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]
Social Media Policy
Applies to: All Members of the Juilliard Community and the Tianjin Juilliard Community (includes all faculty; staff; and students).
Social media provides a broad range of opportunities for sharing information and connecting with your friends, family members and colleagues and can provide a highly effective means for creating new contacts and developing personal and professional relationships. Examples of social media currently include, but are not limited to, WeChat, Weibo, Douyin, RED, Bilibili, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, Flickr, SnapChat, Whatsapp, blogs and message boards.
Because social media are such powerful communications tools, your conduct on social media may have a significant impact not only on your own personal and professional reputation, but also on the reputation of Tianjin Juilliard. Improper conduct in the social media space may result in legal repercussions for the School and may expose you to personal liability for your actions. Be thoughtful in decisions to “friend,” “like,” “link,” “follow,” or accept a request from another person. It is important to recognize that there is the potential for misinterpretation of relationships such as faculty/student, staff/student, supervisor/subordinate and doctor/patient in social interactions.
The following guidelines govern your use of the Internet and social media while at Tianjin Juilliard, but do not address every possible situation. This area has experienced, and in all likelihood will continue to experience, rapid change. Always consider the possible repercussions of your actions.
General Guidelines
Be honest about your identity: Never hide your identity if you post anything about Tianjin Juilliard or on behalf of Tianjin Juilliard. In personal posts, you may identify yourself as a Tianjin Juilliard student, faculty or staff member, provided it is truthful information. However, please be clear that you are sharing your views as an individual, and not as a representative of Tianjin Juilliard. For example, if you maintain a personal blog or other social media presence, consider using the following type of disclosure: “I am a student (staff, faculty) at The Tianjin Juilliard School and this is my personal blog. The views and opinions expressed herein are solely my own. I do not represent or speak on behalf of Tianjin Juilliard or any of its faculty or other employees, and Tianjin Juilliard is not responsible for any of the content found on this blog.”
Protect Tianjin Juilliard’s trademarks: Tianjin Juilliard is the exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to the words “The Tianjin Juilliard School,” the trademark TIANJIN JUILLIARD, Tianjin Juilliard branded merchandise, related logos and artwork, and any and all variations, translations or derivatives thereof. Do not use the Tianjin Juilliard logo or any other Tianjin Juilliard mark or image on your personal websites or web pages. You may not use the Tianjin Juilliard name to promote or endorse any product, service, charitable cause or political party without prior written approval.
Be aware of Juilliard policies: Posting or emailing threats or offensive comments, or materials which would violate Juilliard’s non-discrimination or sexual harassment policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the School. Check with the Office of Marketing and check The Juilliard School’s website regularly for updated policy information. You can find more policies at the Policies and Consumer Information section of the school website.
Prohibited Action
- You may not post, tweet, share photos, etc. on behalf of Tianjin Juilliard or otherwise speak for Tianjin Juilliard in the social media space without prior authorization. Social media inquiries should be directed to the Office of Marketing or by emailing marketing@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn
- You may not create Facebook pages, Twitter accounts, WeChat accounts, Weibo accounts, Pinterest boards or an account on any other social networking website or social media platform, on behalf of Tianjin Juilliard without authorization.
- You may not establish an email account using the Tianjin Juilliard name without authorization.
- You may not answer questions/tweets on social media about Tianjin Juilliard or its policies, classes, products, events, performances, or admissions without authorization.
- You may not register domain names, usernames, personal email addresses, Twitter handles or other names that include the Tianjin Juilliard name or any of the Tianjin Juilliard marks, particularly if such use of Tianjin Juilliard’s name or marks may create an appearance of Tianjin Juilliard’s affiliation with, or endorsement of a corresponding social media account or website.
- You may not use Tianjin Juilliard’s name or trademarks in any way that may imply Tianjin Juilliard’s association with your personal social media accounts, or Tianjin Juilliard’s endorsement of your personal views expressed on social media.
- You should not speak to the media on Tianjin Juilliard’s behalf. If any member of the media contacts a student, faculty or staff member directly with requests for School-related information or to comment as a representative of Tianjin Juilliard, the student, faculty or staff member must contact marketing@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn and the Office of Marketing will coordinate the interview to ensure appropriate access to the campus. All media inquiries should be directed to the Office of Marketing.
- You may not post any confidential or proprietary information about Tianjin Juilliard, its students, faculty members, or other employees. Tianjin Juilliard’s proprietary information includes Tianjin Juilliard’s internal strategies, financial information, internal policies or goals, or other organizational information that is not public.
The information set forth herein is subject to change from time to time, and the School (Tianjin Juilliard) reserves the right to add, remove or alter the policies contained in this policy.
[Updated for 2023]