Endowment
The Endowment Fund
A permanent foundation for the music
With generous support from The Avenir Foundation, the Ars Nova Singers Endowment Fund was created to ensure our robust cultural presence well into the future.
In 2022 we reached our initial $200,000 goal, thanks to the participation and generosity of over 100 donors. We continue to build the Endowment today.
Gifts and pledges made now go directly to the Fund. If you would like more information about supporting Ars Nova Singers with an Endowment gift or pledge, email Executive Director Kimberly Brody at [email protected].
How to Give
Three ways to give
Secure Online Donation
Easily direct your contribution to Ars Nova’s Endowment online. Give Now
Contributions may be sent to:
Ars Nova Singers
PO Box 4151
Boulder, CO 80306
Please be sure to note that your gift or pledge should be directed toward the Endowment Fund.
Talk with us
Contact Executive Director Kimberly Brody to learn more. Email Kim, or call the office at (303) 499-3165.
Questions
Endowment FAQs
What’s an Endowment?
An Endowment is a long-term investment fund set aside for the benefit of a non-profit, like Ars Nova Singers. The principal, which is restricted (intended to never be spent), earns interest and dividends in perpetuity. A percentage of this interest can be withdrawn annually as needed to support our work, and the restricted principal acts as our financial bedrock long into the future.
How will Ars Nova’s Endowment be used?
- Enhanced concert schedule to reach new audiences in diverse venues along the Colorado Front Range and beyond.
- New recordings of live and studio performances.
- New collaborations with exciting local artists.
- Sponsoring local performances of other nationally and internationally recognized groups.
- Expanding outreach through educational programming and interactions with local middle and high school students.
- Sponsoring a regional choral festival.
- Increasing the number of professional singers in the ensemble.
How does this relate to my Annual Giving?
Your generous annual contributions support our yearly budget, including artistic programming and salaries. It’s not invested for the future, like an Endowment gift.
Can I designate my Annual Gift for the Endowment Fund?
No — because these contributions serve different purposes, we ask that supporters make an Endowment Fund gift in addition to maintaining their existing Annual Giving.
Was there a matching gift?
The Avenir Foundation match closed in March 2022. Gifts made today are not matched — they go directly to the Endowment Fund.
What kinds of contributions are acceptable?
Gifts of cash, checks, or stocks may all immediately be invested into the Fund.
Can I make my contribution in increments?
Yes, you may choose to make an Endowment Fund pledge, allowing your contribution to be made in a series of payments over a period of up to three years.
Who will manage the Endowment Fund?
Our Board of Directors oversees the Endowment, which is managed by The Denver Foundation, Colorado’s oldest and largest community foundation.
Why me?
We bet the answer to this question is that you recognize the profound value of our work (and want to see it continue!). Endowment supporters understand the role creativity and innovation play in inspiring and enlightening our Denver Metro community.
Why now?
There’s never been a more critical time to bolster creative endeavors against future uncertainty and volatility. With our Endowment Fund, we’re proactively working to make sure Ars Nova Singers continues to serve the Denver Metro community for many years to come.
“This Endowment fulfills a lifelong dream. I am beyond words with gratitude for each and every donation.”
Thomas Edward Morgan, Artistic Director
Support
More ways to give
Ars Nova Singers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Federal EIN 74-2432182.