Endowed Support
Make a Sound Investment

We need your support. We are based in the national museum, but we rely mainly on revenues, grants, private donations, and good will to survive and to carry out our mission.

With your help, we can continue to preserve our audio heritage, document and strengthen cultural diversity, and bring you great music and other sounds from around the world.

Consider a major gift to Smithsonian Folkways Recordings in the form of an endowment. With an endowment, the principal is a permanent, non-spendable asset. Only interest income from the fund is used for charitable activities and the endowment remains in perpetuity. Endowed funds provide you with substantial tax benefits and secure the future and growth of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
Please consult with your financial planner, accountant, or estate attorney to discuss your specific situation.

For further information on endowed support, contact Smithsonian Folkways Director Dan Sheehy at sheehyd@si.edu, 202-275-1153.