Support
Ways to Give
However you choose to give, your generosity makes the music possible. Here are the many ways to support the TC Phil — and how to do each one.
From a one-time online gift to a gift of stock or a bequest, every method below comes with simple instructions and a person to call. Jump to what interests you, or read through — and reach Jennifer Hricik any time at jhricik@tcphil.org or 231-947-7120 ext. 2.
The Traverse City Philharmonic is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our legal name is Traverse Symphony Orchestra d/b/a Traverse City Philharmonic and our federal tax ID (EIN) is 38-2680276.
OnlineMonthlyCheckStock & WireIRA / QCDDonor-Advised FundsMemorial & TributePlanned GivingSponsorship
Online
The fastest way to give. Make a one-time gift by credit or debit card through our secure donation page — it takes about a minute, and you’ll receive an emailed receipt right away.Give online now →
Monthly Giving
Sustaining gifts keep music playing all year and let you spread your support across twelve months. Choose the monthly option on our donation page and set any amount — you can change or pause it any time.Become a monthly donor →
Check
Make your check payable to Traverse City Philharmonic and mail it to:Traverse City Philharmonic
1724 S. Garfield Ave.
Traverse City, MI 49686To direct your gift to a specific program — the Community Music School, scholarships, or a concert — just note it on the memo line.
1724 S. Garfield Ave.
Traverse City, MI 49686To direct your gift to a specific program — the Community Music School, scholarships, or a concert — just note it on the memo line.
Stock & Wire Transfer
Gifts of appreciated securities held more than a year can let you avoid capital-gains tax and deduct the full value. We’re glad to provide our brokerage and DTC transfer instructions so we can credit your gift correctly — just reach Jennifer Hricik at jhricik@tcphil.org or 231-947-7120 ext. 2.Request transfer instructions →
IRA / Qualified Charitable Distribution
If you’re 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution — up to the annual limit, tax-free, and it can count toward your required minimum distribution. Have your plan administrator make the gift payable to the Traverse City Philharmonic.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant to the Traverse City Philharmonic from your donor-advised fund through your sponsoring organization (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab, your community foundation, and others). Use our legal name Traverse Symphony Orchestra d/b/a Traverse City Philharmonic and EIN 38-2680276.
Memorial & Tribute Gifts
Honor a loved one, celebrate a teacher, or mark a special occasion with a gift in their name. Tell us whom you’d like to honor and where to send an acknowledgment, and we’ll notify them (or the family) of your thoughtful gift.
Planned & Legacy Giving
Create a lasting legacy through your will, trust, retirement account, or other estate plans, and join the Elnora Milliken Legacy Society. A planned gift costs you nothing today and sustains the orchestra for generations.About the Legacy Society →
Sponsorship & Advertising
Businesses can support the TC Phil through concert and program sponsorship or program-book advertising — a meaningful way to reach our audience and invest in the community.See sponsorship opportunities →
Not sure which is right for you?
Our Development Office is happy to help you find the right way to give.
Jennifer Hricik
Director of Development
jhricik@tcphil.org
231-947-7120 ext. 2
231-947-7120 ext. 2