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