Giving to COT
When you donate to COT, you…
Make it possible for us to bring rarely produced operas from throughout history to Chicago audiences
Invest in the future of opera through the production of new American works and the training of the next generation of opera writers through the Vanguard Initiative
Promote better academic outcomes and lift up under-resourced local communities through initiatives like Opera for All, which provides hundreds of elementary school children across the Chicagoland area with weekly hands-on music and theater education
Help to showcase local Chicago artists alongside international guest artists
Enrich our city by ensuring a robust and diverse performing arts scene
COT is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent provided by law.
Friend
($500 - $999)
Name recognition in digital production program books
Invitation to Final Dress Rehearsals
One donor room pass during the 2024/25 Season
Benefactor
($1,000 - $4,999)
All Friend benefits, plus:
Name recognition in production program books
Donor room access at opera performances
Invitation to attend COT’s annual Holiday Soiree
Eligible for President’s Council Membership starting at $1,500
Producer’s Circle
($5,000 - $24,999)
All Benefactor benefits, plus:
Complimentary parking for performances at Studebaker and Harris Theaters
Invitations to behind the scenes workshops and artist meet & greets
Personalized sponsorship opportunities starting at $10,000
Leadership Circle
($25,000+)
All Producer’s Circle benefits, plus:
A private meal with the General Director
Personalized sponsorship opportunities
Full production sponsorships starting at $50,000 (includes name/logo recognition on all production materials)
For a limited time, your gift could have up to triple the impact through the Morse Matching Challenge! Starting September 1, 2024, new and increased gifts up to $250,000 will be matched by The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust.
Learn more about how you can make your gift go further here.
Ways to
Give
Mail your check made out to Chicago Opera Theater to 410 S Michigan Ave Ste 404, Chicago, IL 60605
PHONE
Call the office at (312) 704-8414 and we are more than happy to process your gift over the phone
STOCK DONATIONS
By making a gift of appreciated stock, you may qualify for a tax deduction based on the fair market value of the stock and avoid capital gains tax. Please consult your financial advisor for more information.
If you are sending stock, please let us know!
Chicago Opera Theater’s federal tax ID is: 23-7354963
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS (DAFs)
Make a gift through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), an increasingly popular charitable vehicle that provides flexibility in supporting your favorite causes with favorable tax benefits.
IRA DISTRIBUTIONS
With a Qualified Charitable Distribution, your gift to COT becomes tax-free as long as it is paid directly from your IRA to COT. Please contact us for assistance.
MATCHING GIFTS
Many companies match their employees’ gifts to non-profit organizations such as Chicago Opera Theater. Contact your company’s personnel office to find out if your donation can be matched – your gift will go twice as far and you’ll receive more benefits at no additional cost!
