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Your support helps us teach, inspire, and grow a stronger world community.
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Donate
Your gift supports learning that goes beyond the classroom, helping young people become better listeners, observers, and members of the world community. Donations also supply young musicians with the tools they need to meet their potential, from sheet music to instruments.
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Sustain
Become a monthly Sostenuto supporter and ensure the continuity of programs such as chamber music residencies, professional development for college students, and school workshops for underserved k-12 students.
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Grow
Donate to the Rick Heydinger Memorial Fund to support American students who face barriers to participation in CAYO programming. Whether they are applying for their first passport or getting on a plane for the first time, your gift ensures equal access to educational opportunities that can transform lives.
Your support makes a difference
Give through your Donor-Advised Fund
Your gift provides a tax benefit to you and the freedom to direct your support to CAYO programming
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1. Request a grant distribution through your DAF
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2. Submit our EIN: 81-3196433
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3. Choose a fund where you wish to direct your gift
General Operations, Rick Heydinger Memorial Fund for American students, Dalia Kraut Colibrí Fund for Cuban students, or endowment
Click to be taken directly to your financial institution’s website
Give the gift of stock
Charitable giving with tax savings for you!
A gift of stocks benefits the giver and CAYO! When you make a gift of stock to CAYO, by eliminating the capital gains tax that would be due upon selling the stock, you receive tangible tax-savings and benefits while also supporting our mission of cultural diplomacy.
Cuban and American students at Escuela Nacional de Arte, 2023 Student Ambassador Program
Young musicians outside Elementario Manuel Saumell, Havana, 2023
Teaching artist Desirée Ruhstrat with violinist at Conservatorio Amadeo Roldán, 2023 Student Ambassador Program
Every gift made to Cayo has a positive impact on talented youth who will be the arts and civic leaders of the future.
All cash gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Cayo accepts cash gifts by check or credit card and
donations can be made online, over the phone or via mail addressed to Cayo, 3700 36th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406.