Donations make our music possible — from concerts that thousands of people enjoy, to education and community programs that share symphonic music with people of every age and background.
Make your gift online today
Call Donor Relations at 206.215.4832, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Or mail a check to: Seattle Symphony, Attn: Donor Relations, PO Box 21906, Seattle, WA 98111-3906
Double or triple the impact of your donation! Your employer's match not only makes a difference to the Symphony; it may also upgrade your membership level and increase your benefits. The following are just a few of the many generous companies that match their employees' gifts to the Seattle Symphony.
Contact your human resources representative for specific information on your company’s matching gift program.
The following companies generously offer matching gift programs:
With your gift of stock to the Symphony you receive tax benefits while supporting outstanding live symphonic music in Seattle!
The simplest way to donate publicly traded stocks to the Seattle Symphony is to have your broker transfer shares electronically to the Seattle Symphony's account.
Brokerage: BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Broker: Chad Johnsrud (206.664.8815; seattlesymphonyteam@bnymellon.com)
Account#: 10380376400
DTC#: 8275
Agent Bank#: 60916
Tax ID#: 91-0667412
BNY Mellon Seattle
1201 Third Avenue Suite 5010
Seattle, WA 98101
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When you make a gift of stock to the Seattle Symphony, your name is not included with the transfer. Please contact Donor Relations at friends@seattlesymphony.org or 206.215.4832 in advance of your stock transfer so we can thank you for your gift.
The Seattle Symphony will recognize you for the value of the stock based on an average of the highest and lowest quoted selling prices on the day that your stock donation is received by the Symphony's account. We make every effort to sell the stock immediately upon receipt. For your income tax purposes, your donation is completed on the day your broker transfers stock to the Symphony's account. We recommend that you consult your tax advisor regarding the actual amount of your deduction and the date of the contribution.
The Seattle Symphony does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax advisor on the tax implications of your charitable gifts.
Donor advised funds have become popular vehicles for charitable giving due to the favorable tax benefits they can provide and to centralize donors' philanthropic giving.
A donor advised fund (DAF) is a named charitable giving account you can set up under a public charity, most often a sponsoring financial or community institution such as Schwab Charitable, Fidelity Charitable or Seattle Foundation, among others. To set up a DAF, you make an irrevocable gift of cash or other assets to the financial or community institution, receive a tax deduction, and as a "donor-advisor" may make non-binding grant recommendations to benefit the charities you care about.
Combines the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support the Seattle Symphony
Contributions are tax-deductible and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free
Easy to donate long-term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes
Allows you to support multiple charities from one block of stock
Simplifies your charitable giving and facilitates your strategic philanthropic goals
Learn more about supporting the Seattle Symphony through a DAF by reading our Donor Advised Fund Gift Acceptance Policy and Frequently Asked Questions.
Start donating today by clicking the DAF Direct link below. Select your DAF sponsor charity from the dropdown menu, enter your donation amount and click NEXT. You will be taken to your DAF sponsor charity's website to complete the donation process.
Currently only Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable and BNY Melon are available through DAF Direct, but additional DAF sponsor charities will be added based on demand. If your DAF sponsor charity is not available through DAF Direct, contact your charity to initiate your donation.
The Seattle Symphony does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax advisor on the tax implications of your charitable gifts.
Donating to the Seattle Symphony directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is both convenient and a tax-wise way to support the music you love. If you are 70½ years of age or older you can transfer directly from your IRA to the Seattle Symphony without realizing any taxable income. For those age 72 and older, this charitable transfer can also satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Funds must be transferred directly to the Seattle Symphony or other charity from your IRA
Up to $100,000 per individual may be contributed per year
You do not realize any taxable income on the transfer and cannot claim an income tax deduction for the gift
If you are 70½ years of age or older (but under 72), any QCDs, though excluded from taxable income, may be included in calculating your future RMDs
No goods or services may be received for the donation (if you currently enjoy donor benefits, please contact us to learn about which donor benefits you are eligible to receive when you give through your IRA)
Please always consult your financial advisor to determine how donating through your retirement fund applies to your specific situation.
You may make a charitable rollover gift by instructing your plan administrator to directly transfer a gift to the Seattle Symphony. A letter of instruction with sample language is available here.
IRA gifts received by the Symphony may arrive without your name and contact information. Please notify Donor Relations that you have made your gift at friends@seattlesymphony.org or call 206.215.4832.
The Seattle Symphony welcomes gifts made to celebrate family and friends, to commemorate milestones, and to remember loved ones.
Tribute gifts are recognized in the Symphony's Encore concert program and online donor listings for one year, and we are happy to mail a card to inform the honoree or family. Gifts may be made in honor of anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, weddings or any other special occasion.
If you would like to make a tribute gift online, please email Donor Relations at friends@seattlesymphony.org or call 206.215.4832 after you've submitted your donation to indicate who you are making your gift in honor or memory of. If you would like to have a card sent to notify the honoree or family of your gift, please provide the name and address of the recipient.
You may also contact Donor Relations at friends@seattlesymphony.org or 206.215.4832 to make a tribute gift directly or with any questions.
Donating Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support the Seattle Symphony. When you make a gift of cryptocurrency, the appreciated amount is free from capital gains tax and is tax-deductible.
The Symphony does not hold cryptocurrency as an investment. Your gift will immediately be converted into cash to fund our programs through our partners at The Giving Block.
To learn more about cryptocurrency donations, visit thegivingblock.com/faq or find a crypto-savvy tax professional at The Giving Block.
We currently accept more than 80 cryptocurrencies, including: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Zcash (ZEC), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Chainlink (LINK), 0x (ZRX), Storj (STORJ), Dai (DAI), Amp (AMP), or any tokens currently accepted on the Gemini Exchange.
To get started, click the button below to be directed to our cryptocurrency donation form, hosted by The Giving Block.
Donating your car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle or other vehicle provides valuable support for the Seattle Symphony and is easy and convenient. Simply fill out the secure donation form linked below and a representative from our vehicle donation partner, Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS), will contact you shortly to guide you through the next steps in the donation process.
If you prefer to make your donation by phone, please call CARS at 855.960.4483 and a representative will assist with your donation.
Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that administers and also benefits from these donations.
You can support the Seattle Symphony whenever you make a qualifying purchase at Fred Meyer.
Link your Rewards Card to the Seattle Symphony and support the orchestra every time you shop. Log in and search for Seattle Symphony or by our nonprofit number, PP406. Learn more and sign-up at fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Volunteers serve as our ambassadors providing proactive hospitality to our guests, creating a warm welcoming environment for everyone at Benaroya Hall. We seek volunteers who have a passion for live music, those who demonstrate a commitment to the success of the Seattle Symphony and enjoy meeting other people and welcoming them to Benaroya Hall. If this describes you, we'd love to meet with you!
Please contact Donor Relations at friends@seattlesymphony.org or 206.215.4832. We'd love to hear from you!
The Seattle Symphony is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID# 91-0667412.
