Charitable Giving

Charitable giving is the very heart and mission of Western Sun Foundation and through our Charitable Giving Program we are able to award grants to selected 501(c)3 organizations and make a direct impact in the communities we visit by providing support, awareness & visibility to local organizations and causes. Grants are funded through a combination of fundraising activities and GooseCommunity.com.

Click Here to See Charitable Giving Program Eligibility Requirements

Organizational Eligibility Requirements:

Focus that falls into one of the following areas of focus:

Music education
Music therapy
Safety, health and personal wellbeing of women and children
Climate action and environmental sustainability

Be classified as a “Public Charity” with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Community Based Organization
Classified as a small-mid sized organization with an operating budget less than $1,000,000
Must not have been a recipient of a Western Sun Foundation grant in the past two years

Preferred Organizational Characteristics:

Target children, youth
Target underserved population
Same jurisdiction/vicinity of a previous or upcoming Goose concerts and events

Distributions will not be provided for:

Activities that are religious or political in nature
Individual or Private Foundations

Contact Us

Contact us if there is an organization meeting the above criteria that you would like to be considered for a future grant.

Community Impact Events

WSF coordinates direct involvement and volunteer events for fans to participate in that support local organizations in the communities Goose is touring through. These events are a great way to connect, build relationships, strengthen community, provide support, give back, and having some fun while we are doing it!

Examples of community impact events include a "Flow Kit Packing Pre-Party" and sorting clothing, toys, and other essentials for children in need in Chicago.

Fundraising Events

WSF holds several fundraising events each year including:

Auctions
Raffles
Tour and Special Event Fundraisers

Head over to News & Events and make sure to follow us on our socials by clicking on the icons below to stay up to date on all of the happenings!

GooseCommunity.com

GooseCommunity.com is an interactive virtual space for fans to explore, engage and connect all in support of WSF's mission and philanthropic efforts. Deep dive into all things Goose, connect with others in the community, explore in depth show archives and chronicle your own Goose journey with unique personal “show diaries”.

If you are enjoying GooseCommunity.com, please consider making a tax-deductible DONATION in support Western Sun Foundation.

Impact

Current Campaign

WSF Kicks Off Charitable Giving Campaign Benefiting Girls Rock Detroit

May 15th, 2023

Western Sun Foundation kicks off our 3rd Charitable Giving Campaign benefiting local organization, Girls Rock Detroit. This is the last Charitable Giving Campaign of our inaugural year!!

Past Campaigns

Western Sun Foundation is a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides charitable support to small-mid sized nonprofits in the communities Goose fans travel through.

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