Support The Heritage Carousel - Ways to Contribute
To view a listing of those who so generously support the Carousel, click here.
Friends of the Carousel
The Heritage Carousel is a non-profit organization overseen by the Des Moines Carousel Foundation. Patron and donor support is used to:
Maintain & operate this authentic Carousel so that many can enjoy this nostalgic and affordable form of entertainment.
Support the on-going maintenance of the band organ, pavilion and painting of both the animals and the Carousel.
Continue to play an active role in activities such as “Clowns at the Carousel” (all free family event), Cruise to the Carousel car show, art education activities with other non-profit programs serving children (in conjunction with the Iowa Arts Council), providing discounted usage fees to school groups and non-profit organizations.
Levels of Contribution
Brass Ring
A Carousel Kid Card (7 kid rides) and acknowledgement on the Carousel web site:
Donation of $25 or more.
Carousel Lover
A Season Pass, one t-shirt, 10% discount on private rental or bulk token purchases and acknowledgement on the Carousel web:
Donation of $75 or more.
Adopt-an-Animal - Naming rights to animal of your choice for the season!
Your name, the name of a loved one or your business will be displayed, along with the chosen name for your animal above each Carousel animal or chariot that you adopt for the season. The same information will also be identified next to a photo of your adopted animal on the Carousel web site. Business logos and a link to your business site will be shown.
Included with the naming rights are a season pass, one t-shirt and a 10% discount on private rentals or bulk token purchases.
Family & Individuals – Donation of $100 or more.
Business – Donation of $200 or more.
A statement of the donation minus the value of good/services received will be provided. If you prefer not to receive the goods/services please make that known when donation is made.
Royal Rider
Individuals and businesses who donate time and services to the Carousel at no cost to the Carousel.
Lead Horse
Contributors of $500 or more in support of the Carousel.
To view a listing of those who so generously support the Carousel, click here.
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