IPO gratefully acknowledges the following annual fund and in-kind gifts made by individuals between June 1, 2025-May 31, 2026.
*denotes first-time donor
Donors
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
Individual Donors
STANDING OVATION
(20,000+)
Richard and Andrea Gibb
Kathleen Field Orr
John and Patti Flanagan
Barbara Sturges
CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE
(10,000+)
Patricia and Bob Barker
Joey and Steven Buck
Christie Buralli
Timothy and Theresa Coburn
Frank Corral
Dr. Jerri E. Greer
Gerhard Haigis
Carol Roberts
Principal Chair's Circle
(5,000+)
Leonard Achtenberg
Sharon Bean
Lois Birer
Michael J. Cap
Linda D. and Craig C. Grannon
Billie and Henry Hauser
Jim Holland
Jozef and Denise Kavuliak
Joann and Dale Lindholm
Mel and Janet Muchnik
Dr. Michael Rogers
Carolee and Brian Samuels
Donnell and Jeanne Schwarz
Dr. Terri Winfree
Steven and Jane Winger
Musician's Circle
($2,500+)
Stephen Baker
Janice Barry
Cheri Boublis
Richard and Virginia Burd
Christine Cochrane
Richard and Ellen Davis
Paul Greenawalt
Andrea V. Hetzel
Perry and Karen Hoag
William and Maryellen Hofmann
Michael and Jacqueline Lewis
Terry J. Medhurst
Steven and Barbara Murphy
Marilynn Tannebaum
Dr. Ben and Donica Van Voorhees
Ensemble Circle
($1,500+)
Dr. Charles A. Amenta
Carole Brejcha
Pam and John McDonald
Don and Pat Ransford
Marcia Steward
Symphony Circle
($1,000+)
Sterling and Arlene Burke
William and Janet Donne
Elisabeth Glascoff
Jon and Jodi Gosse
Kevin and Julie Justie
Elaine and Charles MacKenzie
Cecilia Murnighan
Margaret Newquist
Thomas O'Riordan
Robert and Pamela Rodey
Paul and Susan Schlesinger
John and Cindy Westerman
Prelude Circle
($250+)
Janet and Barry Bolton
Joey and Carrie Bonanotte
Connie and Jay Bone
Efren Cantu
Sharon Cooper
Mary R. Cripe
Diana Cruz
Mary and Brad Dankowski
Elanor Delaplane
Michael and Leslie Devore
Anne Downey and Kenneth Wiegland
Craig and Janet Duchossois
Autumn and George Faris
Sharon Flaum
Brendan and Rosemarie Foley
Robert and Myrna Getz
Roosevelt Griffin III
Sally Grossi
Fred and Judith Hanzelin
Zenaida P. Harry
Thomas Hawkins
Daniel Heenan
Penny Holland
Corrine Hwang
Michael and Marion Johnson
Gary Kaplan
Sandra Lawrence
Jeff Leone
Elizabeth Lloyd
Mark and Lynn Middleton
Margaret Moutvic-Wasz
Mayor Michelle Nelson and Cameron Nelson
Eileen and John Oroni
Ron Primack
Margo Rannells
Ronald and Karen Rezny
Philip M. Royster
Arthur and Phyllis Salerno
Christina Salerno and Ross Sweeney
Patricia Schanaberger
Michael Segal
Jeff Stevenson
George Streeter and Kristina Howard
Donna Van Eekeren and Dale Connelly
John Voight
Karen and Jerry Vrshek
Arlene and Al Wagner
Bruce and Lynn Werth
Sean and Meade Whitaker
Robert and Kathy Winston
Marikay Witlock
Dick and Sue Wren
Ed and Emily Zabrocki
Monica and Jerry Zachary
Intermezzo Circle
($100+)
Bill and Diane Allen
Jennifer Allums
Vernard Alsberry Jr.
