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Your Support Advances the Art and Craft of Lutherie

Your support is essential to keeping The VSA’s work thriving. Beyond membership, contributions from donors like you make it possible to expand programs, reach more makers and musicians, and protect the legacy of skilled lutherie for generations to come.

Your Gift's Impact

  • $100 helps make membership more affordable for emerging luthiers

  • $500 supports educational resources and programming

  • $1,000 contributes to convention and competition expenses

  • $5,000 advances our mission of expanding skilled lutherie

  • $25,000+ creates a lasting legacy through our lifetime giving program

How to Donate: Please log in to your VSA account to make a contribution.

Become a VSA Donor

Contact Us

For questions about giving opportunities or to discuss your gift:

The VSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Corporate Sponsorship

Your business can play a vital role in supporting the art and craft of lutherie. By becoming a corporate sponsor, you'll not only gain valuable exposure to our passionate community of members but also enjoy a range of benefits designed to strengthen your connection with this vibrant market.

As a corporate sponsor, you'll receive:

  • Premium exhibit booth placement at conventions

  • Enhanced visibility across our digital and print platforms

  • Special member discounts

  • Direct access to our community of luthiers, musicians and enthusiasts

Your sponsorship helps shape the future of this timeless craft.

NOTE: Please log in to your VSA account to become a sponsor.

Become a VSA Corporate Sponsor  

Lifetime Gifts

Create a lasting impact through a lifetime gift of $25,000 or more. For gifts of $100,000 or more, our Finance Committee will work with you and your advisors to tailor a named legacy-donation or maintain anonymity according to your preferences.

Partner with our Finance Committee to shape your legacy and leave an enduring mark on the art of lutherie.

Plan a Lifetime Gift

Appreciated Securities

Maximize your giving impact through gifts of publicly traded securities. This tax-efficient option includes stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Our Finance Committee will coordinate with you or your investment advisor to ensure a smooth transfer process.

To ensure a smooth donation process, please coordinate with our Finance Committee before transferring any assets. Alternatively, you can work with your investment advisor to make an anonymous gift.

Plan a Gift of Appreciated Securities Form

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Our Financial Stewardship

The VSA embraces its duty to manage resources responsibly on behalf of our members and mission. We maintain a multi-faceted strategy for financial management with strong organizational checks and balances. Our comprehensive strategy includes:

Strong Financial Management

  • Credentialed investment advisors managing multi-asset portfolios for long-term growth

  • FDIC-insured banking partners safeguarding cash deposits

  • Third-party association management services with dedicated accounting resources, transparent reporting and role redundancy

  • Professional fiduciary training for Board members on the unique responsibilities of their role as stewards of a non-profit organization

Use of Funds

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the VSA directs revenue from membership dues, competition fees, exhibits, vendors, sponsorships and donations toward:

Endowments

The VSA maintains 4 endowments to ensure long-term sustainability:

  • Nigogosian-Kun

  • Goodkind

  • Kuttner

  • The General Fund which supports operating expenses and strategic initiatives aligned with our mission, including advocacy for regulations favorable to our membership base

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