Support the DCYOP
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The DC Youth Orchestra Program is able to provide quality music education to students from throughout the greater metropolitan area because of the generous monetary support of the surrounding community:
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Over the last 5 years, more than 25% of students received subsidized or free tuition, and that percentage is growing.
Offering 17 times more classes than any other DC-area youth orchestra organizations, the DC Youth Orchestra Program is a leading music education resource.
DC Youth Orchestra Program tuition is over 25% lower than other area youth orchestras for DC students.
Students pay, on average, about 42% of the costs of programs offered by DC Youth Orchestra Program.
Send a donation check or money order by mail:
DC Youth Orchestra Program
1700 E. Capitol St. NE
Washington, DC 20003
Send a donation online:
Click here to donate online
Volunteer
The DC Youth Orchestra Program maintains a number of volunteer opportunities for those who would like to donate time to the organization. If you are interested in volunteering for miscellaneous one-tme tasks, please complete our Volunteer Application and send it to our mailing address or fax 202-723-4555 or email to info@dcyop.org.
If you are interested in applying for key volunteer positions within the organization, please click here to visit our employment opporutnities page to see currently available positions.
It is because of the dedication and hard work of so many volunteers that the DC Youth Orchestra Program exists today.
Sign up for eScrip!
Support DCYOP Using Your Safeway Club Card (and other cards, grocery cards, and credit or debit cards), through the eScrip program. EScrip is a FREE way to raise funds for DCYOP!
How does it work?
Make purchases at participating eScrip merchants, such as Safeway, and a percentage of the proceeds from your purchase is donated to DCYOP. All you need to do is register your Safeway Club Card. Then, each time you shop at Safeway and swipe your Safeway Club Card, three percent of your purchases will automatically be given to us. This will also work with other merchants and with your debit or credit cards.
How do I register?
1. Go to www.escrip.com and click on “Members/Supporters”
2. When prompted to search for your group, type "DC Youth Orchestra Program" – and select us!
3. Fill out the short online form (you’ll need your Safeway Club Card number which is on the front of your card)
Then go buy groceries!!
If you were already a member, your membership may have expired…Don't forget to renew your card! Participating families must renew their commitment to Safeway Stores for DCYOP to continue to receive contributions. To renew, simply visit www.escrip.com and click on "Yes! Renew" (red check mark) or call them at 1-800-801-4973. You will be asked for your Club Card number or registered phone number.
Other ways support the DCYOP
Workplace Giving: Each year the United Way, Combined Federal Campaign, and America's Charities provide an opportunity for you to give to the DCYOP through your workplace. Typically, the contributions you make to DCYOP through your workplace is pulled from your paycheck as per-tax dollars, making the contribution worth even more!! For more information about how to donate through your workplace, contact your supervisor directly.
DCYOP staff also frequents workplace giving campaign events and is part of the United Way speakers' bureau. If you would like us to come to your office and talk about DCYOP, you can contact the United Way or America's Charities directly. We would be honored to be included. In addition, the DCYOP has some materials available for you to print and pass out during workplace campaigns if it is not appropriate or we are not available to attend. We will have those materials avaiable on our website soon. In the mean time, please contact Ms. Coleman, Operations Manager at rashida@dcyop.org and we can print and/or send you some materials.
Stock and Securities: Gifts of highly appreciated securities held long-term may offer you significant tax benefits if they are transferred to the program before they are sold. Not only might you receive an income tax deduction for the full value of the securities, subject to certain limitations, you might also save the capital gains tax on the appreciation that would otherwise have been due. If you are considering using securities that have depreciated in value since purchase, it will, in most cases, be more advantageous to sell the stock and give the proceeds to the Program. Please speak to your financial advisor about gifts of stock and securities.
Legacy Giving: You can support the future financial stability of the Program by remembering us in your will or by making us a full or partial beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy. This is an excellent way to make a significant gift without it costing you a penny now. For more detailed information, please contact your legal or financial advisor. We may be able to give you some addition guidance as well - please contact us.
Recommended wording: I hereby give and bequeath ____ (a specific amount) or _____ (percentage of my residual estate) to the DC Youth Orchestra Program, Tax ID 52-6059783, 1700 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20003.
In-Kind Donations: Gifts-in-kind include gifts of tangible property such as equipment, furniture, music, books and instruments, that can be used for teaching, outreach or in other ways that support the core mission of the Program. We are pleased to accept gifts-in-kind as approved by the Board Committee. All gifts are acknowledged with a descriptive receipt issued by the Program along with the IRS form 8283, as necessary. It is the donor's responsibility to determine the value of the gift for charitable purposes. Please contact us for questions regarding in-kind donations or about items in need.
Memorial Gifts/Honorarium: Any gift to any fund may be designated in honor or in memory of a member of the DCYOP community, or of another person of your choosing. We will gladly forward a letter or note to a third party regarding your donation if desired. Please include a comment, letter, or note expressing your wishes when you give your donation.
Endowment: Although the DC Youth Orchestra does not currently have funds specifically set aside as an endowment of the organization. Any individual wishing to grant such a gift may contact us directly.
DCYOP at your event
The DC Youth Orchestra Program maintains a number of chamber groups and string chamber ensembles. These ensembles are available to play at your corporate or business event, in exchange for a donation to the program. Please contact our offices to schedule a group for your event.
