| German-American
Society of Tulsa Arts Association |
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| The German-American
Society of Tulsa Arts Association was established in 1981 as a
50l(c)3 tax deductible corporation. The main objectives of the
Society are to promote and |
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| maintain German and
European culture, customs and language. We meet these objectives by
offering language classes, sponsoring cultural events, participating
in local activities such as Germanfest, Oktoberfest, Kids’ World,
Celle Sister City Partnership and by the high visibility of our
German-American Society of Tulsa folkdancers, blaskapelle and choir. Over the
years the Society has sponsored various public events |
| consisting of speakers, choirs, organ
and vocal concerts. |
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What
is the German-American Society Arts Association Endowment Trust ?
The German-American Society Arts
Association Endowment Trust is a tax-exempt perpetual Trust
established for the sole benefit of the German-American Society Arts
Association. Donations are conservatively invested using a
professional financial strategy with the annual earned income of the
Trust used to support various needs of the Association or
facilities. The Trust was established in April 2000 by the action of
the Board of Directors of the German-American Society Arts
Association. Internal Revenue Service has determined the Trust to be
exempt from Federal Income Tax and tax deductible under 501(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described under
50l(c)3. The Trust is governed by five Trustees, elected by the
German-American Society Arts Association and managed by a local
investment firm. Meetings are held quarterly. Investments are
reviewed regularly, and strategies developed to increase the Fund.
Disbursement of the earned income is made annually to assist in
meeting financial needs. |
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Why
should I give to the German-American Society Arts Association
Endowment Trust ? |
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- To provide educational activities
that promote and maintain German Language and customs.
- To provide cultural experiences
that promote understanding and continuation of traditional
German culture and language.
- To introduce children to the
German culture and language.
- To bring activities to the public
which broadens the community’s diverse cultural experiences.
- To preserve and maintain the
German-American Society Center as a local architectural
treasure.
- To take advantage of tax free
donations while ensuring continuation of German culture, customs
and language.
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Who
can give to the Endowment Trust ? |
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- The German-American Society of
Tulsa Arts Association Endowment Trust accepts contributions
from individuals, families, businesses and charitable
foundations that wish to perpetuate the German and European
culture, customs and language.
- The Endowment Trust provides
on-going funding to support activities for the community to
understand, appreciate and sustain our German heritage.
- The Endowment Trust provides an
appropriate way to honor or memorialize persons who believe in
the value of diverse cultural experiences.
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