Handel House Foundation of America

The Handel House Trust Ltd operates its fundraising activities in the United States through the Handel House Foundation of America.

Watercolour of Handel HouseWe invite you to join us as a member of the American Friends of Handel House. With a generous gift of $1000 or more you will join an important group of committed individuals who share a passion for Handel. You will also help support education and outreach activities for school children as well provide a platform for talented young musicians to perform in weekly concerts.

Annual Membership

As a member of Handel's American Circle you will enjoy these exclusive benefits:

Overture Supporters from $1000

Unlimited free admission for two people for one year; acknowledgment in newsletter; advance notice of Handel House performances and events; invitations to special events; reproduction of the original Messiah wordbook; discount in Handel House gift store.
($950 is tax deductible)

Concerto Suppprters from $2500

In addition to the above: copy of a Handel recording signed by the artist; annual Handel House special event in New York City.
($2400 is tax deductible)

Oratorio Supporters from $5000

In addition to the above: unlimited free admission for four people for one year, assistance with arranging Handel performance tickets in London; private tour and lunch or dinner with the Director or Chairman.
($4850 is tax deductible)

Opera Supporters from $10,000 and above

In addition to the above: opportunity to use Handel House for a private party and recital for up to 25 people; annual plaque recognition in Handel House.
($9200 is tax deductible)

For further information download a pdf copy of the brochure here

Or to make a donation, please send your check made payable to The Handel House Foundation of America Inc to:

The Handel House Foundation of America, Inc.
c/o James B. Sitrick
Baker and McKenzie, LLP
1114 Avenue of the Americas, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 626-4444


Handel House Foundation of America, Inc.

Board Members

Patricia Collins
Mary Deissler
Michael Gellert (Chairman)
Nicholas Gleysteen
Mike McCarthy
Christopher Purvis
James Sitrick (President)
Robert Skirnick
Alistair Stranack

Handel's American Circle

($1,000 and above)
Peter A Benoliel and Willo Carey
Julia D Cox
Mary Deissler
Todd Estabrook
Nancy Freudenthal
Michael E Gellert
Nicholas and Paula Gleysteen
Sterling Hale and Mika Hornyak
Ellen and John Harris
Ruth Huss
Nancy Irsay
James Joslin
Robert Lee and Mary E Shaffner
Brad and Dorothy Leissa
William and Helen Little
Patricia Loveland
Holt Massey
Walter Howard Mayo III
Michael and Kay McCarthy
Walter McCarthy
Nicholas McGegan
Alice McInerney
Donald Oster
Thomas L. Pulling
David A. Ranheim
Tim and Maren Robinson
Robert and Ann Ronus
Robert Shapiro
Susan Stemper
Catherine B Taylor
Robert and Elizabeth Wax
Ruth Widder

American Grants

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The Barrington Foundation, Inc.
The Bay and Paul Foundations
California Community Foundation
Dunard Fund USA, Ltd.
Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation
Richard & Natalie Jacoff Foundation, Inc.
The Arthur L Loeb Foundation
Susan & Elihu Rose Foundation, Inc.
New York Community Trust


For more information on Handel House Foundation of America, please email cbarton@handelhouse.org or telephone +44 20 7399 1964.