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SUPPORT BIRCH CREEK: WAYS TO GIVE
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| The Gift of Music |
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| Mission Statement: To provide intensive, performance-based instruction to promising young musicians by immersing them in a professional, mentoring environment.
When you contribute to Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc., you sustain a 33-year tradition of giving life to these words, reaching young musicians (typically between ages 13-19) from Wisconsin, the Midwest, and beyond. And your donation is fully tax deductible.
You may be inspired to give because music has personally graced your life and you want to pass the gift along. You may give to celebrate, honor, or memorialize the life of someone you love. You may give an annual gift or through a matching program with your employer. You may want to include a bequest in your will or a deferred gift in your estate planning.
Should you choose to designate your gift, Birch Creek has many choices for donors. To read more about our Annual and Endowment Funds, click on the links on the left.
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You can make a donation online by debit / credit card or by PayPal. This service is coordinated through GuideStar and powered by Network for Good, a secure online payment service that provides charities and non-profit organizations with a transparent donor giving procedure.
Please note: Birch Creek is listed by name as BIRCH CREEK MUSIC CENTER INC., the original name on our IRS 501(c)(3) tax determination letter.
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To donate to Perfect Pitch, designate "Perfect Pitch" on you check or online donation form, or call Amber Heise, Director of Development, at (920) 868-3763 for more options. |
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Perfect Pitch - The Capital Campaign for Birch Creek
Fundraising continues for a carefully-planned capital campaign that will add three new buildings on our 40-acre, rural Egg Harbor campus.
Click to read more.
The Rehearsal Facility / Student Dorm
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To donate to Birchfellows Annual Operating Fund, designate "Birchfellows" on you check or online donation form.
Birchfellows Levels of Giving
| Platinum |
$10,000 and above
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| Gold |
$2,500 to $9,999
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| Silver |
$1,000 to $2,499
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| Bronze |
$250 to $999
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| Friend |
$249 and under
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Birchfellows Annual Operating Fund
 A "Birchfellow" is a donor whose tax-deductible gift supports Birch Creek’s annual operating budget. Each year, unrestricted Birchfellow donations promote student learning through faculty salaries, educational programs, program marketing, instrument rental, and student recruitment activities as well as help operate the campus.
Examples are given below of what your contribution can buy for Birch Creek students.
- $25 - purchase a music stand
- $50 - provide headphones or music acquisition for the listening library
- $100 - contribute toward music rental
- $250 - help with instrument tuning and repair
- $500 - help transport and tune the steelpans we borrow
- $750 - support annual outreach in Door County public schools
- $2,000 - name a faculty "chair" on an annual basis
A student writes:
"It is quite possible that I learned as much at Birch Creek in two weeks as I had in my previous six years as a percussionist. The great teachings and hands-on learning made me more efficient at practice as well as in my school studies.
" I do not know you, but I assume that you are a music lover and I hope that you are able to attend a Birch Creek concert. I am sure that you get satisfaction from your donation knowing it is for a great cause...and from my extreme gratitude."
- Tyler Pelt, 2007 Percussion & Steel Band Session student
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| To donate to the Annual Capital Improvement Fund, designate "Capital Fund" on you check or online donation form.
Capital Fund Levels of Giving
| Platinum |
$25,000 and above
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| Gold |
$10,000 to $24,999
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| Silver |
$5,000 to $9,999
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| Bronze |
$3,000 to $4,999
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| 10 Star |
$1,000 to $2,999
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| 5 Star |
$500 to $999
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| 3 Star |
$300 to $499
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| 2 Star |
$100 to $299
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| 1 Star |
$99 and under
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Annual Capital Improvement Fund
Contributions to the Capital Fund allow Birch Creek to undertake major improvements that are part of our structured, long-range maintenance plan. Recently, contributions have been used to:
- update carpeting in the student dormitory
- remodel student and patron restroom facilities and student showers
- install new flooring and replace the chairs in the dining room
- provide new siding and interior remodeling of the historic farmhouse
- rewire the Dutton Concert Barn
- re-roof the granary
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| To donate to the Annual Scholarship Fund, designate "General Scholarship Fund" on you check or online donation form, or call Amber Heise, Director of Development, at (920) 868-3763 for more options. |
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Annual Scholarship Fund
In seeking to fulfill Birch Creek’s educational mission, one of our highest priorities is building and maintaining a strong scholarship program. On the average, $32,000 is awarded in scholarships to needy and worthy students annually, directly supporting 30% of the student body.
 A student writes:
"Your contribution made it possible for me to be involved in a rigorous, yet a fun and wonderful experience. I am only 14 years old, but I am learning that donations such as yours are very important to the success of Birch Creek. Thank you very much for your support."
- Mei Lackey, 2007 Symphony Session bass student (pictured in concert at Birch Creek with string bass faculty member Al Steiner)
General Scholarships
Unrestricted gifts in any amount are welcome.
Named Scholarships
A gift of $2,000 names an annual scholarship as the donor chooses; e.g., "The John Smith Foundation Scholar." Birch Creek makes every effort for the donor to meet and get acquainted with the recipient of their scholarship during the student's two weeks at Birch Creek.
Restricted Scholarships
Gifts in this category are designated by the donor for a specific instrument, session, geographical region, or school, and can be for any amount.
