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Ways to Give

Individual donors form our biggest source of philanthropic support by making an unrestricted annual gift—for use where their support is most needed. But you may also designate your gift in honor or memory of a loved one, or in support of a meaningful production or favorite program.    

It’s quick and easy to make an online gift.

 

By contributing to the Florentine Opera, donors agree to receive benefits based on their donation level. Benefits are subject to availability, non-transferable, and valid for one fiscal year. The Florentine Opera reserves the right to modify benefits and terms at any time.

 

For personal assistance, or to make the most of any of these strategies, contact us at 414-291-5700 x225 or info@florentineopera.org.

 
 

Opera Passport by OPERA America

Opera Passport by OPERA America extends the benefits of your opera subscription to dozens of opera companies across North America. The program unlocks ticket discounts of at least 10% off at participating opera companies in the United States and Canada. It invites operagoers to discover creative productions of new work and inherited repertoire presented in small towns and big cities from coast to coast.

If you are a current subscriber please contact the Florentine Opera Box Office at tickets@florentineopera.org or (414) 291-5700 x224 to receive access to your discounts.

Learn more about the program at operaamerica.org/OperaPassport.

View Participating Opera Companies

Automatic Recurring Gifts

Setting up a monthly or quarterly recurring gift by credit card simplifies record-keeping and may help you make a bigger impact by spreading out payments. Call today to establish a recurring gift in any amount.

Matching Gifts

Many companies match the gifts of their employees, retirees, and directors. 

Check to see if your company has a matching gift program here (opens in a new window).

Gifts of Stock

Donating shares of publicly traded securities is easy, and it’s a great way to receive a tax deduction for the appreciated value of your shares while avoiding capital gains taxes. But, there are a few things you should talk to your advisor about.

It’s important that a gift of stock be transferred directly to a charity, rather than selling the stock and donating the proceeds. We will provide more detailed transfer instructions to your broker/advisor upon request.

Direct from IRA

An increasingly popular option allows individuals who are at least 70½ to donate up to $100,000 annually to charitable organizations, directly from their IRA, without treating the distribution as taxable income.

To qualify, the gift must come directly from your IRA administrator. 

Simply ask your plan administrator to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the Florentine Opera Company, and they will send a check to us on your behalf. If your administrator needs our tax-exempt information, the Florentine Opera is a 501c3 Charitable Organization, and our EIN is 39-1098132.

It’s always a good idea to consult your advisor, but we’re happy to answer any questions. Contact the Florentine Development Team at 414-291-5700 x225 or donate@florentineopera.org.

Gifts by check or mail, are always appreciated!

Send mail to: 

Florentine Opera Company
Attn: Development Department
205 W. Highland Avenue, Suite 201
Milwaukee, WI 53203