About the Foundation

Founded on September 29, 2020, the Tianjin Juilliard School Education Development Foundation, registered at the Tianjin Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau, has been recognized as a charity organization.

  • In 2023, the Foundation was recognized as a "3A Social Organization"
  • From 2023 to 2025, the Foundation is eligible for pre-tax deduction qualification

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.

20220625 student concert

An Iconic Home for the Arts

Contributing to the development of artistic life in Tianjin and the entire region, Tianjin Juilliard is an important bridge for cultural and people-to-people exchange. 

Wei He

CEO and Artistic Director, Vice-chair of the Board of Directors of the Tianjin Juilliard School Education Development Foundation

Philanthropic Projects

Through giving and other charitable activities, the Foundation seeks to promote the development of The Tianjin Juilliard School and performing arts education in China. We look forward to partnerships and collaborations with organizations and individuals in China and abroad. Ongoing projects include the following:

  • Financial Aid Project
  • Juilliard Imagination Piano Project
  • Pre-College Financial Aid Project 
  • Instrument Fund Project 
  • Rural Revitalization Project 
  • Pandemic Control Project 

Information Disclosure

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