Support Us
There are many options for helping the BBC…
Members of the BBC participate because of their love for music, affection for each other, and for the pleasure of our audience. No members, directors, other staff or board members receive compensation.
There are many avenues for support for our varied audience:
- Individuals and Families
- Corporate Support
- Our Wishlist
- Board of Directors
We are sensitive to the difficulty that some may be encountering with the current economic situation we all face.
The Brass Band of Columbus is a bona fide 501-(c)3 non-profit, therefore, your donations are eligible for tax deductibility to the maximum amount allowed by Federal law. We are happy to provide appropriate documentation for your use.
Maestro - $500+
- Don & Marilyn Andersen
- Paul and Anne Droste
- Fred & Ruth Ann Helser
- Gordon Mathie
- Richard Pfeiffer
- Cabot Rea
- Jan Smucker
- Ray & Anne Spillman
- Les Susi
- Carolyn Weltzheimer
Concertmaster - $250 - $499
- Martha C. Baer
- Margie Coyle (in memory of “Ziggy” Coyle)
- Charles E. & Barbara D. Cozad
- Barbara K. Hall (in memory of William Weltzheimer)
- The late Robert Hightshoe
- George Zonders
Principal - $100 - $249
- Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Barnes
- Dr. Ruth A. Brooks
- Victor C. & Dorothy A. Ciancetta
- Roger Cichy
- Carol Countiss Revocable Trust
- Ann & Jack Galvin
- Joe & Lisa Galvin
- Lawerence Herman
- James & Faye Hook
- Ms. Cynthia Koonz
- Norman & Margia Renner
- The Scharf Family
- Tony & Suzanne Sforza
- Dorothy & Steven Spohn
- V. Warren Swisher
- Scott Underwood
Patron - $50 - $99
- Ronald Althoff
- Christina Davis
- Louis & Grace DiGiandomenico
- Joanne Fogelsong
- Marjorie Foreman
- Gary & Jeana Hodges
- Thelma J. & Elspeth L. Koerner
- James & Karen McMahon
- Russ & Charlene Morgan
- Dan & Dorothy Nawrocki
- Janet Owen
- Jonathan Renner
- Norman M. Spain
- Robert Weltzheimer
- William D. Zipperlen
The BBC relies upon Corporate Support…
Without the generous support of Corporate Supporters, the Brass Band of Columbus would be limited in its ability to function at a level commensurate with its abilities and prestige. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the companies and organizations below for both financial and in-kind support. Won’t you join this list?
The Brass Band of Columbus currently receives annual grant support from:
In-kind support is received from:
While we must have a financial basis to sustain our organization, we also look for in-kind support. Please see our Wishlist below or contact either our Band Chairperson or Musical Director if you have a creative idea for in-kind support services that would be a value to the BBC. (View our list of key staff personnel for their contact information.)
Below is a list of current band priorities. If you would like to underwrite the purchase of one of these needs, please contact us and indicate your preferences.
BBC Donation Form
The BBC currently has these specific equipment needs with their estimated costs, as available:
- 5 new tenor horns to our specification(@ $3000 each)
Recording Equipment:$2000 + Thank you!- Portable music stands (set): $1000
Portable director’s podium: ($300)Thank you, Carolyn Weltzheimer!Stand banners: ($3500)Thank you!- Merchandise table banner: (Price to be determined)
- Band banner: (Price to be determined)
The BBC is supported by a Board of Directors who act in an advisory role to assist the organization in realizing its strategic goals. The Board has no fiduciary control.
Anyone interested in joining our Board of Directors should contact us.
