Ways to Give
There are many meaningful ways to support your Cleveland Orchestra. Thank you for being a champion for music and the arts in our community!
Some experiences stay with you long after they’re over
By sponsoring a featured artist or program, you bring extraordinary music, art, and thought-provoking ideas to our community. Along the way, you’ll enjoy memorable opportunities to get closer to the artistry you help make possible.
How you can say:
“Thank you, Franz”
Celebrate Franz’s 25th and final season as Music Director by making a donation to the Franz Welser-Möst Legacy Fund. Your gift will support the opera and vocal programs he dearly loves. Now the Orchestra’s longest-serving Music Director, Franz has made an indelible mark on our community. Your donation is the perfect way to say “thank you” — for the music, for the memories.
Create a Legacy
Did you know you can plan your giving in a way that benefits you and your loved ones financially, while impacting The Cleveland Orchestra long-term?
Guest Artist Circle
Featured artists move us and draw our community closer to the power of live music. Join the Guest Artist Circle to sponsor a world-renowned guest soloist and enjoy an exclusive experience with the artist whose performance you help make possible. Behind-the-scenes benefits begin at the $5,000 level, and sponsorship starts at $10,000.
To learn more, contact Angela Mortellaro, Major Gift Officer, by email or call 216-231-8014.
Festival Sponsorship Opportunities
Bring music, opera, art, and conversation to life in Northeast Ohio. Become a sponsor of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival and support guest artists, exhibits, community events, and panel discussions while deepening your connection to the music and ideas at its heart. Festival sponsorships begin with donations of $2,500.
Opera Club
Share your love of opera and vocal music with a community of fellow enthusiasts. Become a member of the Opera Club to enjoy insider experiences that bring you closer to the music and the artists behind it. Membership begins with a gift of $2,500.
Make a gift to the endowment
The Cleveland Orchestra endowment was established in 1928 by a group of forward-thinking leaders with a bold vision for the future of Cleveland and its orchestra. Through prudent investments, the endowment provides both immediate and long-term benefits.
Your donation will help address the Orchestra’s needs today while ensuring a healthy financial future.
For more information, please contact us:
Celebrate a loved one with a tribute gift
Your tax-deductible donation to The Cleveland Orchestra pays tribute to someone you care about, while bringing uplifting music to our community.
Thank you for making a tribute gift. We will notify the honoree or their family of your thoughtful gift.
Show Your Support
Give From Your Donor Advised Fund
A grant from your Donor Advised Fund comes from money you’ve already set aside for charitable giving, so it has no effect on your current finances.
Donate Stock
Giving appreciated stock provides a deduction for the full market value and bypasses capital gains tax. Please call 216-456-8400 or email us to ensure that you are properly credited and acknowledged for your gift.
Give Through Your IRA
Gifts directly from your IRA are tax-free (up to $111,000 in 2026) for individuals 70-1/2 and up and count toward your required minimum distribution if one is due.
Your Company Can Match Your Gift
Many companies will match their employees’ charitable donations. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation for matching funds.
Perks of Giving
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You can reach us by email at donate@clevelandorchestra.com or by phone at 216-456-8400 during business hours, Monday through Friday.