Individual Giving
CONTRIBUTION LEVELS:
Toledo Opera recognizes all donors in our program guides and advertising at the following giving levels:
Mozart $25,000 and up
Puccini $10,000 - $24,999
Verdi $5,000 - $9,999
Impresario $2,500 - $4,999
Opera Council Gold $1,000 - $2,499
Opera Council Silver $500 - $999
Sponsor $250-$499
Patron $100-$249
Friend Gifts up to $100
Invest in Passion. Sustain the Pursuit.
From 18% to 100% – How You Make the Music Happen
Did you know that ticket sales only cover 18% of Toledo Opera's annual operating costs?
Imagine hearing only the opening notes of your favorite song before the sound cuts to static.
Or stepping outside with an umbrella that’s mostly missing.
Or starting every day with just 18% battery on your phone.
That’s the reality Toledo Opera faces each season. Ticket sales cover only a small portion of the cost of bringing world-class opera to nearly 30,000 people across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
The rest? It comes from people like you—those who believe live performance, music education, and cultural connection are worth sustaining.
Click below to see who has donated to Toledo Opera this season!
Donor Roll
WAYS TO GIVE
Annual Fund
When you join our family of donors or renew your support, you play a key role in the success of Toledo Opera. Every gift helps us bridge the significant gap between the price of tickets and the true cost of producing beautiful, magical, and thrilling performances. Your partnership is invaluable!
Encore Donors
Encore Donors can make a huge impact on the Toledo Opera while keeping their payments small and manageable. Use the link below and check the box to make your gift a recurring monthly donation and spread your support over an entire season!
Honor & Memorial Gifts
A gift to Toledo Opera is a generous and thoughtful way to honor a birthday, celebrate an anniversary, or remember friends and family members no longer with us. If you would like the individual or family to receive notice of your gift, please provide the contact name and address in the comments box. All honor and memorial gifts are listed in the season program book.
Matching Gifts
Make your contribution go farther with an employer matching gift. Contact your human resources department to learn more.
By mail:
Make check payable to “Toledo Opera” and send to
Toledo Opera
425 Jefferson Avenue Suite 601
Toledo, OH 43604
By phone:
Call us at (419) 255.7464.
Questions?
Contact Leah Whitaker at lwhitaker@toledoopera.org or call (419) 255.7464.
Toledo Opera is registered as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to Toledo Opera are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Toledo Opera's tax identification number is 34-6556139.