U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Partners with the S&R Foundation

U.S. Trust to serve as associate partner for the S&R Foundation, in support of the 2013 Overtures and Illuminate Series

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The S&R Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports talented individuals with high aspirations in the arts and sciences, today announced that the U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth will serve as an associate partner for the Foundation. U.S. Trust will contribute $25,000 to the Foundation, helping fund the Overtures Concert Series and Illuminate Lecture Series.

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"The S&R Foundation is dedicated to supporting talented, emerging artists and scientists. Currently in the midst of our second annual Overtures Spring Concert Series, we depend on partners like U.S. Trust to continue our mission of providing opportunities to deserving individuals to advance their careers," said Dr. Sachiko Kuno, president and CEO of the S&R Foundation. "Over the past year, the Foundation has experienced significant growth and expansion of its programs, all of which is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and partners."

Among the Foundation's programs include the highly acclaimed Overtures Concert Series, featuring performances by world-class musicians at venues such as the Kennedy Center and Evermay Estate.  Through Overtures, the Foundation introduces skilled, emerging artists to broad audiences. The Foundation recently announced its newest initiative, the Illuminate Series. This innovative lecture series is designed to bring together passionate, forward-thinking lecturers with similar-minded audiences.

"The S&R Foundation plays an important role in supporting the ambitions of talented artists and scientists from around the world. We have seen programs like the Overtures Series emerge in the Georgetown community and are pleased to join the S&R Foundation in helping launch these individuals' careers," said Ramona Mockoviak, U.S. Trust Market Executive for Greater D.C. "We're proud to now be a part of the Foundation's ongoing efforts, especially as new programs, like the Illuminate series, begin this year."

For more information about the S&R Foundation's sponsors and how to become a sponsor, please visit http://www.sandrfoundation.org/support. 

About the S&R Foundation
The S&R Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created in 2000 to support talented individuals with great potential and high aspirations in the sciences and arts, especially those who are furthering international cultural collaboration. Our goals are simple, yet bold: to create, support and facilitate initiatives that encourage scientific and artistic innovation, and promote cultural and personal growth. For more information, visit www.SandRFoundation.org.

U.S. Trust
U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management is a leading private wealth management organization providing vast resources and customized solutions to help meet clients' wealth structuring, investment management, banking and credit needs. Clients are served by teams of experienced advisors offering a range of financial services, including investment management, financial and succession planning, philanthropic and specialty asset management, family office services, custom credit solutions, financial administration and family trust stewardship.

U.S. Trust is part of the Global Wealth and Investment Management unit of Bank of America, N.A., which is a global leader in wealth management, private banking and retail brokerage. U.S. Trust employs more than 4,000 professionals and maintains 140 offices in 32 states.

As part of Bank of America, U.S. Trust can provide access to a broad range of banking solutions for individuals and businesses, and an extensive retail banking platform.

SOURCE S&R Foundation