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Giving

Support the Historic City Opera House

For more than a century, City Opera House has been a gathering place where artists, audiences, students, and our community come together. Your generosity helps preserve this historic landmark, expand access to the arts, inspire the next generation, and ensure that City Opera House remains vibrant for years to come.

Ways to Give

  • Make a tax-deductible gift of any size to support the day-to-day operations, programming, education initiatives, and preservation of City Opera House. 

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    Give Online via Credit Card or Bank Transfer

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    Checks may be made payable and mailed to:

    City Opera House
    106 E. Front Street
    Traverse City, MI 49684

     

    Or call (231) 941-8082 ext 203 to make a donation by phone.

  • Join our membership program and enjoy exclusive benefits while providing essential support for performances, educational programming, and stewardship of our Victorian-era theater. Learn more and join here!

  • Businesses can support City Opera House through sponsorships, advertising opportunities, and program or event partnerships. 

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    Sponsorship opportunities include:

    • Season Sponsorships

    • Single Show Sponsorships

    • Education Program Sponsorships

    • Community Event Sponsorships

    • Program advertising

    • In-kind Donations

     

    Further details available here

  • DAFs are charitable accounts administered by a sponsoring nonprofit. Upon opening an account, individuals receive an immediate income tax deduction. Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support City Opera House's mission and programs.

  • Help secure the future of City Opera House through contributions to our endowment and long-term sustainability initiatives.

  • Foundations play a critical role in advancing arts access, historic preservation, youth education, and community engagement initiatives. We welcome conversations regarding project-based, operating, and endowment support.

  • Donating appreciated securities may provide significant tax advantages while supporting the future of City Opera House. You may avoid capital gains tax by giving directly to a nonprofit as opposed to selling the stock yourself. Please contact us before making a stock transfer so we can ensure proper implementation and acknowledgment.

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    Brokerage Office:                     Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

                                                          Attn: Transfer of Accounts

                                                          P.O. Box 52013

                                                          Phoenix, AZ 85072

     

    Account Registration:             City Opera House Heritage Association, Inc

    Account Number:                     5723-6657

    Receiving Firm DTC:                0164, Code 40

  • We welcome certain gifts of goods and professional services that support our operations, events, educational programs, and historic preservation efforts.

  • Many employers match charitable contributions made by employees and retirees. Check with your employer to see how your gift can be amplified.

  • Meaningful naming opportunities are available throughout the historic theater. Support the work you value most, whether it lives on stage or behind the scenes. Create a lasting tribute to someone you love – or to a family whose story is woven into the fabric of our community.

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    Please contact us for naming opportunities in association with many of these giving options. 

  • Charitable bequests are planned gifts made through a will or an estate plan. These flexible pathways to giving help you and your family achieve your personal and financial goals. 

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    Legacy gifts provide meaningful, ongoing support for COH programs that matter most to you. Options include:

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    • Bequests through your will or trust

    • Beneficiary designations

    • Retirement account gifts

    • Charitable remainder trusts

    • Life insurance gifts

  • QCDs allow individuals age 70½ or older to contribute directly to qualified charities from their traditional IRAs while excluding the distributions from their taxable income. At age 73, some or all of your annual required minimum distribution may be satisfied by a QCD. Consult your financial advisor regarding eligibility.

  • A gift of time can be just as valuable as a financial contribution. Volunteers play an essential role in welcoming patrons, supporting events, and advancing our mission.

Let's start a conversation.

To discuss giving opportunities, sponsorships, planned gifts, or legacy support, please contact: 

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Alli Hettmer

Development Associate

development@cityoperahouse.org

(231) 941-8082 ext. 203

Your support ensures that City Opera House remains a place where history, creativity, and community come together.

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