Become A BSO Patron

 

Did you know that season ticket sales account for less than 30% of the BSO annual budget? The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra relies heavily on the generosity of donors like you! Your contribution, big or small, serves as a crucial investment to our symphony's ability to provide exceptional entertainment and educational programs. By contributing to the BSO you are supporting the arts in our community.

CLICK HERE to view our Individual Donor Recognition Levels.

RECURRING DONATIONS

Did you know you can set up automatic monthly (or weekly) payments to your credit card and enjoy the benefits of your total annual giving level all season long?! Click here to fill out our online donation form and select your preferences.

MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFTS

Consider making a donation to the Bartlesville Symphony in honor or in memory of someone special. Your gift will be acknowledged in a special section of our concert program donor listings and your honoree or their family will receive notice of your generosity. To give in honor or in memory of someone, simply make a note on your check or on the online donation form.

WAYS TO GIVE

  • ONLINE: Click here to make a donation online! Our system is quick, simple, and secure.

  • BY MAIL: Mail a check (payable to Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra) to PO Box 263, Bartlesville, OK 74005

  • BY PHONE: Call the BSO office at (918) 336-7717 to process a donation by credit card over the phone.

  • IN PERSON: Drop off a check at the BSO Office at 401 Dewey Ave, Suite 826, Bartlesville, OK 74003

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Instructions

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra. A QCD can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) while excluding the gift from taxable income.

To complete your QCD, please provide your IRA custodian with the following information:

Legal Name of Organization

Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra

Mailing Address

Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 263
Bartlesville, OK 74005

Tax Identification Number (EIN)

73-1073952

Contact Information (for custodian questions)

Emily Fowler, Executive Director
emily@bartlesvillesymphony.org
918-336-7717

Instructions for IRA Custodian

Please process this transfer as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and send the funds directly to the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra.

If possible, please include the donor’s name and mailing address with the check so we may properly acknowledge the gift.

Suggested Gift Designations

Donors may direct their gift to any of the following areas:

  • Link Up (Carnegie Hall Education Program)

  • General Operating Support

  • Concert Sponsorship

  • Fundraising / Annual Support

Important Notes for Donors

  • QCDs must be made directly from your IRA custodian to the charity

  • Donor must be age 70½ or older at time of distribution

  • Annual IRS limits apply to total QCD amounts

  • QCDs are generally excluded from taxable income

Have questions about donating? Call us at (918) 336-7717 or email us at emily@bartlesvillesymphony.org

*Please note as a 501(c)(3) organization, your donations to the BSO are tax-deductible.