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    • Advance notice of our annual summer festival with subscriber and single ticket sales priority

    • The latest news on special programs, community events, and ticket offers

    • Recognition in our festival program and on our website

  • All of the benefits listed above, plus:

    • An invitation for two to a final dress rehearsal

  • All of the benefits listed above, plus:

    • Access to Opera Saratoga’s donor lounge, held at intermission at festival performances

    • Opportunities to attend noteworthy opera productions in NYC and NYS with an intimate group of other patrons—as an insider 

    • Artist Sponsors are paired with Festival Artists.

    • Benefits includes all Member Level benefits, plus:

    • Special recognition in the festival program

    • An invitation to the festival kick-off brunch where sponsors and artists are introduced (held each year in early June); an enhanced connection with the artistic process.

  • Support at this level allows the donor to earmark their gift with a designated festival production or series.

    Benefits include all of the above, plus:

    • Special recognition in promotional materials, festival program, and/or pre-performance announcement. 

    • Private one-on-one dinner with General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum;

    • The satisfaction of being a profound force behind Opera Saratoga’s success!   

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Support Opera Saratoga and enjoy tax advantages by exploring a gift through a donor advised fund. Our EIN is 13-2505803

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Consider a gift to Opera Saratoga through the gift of stock, which will provide you with a tax advantage and support our mission in a meaningful way.

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Did you know that more than 75% of Opera Saratoga’s annual budget comes from the support of our donors? Even when every seat in the house sells out, we rely on your incredible generosity to produce innovative and imaginative opera with world-class guest artists from opera companies around the globe – right here in Saratoga Springs.

If you have questions about donating, don’t hesitate to call us at (518) 584-6018 or email marybirnbaum@operasaratoga.org.

  • Send a check to

    The Lake George Opera Festival Association, Inc. DBA Opera Saratoga

    19 Roosevelt Drive

    Suite 215

    Saratoga Springs, NY

    12866

  • Venmo us @operasaratoga

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Our EIN is 13-2505803.

    Did you know that you must begin withdrawing from your IRA after you reach age 72 (73 if you reach age 72 after 2022)? Additionally, there are new provisions that allow a one-time tax-free qualified charitable distribution (QCD) up to $50,000 from an IRA to fund a gift that pays income for life, such as a charitable gift annuity. To learn more about required minimum distributions, visit www.IRS.gov, or contact your tax consultant.

  • Your donations enable us to: 

    Provide opportunities for emerging artists – including singers, pianists, conductors and directors – to hone their skills and talents through our nationally acclaimed Festival Artist Program

    • Forge exciting collaborations with other arts and cultural organizations in the region, including the SPAC, The Egg, Proctors, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, The Charles R. Wood Theatre, The Round Lake Auditorium, and more!

    • Offer Opera Saratoga’s Education Program, providing invaluable exposure to live opera in schools across the region to almost 20,000 children each year

    • Present Songs by Heart, a therapeutic music program for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia

    • Produce free events, providing access to opera for everyone

  • We would love that! Email info@operasaratoga.org to sign up for our volunteer list! Volunteers are active in every aspect of the organization, from stuffing envelopes to picking up artists from the airport to housing artists throughout the summer festival. We love our volunteers!

  • Yes. In everything from printing services to donations of wine, we take it all. Please email info@operasaratoga.org with your donation idea.

  • Honoring a loved one is a gift that resonates. See the individual giving form for how to donate in honor or memory of someone.