Carnegie Hall receives foundation gift

PRESS RELEASE

Lewisburg, West Virginia – The Carnegie Hall Foundation has awarded its 2025 annual distribution to Carnegie Hall, Inc., providing $95,702 in support of the Hall’s ongoing building operations, maintenance, and preservation. The funds were formally presented by Foundation Chair Tom White and Treasurer Mary Thompson.

The Carnegie Hall Foundation Board includes Tom White, Chair; Shirley Runyon, Vice Chair; Matt Mandel, Secretary; Mary Thompson, Treasurer; and Lawson “Trip” W. Hamilton III, Director. Ex officio members are Jill McIntyre, Board Chair of Carnegie Hall, Inc., and Cathy Rennard, President/CEO of Carnegie Hall, Inc.

This annual disbursement is designated to support essential maintenance expenses, as well as improvements and enhancements to Carnegie Hall’s historic 1902 building and grounds. These funds help ensure that the landmark facility remains a vibrant, welcoming, and well‑preserved home for the arts in Greenbrier County.

“We are committed to working as a collaborative partner with the board and staff of the Hall to ensure that the grand historic building is always a fitting backdrop for the world‑class educational and arts programming it showcases, in addition to being an iconic attraction in Lewisburg,” said Foundation Chair Tom White.

Carnegie Hall, Inc. CEO/President Cathy Rennard expressed deep appreciation for the Foundation’s continued support, which plays a vital role in sustaining the Hall’s mission to provide arts education, performances, and cultural experiences for the region.

For more information, call Carnegie Hall, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stop by at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia. Carnegie Hall Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.