Denise Bartolotta
Jacquelyn Bonavia and Reggie Greenwood
Shirley Brunson
Montie Buckle
Icy Cade-Bell
Karen Caesar
Karen Carlyle
Mort and Jane Castle
Victoria Cerinich
Alfred Corbett
Gerald Dagenais
Sharon DeBolt
Sue Detrick
Jennifer Dore
Susan Duncan
Joseph and Virginia Ebner
Eighner's Florist
Scott A. Enloe
Marty Flynn
Steven and Barbara Fleissner
Rachel Gilmore
Barbara Gordon
Deborah Granger
Douglas and Robyn Graves
David and Elizabeth Gregory
Kim Gunaka
Margi and Bill Hafer
Valerie Hammer
Michael and Harriet Hamilton
Cathy Hartney
Cynthia and Alan Heath
Richard Hofeld
Lisa Horvath
Adrienne Jackiw
Joan and Leo Jacko
Douglas and Diane King
Valerie King
Patricia Kosobud
Fred and Janet Kuester
Tony Labriola
Willa R. Lee
Gloria and Jeffrey Lippert
Dory Machtinger
Michael and Diane Mazurzcak
Kathleen Mackay
Kathy and Dennis McDonough
Eileen McMahon
Michele Medhurst and Jeffrey Fortman
Joyce Mistina
Betsy Montross-Burger
Valerie Nicholson and Steven Jacobson
Jim and Rita Nolting
Donald Oliveri
Judy Osborn
Curtis and Donna Pascarella
Barbara Pasquinelli
Susan Pawlak
Bill and Betty Peerenbom Household
Susan Peterson
Laurie Rentschler
Dorothy Rog
Lesley Rokaitis
Nancy Rudolph
Rebecca Russell
Norman and Lisa Schlismann
Laurie Schroeder
Richard and Cres Schultz
Tom and Kim Sifner
Joyce Sligar
Judith Smith
Pamela and Sam Smith
Steven and Anna Soltes
Jacqueline Spillman
Barbara Stallings
Michael Sutko
Alison Thomas
Marilyn and Don Thomas
Yolanda Toni
John and Barbara Wayne
Sarah and John Whitlock
Tom and Maureen Wogan
John Yast
Orchestra Circle
($50+)
Oluwadamilola Ajasa
Sally Berry
Marilyn Bourgeois
Sam and Marva Brown
Sue Carlson
Sandra Cerveny
Michael and Mary Beth Coogan
Cameron Cook
Peter and Anna Maria Corsetti
Beverly Deptolla
Charlene Dyer
Debra Forcht
Michael and Joanne Gardner
Evelyn Gaudutis
Lois Glasgow
Jay Heiferman
Claudette Hall
Tina Hill
Rosemary Hulett
Michelle Kalisiak
Eila and Doug Koltun
Marion Kramer
Michael Krukones
Thomas and Joan Krysinski
Lynn Larsen
Darrell and Belinda Lear
Anne Marie Leofanti
Jack Levitt
Toi Logan
Mary Lubertozzi
Jim and Renee Matlock
Sheryl Matt
Carol and Wayne Muskievicz
John and Elizabeth Oliver
Rose Olsar
Kyle and Tina Pakka
Larry Panozzo
Larry and Larri Lyn Rauch
Maureen and Charles Reilly
Robert Rhinehart
Stephen and Patricia Rinkenberger
Robert Schieve
Charles and Christy Schmitt
Steven ane Brooke Simkins*
Kathi Sterling
Kathleen Stewart
Carol Stevens
Elizabeth Troutman
Michael Vander Weele and Mary McKinstry
Bruce Vollrath
Susan Wilson
Lisa Wrobel
Sam Yacono
Kristie and Mike Ziegler
Campaign For The Future - Endowment
Inspired by a generous investment from The Davee Foundation, IPO is empowered to create a Bold Vision for our Future. IPO gratefuly acknowledges the following donors for our $5.1m Campaign for the Future. IPO is proud to announce that as of July 2026, our $5.1m goal was achieved thanks to the pledges and gifts from 102 families. Reflecting the transformative power that comes from uniting people around a shared dream, donor gifts ranged from $25 contributions to multiple inspirational six-figure gifts provided by eight families. Our achievement was made possible through the generosity of our entire community. Every gift, no matter the size, carried the same message: orchestral music matters and it deserves a future here in the Southland.
