The Jon Sims Endowment Fund (JSEF) intermittently provides financial incentive programs to the benefit of new members.
2026 Incentive Program for GALA Choruses
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This is the first choral group incentive program offered by JSEF. GALA choral group members located in U.S.A. have the opportunity to the benefits listed below if they sign on before December 31, 2026 and while the incentive program funds are available.
- Earn 25% of your investment as a match from JSEF, up to $2,500 in bonus funds*
- Morgan Stanley investment advisory fees will be waived for the at least the first year**
- Help ensure your group’s long-term future
- Investment earnings on member’s funds are available on demand
*Matched funds up to a $10,000 investment per GALA group in the U.S.A and while the incentive program funds last
**Subject to change by JSEF in future years with prior notice
Review the full incentive program flyer.
Ready to Join?
Download a copy of the letter of intent form to secure your chance on getting awarded up to $2,500. Submit the letter of intent to info@jsef.org.
After submission of an organization’s letter of intent, a JSEF board member will reach out with next steps.
Do you have additional questions? Contact info@jsef.org
S.I.N.G. FAQ
Up to $2,500 per GALA group in the U.S.A., until the program funds are exhausted.
JSEF has allocated $25,000 for the S.I.N.G. program. The program will conclude if and when funding has been awarded.
Yes, the sooner your group completes a Letter of Intent, the sooner your eligibility can be confirmed and the sooner your group will receive its bonus funds. If you wait too long, you might miss out if all the budgeted funds have been awarded.
Yes, JSEF will review and take interested GALA groups in the U.S.A.’s time of submission of their letter of intent to determine eligibility of awarding. This incentive program is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
You will work with the JSEF Treasurer to transfer funds electronically or via a traditional check.
S.I.N.G. Incentive Program Countdown
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