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, please complete the attached application and forward to our mailing address or fax 202-723-6040. It is because of the dedication and hard work of so many volunteers that the DC Youth Orchestra Program exists today.
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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:
Over the last 3 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 45% of the costs of programs offered by DC Youth Orchestra Program.
There are several ways to make a monetary donation to the program:
Send a check or money order by mail:
DC Youth Orchestra Program
PO Box 56198
Washington, DC 20011
Donate Online
Click here to donate online
Other ways support the DCYOP
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, PO Box 56198, Brightwood Station, Washington, DC.
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.