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Individual lessons and group classes for students at any level.
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Bringing accessible, high-quality music education to Chicagoland communities.
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The highest level of achievement for Merit students in tuition-free, audition-based programs.
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Merit's supporters remove barriers to music education, ensuring access for Chicago's youth.
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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
$50,000—$99,999
Anonymous
The Knowles Foundation
Abra Prentice Foundation, Inc.
$25,000—$49,999
Anonymous
$10,000—$24,999
Anonymous
The Clinton Family Fund
D & R Charitable Fund
Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C. Farley, Jr. Family Foundation
John R. Halligan Charitable Fund
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
Baker McKenzie
CAM Comm
City Winery
ComEd
Dearborn Capital Partners
Howard & Howard Community
Reinvestment Fund
Jenner & Block
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
McDonald’s
PACO Collective
T. Rowe Price Private Asset Management
$2,500—$4,999
Aria Group Architects
Craft Mechanical
National Flute Association
Nevin Hedlund Architects
Reverb Gives
Shure Incorporated
$1,000—$2,499