Support Us
Your gift supports artistic initiatives, music education programs and community outreach.
The partnership between the CSO and our donors makes Edmonds a more vibrant community by providing the essential support needed to fulfill the CSO’s commitment to entertain, inspire and change lives through musical excellence.
Cascade Symphony is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Tax ID #91-2072869
Leave a gift to help the Cascade Symphony continue its legacy of quality music and education in the community for decades to come. Together let’s expand horizons for minds young and old through outstanding performances and meaningful programs in our community.
Donate with Credit Card
Donate by Check
- Click here to access the Donor Form
- Fill out the form and print or fill out the form after printing
- Mail the form and your check to:
Cascade Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 876
Edmonds, WA 98020
Join our circle of monthly donors. Your gifts play a vital part in keeping Cascade Symphony alive!
All contributors will be listed in our programs unless anonymity is requested. Thank you for helping us continue our mission of providing inspiring performances of beautiful music! Cascade Symphony is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution may be tax-deductible.
Does your employer match your charitable contributions?
Numerous companies throughout the Puget Sound region will match your charitable donations dollar for dollar. Make sure your charitable dollar goes further by checking our website for a list of employers in the region who match!
Does your employer match your charitable contributions?
Numerous companies throughout the Puget Sound region will match your charitable donations dollar for dollar. Make sure your charitable dollar goes further by checking our website for a list of employers in the region who match!
Have you considered giving stock, bonds, or other securities to CSO?
An outright gift of appreciated securities or stock to the Cascade Symphony can avoid the capital gains tax and allow you to receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift. Talk to your tax professional to determine if this option might be right for you.
One of the simplest ways to provide for the Cascade Symphony is to name the Cascade Symphony Orchestra as a beneficiary of your retirement plan (IRAs or other pension plans).
By naming the Cascade Symphony as the beneficiary of a retirement plan that could be highly-taxed, you can preserve other assets in your estate that carry lower tax liabilities for your heirs. Talk to your estate planning professional to determine if this option might be right for you.
Consider giving to CSO through a Charitable Remainder Trust.
Transfer assets to a trust that will pay you (and/or other beneficiaries) income for life. At the end of the trust, the remaining trust assets are transferred to the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. You can claim a charitable deduction on your income tax for the present value of the amount donated in the year that you create trust, and may also avoid capital gains tax on long-term appreciated assets used to create the trust. Talk to your estate planning professional to determine if this option is right for you.
Do you have a friend or family member that plays in Cascade Symphony?
Is there a musician, staff member, or person you would like to honor? Consider making a donation to the orchestra in honor of that person. We will include that recognition in our program for a period of 12 months.
Monthly Giving
Join our circle of monthly donors. Your gifts play a vital part in keeping Cascade Symphony alive!
All contributors will be listed in our programs unless anonymity is requested. Thank you for helping us continue our mission of providing inspiring performances of beautiful music! Cascade Symphony is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution may be tax-deductible.
Corporate Matching
Does your employer match your charitable contributions?
Numerous companies throughout the Puget Sound region will match your charitable donations dollar for dollar. Make sure your charitable dollar goes further by checking our website for a list of employers in the region who match!
Securities Giving
Have you considered supporting CSO through a gift of life insurance?
When you purchase a new policy naming the Cascade Symphony Orchestra as owner and beneficiary, the premiums that you pay on the policy are tax deductible. Or, you could designate the Cascade Symphony as the owner and beneficiary of an existing policy and receive a tax deduction for either the replacement value or cash surrender value of the policy, as well as for any premiums that you continue to pay. Talk to your insurance professional to determine if this option might be right for you.
RMD Giving
Have you considered giving stock, bonds, or other securities to CSO?
An outright gift of appreciated securities or stock to the Cascade Symphony can avoid the capital gains tax and allow you to receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift. Talk to your tax professional to determine if this option might be right for you.
Retirement Plan Beneficiary
One of the simplest ways to provide for the Cascade Symphony is to name the Cascade Symphony Orchestra as a beneficiary of your retirement plan (IRAs or other pension plans).
By naming the Cascade Symphony as the beneficiary of a retirement plan that could be highly-taxed, you can preserve other assets in your estate that carry lower tax liabilities for your heirs. Talk to your estate planning professional to determine if this option might be right for you.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Consider giving to CSO through a Charitable Remainder Trust.
Transfer assets to a trust that will pay you (and/or other beneficiaries) income for life. At the end of the trust, the remaining trust assets are transferred to the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. You can claim a charitable deduction on your income tax for the present value of the amount donated in the year that you create trust, and may also avoid capital gains tax on long-term appreciated assets used to create the trust. Talk to your estate planning professional to determine if this option is right for you.
Honor an Orchestra Member
Do you have a friend or family member that plays in Cascade Symphony?
Is there a musician, staff member, or person you would like to honor? Consider making a donation to the orchestra in honor of that person. We will include that recognition in our program for a period of 12 months.
Volunteer Opportunities
Cascade Symphony welcomes your support!
Opportunities to assist the organization through volunteering your time are abundant. Fundraising, special events, receptions, bulk mailings and office projects are just a few of the ways you can help the symphony.
To get involved, email us at ExecutiveDirector@CascadeSymphony.org.
Hours: You set them.
Duties: You choose them.
Skills: You have them & share them.
Rewards: Wonderful music!
Creative and hard-working people needed to assist in making the music happen. If you love music and people, this is the volunteer opportunity for you.