As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary Season, we want to share our gratitude to our loyal patrons, because we would not be here without your commitment to champion the vocal arts in Indiana.  It is not too late to raise your voice with a year-end donation! Your year-end gift helps Indianapolis Opera present the healing power of music with the vibrant community of central Indiana and continue growing a legacy of artistic equity and excellence. Let's end the year on a high note and make a meaningful difference together!

As you consider your year-end giving, please keep these dates and details in mind:

  • Contributions through the IO website must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST December 31, 2024.
  • Mailed contributions must be postmarked by the USPS by December 31, 2024. If sent by third-party provider (UPS, FedEx, etc.), mail must be received by December 30, 2024.
  • If you are planning to give securities, please contact your brokerage firm or financial advisor for their timetable and options. If you need the Opera’s DTC number please contact Business Manager Bobbi Griffis by email at [email protected] or by phone at 317-283-3531 x 1002.
  • Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs: The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act) permanently extended the qualified charitable distribution rules which allow IRA owners who have reached age 70 ½ and older to request that distributions be made from their IRAs and paid directly to a qualified charitable organization without the IRA owner having to recognize ordinary income that would otherwise have to be recognized if the IRA owner received a distribution and then donated it to a charity. Qualified charitable distributions do not count towards the IRA owner’s adjusted gross income and can be counted towards the IRA owner’s required minimum distributions (RMDs).