Levels & Benefits

Benefits of Giving

Giving to the Elmhurst Symphony advances our mission to entertain and enrich our community through live orchestral music, comes with some nice perks and privileges, and it makes you feel good. Don't wait: Donate, feel great!

Tax Benefits

The Elmhurst Symphony Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, EIN 23-7348453. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Levels, Recognition, and Privileges

The Elmhurst Symphony Association is pleased to provide the following perks and privileges to our donors in appreciation for their generous support.

Artist Circles
  • Conductor Circle | $50,000+

    Recognition

    • Premier Presenter of the ESO Season
    • Underwriter of ESO Music Director

    Privileges

    • Exclusive invitation for a private dinner with Music Director Stephen Alltop
  • Soloist Circle | $25,000+

    Recognition

    • Presenter of the ESO Season
    • Underwriter of an ESO Leadership Position
  • Concertmaster Circle | $10,000+

    Recognition

    • Presenter of a single ESO concert
    • Recognition from the Stage at an ESO concert
    • Premier Program Listing
Concert Circles
  • Symphony Circle | $5,000+

    Recognition

    • Presenter of a Featured Soloist

    Privileges

    • Invitation to Private Reception with Musicians
  • Concerto Circle | $2,500+

    Recognition

    • Principal Musician Underwriter
    • Digital Concert Signage Listing
  • Overture Circle | $1,000+

    Recognition

    • Presenter of a Symphony or other Featured Piece
    • Non-Principal Musician Underwriter

    Privileges

    • Invitation to Season Preview Event
Orchestra Fund
  • Colleague | $500+

    Recognition

    • Underwriter of a Concerto, Overture, or other piece

    Privileges

    • Invitation to Donor Appreciation Rehearsal
  • Friend | $250+

    Recognition

    • Annual Report Listing

    Privileges

    • Access to Archival Recordings
  • Supporter | $100+

    Recognition

    • Program Listing
    • Website Listing

Presenter and Underwriter recognition opportunities are limited, and are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Benefits Explained


Progressive Benefits

Recognition and privileges are progressive and cumulative: All giving levels include the benefits listed at the subsequent levels.


Embedded Recognition

Presenters and Underwriters will be given embedded recognition in ESO materials. For example: A donor who chooses to underwrite a musician will be recognized with "Chair Funded by Donor Name" adjacent to the musician's name on the orchestra roster in the concert prog


Premier Program Listing

Donors will be featured in the concert program twice: Prominently adjacent to the program page, and in the donor listing at the back of the program book.


Digital Concert Signage Listing

Screens will prominently display donor names in the lobby prior to ESO concerts.


Program Listing

Donors will be thanked by name in the concert program.

Prefer to Remain Anonymous?

Indicate your desire to remain anonymous when you give, and —poof! — your name will magically disappear from all recognition lists. 

Questions? Call us at (630) 941-0202 or email us at donate@elmhurstsymphony.org.