Thanks to the ongoing generosity of our individual donors, we here at the Festival have shifted our sights to the future. By giving to Spoleto Festival USA today, you are reinforcing our mission and encouraging the development of our 2023 season. Your support will allow the Festival to continue offering dynamic, international programs of the highest artistic caliber at competitive ticket prices while also ensuring that we are able to:
- promote greater artistic understanding and appreciation through rich conversations and workshops.
- create hands-on training opportunities for young production and arts administration professionals through our Apprenticeship Program.
- ignite the imaginations of future artists and arts lovers through education and community engagement initiatives.
- jumpstart the careers of emerging artists through the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra and Festival Chorus, unmatched in their excellence and impact on young musicians.
- offer a world-class Festival experience for all through advancements in technology and infrastructure.
Support Spoleto Festival USA while enhancing your Festival experience. All donors enjoy membership benefits based on their giving levels for the 2023 season.
Ways to Give
Give online with a secure credit card transaction, or call the Development Office at 843.724.1192.
Send a check or cash to:
Spoleto Festival USA
14 George Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Checks can be made payable to Spoleto Festival USA.
Installments
Support Spoleto Festival USA through convenient and flexible quarterly or monthly credit card installments.
Gifts of Stock
Give a gift of appreciated stock free of capital gains tax. To make a gift of stock, advise your broker to contact our Development Office, or click here to obtain the detailed instructions. Please note that it is important to notify the Festival prior to any stock transfer in order for us to properly identify and acknowledge your gift.
Matching Gifts
To maximize your gift, contact your HR department to determine if your company participates in a matching gifts program. Your matching gift may qualify you to receive additional Festival benefits.
Donor-Advised Funds
Contributing to Spoleto Festival USA through your donor-advised fund (DAF) is a thoughtful and intentional commitment to give back. With a DAF, your tax-beneficial investment will help our organization serve performing artists, audiences, and the Charleston community alike.
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
Celebrate or remember the life of someone special with a contribution to Spoleto Festival USA. Honorary and memorial gifts are a wonderful way to celebrate a loved one’s enthusiasm for the performing arts. You will receive a tax receipt and the Festival can notify the honoree or the honoree’s family members of your thoughtful contribution (upon request). The amount of your donation will be kept confidential.
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are age 70½ or above, you are qualified to take advantage of a special tax-free opportunity: Make a meaningful gift through an IRA charitable rollover as part of the required minimum distribution. Contact your IRA plan administrator, or call the Development Office at 843.724.1192 to learn more.
Bravo Society
Join the Bravo Society to demonstrate a significant yet simple commitment to Spoleto Festival USA. Ask how your bequest, trust, or other planned gift can make an impact on future seasons.
Corporate Giving
Companies of all sizes are invited to explore our corporate giving options, which provide excellent exposure and benefits for businesses.
