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
Foundation, Corporate, Government and Individual Contributions
| $50,000 and above | The Negaunee Foundation | |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Crown Family Philanthropies Julius N. Frankel Foundation | The MacArthur Fund for Culture, Equity, and the Arts at Prince |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | Baum Realty Group* The Buchanan Family Foundation DLA Piper* John R. Halligan Charitable Fund | Illinois Arts Council Agency Peoples Gas Community Fund Zachry Group |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation | Sargent Family Foundation The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund |
From March 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
The 2023 CYSO Gala
On Saturday, February 25, nearly 500 CYSO supporters gathered at The Geraghty for the 2023 CYSO Gala. Celebrating pioneering women in music, the event raised more than $680,000 to support CYSO’s music training programs for students from across the Chicago region. Almost 200 of CYSO’s young musicians were on hand, performing works composed, made famous by, or arranged by women. 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 | Sheppard Mullin | |
| Gold Sponsors | Jenner & Block LLP / The Bricker Vinik Family US Bank | Cynthia Van Osdol & John Sandwick Brittany Viola & Justin Bernbrock |
| Silver Sponsors | Conagra Brands Mesirow Old National Bank | Pritzker Traubert Foundation Stephen & Terry Schwartz |
| Bronze Sponsors | Accenture Alliant Anonymous Dr. Jana L. French & Peter M. Gotsch ESOP Structuring Specialists Inc. Green River Films | KPMG LLP Mary & Lionel Go Louanne Carabini & Shawn O’Leary Real Digital LLC Sipi Metals Corp. |
| Advocate Sponsors | Baker McKenzie | Wintrust Chicago’s Bank |
| Ally Sponsors | RSM US LLP | Israel Rocha |
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.
