Ann and Wolfgang Meyer were long time residents of State College and actively supported arts in the community. Ann was active on the Board of Directors for a number of years and was a driving force in audience development and donor support of the Nittany Valley Symphony.

In 1998, Ann and Wolfgang decided to help insure the future of the Symphony by establishing an endowment fund and being the first and most substantial donor. Their gift to the symphony along with the gifts and contributions of many others helps to supplement the annual income to the symphony which depends upon corporate underwriters and individual contributions. Memorial gifts are welcome additions to the fund.

In April of 2002, Ann lost her long battle with cancer. Wolfgang died in 2003. The fund that bears their name is a living legacy of their passion for classical music in our community.

Nittany Valley Symphony Endowment Fund of the Centre County Community Foundation Inc.

NVS created this fund to provide enduring support for the symphony operations.

Dorothy and Paul Rigby Fund of the Centre County Community Foundation Inc.

This fund was created by Dorothy and Paul Rigby to provide financial support for the Nittany Valley Symphony

L. Peter Gold Memorial Music Fund of the Centre County Community Foundation Inc.

Established by Diane gold toulson, this fund endows the Principle Chair for Piccolo/Flute of the Nittany Valley Symphony

Inez "Snookie" Williams Memorial Cello Chair Fund of the Centre County Community Foundation Inc.

In memory of Snookie Williams, who played cello with the symphony for many years, this fund supports the Principal Cello Chair of the Nittany Valley Symphony.

Those wishing to make a tax deductible contribution to any one of the NVS Endowment Funds can contact

Nittany Valley Symphony office at 814-231-8224, or write to Nittany Valley Symphony, PO Box 1375, State College, PA 16804.