Endowment Funds
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra has an established Endowment Fund. The principal of the endowment is invested to generate income in perpetuity. As the endowment grows, it further strengthens the institution. Gifts to the Endowment Fund are acknowledged for one year. Gifts of $25,000 or more are permanently acknowlegded in the Concert Program Book. For information regarding gifts to the Endowment Fund, please call Cathy Mendoza, Director of Development at (209) 523-4156.
$100,000 - $249,999
The Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation
The Diane S. Lent Endowment Fund
$50,000 - $99,999
George Gagos Endoment Fund
Wendell and Norma Reed
Robert A. Saunders
$25,000 - $49,999
Grant and Colleen Bare
Helen Bellamy
Beard Endowment
Lou and Kenni Friedman
The Richard S. and Patricia Mansfield Foundation
Vivian F. Olsen
The Estate of Carolyn Purdy
$10,000 - $24,999
Robert and Virgina Beck
Dianne Gagos
Dr. and Mrs. Nicoll Galbraith
Mark Jordan & Kendall Patton
Kathleen O'Mara
The Estate of Thelma Zingel
$5,000 - $9,999
Gordon Lent
$1,000 - $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. James Beard
Carl and Carole Boyett
Sheila Carroll
Jim and Sue Coleman
Lou and Kenni Friedman
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmar Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mayol
Wilma Gertz Porges
Glenn and Sue Ellen Ritchey
Dr. Delmar Tonge
Jim and Alice Yip
$1 - $999
Hugh and Sheila Barton
Monte and Judy Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elkins
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Finley
Dr. and Mrs. Brian McCaffrey
R.J. Moriconi
Lynne Sutton
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED FUNDS
A donor may make a general gift to the Endowment, endow a position in the orchestra, or may designate their gifts to one of the following funds:
The George Gagos Endowment Fund
Established to provide complimentary and discounted admissions to MSO concerts specifically for students and the underserved in the community. The Gartin Fund...Established to perpetuate Fay Gartin's commitment and interest in music education. Fay Gartin was General Manager of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra from 1976-1985. Interest earned is used to support our music education programs for young people.
The Mark A. Jordan Chair Fund
Established to underwrite the position of the Concertmaster in honor of Mark A. Jordan. This leadership fund was created to encourage future endowment gifts for the Association's Artistic and Administrative positions.
The Donelle Page Harp Chair Fund
Established in memory of Donelle Page, an extraordinary musician and human being, who served as the Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Harpist. Funds donated will assist the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association underwrite the position of Principal Harp.
The Diane S. Lent Endowment Fund and the Mary Stuart Rogers Family Endowment Fund
Established to present the finest programs of educational in-school concerts and programs for children as well as a Friends and Family Concert for the general public. This programming takes place in Modesto in the Fall and Turlock in the Spring. The Charlene M. Royer Fund...Established to provide income to be used for music scholarships. These scholarships are presented by the Modesto Symphony Guild Scholarship Program at the end of the school year to exceptional music students. The Salgo Fund...Established to perpetuate Sandor Salgo's artistic contributions to the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association. Maestro Salgo was Music Director of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra from 1977-1988. Interest earned is used to support artistic excellence in orchestra and guest artists.