Capital Campaign
Estonian Arts Centre
the charity associated with KESKUS
Pay Tribute to Our Past and Build for Our Future
KESKUS will be a dynamic hub showcasing our rich heritage and promoting Estonian innovation. Opening in 2023 in Toronto, it will be a vibrant gathering place for Estonians of all generations and backgrounds to connect, celebrate, and share our culture and achievements with each other and the world. The multimillion dollar centre will bring prominence to Estonia and facilitate business and entrepreneurial opportunities between Estonia and North America.
The capital campaign is currently underway - please consider donating so that KESKUS can meet its goal. Sign up for the KESKUS newsletter here and receive monthly updates to your inbox!
Honorary Chair of the Capital Campaign
“The new International Estonian Centre will inspire and be a source of pride for Estonia’s largest diaspora community, and a home away from home for those with Estonian roots across North America and beyond.”
Toomas Hendrik Ilves
President of the Republic of Estonia (2006–2016)
Watch his message of support here.
Become a donor today!
Consider adding your name to this growing list of those who have already stepped forward to help bring the vision of KESKUS to reality. Leadership gifts can be paid over time and tax receipts will be issued for all contributions, donations from U.S. and Estonia.
Click through to donate now: from where are you contributing?
To make a leadership gift, a gift of securities, a pledge for payment over time or for other ways to give, call +1.647.250.7136 or write to donations@estoniancentre.ca.
Kalevipoja Laud - CDN$100,000 and above
Co-chairs Andy Prozes and Mihkel Liik
Donors of $100,000 and above are members of “Kalevipoja Laud”, and can designate a physical space in KESKUS with their name or dedication, as well as inclusion on the Capital Campaign donor recognition display. Donations may be made as a family gift, or in tribute to or in memory of an individual or family.
“We want to build on the strong foundation laid by our parents. Now it is our turn to support the future.”
Thomas and Kristiina Heinsoo, KESKUS Kalevipoja Laud Donors
KESKUS International Estonian Centre thanks donors whose leadership helps create a KESKUS for generations to come:
Tõnu & Anne Altosaar and Family (Read Profile)
Baltimore Estonian Community (Read Profile)
Thomas & Kristiina Heinsoo (Read Profile)
Allan & Riina Hess (Read Profile)
Mihkel & Kati Holmberg
Siim Holmberg
Jaako Family
Lembit Jänes (Read Profile)
Epp K. Jürima-Sonin (Read Profile)
David & Kristina Kalm and John & Anette Kalm (Read Profile)
A.M. & V.S. Kaunismaa Family (Read Profile)
Erik & Sandra Küttis (Read Profile)
In honour of Hilda & Nicholas Küttis (Read Profile)
Glen & Outi Leis (Read Profile)
Mihkel Liik & Leslie Cairns & Maret Liik
Jüri Otsason & Bernadine Morris (Read Profile)
Ernst Õunpuu
Andrew Prozes
Raivo & Anne-Mari Remmel (Read Profile)
Ants & Inga Toi (Read Profile)
Torokvei Family
Valvur Family
Wesik Family
Simon Wookey (Read Profile)
Anonymous (2) (Read Profile)
Kalevipoja Laud naming opportunities are in allocation, and
in chronological order of gift, all in CDN$
The Centre
Grand Hall
Main Foyer
The Annex/heritage house
North Wing Upper Gallery
South Wing Upper Gallery
Rooftop Garden
Balcony
Boardroom / Music Room
The Walkway
Professional Kitchen
Circular Staircase (South Wing)
Elevator
Cocktail Lobby (2nd Floor)
Learning Lobby (3rd Floor)
Elevator Stairway
Library
Community Room
Classrooms (4 available)
Garden Lobby (Rooftop)
Indoor Seating Alcove
(7 of 10 available)
Outdoor Seating Areas
(1 of 2 available)
Outdoor Seating Alcove
(7 available)
$5,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$500,000
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$250,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
Viru Vanemad - CDN$10,000 to $99,999
Co-chairs Allan & Riina Hess
Donors of $10,000 - $99,999
are members of “Viru Vanemad” and leadership donors on the Capital Campaign donor recognition display. Donations can made as a family gift, or in tribute to or in memory of an individual or family.
"KESKUS means a sustainable and relevant way for our children, and someday their children, to remain connected with all things Estonian."
