SEMPRE ALWAYS: The Campaign for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a fundraising initiative that advances our preeminent role as a cultural icon showcasing musical brilliance, leadership and innovation. The CSOA is incredibly grateful to those who have made generous contributions to the campaign, ensuring the artistic excellence and legacy of the CSOA for generations to come.

Progress To Date

$216.2 Million Raised

Surpassing original goal of $175 Million

219 Commitments

Endowment: $126.3 Million | Board-Directed Investments Fund: $89.9 Million

Matching Opportunity

All new and incremental gifts to the CSOA endowment will be matched by TAWANI Foundation. As part of a multi-year initiative to increase philanthropic support for the CSOA, you can help us secure $1 million in matching funds by making your gift to SEMPRE ALWAYS.

Commit

Help us reach a goal of 250 commitments by pledging your support for SEMPRE ALWAYS today.

In the Spotlight

Zell Family Foundation makes $50 million transformational gift to support CSOA programs, building on a commitment to secure long-term financial stability.

“As an avid supporter of the arts, I understand the importance of philanthropy in filling the gap between earned revenue and operating expenses,” said Helen Zell of the gift. “The generosity of donors will ensure the long-term sustainability of our great cultural institutions that add vitality and beauty to our lives and communities.” Zell added, “I’ve been a champion of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for many years, and I think about this gift as an investment in preserving the CSO’s future.”

Women’s Board Members contribute $502,000 to the Women’s Board Guest Artist Endowment Fund, which will annually sponsor a guest artist, conductor or composer. This season, the fund supports the appearance of conductor Karina Canellakis in April.

To reach 100% Women’s Board participation, members are encouraged to consider making a one-time gift, an incremental gift in addition to their annual support, an estate gift or a unique combination.

Significant progress has been made by Governing Members towards endowing a rotating CSO musician chair. To date, $737,000 has been raised towards the $1 million goal for the Governing Members Chair. The inaugural holder of the Governing Members Chair is Assistant Principal Clarinet John Bruce Yeh.

Governing Members can consider a one-time gift, an incremental gift in addition to their annual support, an estate gift or a unique combination.

Now and Always

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association President Jeff Alexander shares the importance of a strong endowment to secure the future and sustain the present.

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Gifts are unique in size, timeline, structure and purpose.

To learn more, contact:

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