Pasadena Symphony Announces $500,000 Matching Gift

The Pasadena Symphony Association has announced a $500,000 matching gift from the Women’s Committee, a combination of a $400,000 gift given to them by the late Beebe Oliver Nuetzman and the $100,000 proceeds of the 2010 Holiday Look In Home Tour.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for all of us,” said Paul Jan Zdunek, Chief Executive Officer. “This gift has already begun to inspire new and increased donations from individuals, corporations and foundations including Wells Fargo”

“The Women’s Committee was lucky to have as passionate a volunteer as Beebe Nuetzman. Her dedication was exemplified by the countless hours put into fundraising for the Pasadena Symphony, their musicians and the Association’s pursuit of musical education,” said Sue Shieff, President, Women’s Committee.

A tireless volunteer and educator, Beebe continues to demonstrate her passion for the Pasadena Symphony Association’s musical endeavors and education programs by way of this generous gift. All new and increased gifts and pledges raised by the end of the Association’s fiscal year, September 30, 2011 will be matched one to one with this generous gift.

A $500,000 ceremonial check was presented to the Pasadena Symphony Association at its Symphony Classics concerts on February 19th at Ambassador Auditorium by members of the Women’s Committee. Matching gifts and pledges to the Pasadena Symphony Association can be sent directly to the Association’s address:

Pasadena Symphony Association

117 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 200

Pasadena, CA 91105

Pledges can also be made online at http://www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org/support-and-volunteer/donate-now/