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why support marin girls chorus?


Marin Girls Chorus is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) committing towards providing opportunities for every singer who wishes to join us. We rely on the generosity of donors and foundations to help make that dream a reality. Donations go directly towards supporting our program and student scholarships.

Key Facts

& Figures

  • Only 50% of our operating budget is covered by tuition; the rest is made up through donations, fundraising, grants, and ticket sales

  • Marin Girls Chorus is 501(c)(3) non-profit music education organization, founded in 1988

  • 130 girls and young women, ages 5-18, from all over Marin participate in one or more of MGC's ensembles

  • MGC presents and performs in 10+ public performances each year, with emphasis on reaching audiences who cannot come to us

  • 17% of enrolled singers receive need-based tuition assistance, with the average assistance package covering at least 50% of the cost of tuition

  • MGC is committed to offering diverse experiences to our singers, including repertoire from around the world, efforts to increase access to low-income singers, and touring opportunities throughout the US and beyond for our middle and high school singers

Individual Giving

The Marin Girls Chorus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We receive approximately 50% of our operating revenue from earned income like tuition and ticket sales. The Chorus relies on generous contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations and fundraisers to:

  • support its quality music programs

  • need-based scholarships and

  • community outreach performances.

To make a gift by mail, please send to:
Marin Girls Chorus, P.O. Box 150985, San Rafael, CA 94901

To make an instant tax-deductible donation today using a major credit card, please click here

Join one of our Donation Levels:

  • Artistic Director Circle: $5,000 and up

  • Forte: $1,000 and up

  • Vivace: $500 and up

  • Crescendo: $250 and up

  • Ensemble: $100 and up


OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT MARIN GIRLS CHORUS

Minted contributes 15% of total profits to Marin Girls Chorus every time you shop with the code FUNDRAISEMARINCHORUS. This promotion is open year round and is open to all products.

Corporate & Foundation Giving

Institutional and foundational funding provides the Marin Girls Chorus the opportunity to fund free public concerts, music education, tours, retreats and tuition assistance. We are deeply appreciative of the support and generosity from the following private and public foundations:

Annual Report