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Stocks and Investments – Consider investing in the future of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to charity. Compared with donating cash, or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, you may be able to automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction.

Donor Advised Funds – As a 501(c)3 organization, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra may receive grants from your Donor Advised Fund. Please contact your investment advisor or donor advised fund sponsor for specifics about initiating your gift.

IRA Distributions – If you are age 73 or older, YOU can make a tax-free distribution from your individual retirement account to the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra of up to $100,000 each year without tax penalties.

Corporate Matching – Does your employer have a matching gift program? Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double, even triple, your donation to the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. Make your donation go farther!

Donation to the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Fund – The Fund, held and managed by the Cleveland Foundation, augments the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra’s budget and helps ensure long-term financial stability by preserving and investing donations for future benefit. LEARN MORE

Preserve and protect the great musical heritage of Cleveland by supporting Cleveland Jazz Orchestra’s mission to increase awareness and appreciation of jazz by engaging the community with original music, exceptional performances, and inspirational educational programming.

Learn, live, & love jazz.

We are proud to partner with the Cleveland Foundation which can serve as an additional resource to help facilitate your charitable giving and allows the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra even greater flexibility for planned giving options such as charitable trusts or charitable gift annuities.