We thank the many individuals and companies who have made generous contributions to the Foundation. Their support allows us to answer “Yes!” to the many deserving young musicians who need better cellos to advance their studies. For your convenience, we have set up a secure system for online donations through Paypal™. You can now make a donation using a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or PayPal account.
You may now choose to contribute a set amount or enter your own amount below. You may only select one option. Upon making your choice, you will be taken to Paypal’s secure website to enter your payment and contact information.
September 2026
Please note: At this time, no new applications are being accepted as the Foundation goes through maintenance on its inventory and updates other operations. CCF will put a notification on this page when loans resume. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Click the button below and you will be prompted to enter the amount of your choice.
For more information about the foundation, to donate a cello, or to make a named contribution, please contact:
Miriam Shames, Director
mshames@carlsencellofoundation.org
(206) 579-6233