The Jazz Loft Launches Major Endowment Matching Campaign in Partnership with Stony Brook University

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Historic Opportunity Could Triple Impact of Donor Support

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Stony Brook, NY — The Jazz Loft today announced the launch of a special fundraising initiative that opens the door to one of the most powerful philanthropic opportunities in its history. Through an extraordinary matching program offered by New York State and a long standing collaboration with Stony Brook University, donors have the potential to significantly amplify their support for The Jazz Loft’s work and create transformative, long-term impact for jazz education, performance, preservation and cultural programming.

 

With lead gift donations from Jazz Loft supporters David & Cynthia Lippe and Ivana & Robert Lourie currently totaling 400K, The Jazz Loft aims to raise an additional $100,000 in new gifts, which will qualify it for a series of major matching opportunities.

 

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity,” said Jazz Loft founder and president Tom Manuel. “These matching programs allow supporters to multiply the impact of their gift and help secure a vibrant, sustainable future for jazz programming, preservation, and education on Long Island. We are thrilled to partner with Stony Brook University in this visionary effort.

 

”The newly established Stony Brook University & Jazz Loft Partnership Endowment Fund will support an array of collaborative initiatives, including joint projects, academic and cultural programming, and research using The Jazz Loft’s extensive jazz archives. The endowment will be administered by the Office of the Provost at Stony Brook University with advisory input from The Jazz Loft to ensure alignment with the goals of the partnership.

 

New York State Endowment Match

 

• New York State will contribute $50,000 in matching funds for every $100,000 donated to new or existing university endowments, with The Jazz Loft getting the 50 cents for each dollar matched.

• This program ends March 30, 2026.

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The Jazz Loft urges interested donors to act soon, as matching funds are limited and both programs end next year.For more information or to discuss giving opportunities, please contact:
Tom Manuel, The Jazz Loft at 631-751-1895.