Liisa and John Käärid
KESKUS Viru Vanemad Donors
Mari, Kiira, John, Andrus, Liisa, Kaija and Juhan Käärid
KESKUS International Estonian Centre thanks donors whose leadership helps create a KESKUS for generations to come:
Enno & Anne Agur
Tiiu and Arno Agur and Family
In memory of Valve and Rein Andre
Erika Andreas
Alliki Arro
Margus Aruja and Susan Chapman and Family (Read Profile)
Marta Kivik and Tiina Timusk in memory of Virve and Lembit Avesson
William Napier Covert and Kersti Vontso Covert
Helve Hess Barnett & Ryan Barnett (Read Profile)
Robert & Lilian Baxter
Ingrid & Andrew Callum
Toomas Eichenbaum
Peeter & Svea Einola
Silvia Ernesaks
Tiina & Agu Ets (Read Profile)
The Genua Family in memory of J. Erich and Irene Ilmas
Glenn & Pille Gold
Mary and Arthur Heinmaa (Read Profile)
Leila Hess
Lia & Erik Hess
Reet Hess & Dylan Kelly
Talvi Hess & Mati Pajo
Tiiu Hess & Tim Ararat
Kadi Käis in memory of Juhan and Liina Käis
Merike Kalm in memory of Eva H Kalm (Read Profile)
Peter & Ellen Kaju
In memory of Augustin and Leonida Nurmsoo
Alar & Theresa Kongats
Marlene (nee Tipman) & Kalev Kuutan
Rein Kuris in honour of Eino & Õie Kuris
In memory of Ida & Eduard Kütti and Helmi & August Mägi
Ellen & Asko Kütti
Rita, Toomas, Eva and Mihkel Kütti
Lea Kõiv
John & Liisa Käärid (Read Profile)
Tõnis & Kadri-Ann Laar
Reet Lambur
Anne Leius
Lillakas & Põldma Family in memory of Meinhard & Selma Põldma (Read Profile)
Anne, Koit, Miku and Sven Linkruus
Aino Lokk
Käbi Lokk & Robert Spokowski
Luksep Family
Maiki and Mart Lupp and Family
Gary & Lisa Maavara
Katrin Marley (Read Profile)
Reet & Jaanus Marley
Toomas Marley & Epp Luik
Peeter Märtin in memory of Raimo Toiviainen
McConnon Family in memory of Endel & Aino Ott
In memory of Edgar & Renate Marten (Read Profile)
Arvo ja Reet Medri
Anne Meema
Peeter Mehisto
Zoë & Endel Mell
Jaan Meri & Ana Tampõld
Toomas & Eha Merilo
Urve Mundi
Eha and Don Naylor
Ivar Nippak & Family
Valdeko & Eevi Novek
Ristitütred Lilian Olljum ja Christine Lepik Robertson
Reet Oolup
Martin and Tiina Otema
In memory of Virve Võhni Otsa & Karl Otsa
Piret & Veljo Otsason
Mati, Silvi, Mikk & Kai Otsmaa
Eddy Õunpuu & Lori Charko
Rein & Maret Pajo (Read Profile)
In Memory of Heino Paomees
Parming Family in memory of Tönu Parming
Veiko Parming
Michelle & Martin Pede
Viivi Rita Piil & Stan MacLachlan
Alar Prost & Lena Kõiv
Arne & Kersti Randsalu
Epp & Toivo Raun
Helle-Mai Reece in honour of Helju Salumets & Helgi Sooaru
Anne Remmel (Read Profile)
Merike Remmel & Eric Jakobson (Read Profile)
Tarmo, Tiiu & Kalli Remmel
Tiit Romet
Ingrid L Roosild & Kaili L Roosild (Read Profile)
Eric Ruppert
In memory of Lembit & Iris Saar
Alar Soever
Urve Tamberg
Jaan & Tiina Timusk (Read Profile)
Peter Toi & Kristi Toi Greco
Tork, Hiis, Hansson Families
Robert & Leila Trei
Lilly Valge-Kastelic & Family, in honour of Marie & Nikolai Valge Jr. (Past president of Eesti Maja)
Ellen Valter
Maris-Ann & Thomas Vanaselja
Eva Varangu
Henrik & Jackie Vasila
Paul-Erik Veel & Krista Käis-Prial (Read Profile)
Thomas Ventser
The Viitre Family
Korporatsioon Vironia - Toronto koondis
Marje Koidu Virro
The Voore Family in memory of Hedo and Kaljo Voore
Niina and August Wallik
Jüri & Tiiu Wallner
Grant & Kairi West
Wilbiks Family
Anonymous (3)
Kungla Rahvas - CDN$100 to $9,999
All Donors of $100 - $9,999 will be recognized as members of Kungla Rahvas and listed in the commemorative program to be produced for the opening of KESKUS International Estonian Centre. Donations can made in honour of a family gift, or in tribute to or in memory of an individual or family.
The Kungla Rahvas launched with "Tere, KESKUS" and donor names will be updated and posted here from time to time - all donations are gratefully received !
Join the Growing List of Leadership Donors!
To pay tribute to your roots and make a lasting difference in shaping the future of the Estonian community, please contact donations@estoniancentre.ca. If you wish to make an anonymous gift, special accommodations are in place to respect your wishes.
Don’t miss out on tax-efficient ways of making donations!
If you own shares of publicly traded securities that have grown in value, your gift may not cost you as much as you think! Pay no tax on capital gains and get a charitable tax receipt for the full market value of the shares by donating them directly to the Estonian Arts Centre, the charity associated with KESKUS.
If you’re thinking of making a gift, please remember:
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Charitable tax receipts will be issued for the full value of all Canadian, Estonian and U.S. contributions
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Gifts may be paid by instalments over three years
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Dedicated naming opportunities are available for gifts of $100,000 or more
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Donations of securities and other tax-efficient methods of giving can greatly reduce the cost of making a gift - read more here.
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