Endowment

A Legacy That Sings

As we look ahead to our 50th anniversary, endowment giving will secure the legacy of the Santa Fe Desert Chorale’s celebrated Summer and Winter Festivals, accelerate the creation of innovative choral works, and diversify our community education programs.

Current Endowment Assets

The promise of an endowment gift

An extraordinary way to ensure the future of choral music, an endowment gift empowers us to dream bigger, reach further, and engage new audiences for many years to come. Your generosity will inspire new generations of singers, composers, and audiences alike. We would be honored to learn more about your interests and explore how your endowment contribution will ensure a lasting and transformative impact at the Desert Chorale.

The conversation begins with your vision

We understand a commitment like this is a deeply personal decision and a visionary commitment intended to establish a powerful and permanent legacy. That’s why we don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. We believe the most meaningful gifts must reflect your unique interests and passions. Our goal is to listen to your long-term philanthropic priorities and work with you to honor your vision and desire to create significant impact.

Fund Management

The Desert Chorale’s endowment assets are managed by the nonprofit investment advisors eCIO, a firm dedicated to empowering nonprofits to do more for their communities by providing cost-effective investment solutions and fiduciary guidance.

Why an endowment fund?

The Desert Chorale’s endowment fund delivers a permanent, self-sustaining funding source. We work with our investment manager to invest the funds with a portion of the fund’s value paid out annually to support the Desert Chorale’s mission.

What will the endowment fund support?

With the interest accrued, the Desert Chorale will be able to create recordings, education initiatives, and other programs that bring the beauty and power of great choral music to as many as possible. These funds may also sponsor innovative concert programs, such the Chorale’s 2025 program Cantos y Cuentos featuring guest artist Nacha Mendez.