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Ways to Give

Preucil School of Music offers excellence in music instruction for students of all ages, and creative early childhood instruction in a caring, nurturing environment. It is more than a place to learn to play an instrument: it is a special place where young people learn important values, make lifelong friendships, and flourish as musicians.

We know that tuition alone cannot sustain excellence or financial security. That is why your contribution is important. Your gift helps us:

  • Maintain a quality music curriculum grounded in the philosophy of Shinichi Suzuki.
  • Provide financial aid to students who could not otherwise afford private lessons.
  • Offer an early childhood education program through which young children develop an excitement for learning and experience music for the first time.
  • Attract and retain quality faculty whose wealth of knowledge and expertise makes such a difference for their students.

Preucil School of Music is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) educational institution.

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The greatest joy an adult can know is the privilege of developing a child’s potential in a way that enables that child to express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. —S. Suzuki

Our giving program includes a variety of options that will meet the evolving needs of Preucil School of Music, now and into the future. You can make an impact through one-time gifts, ongoing gifts, or through future gifts. To further explore giving options, please review the information below.

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Ways to Give

When you include Preucil School in your will, trust, or general estate plans, you make a substantial contribution to our future and continuing success. Please contact Tom Birkenholz via email or by phone at (319) 337-4156 x101 for confidential assistance in planning your gift.

The Community Foundation of Johnson County works closely with donors and their professional adviser to find the perfect match to meet your charitable giving goals. Preucil School of Music Global Outreach Fund is maintained by The Community Foundation of Johnson County and provides a means to contribute to specific organizations such as the Preucil School of Music. Launched in 2000, the Community Foundation of Johnson County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds resources, manages those resources, and pays it forward through grants to local nonprofit organizations. Preucil School of Music’s Global Outreach Funds at the Community Foundation are restricted to program-related scholarships and as a supplement to the Trip Endowment Fund. For more information on how to support Preucil School of Music through the Music Global Outreach Fund at the Community Foundation of Johnson County, please contact Sonja Zeithamel at email or by phone at (319) 337-4156 x103

If you’re an eligible Thrivent Financial member and have Choice Dollars® available to direct, please keep Preucil School of Music in mind. For more info or to direct Choice Dollars, call (319) 800-847-4836 or click here.

How We Use Your Contributions

Donations to The Preucil Fund are unrestricted funds and will be directed to the area of greatest need, from financial aid to instruments and equipment to academic programming. All donations to The Preucil Fund will have an immediate and lasting impact that will help continue our legacy of excellence.

This endowed fund, established 1985, provides an ongoing and permanent source of funds for general operating expenses, property/equipment needs. The fund includes resources from multiple sources. Income from this fund also helps offset the gap between tuition and operating expenses, bring faculty salaries to a level more commensurate with their expertise and to provide financial aid to qualifying students. Gifts totaling $1,000 or more, or in memory or honor of a loved one, can be invested in perpetuity.

This endowed fund provides an ongoing and permanent source of funds to cover the cost of curriculum-related travel for students. It is for restricted and designated for retention by the Board of Trustees.

This endowed fund provides an ongoing and permanent source of funds for annual tuition costs for qualifying students. The fund is restricted to Financial Aid, designated for retention by the Board of Trustees and administered by the Financial Aid Committee.

This endowed fund provides financial aid for students new to the school. The fund was established in 2014 to honor the memory of Stacy Thompson, M.D., an accomplished local eye surgeon, dedicated community volunteer and former member of the Preucil School Guild who was killed in a tragic car accident. The fund was established by her family and loved ones. These funds are awarded to qualifying new students at Preucil School of Music, Preucil Preschool or Music Together programs.

This endowed fund provides financial aid to cover the cost of piano lessons at Preucil School of Music for children who might not otherwise be able to afford the cost of piano lessons. It was established by a contribution from the Brian Cretzmeyer Trust for Young Musicians, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to providing access to quality musical instruction for children, especially those who might not otherwise have the opportunity. The Trust honors Brian Cretzmeyer, a talented musician and artist who began formal piano lessons at Preucil School of Music at age 4. Brian entertained and inspired others with his music and played piano with great passion until his untimely death at age 29 from cancer. Brian’s mother, Linda Cretzmeyer, is a longtime member of the Preucil Guild.

This fund will be used as tuition assistance for under-represented students in our community who identify as Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino. With this fund we hope to create a more diverse student population at Preucil School of Music.

Fund investment strategy is mandated by the Board’s Funds Management Policy. Distributions from funds are mandated by the Endowment Agreement document.