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As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, Mission City Opera depends on the generosity and support of individuals to sustain our ability to bring quality performances to the residents of the Bay Area. The cost to mount a fully-staged opera with sets, costumes, and orchestra typically runs around $20K – $35K, with ticket sales only covering about a third of the expenses. Please consider making Mission City Opera a part of your charitable giving plans, so that we can continue bringing this beloved art form to the South Bay community.
Memorials, dedications, or honoraria will be acknowledged in our programs, with your permission, of course. Remember, the recent changes to the Federal Tax laws allow you to deduct the entire appreciated value of securities donated to a tax-exempt organization.
Here are some examples of how your donation can help:
• $70 will pay a pianist for two hours of rehearsal• $100 pay for internet and phone for one month
• $350 will buy lighting supplies for one production
• $600 will pay for program music rental/purchase for one production
• $850 will pay for construction supplies for one production •$1000 will pay for Liability Insurance for one season
• $1200 will pay one soloist stipend for one production
• $1450 will pay for marketing for one production
• $2500 will buy costume fabrics and supplies for one production
• $3000 will pay for Worker’s Compensation for one • $4000 will pay the for an orchestra for one production
• $4500 will take opera outreach to three schools
• $6000 will pay the technical staff for one production • Corporate Sponsorships cover all or part of the costs for one production Make a contribution to Mission City Opera using our secure Vendini site.