Special Gift Instructions

make a lasting difference at the BSO
Gifts in Honor or in Memory of
Someone
Honorary and memorial gifts to the
BSO are a way to honor the legacy of a loved one while providing
vital support to the BSO's musical mission.
Gifts in honor or in memory may be
made in the following ways:
Online: visit bso.org/contribute
and select "This gift is made in memory of / in honor of" under
"Select additional options."
By Mail: Simply print this form and mail it along with your gift
to:
Friends of the Boston Symphony
Memorial Contributions
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
By Phone: Call the Friends Office at (617)
638-9267 to give by credit card over the phone.
Upon receipt of an honorary or memorial gift, the BSO will acknowledge the tax-deductible contribution to the donor, as well as notify the honoree or a designated family member at the provided address. If you are a family member looking to receive notification of gifts made in your loved one's memory, please be in touch with the Friends Office at the number below.
Honorary or memorial gifts will be directed at the discretion of the family, which may include gifts to the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, or Tanglewood Annual Funds. For more information on directing gifts towards specific initiatives, or to learn about the BSO's various recognition opportunities, contact the Friends Office at friendsofthebso@bso.org or 617-638-9276.
Endowment Gifts
The BSO gratefully accepts
contributions to its endowment, the income from which assures the
Orchestra's sound financial future. BSO endowment opportunities
include supporting musicians' chairs, particular concerts, and
guest artist positions.
Endow a
Chair
Endowing a musician's chair is a
unique way to forge a deeper connection with the BSO and its
players. While making a significant contribution to the BSO, you
also get to build a relationship with the musician whose chair you
have endowed. Endowed chairs are listed in the orchestra roster in
program books for all concerts.
Endow a Concert or Guest
Artist Engagement
You may choose to have a BSO
performance or the engagement of a guest artist named in
recognition of your gift of an endowed fund.
Capital Gifts
The Orchestra performs its winter
season in historic Symphony Hall, a National Historic Landmark that
has long been considered one of the finest concert halls in the
world. Capital gifts provide the funds needed to maintain and
improve the Boston Symphony Orchestra's facilities in Boston, as
well as to implement new technologies and purchase instruments. The
Orchestra seeks gifts to fund the costs of these improvements and
repairs. Donors may designate a capital gift to a specific capital
project or make a completely unrestricted capital
gift.
Named Seat in Symphony
Hall
By endowing a seat at Symphony Hall,
you help ensure the preservation of BSO facilities for future
generations. This can also be a unique way to pay tribute or
remember a loved one. Each endowed seat is recognized by a plaque
bearing an inscription of the donor's choice on the right arm of
the seat.
Special Gifts
Special gifts can support the BSO's
current artistic and programmatic endeavors and educational
undertakings, among other projects. Donors who are interested in
supporting specific projects are encouraged to inquire into current
funding needs.
Contact
Information
Office of Major and Planned Giving
Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Telephone: (617) 638-9274
Email: jng@bso.org
Tax Identification
Number
The BSO's Tax identification (501(c(3)) Number is
04-2103550.