SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Charleston Opera Theater’s mission is to bring sustainable, professional opera performances to the Lowcountry with quality and creativity that honor the soul of the art form. When an audience gathers in fellowship and experiences a live performance together, it has a unifying effect on our community.
Charleston Opera Theater is a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organization.
(EIN 84-3020830)
Levels of
GIVING
Friends of the Opera
Annual gifts up to $999
Friend ($1- $249 annually)
Recognition in season programs
Supporter ($250–499 annually)
Previous benefits, plus:
Recognition on our website
Annual impact report
Contributor ($500–999 annually)
All previous benefits, plus:
Quarterly Behind the Curtain e-newsletter
Invitation to exclusive COT Studio concerts
Dress Circle
Annual gifts of $1,000-9,999
Benefactor ($1,000–2,499 annually)
All previous benefits, plus:
Invitation to an open rehearsal
Early access to Main Stage tickets
Champion ($2,500–4,999 annually)
All previous benefits, plus:
Invitation to a rehearsal with orchestra
Priority reservations for donor events
Patron ($5,000–9,999 annually)
All previous benefits, plus:
Invitation to an annual Patron appreciation event
Opportunities to meet guest artists following select performances
Opportunities for a backstage tour during production week
Grand Tier
Annual gifts of $10,000-99,999
Ambassador ($10,000–24,999 annually)
All previous benefits, plus:
Exclusive season preview
Opportunity to underwrite an artist, studio member, or community initiative
Luminary ($25,000–49,999)
All previous benefits, plus:
Private dinner with company leadership
Artistic planning conversations
Impresario ($50,000–99,999 annually)
All previous benefits, plus:
Private behind-the-scenes experiences
Annual individual impact briefing
Customized recognition opportunities
Visionary Society
Annual gifts of $100,000+
Visionary ($100,000+ annually)
All previous benefits, plus:
Personalized engagement plan
Exclusive access to artistic leadership
Naming opportunities when available
Recognition as a transformational philanthropic leader
Legacy Giving
Legacy Givers are individuals who have included Charleston Opera Theater in their estate plans through a will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other planned gift.
There are many ways to give!
If you are interested in donating stock, or have any questions please contact General Director, Edward Brennan, at ebrennan@charlestonoperatheater.org
Checks can be made payable to Charleston Opera Theater and mailed to P.O. Box 12069 Charleston, SC 29422
Charleston Opera Theater is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
