Giving
There are many ways that friends and supporters of classical music can help the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Some ways of helping are financial; others invite investment of your personal time and skills through volunteering.
You can click on the individual links to learn more about each way of giving. All are greatly appreciated.
Sponsorships
Planned Giving
Volunteering
Donate Online
Donor and Festival Relationships
Your gifts are a tribute to your belief in the highest caliber of chamber music performance and artistry. The ability to celebrate classical music can only be achieved through a partnership between our Festival, the musicians, and you, our donors.
All donors are acknowledged in the Festival Program.
Tax Exempt Status
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 91-1886480.
Donor Levels
Festival Patron: $25,000 and above
Benefits: Private dinner with the Artistic Director plus gift of a personal concert, Early Ticketing 4 weeks before ticket sales open to the public, invitation to the Spring Thank You Concert, Sponsorship of any OICMF Artist or Event
Encore Circle: $15,000 and above
Benefits: Private dinner with the Artistic Director plus gift of a custom live OICMF Concert CD, Early Ticketing 4 weeks before ticket sales open to the public, invitation to the Spring Thank You Concert, Sponsorship of any OICMF Artist or Event
Masterwork: $10,000 and above
Benefits: Early Ticketing 4 weeks before ticket sales open to the public, invitation to Spring Thank You Concert, Sponsorship opportunity of Artistic Leadership OR Quartet-in-Residence OR Orcas~trations Concert
Concerto: $6,000 and above
Benefits: Early Ticketing 4 weeks before ticket sales open to the public, invitation to Spring Thank You Concert, Sponsorship opportunity of Music Education Event OR Festival Concert
Quintet: $4,000 and above
Benefits: Early Ticketing 4 weeks before ticket sales open to the public, invitation to Spring Thank You Concert, Sponsorship opportunity of Festival Children’s Concert OR Open Rehearsal
Quartet: $2,000 and above
Benefits: Early Ticketing 4 weeks before ticket sales open to the public, invitation to Spring Thank You Concert, Sponsorship opportunity of Festival Artist OR Rock Star Lecturer OR Rock Star Talk OR Hamlet Concert
Trio: $1,000 and above
Early Ticketing 2 weeks before ticket sales open to the public, invitation to Spring Thank You Concert, Sponsorship opportunity of Pre-Concert Speaker OR Pre-Concert Talk OR Concert Reception
Sonata: $600 and above
Early Ticketing 2 weeks before ticket sales open to the public, Sponsorship opportunity of Page Turner OR Intern
Overture: $250 and above
Donor name(s) listed in printed program, gift of OICMF CD or DVD
Prelude: up to $249
Donor name(s) listed in printed program; all donations at every level are gratefully accepted and acknowledged
Planned Giving
“Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music”
— Sergei Rachmaninov
JOIN OUR FAMILY OF LONG-TERM SUPPORTERS
World-class musicians and the natural beauty of Orcas Island come together to create something magical – the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. It’s a truly unique experience for all who attend, and the memories can last a lifetime.
The Festival has grown to include music education programs for students and community musicians, as well as intimate Salon Concerts, Pre- and Post-Concert Lectures and Music Lovers’ Seminars. None of this would be possible without our donors.
If you would like to ensure the success of Orcas Island Chamber Music for future generations, please consider making a planned gift. Board members, Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann, or Executive Director Anita Orne will meet with you to discuss the various options available:
Planned Gift
You may be considering a planned gift such as a bequest, appreciated property or securities, life insurance or charitable trust. Your commitment now will ensure a healthy future for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Guidance from your tax advisor will describe the specific actions necessary. We are ready to discuss with you the impact of your legacy gift.
Endowment
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Endowment Fund was established with a cornerstone gift from the estate of late board member Rosalie Chantiny, matched by a gift from the Valerie and William Anders Foundation. In early 2008, a significant contribution from Phyllis and Robert Henigson brought the OICMF Endowment Fund to our first goal level of $250,000. The Endowment Fund forms the base of stability for OICMF’s long-term financial health. Your gifts will remain invested in the endowment in perpetuity, generating an annual disbursement of 2-5%.
Louisa Lundgren Legacy Artist Fund
Honoring the excellence of performance through the sponsorship of selected guest artists at each annual Festival, the Louisa Lundgren Legacy Artist Fund’s growth celebrates and supports exceptional talent. This designated fund is named in honor of founding Board member Louisa Lundgren.
New Works and New Artists
One of the most exhilarating and inspirational arenas of philanthropy, the commissioning of new works and encouragement of young artists, offers donors a rare connection to history in the making. The breadth of Aloysia Friedmann’s professional and personal network among her peers creates an incredible base of potential for sponsorships of New Artists and commissions of New Works.
Contact Executive Director Anita Orne to discuss how you can play a part in the future of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Call (360) 376-6636 or email anita@oicmf.org.
Volunteering
There are not words enough to describe the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s deep appreciat
ion and positive dependence on the Festival volunteers. Every success in the history or future of the Festival derives its heart and hand-work from the core of individuals who sustain and nurture this year-round classical music presence.
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
Festival operations, house management, ticket sales, office assistance, archives and library records, Music Education aides, Festival docents – to name a few – all are examples of the varied tasks accomplished by Festival volunteers.
Interested? Just contact Community Outreach Manager Tracy McQueen to discuss possibilities. Call (360) 376-6636 or email tracy@oicmf.org.
Serving renewable three-year terms, the OICMF Board meets several times a year and is responsible for policy, planning, and overseeing the work of the Executive Director. Each member also takes on special tasks during the Festival year, including Executive Committee and officer roles, event planning and hosting, financial oversight, personnel, communications, and keeping in touch with our amazing donors.
Donate Online
Donating online is easy! Just click through one of the “Donate Online” links on our website and you will be directed to our donor page, where you can select either PayPal or credit card payment. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express, and our credit card interface is fully encrypted for fraud protection. If your preference is to pledge monthly or quarterly installments for your donation, please contact the Festival Office at 360-376-6636 or (toll-free) 866-492-0003.