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Gifts, Bequests and Donations
As part of the original deed of gift from John D and Adolph B Spreckels, all organ concerts held at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion are offered to the public at no charge. This is in keeping with the Spreckels brothers’ goal of introducing the healing spirit of live music to everyone, especially young people, regardless of their socio-economic status. Today, this 107-year tradition of generosity continues due to the support of the citizens of San Diego, the members of the Spreckels Organ Society, and donors from all over the world.
The cost to produce weekly live musical experiences for the public is approximately $5 per person per concert. We like to think of ourselves as an introduction to the fine cultural and live performance diversity that makes San Diego a world-class city.
To donate by mail, please mail checks to:
Spreckels Organ Society
1549 El Prado, Suite 10
San Diego, CA 92101
The activities of the Spreckels Organ Society
are supported through the following
The City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, the San Diego Parks & Recreation Department, and our generous corporate sponsors.
Spreckels Organ Society funds, including the Scholarship Fund, the Audio-Visual Tech Fund and the Jared Jacobsen Educational Fund. These funds support donations designated for specific projects.
Endowed funds, including the Nichols Summer Festival Bequest, the Oberlin and Vivian Evenson Endowment, the Operating Expense Endowment, and the Organ Bench Endowment. These funds, initiated through the generosity of past and present Spreckels Organ Society members and trustees, support some of our most exciting programs.
In addition to these funds
In addition to these funds, we benefit from membership dues, grants, bequests, concessions, music, merchandise sales, and gifts from attendees in our gold boxes at the entrance to the pavilion during the concerts. We always welcome these gifts.
If you would like to discuss a specific gift plan, make a directed contribution, get information about bequests, or want more detailed information about any of our funds, endowments, or our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, please contact us at sosorgan@gmail.com or stop by and visit one of our docents at the membership table at a live concert
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