Support LBO
When you make a tax-deductible contribution to Long Beach Opera, you will be supporting opera for a new era. Your gift will enable LBO to:
• Redefine opera through iconic productions of new and rarely performed works
• Create innovative digital works that will reach new audiences
• Support emerging and established artists in a collaborative, artist-driven environment
• Connect with our community in meaningful and impactful ways, including through immersive youth and student performances
Your gift matters and we are grateful for your continued support.
Thank you.
Contact Development
Have questions about giving to LBO? Our development team is here to help.
Email
development@longbeachopera.org
Phone
(562) 470-7464
Federal Tax ID
#953387074
Honor someone with a commemorative gift.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts are a great way to honor and remember someone who loved LBO, opera, and the arts in the community. You can make a contribution to LBO in their memory and continue their legacy as patrons of the organization. When making your memorial gift, please indicate who you would like to honor.
Honorary Gifts
A gift to LBO in consideration of a family member or friend can be a great way to celebrate your connection during a special time like a birthday, anniversary, or as a holiday gift. When making your honorary gift, please indicate who LBO should acknowledge.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to support opera and LBO! Explore some of the options for giving here.
To learn more about these options, please contact our Development team by emailing development@longbeachopera.org or by calling (562) 470-7464.
Cash Gift
Cash gifts to LBO are critically important because they can be put to work immediately, increasing their impact. Since ticket sales cover only a small portion of production costs, making a gift today will involve you in ensuring the future of opera at LBO.
You can make donations securely online, or by mailing a check to:
115 Pine Ave, Suite 550
Long Beach, CA 90802
Stocks & Securities
You can make a more significant impact by donating appreciated securities directly to LBO. By donating these, instead of sending a taxed cash gift after selling appreciated securities, you may automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction.
Follow this guide to learn how to make a stock donation to LBO, and you can also download this sample letter to your broker.
Estate Gifts
Estate gifts are a fantastic way to maximize your impact on LBO. By assigning a portion of your estate to the company, you can know that you will have a significant impact for years to come. Additionally, you will become a member of our Legacy Circle, and enjoy many of the perks available to our most valued contributors.
*LBO cannot currently accept gifts with annuity.
IRA & Pension
If you are 70½ or older, you may assign an LBO to receive the whole or a part of your required minimum distribution in the form of a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). This can be a great way to make an impact, and reduce your tax burden.
Corporate Matching
Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. This has the potential to double your gift. Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. Speak with your employer to see if they offer this benefit.
Cryptocurrency
By donating cryptocurrency directly rather than selling it for cash and then donating the cash gift, you avoid paying capital gains tax on your crypto gains, and you receive a federal income tax deduction for the full value of the cryptocurrency at the time of donation.
Use this online portal to donate cryptocurrency to LBO.