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    FRIENDS OF THE KIDS

    The Friends of the KIDS is a support organization for KIDS from Wisconsin. Over the years the Friends of the Kids have helped the organization continue its mission of training and showcasing the gifted young musicians of Wisconsin. Donations to the Friends have helped:

     800 young artists participate in KIDS

     KIDS perform nearly 3,000 shows, including two daily at the Wisconsin State Fair for the past 43 years

     KIDS entertain over 4 million people

     KIDS raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable organizations, service clubs and school music groups who host shows in their communities

     Friends of the KIDS receive our newsletter, The Troubadour, which contains updates on current KIDS activities, alumni features, and much more! Troubadour archive issues. All Friends are also listed in the summer program and on the KIDS website.

     

    Becoming a member of the Friends of the Kids is easy.

    1. Click on the button below to make your dontation via PayPal. Note: This donation, via credit card is made through the PayPal service but you do not have to create a PayPal account to use this donation method.

    2. If you have attended a Kids show look for the Friends of the Kids form in the show program, complete the form and mail it to:

    KIDS from Wisconsin
    Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center
    640 N 84th Street
    Milwaukee, Wi, 53214

    3. Contact the Kids Office and a Friends of the Kids form will be mailed to you. Phone: (414) 266-7067 or via e-mail to: kidsfromwis@sbcglobal.net

     

     

    Donation Levels

    Honorary KID — $1,000 and over
    Angel — $500 - 999
    Grand Benefactor — $200 - 499
    Benefactor — $100 - 199
    Friend — $25 - 99

    Friends of the KIDS Membership List

     

    Corporate Support

    KIDS from Wisconsin also offers many opportunities for corporations to support the organization via customized advertising and sponsorship packages. For more information contact the KIDS office (414) 266-7067 or via e-mail to kidsfromwis@sbcglobal.net.

     

     

    Grant Support

    KIDS is also grateful for the grant support of the following foundations:

    • Archer Daniels Midland Company
    • Felix and Helen Baurer Family Fund
    • Davidson and Harley Fund
    • Eaton Corporation
    • JD Fluno Family Charitable Fund
    • Marion & Evan Helfaer Foundation
    • Huiras Family Foundation, Inc.
    • Herbert Kohl Charities Inc.
    • Kolaga Family Charitable Trust
    • Krause Family Foundation
    • Moore Family Foundation
    • Pfizer Fdn Matching Gifts Program
    • Quad/Graphics
    • Slinger Mfg. Co., Inc.
    • Waukesha County Community Foundation, Inc.
    • Wisconsin Arts Board