As we look ahead throughout 2025 and beyond, we are extremely excited to have embarked on a $4.5 Million Capital Campaign to renovate our historic home at 736 S. Broad Street. This renovation will create new program rooms, rearrange existing ones, improve interior circulation and introduce new lighting, colors, materials and finishes to all areas of our building including our performance spaces. Our recognizable facade and signage facing Avenue of the Arts will also transform significantly to better reflect our communities’ shared vibrant cultural mission.

Thanks to a generous $2 Million lead gift from the WIlliam Penn Foundation along with over $1 Million already raised, we are making strides to reach our financial target through several ongoing fundraising initiatives set forth by our Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and PCC Staff.

“Philadelphia’s arts and culture organizations are living landmarks, with buildings that often serve as anchors in our neighborhoods or destinations for our visitors. Too often, these organizations are called to prioritize immediate programs and operations, leaving a backlog of capital projects that would sustain their services over the long term and support their growth.” said Patricia Wilson Aden, President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. “We applaud the William Penn Foundation for recognizing this reality and thoughtfully addressing the present and future needs of Philadelphia’s vibrant arts and culture sector. Their vision to institute a capital support strategy will ensure the cultural vitality of our city now and for years to come.”

In 1982, Dr. Bernard C. Watson, the former president of the William Penn Foundation, allocated funds to construct a new facility on South Broad Street, as part of the development of cultural organizations in Philadelphia’s performing arts district, the Avenue of the Arts. The William Penn Foundation was also instrumental in the Clef Club’s relocation to the corner of Broad & Fitzwater Streets in 1995.

These dynamic changes will enhance our music education programs, performance spaces, and overall visitor experience. We still need your support to reach the finish line!  Your contribution will assist in upholding the Philadelphia Clef Club's continued mission to educate, inspire, and entertain. By contributing to our Capital Campaign you also receive the benefits of being a member of our prestigious organization including discounts on concert programming, musician master classes, special events, donor recognition and more. 

2025 will be an exciting year at The Philadelphia Clef Club and it’s hard to believe that even almost 60 years in, we are just getting started!