Ways to Give

The annual fund provides over 60% of the Company’s annual operating revenues, while ticket sales account for roughly a third of our income each season. Every gift makes a difference. You may also consider making a gift in memory or honor of someone special.

To give now, click the button below, or print this form to send in a check or credit card payment. Please contact the Opera Birmingham office at 205-322-6737 to make a gift of securities, such as stocks or mutual funds.

• OPERA CLUB CIRCLE

  Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated, and gifts of $75 and up cover an annual membership to discover behind-the-scenes details of our season with special previews and events.

• IMPRESARIO CIRCLE

  Impresario Circle members, with gifts starting at $1,500, are invited to exclusive opportunities to meet our artists, plus an intermission reception during our mainstage productions as well as season program recognition. Gifts can be paid on a monthly recurring basis, or simply as a one-time donation.

• ANGEL and FOUNDER’S CIRCLE

  Leadership donors of $15,000 and up form the foundation of Opera Birmingham and ensure the music will endure. Please contact the Opera Birmingham office at 205-322-6737 for more information, and learn how your donation can make an impact.

Want to take advantage of a simple way to help Opera Birmingham and receive tax benefits in return? If you are 70 ½ or older, you are able to reduce taxes by making a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA. Your gift will be put to use right away, and you can experience the joy of watching your philanthropy at work. Jump-start your legacy today by printing the simple forms below, with easy-to-follow instructions.  If you have any questions, please speak with your Financial Professional or call us: (205) 322-6737.

Donating stock or securities offer a number of benefits, including a federal income charitable contribution tax deduction based on the stock’s fair market value on the date of the gift, and avoidance of capital gains tax that is due when appreciated stock is sold.

 Instructions for Stock Held By Broker

1.     Give broker the following information to transfer a gift of stock to Opera Birmingham

·       Opera Birmingham’s brokerage account is with LPL Financial

·       Opera Birmingham’s account number is 4445-3228 and the DTC number is 0075.

 2.     Either you or your broker must email us or call (205) 322-6737 with the name of the stock and the number of shares being transferred. This ensures the gift is properly credited and acknowledged.

Those individuals who indicate that a planned gift to Opera Birmingham is part of their estate plans will be recognized during their lifetimes as a member of the Bel Canto Society. A special annual event will be planned just for those generous donors who choose to perpetuate their support of Opera Birmingham in this extraordinary way. For more information, click here, email Keith Wolfe at keith@operabirmingham.org, or call the Opera Birmingham office at 205-322-6737.

Created by a generous bequest from Ora Lee and J. Ernest Hill, the Opera Birmingham Endowment Fund is held and managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. The Community Foundation currently manages charitable assets in excess of $125 million for the benefit of the community. The Opera Birmingham Endowment Fund provides a lasting and significant source of funding for our productions each and every season. Dedicated, named funds are available for endowment gifts of $25,000 or more. In most cases, gifts to the Endowment Fund come in the form of bequests and legacies made in the form of cash, life insurance proceeds, securities and real property. Charitable remainder trusts which provide lifetime income—at very favorable interest rates—for the donor and ultimately benefit the Opera are also available through the Community Foundation. For more information, please email Keith Wolfe at keith@operabirmingham.org, or call the Opera Birmingham office at 205-322-6737.

For information about any of the ways you can make a difference, contact Director of Development, Lynne Hutton, at 205-322-6737.