Music Guild Fund
In 2024, the Skaneateles Music Guild (SMG) and the Skaneateles Education Foundation (SEF) agreed to create the Skaneateles Music Guild Fund at SEF. The agreement allows the SMG to continue its mission of supporting music education programs for children in the Skaneateles Central School District without the challenges of administering a small nonprofit. The Guild also provides opportunities to advance our community's appreciation for music through performances and outreach events offered throughout the local community.
The Music Guild Fund (MGF) provides small, music-centric funding opportunities for students and
teachers of the Skaneateles Central Schools. Examples of needs that would be met by this Music
Guild Fund include, but are by no means limited to, helping students to participate in music trips,
paying application fees for music competitions, paying for private music lessons, providing small
scholarships during the school year and over the summer, and grants for material and equipment
outside of the school budget. Monies designated by donors for the MGF will be used per the giving
guidelines, according to the grant process, and with the approval of the MGF representative.
We believe in the potential of every student, that with the right support and resources, they can achieve their dreams and make a positive impact in the world.