Yes! I want to Nurture Them Now!

The YSPF relies on your generous donations to continue providing performance and educational opportunities that support and encourage the development of young promising string performers in the National Capital Region.

Today, in this immediate post-pandemic period, donations are appreciated more than ever. One of our major sources of funding is the entrance fee for live concerts. Unfortunately, the pandemic eliminated this source of revenue for nearly two years. Under these circumstances, your support is appreciated more than ever.

To Donate via Interac e-Transfer

Perhaps the simplest way to donate is to use Interac e-Transfer. It’s quick and easy and what you donate is exactly what the YSPF receives in its bank account. No fees are deducted from the amount you donate. Here’s how to donate via Interac e-Transfer:

  1. Sign in to your financial institution’s online banking service.
  2. Navigate to the option to send money using Interac e-Transfer.
  3. Select the account from which your donation should be sent.
  4. Choose the recipient.
    If this is the first time you are sending us money, you’ll have to add us to your list of recipients using our name (Young String Performers’ Foundation) and email address (info@yspf.ca).
  5. Follow the instructions provided. You’ll have a chance to confirm the details again before sending, including adding an optional message within the memo field.
    If you would like to receive a tax receipt for your donation, please put your name and address in the memo field.
  6. Once you are satisfied that all information is correct, click confirm to send the donation.

To Donate via Canada Helps

To Donate by Mail

Please send a cheque or money order made payable to

Young String Performers’ Foundation

to the following address:

Young String Performers’ Foundation
PO Box 553 Stn B
Ottawa ON  K1P 6C3

To Donate an Instrument

Do you have a high quality violin, viola, cello or double bass that you would like to donate to our Instrument Bank?

or call us at (613) 238-3434 with the details regarding your instruments—age, make, condition, and approximate value, and photos. Please note that all instrument donations are subject to the approval of the YSPF Artistic Committee. All approved donations to the Instrument Bank are eligible to receive a charitable tax receipt.

We thank all our donors for their generous support!

In-Kind Donations or Corporate Sponsorships

For more information regarding in-kind or corporate sponsorships please contact us at . Charitable tax receipt will be issued for donations of $10 or more.

The Young String Performers’ Foundation is a registered charitable organization (BN 86565 3687 RR0001). For more information on all registered charities in Canada under the Income Tax Act please visit the Canada Revenue Agency website at www.cra.gc.ca/charities.

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How Your Support Assists Young String Performers

Here are some typical expenses to cover…

A donation of… might pay for…
$25 ~ $49 Registration Fees
$50 ~ $149 Accompanist’s Fees
$150 ~ $249 Music and Bow-rehairing
$250 ~ $499 Supplies and Additional Lessons
$500 ~ $999 Summer Music Camp Expenses
$1000+ Instruments and Bows