When you support the California Symphony, you…
- Make possible exciting live concerts and radio broadcasts featuring rising composers, stellar guest artists, and our world-class, professional musicians
- Promote better academic outcomes and lift up an underserved local community through free music education for Sound Minds students
- Create memories and stimulate curiosity among 1500 local elementary schoolchildren, as they experience their first introduction to orchestra music in Education Concerts for Kids
- Expand access to classical music through initiatives like adult education program Fresh Look – The Symphony Exposed
California Symphony is a 501 (C) (3) charitable organization, and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by the law. Tax ID: 94-3024038
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I mail a donation check to?
Please mail checks to the symphony office:
California Symphony
100 Pringle Avenue Suite 540
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
How can I give through my Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)?
DAFs give you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to the symphony and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant directly to California Symphony from your DAF using your provider’s online portal or by contacting your fund advisor.
How can I give through my IRA?
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can direct a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA to California Symphony. Contact your provider for details on how to give through your IRA.
Do you accept car donations?
Yes! If you’re looking to get an old vehicle off your hands, you can donate the proceeds to California Symphony through Car Donation Services.
If my DAF or IRA provider needs to contact the symphony for transaction details, who should they contact?
Please refer any questions about transaction details to:
Cory Schuman, Patron Loyalty Manager
(925)269-7806
cory@californiasymphony.org
Does California Symphony have a legacy giving program?
Yes! Information about joining our Legacy Circle can be found here.
What are the benefits of donating?
California Symphony gratefully acknowledges the members of our ever-growing donor family with these benefits:
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$100-249 – Acknowledgement in our concert programs
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$250-499 – All of the above plus invitation to our annual Open Rehearsal
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$500-999 – All of the above plus an exclusive recording of our orchestra
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$1,000-2,499 – All of the above plus invitation to join us in the Encore Room for complimentary drinks at intermission during Lesher Center performances for one year
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$2,500-4,999 – All of the above plus invitation to our VIP Guest Artist Receptions for one year
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$5,000-9,999 – All of the above plus an exclusive invitation to our annual Symphony Family Dinner
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$10,000-19,999 – All of the above plus an exclusive invitation to our annual, private Composer-in-Residence workshop
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$20,000+ – All of the above plus an exclusive invite to a private dinner hosted by chef Paul Bertolli in his home, including a recital by a California Symphony musician and VIP guests such as composer John Adams