Joseph and Jane Addison
Bill and Diane Allen
Dr. Charles A. Amenta
Marie Grass Amenta
Stephen Baker
Pat Barker
Janice Barry
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Barshay
Denise Bartolotta
Julie Bernstein
Stanley and Lois Birer
Carole Brejcha
Sam and Marva Brown
Steve and Joey Buck
Christie Buralli
Judy Carlsen
Sue Carlson
Timothy and Theresa Coburn
Christine Cochrane
Frank Corra
Crete Women's Club
Gerald Dagenaisl
Richard and Ellen Davis
Suzanne and Harry Davis
Mary Deegan
Janet and William Donne
Anne Downey and Kenneth Wiegand
Craig and Janet Duchossois
Susan Duncan
Harry Fitzimmons
Frank and Laurie Fleischer
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
Brendan and Rosemarie Foley
Michael and Joanne Gardner
Erin Giampaolo
Richard and Andrea Gibb
Rachel Gilmore
Deborah Granger
Linda D. and Craig C. Grannon
Paul and Pat Greenawalt
Dr. Jerri E. Greer
Margi Hafer
Gerhard Haigis
Zenaida P. Harry
Billie and Henry Hauser
Corielle Heath Laaspere
Cynthia Heath
Patricia Henaghan
Andrea V. Hetzel
Perry and Karen Hoag
William and Maryellen Hofmann
Holland for Mayor
Jim Holland
Penny and Paul Holland
Holland Claire Fund
Corinne Hwang
Illinois Humanities
Patricia Kosobud
Fred and Janet Kuester
Jack Levitt
Dory Machtinger
Chasidee Magana
Cookie Marks
Matlock, Renee
Pam and John McDonald
Terry J. Medhurst
Dr. Richard Moutvic
Dr. Mel and Janet Muchnik
Steven and Barbara Murphy
Donald Olivieri
Kathleen Field Orr
Curtis and Donna Pascarella
Bill & Betty Peerenbom
Ronald Primack
Don and Pat Ransford
Larry and Larri Lyn Rauch
Dr. Jerri E Greer and Michael W. Rogers
Nancy Rudolph
Arthur and Phyllis Salerno
Christina Salerno and Ross Sweeney
Carolee and Brian Samuels
Norman and Lisa Schlismann
Donnell and Jeanne Schwarz
Thomas and Paula Shapiro
Pamela and Sam Smith
Dr. Shantha Sreekanth
Carol Stevens
Marcia Steward
Barbara Sturges
Lisa Tannebaum ans Donald Brownstein
Marilynn Tannebaum
Ross and Isabel Tannebaum
Marilyn and Don Thomas
Yolanda Toni
Dr. Ben and Donica Van Voorhees
Natalie Venezia
Bruce Vollrath
Bruce and Lynn Werth
John and Cynthia Westerman
Marcia Meggs
Dr. Terri Winfree
Steven and Jane Winger
Women of Shir Tikvah
Edward and Emily Zabrocki
Individuals who make a difference
IPO extends a special thank you to the following individuals whose efforts over the past year helped IPO in a myriad of creative and unique ways.
Friends of the IPO
Marcia Alban
Nicolette Cheaure
Sharon Churilla
Sharon Creamean
Darlene Crilly
Jean Day
Barbara Devereux
Eve Duray
Carl Falk
Mary Falk
Joana Favela
Latoya Filmore
Donald Gimbel
Terry Gimbel
Shakira Gray
Mercedes Glasper
Zion Griffin
Roosevelt Nathanial Griffin
Barry Hass
Jim Hirsch
Jamilah Jordan
Kathryn Heyser
Lauren Heyser
Jhoana Hernandez
Thomas Hetland
Rosemary Ihle
Mary Jennett
Cynthia Johnson
Bruce Kaminsky
Joseph Aiden Klauk
Monica Kramer
Terry Labno
Chet Lucianek
Roseanne Lucianek
Linda McConnell
Claire McLaughlin
Ana Mejia
Ana Mejia
Sue Miller
Ebenezer Misse
Autumn Newman
Jonathon Newman
Sharon Newman
Linda Nyberg
Joan Onak
Kennedy Randolph
Sheila Riggs
Fran Salvatori
Steven Simkin
Yaleni Sotelo
Charmaine Spencer
Hugh Spencer
Carol Stankus
Rick Stankus
Quinn Sweeney
Ross Sweeney
Carmen VanLoo
Dee Wozniak
Business and Organizations
The Boulevard Inn and Bistro
Bremer Family Winery
Broadway in Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Wolves
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants
Coyote Run Golf Course
Dancing Marlins
Dunning's Market
Eddie Merlot's
"Gerhard Designing and Manufacturing Inc."
Glenwoodie Golf Club
Goodman Theater
Idlewild Country Club
The Mixing Bowl
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Nathan Manilow Theater Freedom Hall
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Ravisloe Country Club
Sitka Salmon
The Villager Gift Shop
Bravo! Bravo!
IPO gratefully acknowledges the following corporations, organizations, foundations, and government agencies whose financial contributions and in-kind gifts were received between June 1, 2025-May 31, 2026.
Standing Ovation
($20,000+)
Illinois Arts Council
Gerhard Designing & Manufacturing, Inc.
Principal Chair's Circle
($5,000+)
Michuda Construction
Old National Bank
Ozinga Foundation
MUSICIANS' CIRCLE
($2,500+)
Music Performance Trust Fund
Visit Chicago Southland
Ensemble Circle
($1,000+)
4 Gen Restaurants
Arnie Bauer Cadillac Buick GMC
ComEd
The Holland Claire Fund
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Suburban Service League
Prelude Circle
($250+)
Boulevard Inn and Bistro
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Idlewild Country Club
Goodman Theatre
Paul Glantz
Ravisloe Country Club
Intermezzo Circle
($100+)
Chicago Wolves Professional Hockey
Court Theatre
Coyote Run Golf Course
Dunnings Market
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
Glenwoodie Golf Club
Lincoln Oaks Golf Club
Old Plank Trail Community Bank
Ravinia Festival Association
Robert Kendal Salon
The Spotlight Performance Academy
UpsaDaisy Boutique
ORCHESTRA CIRCLE
($50+)
Beverly Arts Center
Ephraim Forge
Encore Society
The Encore Society of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra provides a meaningful way for us to recognize the generosity of those who have made planned gift commitments through IPO to benefit our community with a lasting musical legacy. We offer our most sincere thanks to the special individuals listed below, and to our many other friends who wish to remain anonymous, for their thoughtfulness and support.
