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It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a whole community of supporters to foster a successful youth orchestra organization. Please join us in our mission to introduce the world of music to our Central Valley youth.

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Financial Sponsors

Youth Orchestras of Fresno is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax
ID #77-0410410. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Check
with your local tax advisor for more details.

Here are the ways you can financially support the youth orchestra:

We are grateful to receive some funds from the Bonner Family Foundation, the California Arts Council, the Fresno Arts Council, Kaiser Permanente, the Educational Employees Credit Union, the Garabedian Foundation, the Schuster Family Foundation, and the Hill-Elliott-Han families. However, approximately 67% of our operating dollars comes from private individuals like you.

Activity Sponsors

Have some spare time on your hands and want to put it to good use? There are so many ways adults can become part of our orchestral family. Please consider sharing your talents with us.

Contact your employer about a matching gift. 

Many employers will match their employees' donations to non-profit organizations. This means that every dollar you donate to the Youth Orchestras of Fresno (YOOF) could have double or even more impact on YOOF! When donating to YOOF, please ask your Employee Benefits Administrator or Corporate Giving Department about matching gifts.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

We are grateful to accept gifts of stock, bonds, mutual funds, or other securities. If these assets have increased in value, donating them could help you achieve both your financial and charitable goals. By giving securities directly to the Youth Orchestras of Fresno, you may bypass capital gains taxes that would be due on a sale and reduce your income taxes. To find out more about making a gift of securities, please contact us at office@youthorchestrasfresno.org.

Tribute Gifts

A tribute gift to the Youth Orchestras of Fresno is a great way to celebrate a milestone like a birthday or anniversary or to honor the memory of a dear friend or relative. An honor or memorial gift to the Youth Orchestras of Fresno is a unique way to offer tribute to a loved one who values the role that music can play in the development of young people. 

Leave a Musical Legacy

The Youth Orchestras of Fresno recognizes and honors individuals who have generously provided for its future through bequests, trusts, and other life income. A legacy gift is a reflection of the highest individual commitment to the future of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno. Donors establish their personal legacy by ensuring the continued success of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno in providing musical and educational opportunities for young people.