Iris Innovators

Iris Innovators are friends of Iris Music Project who are committed to the mission and believe deeply in the power of Iris’ Ensemble-in-Residence model to transform the field of senior living. Innovators help  Iris Music Project move with strength into the future by pledging a minimum annual gift of $5,000 for three consecutive years.

“I am consistently amazed at the creativity that blossoms when older adults in residential and care settings join forces with professional musicians. This is a unique, exciting way to use music as a healing force. I am proud to support Iris Music Project because I believe in the people and the mission, but mostly because I see the positive changes in the world that music brings, and I want to be part of that.”

Lori Raphael, Iris Board of Directors Co-chair and founding Innovator

Innovators receive

  • Two complimentary tickets to Ovation, Iris’ yearly Benefit Celebration;

  • VIP invitation to an annual salon concert for Iris Board, staff, and Innovators;

  • Recognition on the Iris Music Project website and Ovation program.

Interested in becoming an Iris Innovator? 

We invite you to start a conversation with us. We welcome the opportunity to meet with prospective Innovators, share more about Iris’ vision and impact, and explore how your investment might support the organization’s future. Reach out at development@irismusicproject.org to connect.


With Gratitude to our Iris Innovators 

Glasner and Gerstman Family Fund
Lori Raphael and Mike Hemmer
Gary and Elana Vikan 
Hecht-Levi Foundation
Philip Dietrich and Christina Vakaleris
Ben Klubes and Risa Bender