Frequently Asked Questions about the Annual Fund…

What does my gift support?
Gifts made to the Annual Fund support The Philadelphia Orchestra’s general operating expenses.  This includes everything from our musicians’ salaries, fees for the finest guest artists and conductors, and touring to funding our Neighborhood Concerts and Student Open Rehearsals.  Less than 50% of our costs are covered by ticket sales, so your support is integral to our success!

What is the tax-deductibility of my gift?
The tax-deductibility of your gift can be found on the back-side of your receipt, in our literature, and also on our website. The values of the benefits are in parentheses following each giving level.

When do I receive my membership benefits?
Membership benefits, such as Open Rehearsal tickets, are sent with your acknowledgment and receipt of your gift.  If you have not received your acknowledgment letter for a recent gift, please call our office at 215.893.3151.

When do my Open Rehearsal tickets expire?
Memberships and benefits, including Open Rehearsal tickets, expire one year from your gift date.  The expiration date for Open Rehearsal tickets can be found on the back of the ticket.  If your membership has expired, renew your gift today!

How can I get extra Open Rehearsal tickets?
Open Rehearsal tickets are a very special and exclusive membership benefit for our Annual Fund donors.  If you have used all your tickets and would like to make an additional contribution for more tickets, please contact our office at 215.893.3151.

When are the Open Rehearsals?
For an up-to-date list of Open Rehearsals, please visit our website at www.philorch.org/annualfundevents or call our Open Rehearsal Hotline at 215.893.3126.  Each season there are five Open Rehearsals at the Kimmel Center and one at the Mann Center.  Rehearsals begin at 10:30 AM.

What if I do not want to receive benefits?
Simply indicate with your gift that you wish it to be fully tax-deductible.  If you have already received benefits and would like your gift to be fully tax-deductible, please return your original acknowledgment, tax receipt, membership card, and all benefits to our office:

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Annual Fund Office
260 S. Broad Street, 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102

A new acknowledgment and tax receipt will be sent for your records.

What is the difference between giving to the Annual Fund and the Endowment Fund?
Gifts to the Annual Fund support the general operatingexpenses for The Philadelphia Orchestra.  Your gift provides you a one-year membership, along with exclusive membership benefits.  Contributions made to the Endowment Fund are generally one-time larger gifts that support the lasting legacy of The Philadelphia Orchestra and are fully tax-deductible with no membership benefits.  For more information on making a gift to our Endowment or Planned Gifts, please call 215.893.3143.