Why should you support the Winston-Salem Symphony?
When you support the Symphony, you bring music to life! Your thoughtful contribution enables the Symphony to connect with our community, inspire new audiences, and transform lives—and there are several easy ways to give.
Here’s how your gift helps:
$250
Allows for a local Title I elementary school student to receive music education by way of our P.L.A.Y. Music program.
$500
Provides schoolbus transportation for a class of fourth- and fifth-grade students to an educational concert.
$1,000
Funds eight musician visits to Senior Services’ memory-care day center to share stories and music.
$2,500
Provides for the purchase of choral scores for our incomparable, all-volunteer Symphony Chorus.
$5,000
Funds one weekend-afternoon Family Concert, including production and fun learning activities in the lobby.
NEW this Season: Donor Benefits
In gratitude for your generous support, we have created benefits to enhance and deepen your relationship with the Winston-Salem Symphony, allowing you to witness the direct results of your contributions. This is our heartfelt thank you! The benefits feature access to open rehearsals, priority parking, invites to special gatherings, and more.
There are a number of easy ways to give.
Mail a check.
Winston-Salem Symphony
P.O. Box 1545
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a named charitable giving account set up by you under a public charity, most often a sponsoring financial or community institution. The Symphony does accept Donor Advised Fund (DAF) contributions; however, donating through a DAF may limit the donor benefits that you can receive. Because a maximum tax deduction is received when funds are contributed to a DAF, a donor cannot legally receive any benefits with a substantial fair market value for a gift made from a DAF. The Winston-Salem Symphony will provide any relevant benefits in your appropriate giving circle that have insubstantial or no fair market value.
Did you know? THOUSANDS of companies match employee charitable contributions.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
For donors 70½ years old or older, your QCD check may be made out to the Winston-Salem Symphony. You are invited to consider a monthly donation from your IRA. Funds must be deposited by the Symphony by December 31 to count towards the current year.
Donate Stock
Your donation of appreciated stock can offer you tax benefits. Please consult your tax advisor. Kindly download this stock donation form for your ease of transaction.
Planned Giving
Ensuring the enduring presence of music and cultural vibrancy in our community begins with your forward-thinking generosity. Learn how your planned gift can be mutually beneficial.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact Marianne DeCristo, Director of Philanthropy, at mdecristo@wsssymphony.org or 336.725.1035 ext. 210
Informed Giving
View the Symphony’s charitable organization profile on Guidestar.org
View the Symphony’s latest available Form 990s (Adobe PDF format):