Support the BSO
Ways to Give
There are many simple and secure ways to support the BSO, Boston Pops, and/or Tanglewood. Learn more and find the method that works best for you.
Outright Gifts
Gifts that Provide Income
Bequests
Tax/Calendar Year and Fiscal Year Deadlines
Depending on the type of gift and the method of its delivery, the due date to claim a charitable deduction in a calendar year, or to count toward the BSO's fiscal year, will differ.
Tax/Calendar Year Deadlines
| Gift Type | Date Requirement |
|---|---|
| Credit Card Online | Made by 11:59pm on December 31 |
| Credit Card by Phone | Processed by 4pm on the last business day on or before December 31 |
| Mail/Check | Postmarked by December 31 |
| Securities, Mutual Funds, Electronic Transfer, or IRA Rollover | Received by the BSO by December 31 |
BSO Fiscal Year Deadlines
| Gift Type | Date Requirement |
|---|---|
| Credit Card Online | Made by 11:59pm on August 31 |
| Credit Card by Phone | Processed by 4pm on the last business day on or before August 31 |
| Mail/Check | Postmarked by August 31 |
| Securities, Mutual Funds, Electronic Transfer, or IRA Rollover | Received by the BSO by August 31 |
All gifts to the BSO are tax-deductible as allowed by law. The BSO Inc. tax identification [501(c)(3)] number is 04-2103550.
Questions?
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Contact the Friends Office
For more information about supporting the BSO, Boston Pops, and Tanglewood, contact the Friends Office at 617-638-9276 or friendsofthebso@bso.org.