As a non-profit organization, the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble relies on individual and corporate donations, sponsorships, grants, and musician’s contributions to bring you a fantastic musical experience at no charge.  In addition to free public concerts, CIWE also provides a student solo competition scholarship each year to an aspiring high school musician.  The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.
Basic Membership Levels

Friend: $50-99
Contributor: $100-249
Patron: $250-499
Sponsor: $500-999
Benefactor: $1,000-4,999
Grand Benefactor: $5,000+

  • Includes recognition in program and on website
Business Sponsorship Levels

Supporting Sponsor: $1,000
Concert Sponsor: $2,000
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000

How to Donate

Debit or Credit Card / Online

via Paypal

Check via Mail

Send us a check made out to:

Paul Ferrone Arts Management
4006 NE Tulip Ln
Ankeny, IA 50021

Cash or Check in Person

Give your cash or check donation in person to any ensemble member or at our next concert.

Our Contributors

GRAND BENEFACTORS
($5,000 and above)

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Bravo Greater Des Moines
Iowa Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
James and Cristina Deeds
Polk County Board of Supervisors

BENEFACTORS
($1,000 - $4,999)

Farm Bureau Financial Services
Paul & Lori Carter
Donal Lamberti
Cheryl & Donald C. Lee
McKee Voorhees & Sease, PLC
Renee and Steven Newman
Richard & Karen Thimmesch
Chad Thompson

SPONSORS
($500 - $999)

Brian Burke
Rick Eichner and Gayle Lundak
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Emily Hughes
Brian & Joni Kinnan
Rose and Scott Kundel
Don Manley
Tony Pappas-Garton
Julie Rumohr

PATRONS
($250 - $499)

Rieman Music
James and Jean Deeds
Harold Garrison
Ron & Carole Hellebeck
Fred & Lynn Lange
Alan & Rochelle Naylor
Larry Sayler
Jennifer Wade
Justin & Emily Wells

CONTRIBUTORS
($100 - $249)

First National Bank
Jeannie Balk
Greg Barton
Don Beck
Phillip Bell
Dan Carlson
Brian & Julie Cassaiday
Elysia Crecelius
Linda Decker
Cathy Eddy
Richard Eichner
Gretchen Funaro
Laura Graham
Mitch Hambleton
Jane Hartman
Mary Ann Juhl
Gary Lemons
Jacob Lemons
Jaxson Mrzena
Jay & Cheri Nugent
Norma Pappas
Susan & Donald Pelka
Donald Riley
Ryan Rowley
Kathleen Seehusen
Peter Stoltenow
Craig Van Gundy
Jeffrey & Carolyn Wells
Jennifer & Justin Wells

FRIENDS
($50 - $99)

Ann Balashaitis
Paul Brizzi
Julie Bruns
Lydia Burkholder
Emily Cataldi
Christian Carichner
Annabelle Chamberlain
Josh Deutmeyer
Karen Freel
Judith Greiser
Richard Hoenig
Deborah Hoppus
Jennifer Horner
David Howell
Steve Kroeger
Ginger Laidlaw
Harriet Leitch
Christine Muehr
Katherine Olah
Amy Scherer
Nancy Slack
Jennifer Snyder
Richard Synder
Greg Stokke
Teresa TeKolske
Sally Walsh
Judith Yingling

INDIVIDUAL
Up to $49

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Ervin Ahren
Janice Baker
Tammy Brown
Pamela Campbell
Jeremy Caron
Deb Carpenter
Kathie Danielson
Lea DeJesus
Michelle Einsenhauer
David Duff
Delores Elliot
Kristen Ericksen
Warren Erickson
Tamara Goodwin
Susan Gunnick
Robert Hanson
Jill Hestias
Ruth Hobin
Ann Hoepner
Kristin Kimber
Ryan Kirk
Amy LaCroix
Janice Larsen
Jon Latch
Mary Ann Lewis

Individual
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Michelle Mackey
Gerald Miller
Candace Moore
Newelle Nielson
Roger Nowadsky
Gloria Perry Virginia Porter
Nini Osaze Quetel
Jim Quarnstrom
Susie Quigle
Richard Raabe
Susan Ramjford
Georjene Raver
Nancy Richards
Sue Richardson
Steve Richman
Judith Russell-Bucy
Deanna Rozerira
Carolyn Schmarzo
Margaret Schneider
Kris Shay
Jacob Smith
Donna Stinson
Cheryl Thrailkill
Kristi Walsh
Kathryn Webb Wikert
Rhonda Wissink
Lauren Wittmer
Susan Yinger

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

Brian and Joni Kinnan
Microsoft
Larry Sayler
Sleister Music
Valley High School Bands

Bravo Greater Des Moines
Iowa Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Polk County Board of Supervisors
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West Bank
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