The McGaffin Carillon

Friends of the McGaffin Carillon Bell Adoption Agency

All bells deserve a loving guardian, someone who supports them and helps to keep them in the best repair and artistically played. It takes a village to care for a carillon. Be part of The McGaffin Carillon Village. Consider adopting one or more of the fifty-one McGaffin Carillon bells and ensure the future programming and upkeep of this unique Cleveland music venue.

Two ways to adopt your bell

·      Make a five-year commitment to underwrite the maintenance and programming for an orphaned bell. You can schedule your gifts annually or monthly. The commitment can be renewed after the five year period. With regular payments, this bell will be your adopted bell.  Payments can be annually, monthly, or quarterly

·      Endow an orphaned bell. With a larger endowment gift, this can be your adopted bell. Extended payment arrangements can be made.

Consider adopting a bell in memory or in honor of someone.

Call or contact the FMC Office to arrange for an adoption and to schedule payment(s).  (216) 535-4411  or info@ucbells.org

Adoption Fees

Adoption Fees vary by the weight of the bell

Number of Bells Annual Donation per bell To Endow a Bell
(5 year commitment)
1 (heaviest bell) $20,000 $400,000
3 $10,000 $200,000
8 $5,000 $100,000
9 $2,000 $40,000
12 $1,000 $20,000
18 (lightest bells) $500 $10,000