American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

AFIPO Endowment Giving Opportunities

Since 1981, generous contributions from thousands in the United States and Canada have helped to secure the financial future of the IPO through the Herman S. Sandler Endowment Fund.  American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra takes great pride in supporting the IPO, especially its travel throughout the world, bringing its message of peace and cultural understanding through music. In addition, AFIPO supports the IPO KeyNote Education and Outreach Program and preserves the Orchestra’s history through archival projects.  As a result of this support, the IPO maintains its position at the forefront of music education, cultural diplomacy and the international music scene. 

Endowment Giving Opportunities  

Help secure the financial future of the IPO through the AFIPO Herman S. Sandler Endowment Fund

A Seat Forever

Individuals and families can purchase a brass plaque, engraved in honor or in memory of someone to be affixed on the arm of a seat in the Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv.  $5,000

Sponsor a Single Performance

A concert performed in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Haifa can be dedicated in honor or in memory of a loved one.  Credit is given in the IPO concert program.  $50,000

Endow a Concert for Life

An annual concert can be endowed in perpetuity and listed annually in the concert program as a Benefactor for that particular performance.  $100,000

Endow a Musician’s Chair

Equivalent to a distinguished professorship at a leading university, this gift si acknowledged below a musician’s name in every IPO concert program worldwide.  $150,000/ $250,000

For more information on Endowment Opportunities, please call Suzanne K. Ponsot, AFIPO Executive Director (212)697-2949, (800)422-3476 or sponsot@afipo.org.