CYSO is generously supported in part by individuals and the following foundation, corporate and government funders, without whom we could not provide the programming and support that brings CYSO to life.
percentage of CYSO students who receive financial assistance or attend a free program
Dollars given out in the 2019-2020 season to ensure that tuition is never a barrier to participation
of students say CYSO connects them to the community
| $50,000 and above | The Negaunee Foundation | |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | Paul M. Angell Family Foundation The Crown Family Julius N. Frankel Foundation | Illinois Arts Council Agency The MacArthur Fund for Culture, Equity, and the Arts at Prince |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | Baum Realty Group* The Buchanan Family Foundation The Catalyst Fund, a program of the League of American Orchestras made possible by the generous support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation | DLA Piper* John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Peoples Gas Community Fund Sage Foundation |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. Sargent Family Foundation | The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund |
| $4,999 and under | A440 Violin Shop* AmazonSmile Foundation Bocal Majority* Charles Double Reed Company* D’Addario Foundation Forrests Music* Fox Products* Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation from March 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022 | Benjamin B. Green-Field Foundation International Society of Bassists* Mardi Gras Fund Northern Illinois University* Oboe Chicago* Oboe Duck Reeds* Wicklander Family Foundation Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy *in-kind donation |
The 2021 CYSO Gala
The 2022 CYSO Gala: Listen to the Future brought together more than 400 supporters and 200 student performers to celebrate CYSO’s 75th anniversary season and the past, present, and future of the organization. We are so grateful for the support of the entire CYSO community for making the event such a smashing success. Because of your generosity, we raised more than $680,000—a record! Gala proceeds are key to keeping tuition affordable for all CYSO families, funding financial assistance, and ensuring our expansive community programming is always offered free of charge. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the lives of our young musicians.
| Platinum Sponsors | Pritzker Traubert Foundation | Sheppard Mullin |
| Gold Sponsors | Brittany Viola & Justin Bernbrock | Jenner & Block LLP/The Bricker Vinik Family |
| Silver Sponsors | Dr. Louanne Carabini & Shawn O’Leary Chapman & Cutler LLP Lakeview Smiles/Hydr8 | Stephen & Terry Schwartz Cynthia Van Osdol & John Sandwick |
| Bronze Sponsors | Alliant DLA Piper ESOP Structuring Specialists, Inc. Dr. Jana L. French & Peter M. Gotsch Mary & Lionel Go Green River Films Samartzis Sipi Metals Corp. | KPMG LLP. Nuveen Angela & Dana O’Banion Elizabeth & Jimmy |
| Advocate Sponsors | Baker McKenzie Horizon Wealth Management | Wintrust Chicago’s Bank |
| Ally Sponsors | Sophie McCarthy & Andy Hronek | The William Everett Group |
If you would like more information about how you or your company can become a sponsor of CYSO’s annual gala, contact Marc Bitler at mbitler@cyso.org or call 312-939-2207.
