Donor Information FAQ

Ways to Give

Whether giving online, mailing a check, donating stock, or a number of other ways to give, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra welcomes you to give in the way that is best for you.

Donor Recognition

Gifts made to the Annual Fund throughout a season are combined to determine the level of donor benefits that you receive, as allowed by law.

Published donor listings, including those in our concert programs, reflect your support. Each season you will be recognized for your support during that season or during the previous season; whichever amount is higher.

If your employer matches your Annual Fund donation, the matching support is included for your benefits level.

If you would like to know your current donor level, please contact ASO’s Development team at Development@ArkansasSymphony.org.

Donor Benefit Levels

With your tax-deductible contributions to ASO’s Annual Fund, you will enjoy special invitations and programs that bring you closer to the music you love!

Each annual giving level’s benefits includes those of preceding levels.

Please consult with your tax advisor on the tax implications of your charitable gifts and the benefits you may receive. 

Opus Ball Fundraiser

Arkansas’ most elegant evening, the annual Opus Ball raises funds for the ASO’s statewide education programs that reach more than 20,000 children every year and particularly supports the ASO Youth Ensembles.

Each year’s event features a unique theme, music performed by ASO and ASO Youth Ensemble musicians, an inspired menu and wine pairings, and fabulous silent and live auction items for the discriminating buyer. Learn more and purchase tickets to this year’s Opus Ball here.

Opus Ball ticket and table purchases, sponsorship purchases, auction purchases, and Education Challenge donations are an integral part of supporting the education arm of the ASO.

The funds raised through the Opus Ball are separate from the Annual Fund, and all donor benefits associated with the Opus Ball are received through attending the event itself. $100 of every ticket purchase is non-deductible; the remainder of the purchase price is considered tax deductible, as allowed by law.

Education Challenge donations through your Donor Advised Funds are welcomed. Opus tickets, tables, and auction items may not be paid for in full or in part through Donor Advised Funds, or any other method prohibited by law, unless the ticket or table is then completely returned to the ASO without any attendees at the event.