Our Founder
Singaporean philanthropist Ms Kris Tan is the founder of Kris Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to empowering young musicians in Singapore and the region. As a member of Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Ladies’ League since 2013, Ms Kris Tan is an active ambassador to the SSO, helping to raise funds for the National Orchestra and its affiliated performing groups.
Since setting up Kris Foundation in 2009, Ms Tan has supported over 50 young musicians and composers, aiding the launch of their careers through the Foundation’s well-established recital series, financial aid in the form of scholarships, and empowerment through community bonding.
A passionate music lover, Ms Kris Tan is highly invested in the development of Singapore’s young classical musicians and music composers, and personally curates each Kris Foundation concert.
In recognition of Kris Foundation’s contributions towards the development of the arts in Singapore, Ms Kris Tan has received the National Arts Council’s Patron of the Arts Award annually, including the Distinguished Patron of the Arts Award in 2019.
Ms Kris Tan has been featured in numerous publications including The Straits Times, Singapore Tatler, Lianhe Zaobao and BraviSSiMo!.
“The arts has allowed me to engage with the vibrant, diverse personalities involved and experience the beauty of how the arts brings people together.”
