Funding Amount

Tuition scholarships (varies)

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Students enrolling in WYSO orchestras
  • Students in WYSO Chamber Music Program
  • Students taking private lessons through WYSO

Other requirements

  • Priority given to families with demonstrated financial need
  • Average adjusted income of applicants: $37,565 (near poverty line)

Overview

Award Purpose: Tuition scholarships to eliminate financial barriers for students and families

Eligibility:

  • Students enrolling in WYSO orchestras
  • Students in WYSO Chamber Music Program
  • Students taking private lessons through WYSO
  • Priority given to families with demonstrated financial need
  • Average adjusted income of applicants: $37,565 (near poverty line)

Award History:

  • Established with $10,000 lead gift from WYSO Life Trustees Stanley and Shirley Inhorn
  • During 2018-2019 season, WYSO offered over $50,000 in total scholarship support across all scholarship programs
  • Significant increase in scholarship applications over preceding five years

About the Donors:
Stanley and Shirley Inhorn have been leaders in WYSO and the Madison arts community since 1953

Contact Information:

  • WYSO Executive Director Bridget Fraser
  • Phone: (608) 263-3320, ext. 1
  • Email: bridget@wysomusic.org
  • Website: wysomusic.org/support-wyso/giving-opportunities/inhorn-scholarship-fund/

Geographic Scope: South-central Wisconsin

Focus Areas: Youth music education, access to orchestral training, chamber music, private instruction

How to Apply

How to Apply

  • Online Donation: Contribute at wysomusic.org/give-now and select the Inhorn Scholarship Fund
  • Contact for Application Details: Reach out to WYSO Executive Director Bridget Fraser at (608) 263-3320, ext. 1 or bridget@wysomusic.org for scholarship application information and deadlines

What Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$198K
Median grant
$198K
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Madison, WI.

Example grants

  • Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc · Madison, WI

    Scholarships to supplement the cost of tuition for students who require financial aid

    $198K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Music education
  • Youth programs

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