Cantata Collective is dedicated to the performance of Bach Cantatas for the public, free of charge. The Cantata Collective (EIN: 82-2131808) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The success of the FREE CONCERTS series is made possible by the generous support of individuals, our Board of Directors, and Philanthropic foundations from coast to coast. In order to continue our mission, Cantata Collective depends on contributions from all of you.

Founders Circle

Each $1000 Founders Circle contribution received during Cantata Collective's inaugural season was an affirmation of the belief that Bach belongs to everyone. The vision of our 29 Founders emboldened us to set our artistic standards high from the very first performance, while encouraging us to stay true to our ensemble mission. On this page we pay tribute to our Founders in perpetuity, with grateful thanks for their generosity and trust.

Concert Sponsors

We offer Concert Sponsorships to patrons who are interested in contributing at an extraordinary level. Your donation of $5,000 provides needed support for the many facets of concert production: facility rental, keyboard rental and tuning, fees for singers and players, recording, sheet music, advertising and much more. For more information on becoming a Concert Sponsor, please contact Kati Kyme at 510.517.0692.

Cantata Collective wishes to thank our 2018-19 Concert Sponsors for their generous support.

John Phillips and Susanne Hering (September 2018)
Sondra Schlesinger and Marc Schachman (November 2018)
Brian Kincaid and Elizabeth Theil (February 2019)
Katrine and Harry Gray (March 2019)
Virginia Shuler and Marie Collins (April 2019)

2019-20 Concert Sponsors

James Grantham Turner and Martha Pollak (September 29, 2019) in memory of Lorraine Hunt Leiberson
Virginia Shuler (November 2, 2019)
Lisa & Robert Weiss (November 2, 2019)
Sondra Schlesinger and Marc Schachman (November 3, 2019)
Katrine and Harry Gray (March 22, 2020)
John Phillips and Susanne Hering (May 23, 2020)
Marie Collins and Didier Legall (May 24, 2020)
Brian Kincaid & Elizabeth Theil (May 24, 2020)

2021-22 Concert Sponsors

Marie Collins
Katrine and Harry Gray
Elizabeth Theil and Brian Kincaid
Marc Schachman and Linda Quan
Sondra Schlesinger
Susanne Hering and John Phillips

Sustaining Partners

With the Founders Circle complete, our Sustaining Partners will provide financial support above the basic Membership level. For those who are able to contribute $1000 we welcome you as a Sustaining Partner of Cantata Collective. Your generous donation will help Cantata Collective continue to present Bach performances free of charge to our audiences. All Sustaining Partners have the option to reserve seats at any of our concerts.

Members

Annual Membership is the engine of Cantata Collective's unique approach to concert presentation. Our Members have forged an exciting new musical community with a shared sense of purpose between artists and listeners. Going forward from our first season, renewals and new Memberships will be a vital key to Cantata Collective's continued success.

Cantata Collective Members ($100 and above)

Foundation Support

Benevity
Chicago Community Trust
Richard and Mary L. Gray Foundation
Jewish Community Endowment Fund
Richard M. & Susan L. Kaplan Philanthropic Fund
The KAVAH Fund
The Waverley Fund

In Kind Gifts

Donna Williams, accounting and tax services
Hiram Simon, WineWise