Individual Giving
Your personal support sustains the artistic, educational, and community-centered work at the heart of Bach Charlotte. Every contribution strengthens our ability to present world-class performances, nurture emerging artists, and expand access to Bach’s enduring legacy.

Ways to Support

• Annual Fund Gifts

  Provide vital resources that support concerts, artist residencies, student engagement, and community programming.
   
• Monthly or Recurring Giving

  A steady, reliable way to sustain our work throughout the year.
   
• Concert or Artist Sponsorship

  Underwrite performances or visiting musicians and enjoy opportunities for recognition and behind-the-scenes engagement.
   
• Tribute and Memorial Gifts

  Honor a loved one or celebrate a special milestone while supporting something meaningful.
   
• Gifts of Stock, Donor-Advised Funds, or IRA Distributions

  Tax-advantageous ways to make a high-impact contribution.

3 Easy Ways to Give
1. Donate online using this page’s secure form. 

2. Send a check to:

Bach Charlotte
PO Box 12325
Charlotte, NC 28220

3. Contact: 

Garrett Murphy, Executive Director
gmurphy(at)bacharlotte.com
 

Planned & Legacy Giving
Planned giving offers a thoughtful and lasting way to sustain Bach Charlotte far into the future. By including the organization in your estate or financial planning, you help ensure that the music and influence of J.S. Bach remain a vibrant part of Charlotte’s cultural life for generations.

Legacy Gift Options

• Bequests in Your Will or Trust
  
Leave a specific gift, percentage, or residuary amount to Bach Charlotte.
   
• Beneficiary Designations
  
Name Bach Charlotte as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement account, or life-insurance policy.
   
• IRA Charitable Rollovers

  For donors 70½ and older, direct charitable distributions from an IRA may be a tax-wise giving option.
   
• Life-Income Gifts

  Charitable remainder trusts or similar vehicles that provide income to you while supporting Bach Charlotte’s long-term sustainability.

Why Consider a Legacy Gift?
Planned gifts help secure the future—strengthening our artistic vision, supporting the next generation of musicians, and enabling long-term growth in concerts and education. Donors may remain anonymous, and we are pleased to work with your advisors to structure a gift that reflects your intentions.

To begin a confidential conversation, contact:

Garrett Murphy, Executive Director
gmurphy(at)bacharlotte.com
 

Institutional & Corporate Giving
Institutions, corporations, foundations, and community partners play a vital role in advancing Bach Charlotte’s mission. Together, we create opportunities that increase access to the arts, support professional musicians, and deepen public engagement with Bach’s music and influence.

Partnership Opportunities

• Corporate Sponsorships

  Support specific concerts, festival programs, educational initiatives, or artists while gaining meaningful visibility and community impact.
   
• Foundation & Government Support
  
Grants that underwrite artistic programming, education, and organizational capacity.
   
• Employee Engagement & Matching Gifts

  Encourage workplace giving, volunteerism, or matching programs to extend your organization’s philanthropic reach.
   
• In-Kind Contributions

  Goods or professional services that help elevate our performances and operations.

Why Partner With Bach Charlotte?
Institutional support helps bring exceptional performances to audiences of all ages, broadens access to classical music, and strengthens cultural life throughout the region. Partners receive tailored recognition, community engagement opportunities, and association with a respected and growing cultural leader.

To explore partnership options, contact:

Garrett Murphy, Executive Director
gmurphy(at)bacharlotte.com