Charles Amenta | Andrea V. Hetzel |
You can create a lasting legacy through Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra utilizing a will, living trust, charitable remainder trust, charitable gift annuity, insurance policy, qualified retirement plan or other appreciable assets. Our role is to receive, administer and provide ongoing stewardship of your planned gift to ensure that your intentions are honored.
For more information about how you can make a planned gift to IPO, please contact Executive Director Christina Salerno at 708-481-7774 or csalerno@ipomusic.org
*IPO gratefully acknowledges these legacy gifts to IPO through the Encore Society.
Principal Chairs
Azusa Tashiro
Concertmaster
Stanley and Lois Birer
Linda Veleckis
Principal Second Violin
Grannon Second Violin Chair
Ben Weber
Acting Principal
Gerhard Haigis
Jacob Hanegan
Principal Cello
Brian and Carolee Samuels
Nicholas DeLaurentis*
Acting Principal Bass
Billie and Henry Hauser
Cynthia Fudala
Principal Flute
Dr. Jerri E. Greer
Naomi Bensdorf Frisch
Principal Oboe
Steve and Joey Buck
Trevor O'Riordan
Principal Clarinet
Leonard Achtenberg and Steven Livesey
Erin Kozakis
Principal Bassoon
Dr. Mel and Janet Muchnik
Lee Shirer
Principal Horn
Barbara Sturges
Jhoan Garcia
Principal Trumpet
Richard and Andrea Gibb
Sean Whitaker
Principal Tuba
Dr. Michael Rogers
Jon Johnson
Principal Percussion
Kathleen Field Orr
Keyboard
Donnell and Jeanne Schwarz
Eleanor Kirk*
Principal Harp
Patti and John Flanagan
* denotes on leave
In Honor
Donations given to the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra in honor of others are listed below. Thank you for your generosity.
Marilyn Bourgeois
Donnell and Jeanne Schwarz
In Memory
Gifts contributed in the name of a friend, loved one, or colleague are a unique expression of thoughtfulness. Donations given to the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra in memory of others are listed below. Thank you for your generosity.
Stanley Birer
Nancy Carrol
Paul Greenawalt
Joey and Stephen Buck
Tim and Theresa Coburn
Richard and Ellen Davis
Julie and Kevin Duff
Barbara Franke
Karen and Perry Hoag
Jim Holland
Magnetar Capital, LLC
Carolee and Brian Samuels
Barbara Sturges
Marilynn Tannebaum
Tayna and Mike Taylor
Josh Thye
AZ Academy of the Performing Arts
Anne and Jeffrey Walker
Kent and Jody White
Stacy Holland
Diane and Bill Allen
Anonymous
Anonymous
Denise Bartolotta
Lois Birer
Carole Brechja
Joey and Stephen Buck
Judy and Roger Carlsen
Tim and Theresa Coburn
Ellen and Richard Davis
Susan Duncan
Laurie and Frank Fleischer
Dr. Michael and Joanne Gardner
Old Plank Trail Community Bank
Richard and Andrea Gibb
Rachel and Dave Gilmore
Deborah and Pete Granger
Linda D. and Craig C. Grannon
Margi and Bill Hafer
Cynthia Heath
William and Maryellen Hofmann
Jim Holland
Penny Holland
The Holland Claire Fund
Corielle Heath Laaspere
Renee and Jim Matlock
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
Mel and Janet Muchnik
Kathleen Field Orr
Curtis and Donna Pascarella
Bill and Betty Peerenbom
Ronald Primack
Larri Lynn and Larry Rauch
Dr. Michael Rogers and Dr. Jerri Greer
Christina Salerno and Ross Sweeney
Carolee and Brian Samuels
Norman and Lisa Schlismann
Donnell and Jeanne Schwarz
Thomas Shapiro
Pamela and Sam Smith
Carol Stevens
Marcia Steward
Barbara Sturges
Marilynn Tannebaum
Elena and Yolanda Toni
Carol and Bruce Vollrath
Steven Livesy
Joey and Stephen Buck
Tim and Theresa Coburn
Ellen and Richard Davis
Barbara Sturges
Marilyn Tannebaum
Audrey Sander
Robin and Steven Potter