Music is not only fun, it has life-long benefits.
Supporting Berkshire Music School helps us get music into our community and helps us support those who need the most help.
Berkshire Music School was founded in 1940 through the generosity of philanthropist Winnie Davis Long Crane, bringing an edifying musical experience to the community thanks to contributions by people like you.
Make an impact today
For less than your monthly coffee, you can make a huge difference in the lives of our local community by helping make music education available to those that need it most. All donations are tax deductible. With your help, we can continue to provide not only financial aid to our students, but continue providing in-house experiences free of charge.
Ways to Give
BY PHONE
Call the office to make a donation via credit card. This option is great if you would like to designate your gift to our scholarship fund or to make a gift in honor of a friend or loved one. To donate by phone, call 413-442-1411.
ONLINE
The easiest way to give is by making an online donation to the Berkshire Music School annual fund.
BY MAIL
You can mail a check to our office:
30 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
In addition to cash donations, Berkshire Music School gratefully accepts contributions of:
IRA Distributions
Donor Advised Grants
Appreciated Stock
and Other Charitable Giving Vehicles
Planned Giving
Leaving a lasting legacy to Berkshire Music School can be as simple as making a provision for the school in your will or naming the school as a beneficiary for a distribution from a revocable trust or retirement account. Other ways to leave a legacy of support include:
Gifts of Life Insurance
Charitable Gift Annuities
Deferred Gift Annuities
Charitable Annuity Trusts
Charitable Lead Trust
Charitable Remainder Unitrusts
These methods of giving have a variety of valuable tax benefits. Please consult with your financial advisor for more information.
Matching Gifts
Many employers and foundations generously sponsor matching gift programs for their employee’s philanthropic interests. These companies may be willing to double or even triple the value of charitable gifts made by employees, retirees, and/or their spouses. You can increase your impact by making use of your company’s matching gift program. In these instances, you will be recognized for the full amount of your gift plus any employer match.
Other Ways to Give
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Berkshire Music School gratefully accepts in-kind donations of musical instruments, scores, recordings, and other music related equipment. If you are interested in donating an item, please contact the office.
VOLUNTEERING
Additional support from students, parents, and other friends who want to share the joy of music with their community is always welcome. Volunteers are also eligible for work study credit toward private lessons or group lessons.
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsors are an integral part of Berkshire Music School. Sponsorships provide the opportunity for music education to reach the hands of youth, provide programming for the community, and grow the availability of performances for low cost across the Berkshires.
Becoming a sponsor is easy. Reach out today to learn about ways you can help!
