FUNDING
Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University relies on the support of our patrons, foundations, grants and corporate sponsors. We are grateful for this support and it is our hope the citizens of Indianapolis and the Butler Community benefit from all of your efforts.
CLOWES HALL SOCIETY

The Clowes Memorial Hall Society is made up of corporations and individuals committed to and supportive of the Clowes Performing Arts Series, the Clowes Education Programs and general operating fund of Clowes Memorial Hall. No matter the level of giving, all donations assure the finest in programming of performing arts for adults as well as K-12 students.

There are benefits to corporate and individual donors, but the gratification of supporting our programming and our mission of life-long learning in and through the arts is the greatest benefit of all.

Individual Levels are:

Benefactor ($1,000+)
Patron ($500-$999)
Angel ($250-$499)
Associate ($100-$249)
Friend ($50-$99)
Contributor (to $49)

Where will your gift to Clowes go? You decide what area of Clowes your gift will support. You may designate your gift to an area of special interest such as:

• Clowes Performing Arts Series
Your gift supports the program fund which helps reduce expenses and allows Clowes to keep the ticket prices at a reasonable level. If you are a fan of jazz or dance, you can even allocate your gift to help underwrite the program of your choice.

• Clowes K-12 Education Programs
Gifts underwrite classroom scholarships for students to attend a curriculum-based matinee performance. Clowes receives thousands of requests each year for scholarships and only a small percentage of requests can actually be fulfilled.

• Clowes General Operating Fund
Clowes Memorial Hall is the home of several Indianapolis performing arts organizations. Gifts to this fund allow Clowes to maintain a state-of-the-art technical facility for these organizations. It also allows Clowes to underwrite rental expenses to Indianapolis performing arts organizations so that they can concentrate on perfecting their artisticproduct for all to enjoy.

For more information on making a tax-deductible contribution to the Clowes Memorial Hall Society, call (317) 940-9613 or mail your donation to:

Clowes Memorial Hall Society
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Corporate support can be made through corporate donations and through corporate sponsorships. For more information on Clowes Memorial Hall sponsorships, call Elise J. Kushigian at (317) 940-9697.

Allen Whitehill Clowes Fund
Allen Whitehill Clowes
On November 1, 2000, Indianapolis lost one of its greatest community philanthropists, Allen Whitehill Clowes. Mr. Clowes’ community involvement ranged from boards of directors and trustees to state and university awards and honors. He, along with his mother, Edith Clowes, and brother, Dr. George Clowes Jr., were principal donors to Clowes Memorial Hall in which the hall was named in memory of his father, George H.A. Clowes, Sr. Mr. Clowes served on the Board of Trustees for Butler University from 1960 to 1984 and remained a Trustee Emeriti until his death.

With the passing of Mr. Clowes, he established yet another source of programming. The Allen Whitehill Clowes Fund was established “to assist in financing the public entertainment program carried on at Clowes Memorial Hall.” This endowment will allow Clowes to continue to program and commission the highest quality cultural attractions throughout each season.

If you have an interest in contributing to the Allen Whitehill Clowes Fund please contact Elise J. Kushigian at (317) 940-9697.

Corporate support can be made through corporate donations and through corporate sponsorships. For more information on Clowes Memorial Hall sponsorships, call (317) 940-9341.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Clowes Memorial Hall gratefully acknowledges the generous support of J P Morgan Chase, Comcast, Clowes Hall Women's Committee, Clowes Hall Society, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program, Meridian Music, Penrod Society and PepsiAmericas. Additional support provided by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, the city of Indianapolis, the Indiana Arts Commission (a State Agency, the National Endowment for the Arts (a Federal Agency) and the Heartland Arts Fund.
CLOWES WOMEN'S COMMITTEE
Over the year, the Clowes Hall Women’s Committee hosts fund raising events to help support the Scholarship Fund for the Bank One School Matinee Series.  This year the Committee awarded another generous amount of money to our program.  

Clowes thanks each and every one of the Clowes Hall Women and their support of our worthwhile programming.
Mission: To stimulate and maintain interest in the performing arts at Clowes Memorial Hall. Specifically, to raise funds for the
Clowes School Matinee Series in the form of scholarships for under-served students.

Flower: Pink Rose

2007/2008 Board of Directors:
(elected and appointed directors)
President -- Ella Wagner
Executive Vice President -- Jan Swartz
Vice President Membership -- Ann Dettwiler
Vice President Social -- Lynn Caldwell
Vice President Yearbook -- Bonnie Swaim
Secretary -- Virgina Francisco
Treasurer -- Marion Strickland

For membership information, call Ann Dettwiler at 317.259.4479
DONOR LIST
Corporate & Foundation Funding
Arts Council of Indianapolis
Bank One *
Bank One Foundation
Clowes Hall Women’s Committee
Eli Lilly & Company*
Heartland Arts Fund
Indiana Arts Commision
Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Meridian Music
Pepsi
TIAA-CREF*
USA Funds *

Benefactor ($1,000+)
Mr. & Mrs. Philip J. Gibson *
Eric L. Gillispie
Elise & Russell Kushigian
Rachel Y. Reams
Scooter Schildknecht
Penrod Society
Cheryl & Bob Sparks
Jackie & Bill Templeton

Patron ($500-$999)
Kay and Taylor Baker, Jr.
Holly Baker Banninga
Suzanne & Bobby Fong *
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Heidelman
Frank N. Owings Family Foundation, Inc.
– in honor of Edith C. Owings
Carole & Thomas Podwell
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spurlock


The individuals, corporations and foundations listed above represent the generosity of a larger community who have contributed to the Clowes Memorial Hall Society through January 1, 2007. Their gifts enable us to maintain the high standards of programming excellence that you have come to expect. To join this group of contributors, pledge cards are available at the Information Desk.