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How to Give

There are a variety of methods for donating to Ballet Austin. Click below to learn more. Don’t see your preferred method, or have additional questions?  Please contact Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext. 114.

ONLINE

The easiest option! Click here to donate online today!

DONOR ADVISED FUND

Thanks for considering a gift! Here are the details you need to make a gift from your donor advised fund:

Official legal name: Ballet Austin, Inc.
Federal EIN number: 74-6060386
Mailing address:
501 W. 3rd Street
Attn: Development Department
Austin, TX 78701

If you require additional information, please contact Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext. 114

IRAs

Thanks for considering a gift through your IRA! Below is the information you may need as well as benefits to you for this type of donation:
Official legal name: Ballet Austin, Inc.
Federal EIN number: 74-6060386
Mailing address:
501 W. 3rd Street
Attn: Development Department
Austin, TX 78701

Benefits to you:

  • At age 72 and older, you can avoid income tax on the required minimum distribution (RMD) by contributing up to $100,000 to the Ballet Austin Foundation from your IRA. Note: At age 70 ½ you can begin distributing a charitable donation though there is no required minimum distribution until age 72.
  • Your taxable income is lower due to the contribution, which, in turn, may reduce your applicable tax rate and increase access to other deductions, credits and various tax breaks. Some examples of these are limiting higher taxes on Social Security benefits, receiving lower Medicare premiums and possibly reducing the 3.8% surtax on net investment income.

WIRE TRANSFER

Thanks for considering a gift! Please contact Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext. 114 for wire transfer instructions.

TRANSFER OF STOCK

Thank for considering a gift! Electronic delivery of stock shares is the fastest and most secure way to make this type of donation.

Please provide your broker with the following information to initiate a stock transfer:

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
DTC Clearing #0164, Code 40
Account number 1318-9473
Phone:  (512) 474-6657  Fax:  (512) 474-8871

Legal Name: Ballet Austin, Incorporated

If you have questions about making a stock transfer, please contact Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext.114.

CHECK

Thanks for considering a gift! Please click the button above for the Downloadable Donation Form, which you can include with your payment.

Please make checks payable to Ballet Austin and mail to:

Ballet Austin
Attn: Development Office
501 West 3rd Street
Austin, TX 78701

PHONE

Thanks for considering a gift! Please call Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at 512.476.9151, ext. 114 for assistance.

CORPORATE OR EMPLOYER GIFT MATCHING

Multiply the impact of your gift by participating in your employer’s gift matching program. You can see if your company matches here and you can reach out to your HR department for specific details.

ESTATE GIFT

Thank you for considering an estate gift! You can learn about estate gifts to Ballet Austin Foundation/Here for Good here.

If you have questions regarding estate gifts, please contact Christi Lotz, Director of Development at christi.lotz@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151 ext 124 OR Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151 ext 114 for further assistance.

IN-KIND

Ballet Austin is always looking for in-kind donations to help off-set budgeted expenses and to use in various fundraising events, silent and live auctions.

Some examples of in-kind services we use as part of our daily operations include:

  1. Restaurant group meals and catering
  2. Office furniture
  3. Electronic equipment (computer and other)
  4. Printing
  5. Airfare and other travel for business purposes

Examples of in-kind donations we use for our fundraising events include:

  • Vacation get-away packages in private homes
  • Airline travel with vouchers or points
  • Jewelry – new or estate
  • Original artwork
  • Artist performance time to pair with events
  • Floral services
  • Gift cards
  • One-of-a-kind experiences

Interested in making an in-kind donation to Ballet Austin? Contact Christi Lotz, Director of Development, at christi.lotz@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext. 124.

BALLET AUSTIN FOUNDATION/HERE FOR GOOD

The Ballet Austin Foundation is Ballet Austin’s endowment fund. We are honored to have you consider an asset-based gift to help secure the future of our organization.

The Foundation is also the repository for undesignated memorial gifts. For more information about the Ballet Austin Foundation, click below.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BALLET AUSTIN FOUNDATION
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