The Harmony Fund: A Permanent Solution to a Permanent Challenge
The Challenge
Congress has rescinded federal funding for public broadcasting. For Classical California, including KDFC in the Bay Area and KUSC in Los Angeles. That means an immediate and permanent loss of $1.1 million to our budget.
This isn’t a one-time setback. It’s the new reality. Without replacing this regular funding, the programming you love, the world’s greatest music, and the uplifting local stories we tell will be at risk.
Our Response: The Harmony Fund
The Harmony Fund is a major-donor-led matching pool created to inspire every listener to give generously. Each year, gifts to the Fund will be used to match contributions during our on-air and online campaigns, multiplying the impact of every dollar.
This is not just filling a gap. It’s building a sustainable, annual tradition of listener-powered support to ensure the music continues for generations.
Why It Matters
Classical California is one of the largest and most trusted classical music networks in the nation. Together, KDFC and KUSC bring comfort, inspiration, and joy to millions of listeners every year.
The loss of public funding threatens more than music. It threatens a public space where art is accessible to all. The Harmony Fund ensures this cultural treasure remains vibrant, free, and available to everyone.
Working Together in Harmony
Just as every instrument in an orchestra contributes to the whole, every donor plays a vital role in keeping the music alive. You provide the bold opening chords; thousands of other listeners join in, creating a powerful, unified response.
Your Role as a Harmony Fund Donor
Amplify Impact: Every dollar you give to the Harmony Fund inspires hundreds or even thousands of additional gifts.
Lead the Ensemble: Your generosity sets the tone, showing others that this cause is worth their support.
Secure the Future: Replace lost federal funding, not just this year, but every year, and safeguard Classical California’s mission for the long term.
Now is the moment. Help us launch the Harmony Fund with the strength it needs to meet this challenge, today and in the years ahead.
Together, as listeners, supporters, and music lovers, we can keep Classical California strong, united, and free for all.
Join the Harmony Fund with a donation of $5,000 or more.
