You Can Make an Impact.

Join Us in Supporting Our Young Harpists!

100% of Lyra’s graduates attend college, and many are first in their families to do so. Click “Donate Now” to support our students’ journeys and ensure their success.
No contribution is too small.

Recurring Donations: Consistent support provides stability for Lyra, allowing us to focus more on our young harpists without the worry of fluctuating funding. Your recurring generosity adds up to create significant and lasting impact.

To make a recurring donation, click “Donate Now” and fill out your desired recurring amount, then select your option from “Donation Frequency.” Options include monthly, annually, semi-annually, quarterly, and weekly.

Corporate Gift Matching: Maximize your impact with one simple step! Your contribution matched by your company’s program can be a life-changer for our students. Click here for a list of major corporations who could match your gift. If your company is listed, please contact your human resources department or supervisor to determine if Lyra Society is eligible to receive matching gift funds and for guidance to process their matching gift. Inclusion in this list is not a guarantee that your organization will match your contribution.

Lyra Society is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
EIN: 38-3723902


Other Ways to Donate:

Checks: Make checks payable to Lyra Society.
PO Box #22536, Philadelphia, PA 19110

For those who cannot mail to a PO Box, please use:
100 S. Broad Street, Unit 22536, Ste. 30
Philadelphia, PA 19110-9997

Stock Donations: Email helen.gerhold@LyraSociety.org for instructions.

Venmo & PayPal:


Your Contribution Provides:
$20: one harp book for a student
$50: one private lesson for a student
$170: maintenance for one lever harp
$450: three students to perform in All-City Orchestra
$500: maintenance for one pedal harp; a full set of strings
$1,000: one student harp ensemble performance opportunity
$2,000: Lyra harp lessons and mentorship programming for one student per year
$3,200: one new lever harp
$30,000: one new concert grand pedal harp