Individual giving 2025/26 season
Our family of supporters are critical to OSA’s continued growth and impact in our beautiful community.
Did you know that ticket sales cover less than a third of what it costs to stage our productions and maintain our community and education programs? By making a tax-deductible gift, you are making a difference in OPERA San Antonio’s ability to continue bringing you stellar productions as the resident opera company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts along with helping us sustain our community programs that impact all ten city districts and extend beyond the borders of San Antonio.
Join our family today to enjoy your benefits all season long!
Friend (up to $499)
Step into the world of opera with insider access to OSA’s vibrant community and artistic programming.
Be the first to hear about OSA’s dynamic community and artistic programming
Your name proudly listed in our program
Attend an exclusive artist-led masterclass—a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the artistry you help support
Contributor ($500-$999)
Deepen your connection with the music and the people who bring it to life. All Friend benefits, plus:
Experience a private backstage tour before a performance—where the magic begins
Raise a glass at Cocktails & Conversation, an intimate gathering with OSA’s Artistic Leadership
Benefactor ($1,000-$4,999)
Enjoy elevated access to the performance experience, with thoughtful perks to make each evening unforgettable. All Contributor benefits, plus:
Relax pre-show in the elegant Leroy Denman Founders Lounge at The Tobin Center
Take advantage of convenient complimentary parking
Witness the creative process firsthand with a rare invitation to a working rehearsal
Grand Benefactor ($5,000-$9,999)
Make your mark as a true patron of the arts with prominent recognition and added VIP comforts. All Benefactor benefits, plus:
Enjoy prominent recognition as your name graces the title screen before each performance.
Raise a glass with a complimentary drink, celebrating the artistry you help make possible.
GRAND PATRON ($10,000-$24,999)
Step into the inner circle with exclusive access to OSA’s artists and leadership. All Grand Benefactor benefits, plus:
Meet and mingle with the cast and OSA Board at a private reception
Celebrate the magic on stage with an invitation to an exclusive After Party with the cast
SPONSOR ($25,000-$49,999)
Join us at the highest level of artistic collaboration. All Grand Patron benefits, plus:
Enjoy a meaningful connection to the stage as you're recognized as a Sponsor of a Principal Artist—celebrating your vital role in their performance journey.
UNDERWRITER ($50,000-$99,999)
Play a leading role in shaping the season. All Sponsor benefits, plus:
As an Underwriter, you join a circle of visionary supporters who share our deep passion for opera and a commitment to its vibrant future in San Antonio. This level of support for OSA allows you to enjoy a range of benefits, including invitations to Parties with the artists, VIP privileges in the opera house, and personalized ticketing services with access to premium seats.
Be celebrated as a Performance Underwriter, with recognition tied to the production you help bring to life
OPERA ANGEL ($100,000+)
At the pinnacle of generosity, Opera Angels are woven into the very fabric of OSA’s legacy. We are proud to offer premier recognition and lasting gratitude for their extraordinary support, which ensures opera continues to flourish in our community.
OSA is deeply grateful to our Opera Angel philanthropists—visionary individuals devoted to sustaining our artistic excellence and community impact for generations to come. As an Opera Angel, you’ll gain access to specially curated initiatives and programs designed to create meaningful, lasting connections to the art form you help preserve.
Other Ways to Donate
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OPERA San Antonio
115 auditorium circle
San Antonio, TX 78205
Using investments to make your opera San Antonio contribution
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions: If you are 71 years or older, you can make a contribution to OPERA San Antonio with a distribution from your IRA. Just ask your IRA administrator to send a check directly to OSA from your account – and be sure to let us know, so we can be on the lookout for it! While you will not receive a charitable deduction, the amount donated will not be added to your taxable income – and it will count toward any Required Minimum Distribution you must take.
Direct Stock Donation: Regardless of your age, if you own publicly traded stock, you can donate it directly to OSA. This can be especially attractive if you have stock that has increased in value significantly since you acquired it. A stock donation to OSA will be valued as a charitable contribution for the full market value as of the date of donation. You will not be taxed on the increase in the value of the stock since you acquired it.
Charitable Brokerage Accounts: Many brokerage firms allow you to create a charitable account that you can donate stock to, and once you fund the account, you can request a grant distribution to OSA (or other tax-deductible charity). Because your broker manages the transfer of the stock from your regular account into your charitable account, this can be a convenient way to convert appreciated stock into funds you can make available to non-profits, while receiving the same tax benefit as a direct stock donation. It can also allow you to make one stock donation and direct the proceeds to be provided to multiple recipients, or to one or more recipients at a later time.
Information You May Need: OSA’s full name is: OPERA San Antonio. Our Federal Tax ID is: 27-3552381, and our physical address is: 115 Auditorium Cir. Ste #B7, San Antonio, TX 78205. Your broker or IRA administrator will likely want this information to process your request. If you are interested in donating stock directly to OSA – email madeline@operasa.org for additional instructions to provide to your broker.
OPERA San Antonio is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all gifts made to the Opera are tax-deductible
to the extent provided by state and federal law.
100% of such gifts are retained by the Opera to support its operations.