Gifts to the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club are greatly appreciated. With the ever-increasing costs of
performing and touring, any gift no matter the size makes a difference to the Club. If you would like to make a
gift at this time you may either follow the link to Michigan Online Giving and make a secure donation online, or
print and mail us the PDF Donor Form which follows.
or select: DONOR FORM (PDF)
All gifts are tax deductible and those $25 or more will be acknowledged by the Club in a future concert program and in Laudes,
the official newsletter of the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club.
Recognition levels are:
Director ------------------ $10,000+
Advisor ------------------ $5000+
Benefactor ------------- $1000+
Sponsor ----------------- $500+
Clubber ----------------- $250+
Associate --------------- $100+
Friend ------------------- $50+
Patron ------------------- $25+
Gifts made to any of the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club funds outlined below are gifts to the University of Michigan.
As such the gifts are fully tax deductible for Federal tax purposes and they qualify for the State of Michigan tax credit for
gifts to higher education.
True endowments have been established for a restricted purpose from which only the income can be used for that restricted purpose.
The fund balance of a true endowment cannot be invaded or used and is held in perpetuity for the restricted purpose.
A quasi-endowment has been established for unrestricted purposes from which both the income and the fund balance can used.
Both the true endowment and quasi-endowment funds of the Men's Glee Club are invested in the University of Michigan's long-term
investment portfolio. The Club, like all the other organizations across campus that have these funds, purchase shares in this
portfolio just like a mutual fund. Quarterly income distributions are made September, December, March and June, which average
5% of the average market value of the fund.
True Endowment Funds (Fund and Income Use Restricted)
Men's Glee Club Tour Endowment -
This true endowment fund was initiated in 2000. The income generated from the gifts made to this fund is used to help defray the
ever-increasing cost of the Club's annual concert tours in the United States and abroad.
Philip Duey Scholarship Endowment -
This true endowment was established in 1974 to honor the Club's long-term director. The income generated from gifts made to
this fund provide the bulk of the scholarships to deserving Clubbers which are announced at the Club's annual spring concert.
James Shortt Memorial Endowment -
This true endowment honors the Club's long term faculty advisor. The income generated from gifts made to this fund provides scholarships to deserving clubbers which are announced at the Club's annual spring concert.
Men's Glee Club Appearance Endowment -
This true endowment was established in 1999. The income generated from the gifts made to this fund will in the future help defray
the costs of the clubbers concert attire. The income currently generated is being used to purchase more shares in the fund to
increase the size of the endowment.
Quasi-Endowment Fund (Fund and Income Use Unrestricted)
Spain Concert Tour Operating Fund -
This fund was established to help to defray the unexpectedly high cost of our international tour in Spain during Summer 2008 that is passed on to our members.
Men's Glee Club Unrestricted Operating Fund -
This fund was established many years ago and continues to grow through the gifts made by alumni and friends of the Men's Glee Club.
It provides the earning capacity of a true endowment fund while providing the Club flexibility to manage cash flows through the
ability to draw from the fund balance. The income derived from this fund provides the income and borrowing capacity necessary to
defray some of the expenses of the overseas tours and gives the Club additional operational funding that allows special activities
to take place such as the fall 2001 performance of the Brahms Requiem.
Questions regarding these or other giving opportunities to the Club or about the University's long-term portfolio should be
directed to Carl Smith, Faculty Advisor by phone at 734-647-7506 or by E-Mail at
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