UPAF announces distribution of funds

The United Performing Arts Center will distribute $7,529,352 to UPAF member groups and affiliates in 2012.
UPAF’s allocation to its member groups consists of three main categories: Unrestricted core funds to ensure stable operating support, funds based on an assessment of organizational performance (which includes a measure of market performance) and a rigorous evaluation of management, finances and education/outreach programs. In addition, member groups earn funds for their participation in, and support of, the annual UPAF campaign. Non-UPAF member performing arts organizations may apply annually through a competitive evaluation process for UPAF Affiliate project funds or direct operating support.
This year’s campaign was led by co-chairs Tina Chang, chairman and CEO of SysLogic and Curt Culver, chairman and CEO, MGIC. Nearly 21,000 corporations, foundations and individuals made a gift to the United Performing Arts Fund’s 2011 annual fundraising Campaign.
The 2011-2012 UPAF member group allocations include: Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee, Inc., $51,812; Danceworks, Inc., 150,295; First Stage Milwaukee, Inc., 499,051; Florentine Opera Company, Inc., 662,545; Milwaukee Ballet Company, Inc., 839,981; Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Ltd., 131,136; Milwaukee Children’s Choir, Inc., 78,359; Milwaukee Public Theatre, Inc., 87,652; Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Inc., 1,160,865; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Inc., 2,402,993; Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Inc., 365,372; Next Act Theatre, Inc., 151,221; Present Music, Inc., 176,381; Renaissance Theaterworks, Inc., 99,004; and Skylight Opera Theatre Corp, 531,864. UPAF also awarded $140,820 to UPAF Affiliate organizations.