Our donors help provide world-class productions, performances, community events, and educational programs year after year. We rely upon the generosity of individuals, corporations, and private foundations to provide valuable resources for the Festival’s innovative programming. It is thanks to you, our terrific community of supporters, that OBF can bring extraordinary artists and musical performances to our community. A gift of $150 or more qualifies you for Friends of the Festival benefits!
Oregon Bach Festival relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and private foundations to provide valuable resources for the festival’s innovative experiences. Thanks to our terrific community of supporters, OBF can bring globally sought artists and music educators to our Oregon community.
Friends of the Festival
As an Oregon Bach Festival – Friend of the Festival, you will help build on the tradition of excellence that started in 1970. OBF provides various opportunities throughout the year to engage further with the festival.
Donor Level: $150 +
Receive recognition in the yearly souvenir Program Book and enjoy early ticket buying opportunities, giving you access to the best seats.
Supporter Level: $250 +
All of the above, plus invitations to open rehearsals and special events.
Patron Level: $500 +
All of the above, plus reserved seating at eligible community events.
Sustainer Level: $1,000 +
All of the above, plus an invitation to the opening and closing receptions.
Concertmaster’s Circle: $2,500 +
All of the above, plus an invitation to attend the Conductor’s Society Intermission receptions.
Soloist’s Circle: $5,000 +
All of the above, plus invitation to an Artist Meet-and-Greet reception for a chance to engage with one of our internationally acclaimed artists in a more intimate setting.
Maestro’s Circle: $10,000 +
All of the above, plus experiences personally tailored to enhance your festival experience and invites to exclusive events.
For more information about the Friends of the Festival and Conductor’s Society, please contact Sarah Jordan.
Ways to support OBF:
Phone: (541) 346-5666
Mail a check to:
Oregon Bach Festival
1257 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403
Gifts to OBF are eligible for Oregon’s Cultural Trust Tax Credit with a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust! Click here to learn more.
Planned Giving
You can ensure the future health of OBF by making a planned gift. Planned giving refers to charitable gifts that require some planning before they are made. Many planned gift opportunities provide tax advantages for the donor. OBF partners with the University
of Oregon’s Office of Gift Planning to provide individuals with information about these types of gifts and their benefits. Here are some of the more popular planned gifts:
Planned gifts that pay you income Charitable Gift Annuity Charitable Remainder Trust
Planned gifts that the OBF can use today Outright Gifts Charitable Lead Trust
Planned gifts to the OBF after your lifetime Bequest Life Insurance Retirement Plans Retained Life Estate Donors who make these types of forward-thinking gifts are entitled to join our Legacy Society, which OBF
created to thank our special friends for their generosity.
Tribute Gifts
Tribute gifts are a special way to celebrate or honor someone important in your life while supporting OBF.
Memorial Gifts If you would like to remember someone who loved music and OBF during his or her lifetime, you can make a gift in that person’s memory.
Honorary Gifts You can also make a tribute gift to honor someone special on an important occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, or another milestone. You will receive a receipt for your donation and your tribute will be recognized in the annual commemorative season Program Book. We will also write to family members or friends, as you request, informing them of your thoughtful gift to OBF in honor or in memory of their loved one. (The amount of your donation will be kept confidential.)
Other Ways to Give
In addition to cash donations, you can help support OBF in the following ways:
Gifts of appreciated stocks Gift of appreciated stocks may provide tax advantages to you while you help ensure a vibrant future for OBF.
Matching gifts A matching gift from your employer could double your contribution to OBF at no additional cost to you. Check with your HR department to see if they have a matching gift program.
To make a gift to OBF or to learn more, contact Lisa Bostwick.