Founded in 1993 as a separate support organization of the American Harp Society, the AHS Foundation is a non profit [509(a)(3)] organization in which donations are held for specific educational projects.  The Foundation houses specific named endowment funds. The American Harp Society Foundation provides a legacy for the future of the American Harp Society.  There are sixteen funds in which donations are held for specific educational projects, such as scholarships, awards, and prizes, each in accordance with the intent of the original donor. The longevity and excellence of the Society’s educational projects and scholarships are ensured by the work of the Foundation.  You can be a part of that legacy.

Donate to the AHS Foundation (PDF)

Foundation Brochure (PDF)

For questions, contact Sally Maxwell at sarahemax@earthlink.net.

History of the AHS Foundation

In 1990, a small group of long-time members of the AHS (Burton Adams, Wenonah Govea, Sally Maxwell, Jack Nebergall, Ruth Papalia, and Dorothy Remsen) foresaw the potential of such an organization.  Beginning with the Nebergall Award, the Karl Carlson Award, and the Doris Calkins Award in 1993, the Foundation now houses sixteen separate funds.  Each fund within the Foundation is designated for a specific purpose. Only a portion of the interest/gains is given for each award and scholarship, thereby creating and building an endowment to ensure the funds and their growth in perpetuity. (See “Funds Housed in the AHS Foundation.”)