By including the orchestra in your will or estate plan, you ensure that the music and programs you love inspire future generations long into the future. Planned giving costs nothing today, but it leaves a lasting legacy that keeps providing opportunities to young people and the greater Worcester community culturally rich for decades to come. Gifts can included stock, annuities, dedicated endowments, named funds or IRA designations.
Important Information For Your Financial Advisors & Estate Planners
IRS Name: The Worcester Youth Orchestras, Inc. (WYO) also known previously as The Performing Arts School of Worcester (PASOW)
IRS Designation: 501(c)(3)
EIN: 04-2470999
Address: PO Box 991, Worcester, MA 01613
IRS Designation: 501(c)(3)
EIN: 04-2470999
Address: PO Box 991, Worcester, MA 01613
WYO Endowments & Legacy Funds
Chloe Nestor Sundberg Endowment (WYO Class of 1947)
Est. 2025
Legacy gift supporting the ongoing operations of the Worcester Youth Orchestras and providing five full scholarships to the Honors Brass Quintet. Chloe was an original member of the Worcester Youth Orchestras from 1947 and remained active in the musical and educational life of Worcester throughout her life. Learn more about Chloe Sundberg here.
George I. Alden Trust Discretionary Fund
Est. 2017
Establish from two gifts from the George I. Alden Trust to provide discretionary scholarships and funding for special programs.
Jeppson Memorial Fund
Est. 1977
Established by the Jeppson Family at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation to provide ongoing support for the Worcester Youth Orchestras with an annuity.
Briel Endowment
Est. 1982
Legacy gift from the estate of Karl Briel, previous board member, to support the ongoing operations of the Worcester Youth Orchestras.
Cheney Family Endowment
Est. 1978
Support the ongoing operations of the Worcester Youth Orchestras.
Wheeler Family Endowment
Est. 1972
Support the ongoing operations of the Worcester Youth Orchestras.
Chloe Nestor Sundberg Endowment (WYO Class of 1947)
Est. 2025
Legacy gift supporting the ongoing operations of the Worcester Youth Orchestras and providing five full scholarships to the Honors Brass Quintet. Chloe was an original member of the Worcester Youth Orchestras from 1947 and remained active in the musical and educational life of Worcester throughout her life. Learn more about Chloe Sundberg here.
George I. Alden Trust Discretionary Fund
Est. 2017
Establish from two gifts from the George I. Alden Trust to provide discretionary scholarships and funding for special programs.
Jeppson Memorial Fund
Est. 1977
Established by the Jeppson Family at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation to provide ongoing support for the Worcester Youth Orchestras with an annuity.
Briel Endowment
Est. 1982
Legacy gift from the estate of Karl Briel, previous board member, to support the ongoing operations of the Worcester Youth Orchestras.
Cheney Family Endowment
Est. 1978
Support the ongoing operations of the Worcester Youth Orchestras.
Wheeler Family Endowment
Est. 1972
Support the ongoing operations of the Worcester Youth Orchestras.
Endowed Symphony Chairs
The Worcester Youth Orchestras' recognizes legacy gifts and endowment specific donations through named chairs in the orchestras and other ensembles. Gifts to the endowment above $5,000 are given chair recognition in perpetuity with donors having the option to specify the chair and instrument. The orchestra also acknowledges major contributions of time and talent through honorary chairs. Donations above $500 to the Annual Fund are acknowledged through one year assignments to instruments across all ensembles.
In Perpetuity
Gifts of $5,000 or more to the endowment
Doris Olive Watling Memorial Chair (Associate/Assistant Concertmaster)
Marilyn A. Howard Memorial Chair (Violin 1)
Jeppson Family Memorial Chair (Principal Flute & Various)
George I Alden Memorial Chair (Principal Oboe & Various)
Natalie Ferris Memorial Chair (Associate/Assistant Viola)
Chloe Nester Sundberg Endowed Chair* (Principal Horn)
Freeman Family Endowed Chair (Principal Keyboard)
Wheeler Family Endowed Chair (Various)
Cheney Family Endowed Chair (Various)
Briel Family Endowed Chair (Various)
George I. Alden Memorial Chair (Trumpet)
Honorary Chairs
In recognition of previous donors, board members, volunteers or staff that have left a lasting impact on the organization.
