Our Supporters
Merit is grateful to the many foundations, corporations, and individuals that make our work possible. Working together in harmony, we are able to help our students soar to new heights and reach their personal and musical goals.
Institutional Partners
Merit is proud to partner with many foundations and leading philanthropic institutions to provide the highest quality music education to students. Together, we make access for all possible.
Contact us today to learn more about how our institutional partnerships make a difference in our community!
Meredith Barber, Vice President for Development & Marketing
312-267-4461 | mbarber@meritmusic.org
Lead Institutional Supporters
$100,000+
Kiphart Family Foundation
The Knowles Foundation
$50,000—$99,999
Anonymous
Abra Prentice Foundation, Inc.
$25,000—$49,999
Anonymous
The Donald and Lorena Meier Foundation
$10,000—$24,999
Anonymous
The Clinton Family Fund
D & R Charitable Fund
Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C. Farley, Jr. Family Foundation
James P. and Brenda S. Grusecki Family Foundation
John R. Halligan Charitable Fund
The Meier Foundation
Sage Foundation
Merit School of Music’s programs are partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Corporate Supporters
Merit and our corporate partners work hand in hand to strengthen our communities by supporting Merit in a variety of ways. You can make music with us by:
- Sponsoring Merit special events such as the annual Gala and Play On!
- Helping to underwrite student performances such as our Sensory Friendly Concert or Stringtacular
- Lend support to help fund Merit’s educational and community programs
- Encourage your employees to take advantage of matching gifts programs
Contact us today to learn more!
Meredith Barber, Vice President for Development & Marketing
312-267-4461 | mbarber@meritmusic.org
Lead Corporate Supporters
$25,000+
$10,000—$24,999
$5,000—$9,999
Anonymous
The Chaddick Foundation
City Winery
Dearborn Capital Partners
The H&A Charitable Foundation
Irving Harris Foundation
Howard & Howard Community Reinvestment Fund
Jenner & Block
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Benjamin J. Rosenthal Foundation
T. Rowe Price Private Asset
Management
$2,500—$4,999
Craft Mechanical
Leslie Fund, Inc.
McDonald’s Corporation
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Shure Incorporated
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation
$1,000—$2,499