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| To sponsor a concert, call Amber Heise, Director of Development, at (920) 868-3763. |
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Annual Concert Sponsorship
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Concert sponsorships allow Birch Creek to continue attracting some of the finest musicians, performers, and scholars in the country, as well as providing our students with the invaluable experience of performing before live audiences. Sponsors may share costs with other individuals or businesses, and receive nightly publicity as well as complimentary tickets. Concert sponsorships range from $450 to $4,450.
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| To become a corporate sponsor, call Amber Heise, Director of Development, at (920) 868-3763. |
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Annual Corporate Giving
Corporate sponsors support Birch Creek activities in the name of their businesses. A corporation can give a cash donation to support nightly concerts or special STARZ series concerts, purchase a program book advertisement, underwrite an open rehearsal, or furnish refreshments for opening night events. Corporations may donate to Birch Creek by means of a company-sponsored foundation, through a separate corporate giving program, or both.
Cash donations are not the only type of corporate support. In-kind support such as the donation of equipment, the use of corporate facilities, printing or design services, or access to staff expertise are common forms of corporate giving as well.
Corporations may also meet with the Development Office to make suggestions about the ways in which they can contribute.
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To make an Endowment Fund donation, call Amber Heise, Director of Development, at (920) 868-3763.
Endowment Levels of Giving
| Founder |
$100,000 and above
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| Guardian |
$50,000 to $99,999
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| Benefactor |
$25,000 to $49,999
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| Patron |
$10,000 to $24,999
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| Partner |
$5,000 to $9,999
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| Colleague |
$1,000 to $4,999
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| Affiliate |
up to $999
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Naming opportunities exist within each fund. Please inquire.
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Endowment Funds
A LIFETIME OF MUSIC begins with you.
The Endowment Program establishes a firm financial base that ensures the stability of Birch Creek and its services to young musicians and to the community long into the future.
Birch Creek has established the following funds within the Door County Community Foundation:
Now and Forever Fund - to supplement donations for general operations made through Birchfellows appeals three times annually.
 Scholarships Forever Fund - to augment annual gifts to the Scholarship Fund.
Lifetime Education Fund - to support essential educational components such as faculty salaries, musical instruments, library acquisitions, and guest artist fees.
Building for Tomorrow Fund - to supplement annual donations for capital expenditures.
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Gifts of Stock - Birch Creek also accept gifts of stock that may be designated or assist with annual operations. Please inquire.
A student writes:
"My fellow students and I thank you earnestly for your contribution to Birch Creek. Your donations help keep Birch Creek alive and giving back to the students and members of the community.
"A large part of my live would be missing if I had not found this wonderful place and leaving was bittersweet. Your generosity will continue to allow musicians to fill up the empty spaces in their lives."
Katie Glaudell, 2007 Symphony Session student
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| To join the Legacy Circle, or to make an appointment for more information, call Kaye Wagner, Executive Director, at (920) 868-3763. |
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Planned Giving - The Legacy Circle
The Legacy Circle was created to help guarantee Birch Creek’s financial stability far into the future. A planned gift is a resource upon which Birch Creek can rely for years to come. Large and small, these gifts are vital to the success of Birch Creek’s future. Many donors have found that time spent considering what to give as well as when and how to structure their contributions can help them make more meaningful gifts while meeting personal planning goals as well.
Birch Creek gift planning options include:
- Bequests
- Charitable Remainder Unitrusts
- Retirement Packages
- Life Insurance Policies
- Charitable Lead Trusts
- Gifts of Real Estate
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| To order a bench, contact Birch Creek Operations Manager Lyn Huber at 920-868-3763 or lyn@birchcreek.org |
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Dedication Benches
 The bench project is a fundraising effort developed by Birch Creek’s volunteer group, The Associates. The personalized and handcrafted project began in 2002, adding benches to the campus for patrons to use while listening to students perform in the courtyard gazebo before concerts and during intermissions. Funds raised through this program are used to meet specific annual financial needs identified by the Board of Trustees, staff, and faculty in the Long-Range Plan, and agreed upon by the membership of the Associates.
A bench may be purchased for $500 and inscribed with your name or the name of someone you wish to honor, thank, or memorialize.
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To make an in-kind donation, contact Birch Creek Operations Manager Lyn Huber at 920-868-3763 or lyn@birchcreek.org
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In-kind Donations
Join the growing number of donors who contribute goods and materials to Birch Creek. Donations could be in the form of refreshments or flowers for one of our events, to office furniture and supplies. Never underestimate the potential of an in-kind donation. You will receive a tax acknowledgement for your gift.
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OFFICE
Copy paper - all sizes & colors
White envelopes - all sizes
Paper folding machine
Adjustable task chairs
Fine point Sharpie® permanent pens
Card stock
RECEPTIONS
Paper plates & napkins
Sturdy vases
Cloth tablecloths
Plastic tablecloths
Utility cart
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BUILDING & GROUNDS
Rotary tool set
Hand-powered wood planer
Dremel tool kit
Palm sander
Storage bins for small parts
CAMPUS RECREATION
Basketball court
NEW FACILITIES
Clocks
Large mirrors
Dinnerware and kitchen items
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Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. (Birch Creek Music Center Incorporated), meets the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) as a charitable organization exempt from federal income tax. Contributions made to Birch Creek by individuals and corporations are deductible under IRS Code section 170.
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BIRCH CREEK
• 3821 County E • P.O.Box 230 • Egg Harbor, WI 54209-0230
Phone 920-868-3763 • Fax 920-868-1643 • Email mainoffice@birchcreek.org
© Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. 2004-2007
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