Individual giving 2024/25 season
Our family of supporters are critical to OSA’s continued growth and impact in our beautiful community.
Did you know that ticket sales cover less than a third of what it costs to stage our productions and maintain our community and education programs? By making a tax-deductible gift, you are making a difference in OPERA San Antonio’s ability to continue bringing you stellar productions as the resident opera company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts along with helping us sustain our community programs that impact all ten city districts and extend beyond the borders of San Antonio.
Join our family today to enjoy your benefits all season long!
Friend (up to $249)
Be among first to learn about OSA community and artistic programming
Program book listing
Supporter ($250-$499)
All benefits above plus…
Invitation to Cocktails & Conversation with OSA Artistic Leadership
Contributor ($500-$999)
All benefits above plus…
Access to Backstage tour before a performance
Benefactor ($1,000-$4,999)
All benefits above plus…
Pre-show access to the Leroy Denman Founders Lounge at the Tobin Center
Parking Privileges
Invitation to The Orchestra San Antonio special event
Grand Benefactor ($5,000-$9,999)
All benefits above plus…
Name recognition on title screen
Access to VIP Seating during the 210 Summer Festival
Grand Patron ($10,000-$24,999)
All benefits above plus…
Meet & Greet with Cast and Board
Access to After Party with Cast
Sponsor ($25,000-$49,999)
All benefits above plus…
Option to be listed as a sponsor of a Principal Artist
Underwriter ($50,000-$99,999)
All benefits above plus…
Underwriters are dedicated supporters that share our passion for opera and are committed to seeing the art form thrive in San Antonio. This level of support for OSA allows you to enjoy a range of benefits including invitations to Parties with the artists, VIP privileges in the opera house, and personalized ticketing services with access to premium seats.
Opera Angel ($100,000+)
All benefits above plus…
OSA is grateful for our Opera Angel philanthropists. These dedicated individuals are committed to sustaining OSA’s artistic excellence and community impact for generations to come. Opera Angels enjoy access to initiatives and programs that help develop meaningful opportunities designed to foster a lasting connection to the art form.
Contact Us Directly
Reach out to Madeline Elizondo, Director of Education & Outreach, at 210-673-7270 or madeline@operasa.org for more information.
Other Ways to Donate
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OPERA San Antonio
115 auditorium circle
San Antonio, TX 78205
Using investments to make your opera San Antonio contribution
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions: If you are 71 years or older, you can make a contribution to OPERA San Antonio with a distribution from your IRA. Just ask your IRA administrator to send a check directly to OSA from your account – and be sure to let us know, so we can be on the lookout for it! While you will not receive a charitable deduction, the amount donated will not be added to your taxable income – and it will count toward any Required Minimum Distribution you must take.
Direct Stock Donation: Regardless of your age, if you own publicly traded stock, you can donate it directly to OSA. This can be especially attractive if you have stock that has increased in value significantly since you acquired it. A stock donation to OSA will be valued as a charitable contribution for the full market value as of the date of donation. You will not be taxed on the increase in the value of the stock since you acquired it.
Charitable Brokerage Accounts: Many brokerage firms allow you to create a charitable account that you can donate stock to, and once you fund the account, you can request a grant distribution to OSA (or other tax-deductible charity). Because your broker manages the transfer of the stock from your regular account into your charitable account, this can be a convenient way to convert appreciated stock into funds you can make available to non-profits, while receiving the same tax benefit as a direct stock donation. It can also allow you to make one stock donation and direct the proceeds to be provided to multiple recipients, or to one or more recipients at a later time.
Information You May Need: OSA’s full name is: OPERA San Antonio. Our Federal Tax ID is: 27-3552381, and our physical address is: 115 Auditorium Cir. Ste #B7, San Antonio, TX 78205. Your broker or IRA administrator will likely want this information to process your request. If you are interested in donating stock directly to OSA – email madeline@operasa.org for additional instructions to provide to your broker.
OPERA San Antonio is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all gifts made to the Opera are tax-deductible
to the extent provided by state and federal law.
100% of such gifts are retained by the Opera to support its operations.
