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We believe that the New Jersey Symphony has the power to sustain and connect us, even when we are apart. Please make a donation to the Symphony today. 

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2024–25 Membership Levels and Donor Benefits

Symphony Friends

Associate | Gifts of $100–$249 (fully tax-deductible)

Benefits:

  • Recognition in the annual donor register
  • Invitation to the New Jersey Symphony Annual Meeting with voting privileges
  • 2 passes to Open Rehearsals

Fully tax-deductible

Contributor | Gifts of $250–$499 (fully tax-deductible)

Enjoy all Associate benefits, plus:

  • 4 passes to Open Rehearsals
  • 2 passes to donor intermission receptions at NJPAC, STNJ and the Basie during New Jersey Symphonyconcerts

Non tax-deductible portion: $15

Sustainer | Gifts of $500–$999 (fully tax-deductible)

Enjoy all Contributor benefits, plus:

  • 6 passes to Open Rehearsals
  • 4 passes to donor intermission receptions at NJPAC, STNJ and the Basie during New Jersey Symphony concerts
  • Advance notice of special concerts and events
  • Priority reservations for travel opportunities

Non tax-deductible portion: $30

Pacesetter | Gifts of $1,000–$2,499 (fully tax-deductible)

Enjoy all Sustainer benefits, plus:

  • 8 passes to Open Rehearsals
  • 6 passes to donor intermission receptions at NJPAC, STNJ and the Basie during New Jersey Symphony concerts

Non tax-deductible portion: $70

The Amadeus Circle

Donors, Patrons and Benefactors Circles | Gifts of $2,500–$9,999 (fully tax-deductible)

Benefits:

  • Recognition in the annual donor register
  • Invitation to the New Jersey Symphony Annual Meeting with voting privileges
  • Up to 10 passes per Open Rehearsal
  • Unlimited passes to donor intermission receptions at NJPAC, STNJ and the Basie during New Jersey Symphony concerts
  • Advance notice of special concerts and events
  • Priority reservations for travel opportunities
  • Invitation to the annual donor luncheon
  • VIP tickets services
  • Exclusive invitations to virtual guest artist interviews

Non tax-deductible portion: $250

Leaders | Gifts of $10,000 and above (fully tax-deductible)

Enjoy all other level benefits, plus:

  • Opportunities to sponsor guest artists, concerts and programs, along with customized benefits packages

Non tax-deductible portion: $250

2024–25 Annual Fund gifts made by August 31, 2025, will garner you benefits through August 31, 2026.

More Ways to Give:

Stocks, Matching Gifts, Tributes and More

Installment Plans

Set up an installment plan and give monthly, quarterly or in whatever way suits you best. (Available when you make your gift by phone or by mail.)

Employer Matching Gifts

Increase your impact with a corporate matching gift. Contact your company’s human-resources department to find out if it participates in a matching program, and indicate the match on your gift form.

Tribute and Memorial Gifts

Pay tribute to a friend or loved one, or honor a major life event for your favorite music lover, by making a gift online, by phone or by mail.

Gifts of Stock

Donations of stock may help you avoid paying capital gains taxes and receive a deduction for the stock’s full fair-market value. For more information contact Renée Pachucki, Associate Vice President of Development, at 973.735.1722 or rpachucki@njsymphony.org.

Donate Your Vehicle

Skip the costs and hassles associated with selling a car by donating your vehicle through CARS. Vehicle donations are tax-deductible and can help you reduce your taxable income. For more information, visit CARS or contact Yvonne Casuso, Senior Philanthropy Officer, at 973.735.1708 or ycasuso@njsymphony.org.

In-Kind Gifts

Gifts such as instruments, sheet music, office supplies and furniture or business services are gladly accepted. For more information, contact Hannah Aberin, Development Manager, at 973.735.1723 or haberin@njsymphony.org.

If you prefer to give by phone, please call Hannah Aberin, Development Manager, at 973.735.1723.
If you prefer to give by mail, print an Annual Fund Membership Form and mail it to:

New Jersey Symphony
Development Department
60 Park Place, Suite 900
Newark, NJ 07102

New Jersey Symphony is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID#22-1559422. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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