The Annual Fund supports the orchestras and brass ensemble of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra program. Our annual tuition covers only 45% of the annual operating budget. Therefore, we depend upon generous contributions from patrons like you. The PYO program is fortunate to have the help of many volunteers - parents and friends who give generously of their time and efforts. However, we also need YOUR help, and rely on your generosity to help fund the PYO program and ensure that we are able to continue to fulfill the program's important mission within the community.

If you would like to support the work of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, please make your tax-deductible contribution check payable to the "Philadelphia Youth Orchestra," and mail it to the following address:

CREDIT CARDS: If you wish to make a contribution using your Visa, MasterCard or American Express card, please contact the office at 215.545.0502

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Your gift will be acknowledged in the Annual Festival Program Book.

"IN HONOR OF" OR "IN MEMORY OF": Your gift may be donated in honor of or in memory of an individual. If you wish designate your gift in honor or memory of someone, kindly indicate this in the memo of your check.

MATCHING GIFTS: Many corporations have a matching gift program in which their employees may participate. Often, a company will double or sometimes triple a charitable contribution made to a nonprofit organization by an employee. Please check with your company to see if it has a matching gift program, and submit the required forms with your donation to PYO.

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is a 501(c)(3), charitable organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Official registration and financial information concerning PYO can be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.