Jack Howard Memorial Chair (Violin 1)
Longtime supporter and donor
Sara Hubbard Honorary Chair (Principal 2nd Violin)
In recognition of 10 years service on the Board of Directors
Dr. Jeanne Drumm Honorary Chair (Principal Viola)
Longtime viola faculty
Chhoeuk Family Honorary Chair (Principal Cello)
Longtime business supporter
Kevin J. Maguire Honorary Chair (Principal Bass)
In recognition of 10 years service on the Board of Directors
Levenson Family Honorary Chair (Violin)
In recognition of Henry Levenson, founder of WYO in 1947
2025 - 2026 Chair Recognition
Not a legacy gift, but a one season acknowledgement for donations to the Annual Fund above $500.
Jonathan & Seth Colby (Concertmaster)
DCU For Kids Foundation (Violin 2)
McConville Family (Violin 2)
Kyle Copeland (Cello)
Pfizer Foundation (Cello)
Krauss More Family (Bass)
Derek & Ruby Burke (Flute)
Chris & Delayna Griffith (Oboe)
Drs. Pamela Grimaldi & Macario Corpuz (English Horn)
Hoche-Schofield Foundation (Clarinet)
Stoddard Charitable Trust (Clarinet)
Lesle Reed (Clarinet)
Wegmans Foods (Bass Clarinet)
Fontaine Community Foundation (Bassoon)
Webster Five Foundation (Bassoon)
Chris & Brita Outzen (ContraBasssoon)
Lucy Cowell (Horn)
Fletcher Foundation (Trumpet)
Cornerstone Bank (Trombone)
Fuller Foundation (Tuba)
Schwartz Charitable Foundation (Percussion)
Luna Hormone Health (Celeste)
The Worcester Youth Orchestras' recognizes legacy gifts and endowment specific donations through named chairs in the orchestras and other ensembles. Gifts to the endowment above $5,000 are given chair recognition in perpetuity with donors having the option to specify the chair and instrument. The orchestra also acknowledges major contributions of time and talent through honorary chairs. Donations above $500 to the Annual Fund are acknowledged through one year assignments to instruments across all ensembles.
In Perpetuity
Gifts of $5,000 or more to the endowment
Doris Olive Watling Memorial Chair (Associate/Assistant Concertmaster)
Marilyn A. Howard Memorial Chair (Violin 1)
Jeppson Family Memorial Chair (Principal Flute & Various)
George I Alden Memorial Chair (Principal Oboe & Various)
Natalie Ferris Memorial Chair (Associate/Assistant Viola)
Chloe Nester Sundberg Endowed Chair* (Principal Horn)
Freeman Family Endowed Chair (Principal Keyboard)
Wheeler Family Endowed Chair (Various)
Cheney Family Endowed Chair (Various)
Briel Family Endowed Chair (Various)
George I. Alden Memorial Chair (Trumpet)
Honorary Chairs
In recognition of previous donors, board members, volunteers or staff that have left a lasting impact on the organization.
Jack Howard Memorial Chair (Violin 1)
Longtime supporter and donor
Sara Hubbard Honorary Chair (Principal 2nd Violin)
In recognition of 10 years service on the Board of Directors
Dr. Jeanne Drumm Honorary Chair (Principal Viola)
Longtime viola faculty
Chhoeuk Family Honorary Chair (Principal Cello)
Longtime business supporter
Kevin J. Maguire Honorary Chair (Principal Bass)
In recognition of 10 years service on the Board of Directors
Levenson Family Honorary Chair (Violin)
In recognition of Henry Levenson, founder of WYO in 1947
2025 - 2026 Chair Recognition
Not a legacy gift, but a one season acknowledgement for donations to the Annual Fund above $500.
Jonathan & Seth Colby (Concertmaster)
DCU For Kids Foundation (Violin 2)
McConville Family (Violin 2)
Kyle Copeland (Cello)
Pfizer Foundation (Cello)
Krauss More Family (Bass)
Derek & Ruby Burke (Flute)
Chris & Delayna Griffith (Oboe)
Drs. Pamela Grimaldi & Macario Corpuz (English Horn)
Hoche-Schofield Foundation (Clarinet)
Stoddard Charitable Trust (Clarinet)
Lesle Reed (Clarinet)
Wegmans Foods (Bass Clarinet)
Fontaine Community Foundation (Bassoon)
Webster Five Foundation (Bassoon)
Chris & Brita Outzen (ContraBasssoon)
Lucy Cowell (Horn)
Fletcher Foundation (Trumpet)
Cornerstone Bank (Trombone)
Fuller Foundation (Tuba)
Schwartz Charitable Foundation (Percussion)
Luna Hormone Health (Celeste)
