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 underserved local communities through initiatives like Opera for All, which provides thousands 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
Friend
($500 - $999)
Name recognition in digital production program Books
Invitation to a Final Dress Rehearsals
One donor room pass during the 2024/25 season
Benefactor
($1,000 - $4,999)
All Friend beneifts, plus:
Name recognition in production program books
Donor room access at all opera performances
Invitation to attend COT’s 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 your opera performances
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)
Ways to
Give
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!
