You may support the Foundation's activities by making a direct tax deductible donation or by taking part in our annual fundraising event, the Opera Gala, typically held in November. All individual contributors and corporate sponsors will be acknowledged in our website unless they would like to remain anonymous.

To take part in our annual Opera Gala, you may participate at the Benefactor level, which entitles you to a table for 10 at $10,000, and acknowledgement in the event's program and other special privileges throughout the year, including a private invitation to attend our annual auditions. You may also participate at the Sponsor level, which entitles you to a table of 10 at $5,000.

Individual Benefactor or Sponsor tickets can be purchased at $1,000 or $500 per person, respectively. In accordance with Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, any amounts in excess of $200 per person will be allowed as a charitable contribution deduction.

Friends of The Opera Foundation, Inc. who reside outside the United States, can support with an annual contribution of $500 or more and will be listed as an "Overseas Supporter" in our website.

Please make your check payable to "The Opera Foundation, Inc.", and mail it to the address below. For further information, please call our Executive Director, Elizabeth Walbröl at 212-664-8843 (Fax: 212-664-8415), or write to us at the address below:

The Opera Foundation, Inc.
c/o Mannheim LLC
Attn.: Elizabeth Walbröl
712 Fifth Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10019

The Opera Foundation, Inc., is a tax exempt organization pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

All contributions will be acknowledged by a tax statement from the Foundation.