Make a 2020 Donation
This is a challenging time for all, and the arts are experiencing an existential threat to programs in schools and dark theaters for the foreseeable future.
Donations directly support OE's bold and innovative plans created in response to the global pandemic, and our ability to continue serving the community through our education programming and (new) virtual concerts. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.
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Checks can be made out to 'Opera Edwardsville' and mailed to:
116 Briar Lane, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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OE is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit arts organization and donations are 100% deductible.
CARES Act Increases Deductions for Charitable Contributions
As a non-profit, OE relies on the support of music fans and philanthropists – like you – who believe in our mission to empower musicians and inspire audiences. Music has never been more important to us as a source of inspiration and entertainment than in this time of uncertainty. We are deeply appreciative of your commitment to OE during these times and want to share how some of the legislation in the new “CARES” Act may help you deduct your donations to OE.
For those who don’t itemize their taxes…
The bill allows for up to $300 in charitable contributions to be an above-the-line deduction, meaning you don’t have to itemize to claim the deduction. Contributions must be cash donation(s) to qualified charities.
For those who do itemize…
The bill increases the cap on annual giving from 60 percent of adjusted gross income to 100 percent.
Here is a quick explainer from the New York Times:
As part of the bill, donors can deduct 100 percent of their gift against their 2020 adjusted gross income. If you have $1 million of income, you can give $1 million to a public charity and deduct the full amount in 2020. The new deduction is only for cash gifts that go to a public charity. If you give cash to, say, your private foundation, the old deduction rules apply. And while the organizations that manage donor advised funds are public charities, you do not get the higher deduction for donating cash to your donor advised fund. If your assets are substantial enough that you can give more than your income this year, you won’t lose the deduction for the excess amount. You can use it next year, as has always been the case.
2020 Sponsors & Donors
Lead Sponsors
Edwardsville Rotary Club
Lewis Rice
Stifel
Donors
Barbara Archer and Carol Rogers
Kathryn and Bob Biarkis
Tara and Patrick Biarkis
Susan Bostwick
Maxine and Doug Callies
Andrew Carr
Patricia and David Cassens
Becky and Dale Claussen
Cathy Crowder
Carol Dappernt and Mary Christine McMahon
Dr. Thersea Elofson
Mary Ruth Kettenbach
Barb and Tom Kinsella
Carol Gerdt and John Harvey
Deb and John Higgins
James Hopkins
Susan and Bill Lucco
Michael MacDonald
Brenda Mainer and Bob Wetzel
Michelle Mulligan
Catherine O'Neill
Radon Safety Squad
Mitchell Rotman
Kristine Rull
Diane Schrage
Edward Schroeder
Marian and Mike Smithson
Margaret and Bart Solon
Michelle and Jason Stacy
John and Mary Tabash
Margaret and Rod Vaught
Richard and Missy Walker
Joan and Clark Wagner
Suzanne L. Wagner
James and Jane Weingartner
Kay and David Werner
S. LaVernn Wilson