San Francisco Opera Receives $40-Million Gift
September 15, 2008
The San Francisco Opera has received a $40-million gift, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.
The gift was made by the opera company’s board chairman, John A. Gunn, and his wife, Cynthia Fry Gunn. The gift will support new productions, multimedia projects, and outreach efforts, and $5-million will support the general director’s position.
Mr. Gunn is chief executive of Dodge and Cox Investment Managers.
