Foundation

An Iconic Home for the Arts
Wei He
Foundation Updates
About the Foundation
Founded on October 29, 2020, the Tianjin Juilliard School Education Development Foundation, registered at the Tianjin Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau, has been recognized as a charity organization.
Mission
The Foundation supports the future of Tianjin Juilliard as a world-class performing arts institution and ensures that the next generation of artists will continue to flourish at the School. Grants, gifts, and corporate giving go towards operating support, including the recruitment of renowned faculty, performance opportunities, increasing public access to performances, and ensuring financial aid to deserving students.
Board of Directors and Supervisors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Yang Bao, Chair, Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President, The Tianjin Conservatory of Music
- Wei He, Vice-Chair, CEO and Artistic Director, The Tianjin Juilliard School
- Weihua Li, Vice-Chair, Director of Development and Reform Bureau, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area
- Wenjie Ma, Secretary-General, Senior Director of Development, The Tianjin Juilliard School
- Joseph W. Polisi, Director, President Emeritus and Chief China Officer, The Juilliard School; Chair of the Board of Directors, The Tianjin Juilliard School
- Lei Feng, Director, Director of Juilliard Office, The Tianjin Conservatory of Music
- Fengran Han, Director, Director of Party and Government Office, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area
- Ivan Cheah, Director, Managing Director, Centric Advisers
- Catherine Yang, Director, Managing Director, Hyperion Vista Management Co.
- Sonny Shen, Director, CEO, Shanghai Shenyi Investment Corporation Limited
- Robert Zhang, Director, CEO, DH Fund Management Company
SUPERVISORS
- Gena Chavez, Managing Director, The Tianjin Juilliard School
- Michael Sun, Chief Financial Officer, The Tianjin Juilliard School
Foundation Activities
The Foundation’s activities go towards helping the School’s mission of excellence in performing arts education. They include:
Supporting music education, teaching, research, professional development for teachers, academic studies, rewarding outstanding faculty and students, and providing financial aid to students in need;
(A) Funding the music education as well as performance activities for public welfare, academic exchanges in music education, the environmental facilities for education and teaching, and other educational public welfare programs;
(B) The charitable activities advocated by the registration and administrative authority and the professional supervisory authority;
The Foundation shall conduct the activities strictly in accordance with these Articles, and not go beyond the scope of activities provided by these Articles.
Pre-Tax Deduction
Every gift represents important progress towards securing the resources required to meet the needs of our young artists. Donations towards the Foundation are eligible for pre-tax deductions in Mainland China. We will issue tax-deductible receipts as per the donor’s request.
Corporate donations are tax-deductible up to 12% of the annual accounting profit, and any excess amount in the current year can be carried forward and deductible in the following three years.
Donations by individuals are tax-deductible to the extent of 30% of one’s monthly taxable income reported.
Please consult your tax advisor or HR department for more details or contact us.
Solicitation and Distribution Policy
Applies to: All Members of the Tianjin Juilliard Community, which refers to the various individuals who are intimately attached to The Tianjin Juilliard School, including all faculty, staff, and students; parents and alumni. In the interest of maintaining a productive and non-coercive educational and work environment, The Tianjin Juilliard School (“Tianjin Juilliard” or “School”) prohibits unauthorized solicitation for charity or services, distribution of literature of any kind, distribution for sale of merchandise, or engaging in any other venture involving personal financial gain on School property and/or through utilizing School resources. This includes solicitation, sales and/or distribution on all School-owned and rented buildings and grounds.
The unauthorized creation and/or sale of merchandise using the Tianjin Juilliard names, logos or trademarks (registered or non-registered) is strictly prohibited under all circumstances. Please inform marketing@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn if a violation of this Policy is observed.
For purposes of this Policy, solicitation or soliciting includes, but is not limited to:
- Canvassing, soliciting or seeking to obtain membership in or support for any organization requesting contributions.
- Posting or distributing handbills, pamphlets, petitions, advertising materials, and any similar materials.
- Peddling or otherwise selling, purchasing or offering goods and services for sale or purchase.
- Engaging in any other conduct relating to any outside business interests, or for personal profit or economic benefit, on Tianjin Juilliard property or using Tianjin Juilliard resources (including, without limitation, the use of classrooms, studios or performance areas; bulletin boards; computers; mail, email and telecommunication systems; photocopiers; telephone lists; and databases).
Approval of Solicitation
Any group or individual wishing to distribute, post and display literature or printed materials of any kind; to sell or solicit others to purchase memberships, merchandise or services; or to recruit on campus, must obtain appropriate approvals in writing in advance from Tianjin Juilliard before doing so as set forth below:
- Registered student clubs or student organizations must receive prior written approval from the Office of Student Development.
- Students must receive a prior written approval from the Office of Residence Life for distributing or posting in the Residence Hall.
- Faculty or staff members must receive a prior written approval from the Office of Human Resources, Marketing, and Legal.
Non-Tianjin Juilliard affiliated solicitors will be asked to leave the campus by Tianjin Juilliard’s Security Officers as required by Public Safety.
All approved solicitation must adhere to the following guidelines:
- No interference with other Tianjin Juilliard policies.
- No interference or competition with the operations of Tianjin Juilliard or its contractual relations with others.
- No infringement upon the School’s trademarks or logos or other intellectual property rights.
- No interference with instruction, the orderly operation of the School and the maintenance of its grounds.
- No obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- No use of sound amplification equipment or in any way interfere with the rights of other individuals on School property.
- No information that contains false, misleading, or illegal claims.
- No promotion or consumption of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs, or smoking related products.
- No representation, implied or direct, that suggests Tianjin Juilliard’s endorsement or guarantee of any products or services.
Policy Violations
In the event of any violation of this Policy, individuals may be subject to disciplinary action according to the School's relevant policies (where applicable); permission to engage in authorized solicitation may be revoked; and future requests may be denied.
[Updated for 2023]