Donate

Make a donation that sustains performances, education programs, and outreach.

• Online giving: Our online portal allows you to make a quick and easy contribution from the comfort of your home or while sitting in the theatre. Text JAZZ to 707070 or make a one-time donation online.
• Mail a check: If you prefer to donate by mail, please make your check payable to Columbus Jazz and send it to: 769 E. Long St, Columbus OH 43203.

Join our circle of committed donors and make a continued gift. By becoming a monthly donor, you become an indispensable partner in our mission to celebrate and preserve America’s original art form. Set up your monthly giving online.

Speak with your employer about charitable payroll deductions to Columbus Jazz. Many employers match contributions, doubling your impact at no extra cost. Ask your HR representative if your company offers this. Once set up, email Kelly Hebblethwaite Johnson so Columbus Jazz can anticipate gifts via your employer’s giving platform.

Contributing appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can be a highly advantageous way to support our mission. We simplify this process by partnering with the Columbus Foundation for your convenience.

If you’re 70.5 and older, consider using an IRA charitable distribution to support Columbus Jazz. For those 72 and older, these distributions can also fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Consult your financial advisor to arrange charitable withdrawals from your IRA.

Maximize your philanthropy with a DAF and receive immediate charitable tax deductions, or recommend grants to Columbus Jazz and other desired charities. Consult your financial advisor about this giving tool and how to designate Columbus Jazz as a grant recipient.

Plan for tomorrow and extend your impact far into the future by including Columbus Jazz in your estate plans—an easy and tax-smart way to donate. Contact us about your options for furthering the gift of jazz through the following.

• Bequests: Consider including Columbus Jazz in your will or trust. You can specify a dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. We encourage you to discuss these options with your financial advisor to determine the best approach for you and your loved ones.
• Beneficiary designation: Naming Columbus Jazz as a beneficiary of your retirement funds, donor-advised fund (DAF), or life insurance is a simple way to leave a lasting legacy. Consult your financial advisor about allocating a percentage or amount of your funds to us after providing for loved ones.
• Charitable trusts and annuities: Create a gift that provides income to you or loved ones while supporting our work.
• Gifts of real estate: Donate property to make a transformational gift that endures.