Rossen Milanov, Music Director

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Junior Strings Fall Concert

November 5, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Individual Giving

Your support of the Columbus Symphony inspires and builds a strong community through music.

Thank you for your confidence in and support of the Columbus Symphony as we work to brighten the community through exciting and meaningful musical opportunities. The generosity of our patrons and donors is critical to sustain our mission as a nonprofit arts organization. We hope you will consider supporting the Columbus Symphony’s robust financial future that directly impacts our musicians and the residents of central Ohio that we serve.

Conductor’s Circle

Conductor’s Circle members receive an exclusive set of benefits, which include events with the Music Director. Donors at this level will be contacted directly to discuss benefits.

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Donor Levels & Benefits

Conductor’s Circle

Anne H. Melvin Circle ($100,000 and up) 

George Hardesty Circle ($50,000-$99,999)

1951 Circle ($25,000-$49,999)

Conductor’s Circle members receive an exclusive set of benefits, which include events with the Music Director. Donors at this level will be contacted directly to discuss benefits. 

Virtuoso ($15,000-$24,999)

Benefits listed below plus: Opportunity to dedicate a concert in honor or in memory of a loved one.

Composer ($10,000-$14,999)

Benefits listed below plus: Pre-concert toast with the Maestro

Concertmaster ($6,000-$9,999)

Benefits listed below plus: Tour of Ohio Theatre by appointment 

Overture ($3,500-$5,999)

Benefits listed below plus: Personal concierge service for ticket purchase and exchange 

Principal ($1,350-$3,499)

Benefits listed below plus: Invitation to exclusive Symphony events & Invitation to intermission receptions

patron ($550-$1,349)

Benefits listed below plus: Bravo concert program and Annual Report donor listing

Partner ($400-$549)

 Benefits listed below plus: Donor website listing & Invitation to open rehearsals

Supporter ($1-$399)

 Tax deductible contribution & Email subscription

Ways to Donate

ONLINE
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check by mail

Mail your check made out to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra with a completed donation form.

Columbus Symphony
55 E. State St.
Columbus, OH 43215

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Recurring Gift/Columbus Symphony Champions

Repeat your impact with a recurring gift and become a member of the Columbus Symphony Champions! As Columbus Symphony Champions, your support on a monthly, quarterly, or multi-year basis will provide a dependable and stable foundation for our future, allowing the Columbus Symphony to rise to new heights and fulfill our mission to inspire and build a strong community through music. Use the ‘Repeat payment’ dropdown menu of our online giving portal to initiate a recurring gift.

If you need to update or change a recurring gift made online, you can use the order number listed in your emailed receipt to access our Recurring Updater page, or email gifts@columbussymphony.com for assistance.

Gifts Of Stock

A contribution of securities can be made to the CSO in two ways:

1. Electronic Transfer
You may instruct your brokerage firm or banker to transfer the shares electronically to the CSO’s account at Huntington Investments:

Please provide your investment advisor with the following wiring instructions:
Agent #: 00443
DTC #: 0443 Pershing LLC
For the account of: Columbus Symphony Orchestra
CSO Account #: HCS020343
EIN #: 31-6402408

Please notify CSO’s Development Department of the name of the donor, name of the stock, number of shares transferred, name of the brokerage firm or bank making the transfer, and any restrictions or designations for the contribution.

2. Physical Transfer
If you are physically holding the stock certificate, you can sign it over to CSO directly.

Please contact the CSO Development Department and arrangements will be made to facilitate the stock transfer.

IRA Charitable Rollover

All IRA account holders who have attained age 70.5 or older may take tax-free distributions from a Traditional or Beneficiary IRA and donate the amount distributed to an eligible tax-exempt charitable organization. To take advantage of these tax benefits this year, simply direct your IRA plan provider to make a “Qualified Charitable Distribution” (QCD) to the Columbus Symphony by December 31.

To make a gift, please:

  1. Send a letter to the IRA administrator requesting a direct charitable distribution to the Columbus Symphony in the amount you wish to donate. The letter should include the CSO’s Tax ID number: 31-6402408
  2. The gift should be sent to:
    Columbus Symphony
    55 E State St.
    Columbus, OH 43215
  3. Send the Columbus Symphony a copy of your letter to help us identify your gift when the IRA check arrives

Tribute & Memorial
 Giving

Tribute and memorial gifts to the Columbus Symphony are a thoughtful way to mark a life milestone or special achievement, or to honor the memory of a loved one. Your dedicated gift will be listed in the Bravo program book and online all season long. Major gifts can include a concert dedication or customized recognition and benefits.

For questions regarding individual giving, please contact our Director of Development, David Hoyt at dhoyt@columbussymphony.com

Individual Partners

With gratitude, the Columbus Symphony acknowledges all our individual donors. This publication lists names of donors who made gifts, pledges, and in-kind donations of $550 or more from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025