Support Symphony Performances, Music Education, and Community Programs
When you make a charitable gift to Orchestra Iowa, you help sustain live symphonic music, expand music education programs, and strengthen arts access across eastern Iowa.
As a nonprofit arts organization, Orchestra Iowa relies on generous donors to support performances, youth programs, and community outreach. Ticket revenue covers only a portion of annual expenses. Philanthropic support ensures the music continues.
Explore the ways you can support Orchestra Iowa through individual giving:
Annual Fund Donations
Gifts to the Orchestra Iowa Annual Fund provide essential operating support. These contributions help fund concerts, guest artists, music education initiatives, and community engagement programs throughout the season.
Whether you choose a one-time donation or recurring monthly support, your gift has an immediate impact.
Ways to Give:
- Make a one-time charitable donation
- Become a Sustaining Donor with a recurring monthly gift
- Sponsor a concert, program, or special event
Endowment Giving
Endowment gifts to Orchestra Iowa provide long-term financial stability and ensure the future of symphonic music in Iowa. Endowment funds are professionally managed by the Orchestra Iowa Foundation to generate ongoing support in perpetuity.
Endowment contributions may qualify for additional benefits, including Endow Iowa Tax Credits (when available) and matching opportunities through community foundations.
Orchestra Iowa endowment funds are held at:
Endowment Giving Options:
- Direct gifts to Orchestra Iowa Endowment Funds
- Named endowed funds
- Estate or planned gifts directed to the endowment
- Eligible matching opportunities*
*Match provided through the Endowment Challenge Grant at The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Terms apply.
Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts
Planned giving allows you to support Orchestra Iowa while aligning with your long-term financial and estate planning goals. These gifts create lasting impact and may provide tax advantages.
Planned gifts may be made during your lifetime or through your estate.
Common planned giving options include:
- Charitable Gift Annuities
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
- Charitable Lead Trusts
- Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
- Gifts of real estate or appreciated property
Bequests & Estate Giving
Including Orchestra Iowa in your will, trust, or retirement beneficiary designations is a meaningful way to leave a legacy of music.
Examples of estate gifts include:
- IRA and retirement account beneficiary designations
- Life insurance policies
- Bequests in a will or trust
Donors who notify Orchestra Iowa of a documented estate gift are welcomed into the Maestro’s Circle, with recognition during their lifetime.
If you have already included Orchestra Iowa in your estate plans, we would be honored to express our gratitude.
Speak With Our Development Team
Our development team is available to discuss charitable giving options and legacy planning opportunities that support live symphonic music in Iowa and help meet your philanthropic goals.
development@orchestraiowa.org
319-366-8206
Caitlin Hartman
Chief Development Officer
chartman@orchestraiowa.org
(319) 366-8206, ext. 210
Abigail Brower
Development Associate
abrower@orchestraiowa.org
(319) 366-8206, ext. 205
