Funding Sources

The Susquehanna Folk Music Society receives about one-third of its income from ticket revenues. How do we manage to provide the kind of high-quality, affordable folk programming that we are known for?

Individual Folks

• Memberships

  The continuing financial support of our members is an important part of our financial foundation. We offer valuable member benefits, including substantial admission discounts and a bimonthly newsletter.
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• Your Name In Lights

  SFMS Members and other folk enthusiasts have the opportunity to sponsor concerts and dances with a $200 donation. Member Sponsors receive special recognition and get to see their Name In Lights.
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• Special Event & Silent Auction

  Our annual Special Event, held in June, is a festive evening featuring dinner, live music from local performers, and a Silent Auction of items donated by local craftspeople and businesses.
  More about our Special Event & Silent Auction »

Local Organizations

• Local Businesses

  Each year local businesses support SFMS with generous contributions. Some local employers offer grants celebrating employees' community involvement. Others offer in-kind donations such as hotel accommodations or items for our Silent Auction
  See list of supporters on our home page »

• Advertising

  Advertising revenue from our Concert Series Programme Book helps to support our programming, and covers publishing costs for the book itself.
  More about advertising in our Programme Book »

• Exchanges

  We often exchange programme ads with other arts organizations, or offer advertising in exchange for in-kind contributions. In this way, we all support one another.

Operating Grants

• Major funding for SFMS programming is provided by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, administered locally by Jump Street. We also receive grants from philanthropic organizations ranging from local and state entities to national corporations. In past seasons we have received major grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
  See list of supporters on our home page »