Ways to Give
Presto ($10,000 or $1,000 monthly gift
4 tickets to each large ensemble concert: Fall, Jazz in January, Winter and Spring Concerts
A VIP table of 10 tickets at MYAC’s March 6, 2027 Gala
Recognition as a Season Sponsor
Vivace ($5,000 or $500 monthly gift)
4 tickets to each large ensemble concert: Fall, Jazz in January, Winter and
Spring Concerts
4 tickets to MYAC’s March 6, 2027 Gala
Allegro ($2,500 or $250 monthly gift)
4 tickets to each large ensemble concert: Fall, Jazz in January, Winter and Spring Concerts
2 tickets to MYAC’s March 6, 2027 Gala
Moderato ($1,000 or $100 monthly gift)
4 tickets to each large ensemble concert: Fall, Jazz in January, Winter and Spring Concerts
Andante ($500 or $50 monthly gift)
2 tickets to each large ensemble concert: Fall, Jazz in January, Winter and Spring Concerts
Partner Appeal
As we begin the 2026–27 season, we invite you to invest in the next generation of musicians, leaders, and creative thinkers. Your generosity, at any level, helps ensure that every young musician who walks through our doors has the opportunity to learn, grow, and discover what is possible. Partner-level donors can also enjoy benefits including complimentary tickets to select large ensemble performances and our annual Gala, as outlined below.
Thank you for partnering with MYAC to transform lives through music.
Monthly Sustainers
Join a passionate community of MYAC supporters who are committed to making a lasting impact through consistent monthly giving. Your recurring gift of any size will help provide stability and ensure that MYAC will thrive for generations to come. Click here for more details about becoming a Monthly Sustainer.
Gifts of Stock & Securities
MYAC accepts gifts of stocks and securities. All the information you will need is linked below.
Employer Matching
Multiply Your Gift
We are grateful for your support of MYAC! As a reminder, your employer may offer a corporation matching gift program that could significantly amplify your contribution –in many cases doubling your impact for our students.
If you would like, we can: 1) confirm eligibility; 2) provide tax documentation; and 3) assist with submission instructions.
We are happy to help ensure that no available matching funds are left unclaimed. Please email: IreneForte@mya.org to request help.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a popular giving vehicle because of their immediate tax benefits and flexibility to support your favorite charities over time.
For a list of Donor Advised Funds and more information about this giving tool, go to this website. In addition to receiving an immediate tax deduction on your contribution, those funds are then invested (any growth is tax-free), while you recommend grants to qualified charities like MYAC over time.
Donating through Your DAF
If you already have a DAF, we appreciate your considering recommending a grant to support the students and programs of Midwest Young Artists Conservatory. The link above allows you to make a donation through your Donor Advised Fund if you are a client of Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon.
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a popular giving vehicle because of their immediate tax benefits and flexibility to support your favorite charities over time. It is in essence a charitable savings account.
To establish a DAF, you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a donor advised fund managed by a public charity. A number of financial firms have charitable arms that host DAFs, along with community foundations such as our local Lake County Community Foundation.
The Sempre Forte (“always strong”) Society recognizes and celebrates our most dedicated supporters who wish to leave their legacy by remembering Midwest Young Artists Conservatory in their will or estate plan.
If you have already included MYAC in your will or trust, please let us know so we can thank you, recognize you in the manner you wish, and ensure your gift is used as you intend.
Planned Giving
For more information or to discuss how a planned gift could meet your philanthropic goals, please contact Karen Dennis at 847.926.9898 or karendennis@mya.org.
Legacy Profiles
Rhona Reagan
Rhona was part of the first class of MYAC parents and coaches in the early 1990s. “MYAC has been my passion for over 25 years. It’s the encouragement combined with the dedication to excellence. It’s a place to grow.”
Michael Song (‘12, cello)
“MYAC taught me to face new challenges with confidence, and taught me to constantly improve and progress in all areas of my life, not only in music. It’s a chance to leave a lasting positive impact in the event I’m no longer here one day.”