Make a Donation to Redwood Symphony
Redwood Symphony greatly appreciates our supporters’ continuing generosity and donations of their Time, Talent, and Treasure!!
Now in our 39th season, Redwood Symphony’s continuing mission is to enrich our community with great music at affordable prices. Your support will be instrumental in allowing us to continue sharing the transformative power of live music performance with our community. We are a non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.
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Ways to Give (Gifts of “Treasure”)
Your gifts and donations are a valuable means of supporting the orchestra.
We truly appreciate donations in any amount, as everything helps!
You can make a donation to Redwood Symphony in any of the following ways:
- In Person – please see our Lobby Manager or Staff during intermission
- Online, by using the donation button above (processed by PayPal through your PayPal or credit card account)
- Send check payable to Redwood Symphony by mail to:
Redwood Symphony
1031 Sixteenth Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063 - Redwood Symphony gratefully accepts gifts of stocks and marketable securities. Contact our Treasurer by email at treasurer@redwoodsymphony.org, who will reply with instructions to send to your broker. Once the security is transferred to Redwood Symphony, the donor will be sent a thank you letter and an acknowledgement for tax purposes, similar to other donations.
- For questions or further assistance, please email us at info@redwoodsymphony.org
Unless otherwise requested at the time of donation, we gratefully acknowledge gifts and list our donors’ names in concert programs and on our website. Please advise us how you would prefer your name be listed. Gifts are categorized into the following tiers:
- Patron — $1000 and above
- Benefactor — $500 to $999
- Sustainer — $100 to $499
- Supporter — $50 to $99
- Friend — up to $49
Sponsor A Chair
Patrons (donations of $1000 or more) qualify you to sponsor a chair in the orchestra for a year (e.g., for a position such as principal viola, or for a particular player). Please let us know of your interest and we will arrange a discussion to provide you with all the information you might need.
Corporate Matching
You can DOUBLE your donation if your employer has an employee-matching contribution program! Please check with your employer, and let them know how you support the Orchestra. Many corporations in the Bay Area support the arts through employee-matching, and by doubling the impact of your gift, we all win!
Tax Deductible Donations
Redwood Symphony is an IRC § 501(c)3 nonprofit (our Federal Tax ID Number is 94-2976319), and your gift may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Since each donor’s situation may be different, please consult with your tax advisor or the IRS to determine the extent to which your contribution may be deductible, or if you have questions about the impact of recent changes in the tax laws (including the recent Coronavirus pandemic related March 2020 CARES Act). Gifts over $250 will also be gratefully acknowledged by letter from Redwood Symphony for documentation and tax purposes.