Causes: Arts & Culture, Music

Mission: To revitalize the classical and jazz piano culture by nurturing an intimate connection between audience and artists, and presenting a variety of cocnerts and community programs. We aim to serve and expand audiences for piano music through education and entertainment, by presenting exceptionally talented artists playing the world’s finest pianos in acoustically superior surroundings, and by reaching out to new and underserved audiences.

Target demographics: Classical/Jazz music lovers in Chicago

Geographic areas served: Chicago, Chicago Metro Area

Programs: -Schubertiade Chicago, a free all-day marathon festival celebrating the music of Franz Schubert-Gift of Pianos Program, PFF in collaboration with the Chicago Chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild, refurbishes donated pianos and gives to them to Public Schools or other Institutions in the Chicago area in need of a good instrument. -Chicago Amateur Piano Competition, the first ever piano competition in the Midwest honoring the fundamental role amateur pianists have in promoting the piano and it's repertoire. June 24-17,2010.