BECOME A VALUED BOF SUPPORTER
Berkshire Opera Festival is a non-profit organization that holds steadfast to our mission of making high-quality operatic programming affordable and accessible for people of all ages and backgrounds in our community. Our family of BOF donors and patrons is passionate about promoting opera in the greater Berkshire region, and we could not provide performances of this caliber without your support. Our heartfelt thanks go to our many loyal supporters.
Ticket sales cover less than a quarter of the actual costs of producing our fully-staged operas. Therefore, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to raise the curtain on our annual summer festival. Your personal donation of any size will help us to keep this incredible art form alive for everyone in our Berkshire community and beyond.
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to Berkshire Opera Festival. In recognition of your generosity, we have benefits available at every giving level.
"We would never have learned about opera if it weren’t for your productions! Such a great resource in our community.”
A BOF PATRON
WAYS TO DONATE
Donate online
The quickest and easiest way to support BOF! Make a one-time donation online today by clicking on the button below. Donate on behalf of yourself or in honor of a loved one.
Donate by mail
Make a one-time donation by mailing a check made out to “Berkshire Opera Festival” and send to our offices at:
Berkshire Opera Festival
54 Wendell Avenue, Suite 5
Pittsfield, MA 01201
GIVE NOW
Tax benefits
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an investment account for charitable giving that offers an immediate tax benefit and the flexibility to support your preferred charities (such as BOF!) right away or over time. Advantages to donating via your DAF:
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Simplicity: Your sponsoring organization handles all record-keeping, disbursements (including an option for automatic distributions), and tax receipts.
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Timing: You can request that a donation be made to the charity of your choice at any time or make automatic recurring gifts on a schedule of your choice.
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Flexible funding options: Fund your DAF with the assets of your choice, including cash, stock, securities, and even real estate.
If you are interested in donating to Berkshire Opera Festival through your DAF, please note BOF's tax ID number is 47-1596750.
DONOR-ADVISED FUND GIFTS
Don't wait
Transfer the stocks now and we will wait to liquidate unless the value of the stock is equal to, or higher than, its value on the day of your initial stock transfer. Contact Advancement Associate Emma Robertson for details by email or at 413.213.6622.
MAKE A GIFT OF STOCK OR SECURITIES
Increase your support
Many employers offer matching gift programs in which the company will match charitable contributions made to non-profits by their employees. Some companies even offer to match gifts made by retirees. This is a simple way of doubling or even tripling your support of BOF!
EMPLOYER MATCH
A tax-free gift
If you are 72 years of age or older, you can take advantage of this simple way to support BOF and receive tax benefits in return. You can donate up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as BOF without having to pay income taxes on these funds.
GIVE FROM YOUR IRA
Support now, give later
MAKE A PLEDGE
Let us know what you are committed to donating to BOF before the end of our current fiscal year on September 30 so we can incorporate this valuable information into our financial projections. Making a pledge allows you to demonstrate your support of BOF now, but with the flexibility to pay later. Click on the button below to complete a pledge form.
Become a member
BOF is committed to a Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of our community, and we welcome your inquiries. If you have a passion for opera, supporting the arts in the Berkshires, and would like to make an investment in our future by becoming a member of Berkshire Opera Festival’s Board of Directors, contact Interim Executive Director Jonathon Loy to learn more.
BOF is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all staff, artists, patrons, and volunteers. If you require any special accommodations or have limitations on specific tasks you can perform, please let us know and we will do our best to match you with duties that meet both your interests and abilities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Another way to give
BOF accepts all kinds of donations — even merchandise and potential auction items! We will create a tax receipt for your in-kind donation for the estimated cost of your donated item, so your donation is still 100% tax deductible.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
DONATION REFUND POLICY
We are grateful for your donation and support of Berkshire Opera Festival. Donations are normally non-refundable, however, if you made an error when making your donation online or have changed your mind about contributing to BOF, please contact us at Donations@BerkshireOperaFestival.org. Refunds are made using the original method of payment. If you made your donation via credit card, your refund will be credited to that same card.
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
ADVERTIZING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
This summer, Berkshire Opera Festival is pleased to present another exciting season of fully-staged opera. Our Business Partnership program is a great way to support BOF and connect with our audience. Contact Marketing@BerkshireOperaFestival.org to learn more about partnership opportunities.
You may reserve and pay for your partnership HERE.