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Your Gift. Their Possibilities. Our Future.
Every year, Settlement Music School awards more than $3 million in financial aid and scholarships to more than 60% of our students. Whether you make a gift now, join us for a special event, or create a legacy for future generations, your generosity opens doors for the next generation of artists, learners, and music lovers.
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Annual Giving
Make a gift that supports students, faculty, and programs throughout the year.
Founders Society
Join a community of dedicated supporters making a leadership commitment to Settlement.
Celebrate and Support
Anniversary Gala
In springtime, celebrate the power of the arts — and our historic legacy — all while supporting the unlimited financial aid that is at the heart of Settlement’s mission.
Ben Auger Memorial Golf Outing
The fall golf outing — in honor and memory of one of Settlement’s most fervent supporters — welcomes avid golfers to an historic course to help support student financial aid.
Give in a Way That Works for You
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support Settlement’s students and programs.
IRA Charitable Gifts
Make a tax-wise gift directly from your IRA to help make arts education accessible to all.
Gifts of Stock
Donate appreciated securities to support Settlement while potentially receiving valuable tax benefits.
Tax Credit Giving
Direct eligible Pennsylvania tax credits to Settlement through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
Create a Lasting Legacy
Bequests
Include Settlement in your will or trust to help ensure future generations have access to music and the arts.
Beneficiary Designations
Name Settlement as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or other assets.
Endowed Gifts
Establish or contribute to an endowed fund that provides lasting support for Settlement’s students, scholarships, programs, and more.
The Cadenza Society
Join the community of donors who have included Settlement in their estate plans and made a lasting commitment to its future.
why I give
“I wish I had a place like Settlement when I was a child. I’m thrilled that it helps children and adults develop musically, discover their talents, and find real joy in creative expression.”
— Amy Hughart, Settlement Parent
Reach out to us!
Questions about which way to give is right for you? Already included Settlement in your estate plan and want to let us know?
Donor Profiles
Giving is personal. We celebrate the stories of people whose lives have been changed at Settlement and who want to pay it forward.
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