90 years of Music, Connection, and Artistic Expression
If you’ve been part of this festival’s story, you already know why it matters. For nine decades, audiences, artists, volunteers, and donors have come together to create something truly special. The performances may last an evening, but their impact lasts much longer.
Ninety years of artistry and community have brought us this far. What will you make possible in the next 90 years?
Ways to Give
There are many simple and secure ways to support the Carmel Bach Festival. Learn more and find the method that works best for you.
Credit Card, Cash, or Check Donations
Credit Cards
Online giving by credit card is simple, fast, and secure. Give now >
Cash or Checks
Mail to PO Box 575, Carmel, CA 93921.
Installment Gifts
Monthly Gifts
Spread your support across the year with a recurring monthly credit card gift. Set up a monthly gift >
For more information on installment gifts, or to make a credit card gift by phone, please contact Ellen.
Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support the Carmel Bach Festival.
Much like a charitable savings account, a DAF provides you with an immediate tax benefit while allowing you to recommend grants to the causes you care about most—including bringing world-class music and education programs to our community.
You can easily recommend a grant to the Carmel Bach Festival through your DAF account online or by contacting your fund manager. Please ask your DAF representative to include your name and address with the distribution so we can acknowledge your generosity and thank you properly.
Please note: The IRS prohibits individuals recommending grants from DAFs from receiving more than incidental benefits in return.
IRA Rollovers
Looking for a tax-effective way to make a gift to the Festival? A charitable gift rollover from your individual retirement account (IRA) may be your best option. If you are interested in making a gift from your IRA, please contact your IRA administrator.
Gifts of Stock
Invest in the Carmel Bach Festival’s future today.
A gift of appreciated stock can provide meaningful tax advantages while making a lasting impact on the Festival’s music, education, and community programs.
For transfer instructions, please contact Ellen.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
Support the Carmel Bach Festival while reducing your taxable income.
Taxpayers age 73 and older are required to make annual distributions from their IRAs, which are then included in the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (AGI) and subject to taxes.
A Qualified Charitable Distribution permits those taxpayers to make donations directly to charitable organizations from their IRAs without counting them as part of their AGI and, consequently, without paying taxes on them.
You qualify if:
- Funds are distributed directly from your IRA to the Carmel Bach Festival
- Your total Qualified Charitable Distribution gifts in any given year do not exceed the annual IRS limit
- You are 70½ years of age or older at the date of transfer
Restrictions may apply to receiving benefits when giving through a QCD. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of this gift.
Monterey County Gives!
Running November 12 through December 31, 2026
Monterey County Gives! is an annual community-wide campaign that inspires generosity and strengthens local nonprofits through online giving. By supporting the Carmel Bach Festival, you help bring world-class music, education, and community programs to Monterey County. Donate Through MC Gives! >
Wills & Estates
One of the simplest ways to make a gift in your estate plans is through your will. Learn more about Legacy Giving >
A bridge between the centuries that was stunning in its impact.
2026/27 Donor Benefits
CANON
- Early access to ticket sales on March 1st, 2027
FUGUE
- Virtuoso Lounge access
- Invitation to post-concert receptions
Includes everything in Canon.
SONATA
Foyer Concert Sponsor
- Foyer Concert sponsorship, with name recognition at the concert of your choice
Includes everything in Fugue and Canon.
TOCCATA
Chamber Concert Sponsor
- Chamber Concert sponsorship, with name recognition at the concert of your choice
Includes everything in Sonata and below.
SINFONIA
Main Concert Sponsor
- Main Concert sponsorship, with name recognition at the concert of your choice
- Recognition from the stage at the Main Concert of your choosing
- Recognition in the Festival Program Book, on social media, and on the Festival website
Includes everything in Toccata and below.
ORATORIO
Season Sponsor
- Season sponsorship, personally acknowledged at all Main Concerts
- Reserved parking at the Sunset Center for all Main Concerts
Includes everything in Sinfonia and below.
Give Monthly
A recurring gift reaches the same level over twelve months instead of one, and you receive the full benefits of that level for the season. Choose “Monthly” above to see the equivalent amounts, then select the recurring option on the donation form.