realized in various
forms of donations.
Since 1993, contributions
from individuals have established the following funds:
FUNDS HOUSED IN THE AHS FOUNDATION
These funds are overseen by the AHS Foundation Board of Directors upon advice from financial advisor, Randall Collis and Jeffrey Robertson, CPA. The intent of each fund or award is closely monitored by the members of the board. The auditions and prizes are organized and administered by committees of skilled, dedicated people appointed by the AHS and/or the AHS Foundation.
SCHOLARSHIPS for ADVANCED STUDY
The following three funds are for study of harp at a college or university. Scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded to winners of national auditions.
- Anne Adams Awards
Established in 1990 by Burton Adams, honoring his wife, Anne Adams,
well-known harpist (*pass-through fund, temporarily)
- Doris Calkins Awards
Established in 1994 by the Calkins family honoring Doris Calkins
- Nebergall Awards
Established in 1993 by Jack Nebergall honoring his mother, Doris
AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
The following awards are given annually or biennially. Applications are reviewed by a committee of harpists and teachers who choose the winner(s).
- Wickersham Award
Award based on musical promise and financial need. Preference given to those pursuing study in the field of music therapy using the harp. Established in 1995 by Anthony and Ruth Papalia honoring her parents.
- Mildred Biehn Johnson Award
Award based on musical promise and financial need. Established in 1996 by Anthony and Ruth Papalia, and the Johnson family honoring harpist and teacher, Mildred Johnson.
- Karl Carlson Award
Award for students of any age who have played/studied the harp for a short time. Established in 1993 by Mary Carlson honoring her husband, Karl
- Kathrin Fouse Award
Award based on musical promise and financial need. Established in 1994 by Marion Fouse honoring her mother
- Kids for Camp Award
Award to make summer music camp a reality for a young harpist. Based on financial need and musical promise. A *pass-though fund founded by Felice Pomeranz
- Inez Stafford Award
Established and administered by the Bay Area Chapter, AHS. Awards awarded for tuition to music camps, workshops or special lessons. For students of Northern California, Oregon or Washington
- Weiger Lepke-Sims Family Composition Award for Church Music
Award to encourage new music to be written for solo harp, harp and choir, chamber music or orchestral music with harp appropriate for use in church settings. Established in 2000, 2001 by Michael and Barbara Sims
The following prizes are awarded for the best performance of a work or transcription by the named composers. Many times these prizes are in conjunction with the AHS National Competition.
- Grandjany Prize
Established in 1980 by Bernard Grandjany and enhanced by a bequest from Mary Wheeler in 1995 in order to continue performances and appreciation of the works of Marcel Grandjany
- Prix Renié
Established in 1986 by John Hastings Jr. and enhanced by a large bequest from Mary Wheeler in 1995 in order to continue performances and appreciation of the works of Henriette Renié
- Malone Prize
Prize for a performance honoring Eileen Malone. A *pass-though fund sponsored by friends and students of Miss Malone
EDUCATIONAL FUNDS
- Grandjany Memorial Fund
Established in 1973 by the American Harp Society, to improve the quality of performance by harpists through the support of the of educational programs and the Concert Artist Program
- Music Education Auditions
Originally a part of the Grandjany Memorial Fund enhanced by a bequest from Lucien Thomson, founder of the program, Music Education Auditions, Now established as a separate fund.
NOTE: *Pass-Through Funds are those continued by yearly donations . The other funds are endowed funds and only the interest is used.
For further information
about the AHS Foundation Awards or to make a contribution to the
AHS or to establish a named fund, please contact:
Kathleen Moon,
Executive Secretary, PO Box 38334, Los Angeles CA 90038-0334. Phone:
323-469-3050. Email: kmoon@UCLAlumni.net
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