Support the music in your community!
The Columbia River Symphony is an all-volunteer, nonprofit performing arts group. Our mission is to increase the musical talents of our performers, serve a leadership role in the community, and promote cultural enrichment for the artistic and musical benefit of all involved.
All proceeds from supporter contributions and merchandise purchases assists our organization in keeping our musical family — musicians and the community — connected. Funds are used to cover the expenses associated with providing FREE performances for our community and sharing the joys of playing music together!
Don't forget to check out our merchandise page or at the table during intermission at our next concert!
Thank you for supporting our community symphony!
Tips to Givebutter are not required when giving to the symphony. Click here to learn more about Givebutter and removing tips.
We continue to provide FREE performances for our community thanks to supporters like you who help fund our concert venues and rehearsal spaces.
Every donation supplies music folders for our musicians, flyers and programs for concertgoers, decorations for our events, merchandise, and more!
Our percussionists greatly appreciate your help renting Uhaul trucks to transport all our percussion instruments, music stands, and choral risers to and from every performance.
Full orchestra arrangements can cost between $120-350 per song. Each season musicians are provided FREE sheet music for every piece played thanks to your generous contributions!
Live in Oregon? Your donation may be eligible for a state tax credit through matched donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust!
Oregonians who donate to a qualifying nonprofit organization like the Columbia River Symphony, and then make a matching donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust may be eligible for a state income tax credit. To learn more about the Oregon Cultural Tax Credit program and your gift eligibility please visit the Oregon Cultural Trust website.
How to Donate to the Symphony:
What is Givebutter?
Givebutter is a fundraising platform that offers nonprofit organizations like the Columbia River Symphony free software, platform fees, and payment processing support. To learn more about the platform and the nonprofit organizations they support visit the Givebutter website.
How can I make sure 100% of my contribution goes to the symphony?
100%* of your gift will go to the Columbia River Symphony whenever you opt-in to offset the payment processing fees, when gifting via check, or making a cash donation during one of our concerts. You may opt-out of covering the processing fees anytime before completing the online donation form.
Don't want to cover the processing fees this time? No problem!
You may opt-out of covering the processing fees anytime before completing the online donation form by selecting "Edit" next to the amount, unchecking the box for "I want to cover fees", and clicking "Done". Please note this will mean part of your gift to the symphony will be used to cover any associated processing fees.
Is my payment secured when donating through your website or Givebutter?
All information sent through the Columbia River Symphony website is secured through SSL and encryption. Our SSL certificate is viewable by clicking the lock icon in the URL bar of your browser. When donating through the online donation form your information is securely processed through PCI-compliant payment processor Stripe or other method of payment chosen at time of checkout.
Please note gifts made to the Columbia River Symphony may show as "GIVEBUTTER*" on your bank statement as they are the payment merchant. Don't recognize the transaction? Please visit the Givebutter website for additional support.
Your information security and privacy is important to us. For more details on how your information is collected and processed please refer to our CRS Privacy Policy.
Will I receive a receipt for my gift?
Yes! A receipt for gifts made through the online donation form will automatically be sent to the email address entered at checkout. Please contact us if you need an additional copy of your emailed receipt or for donations made in-person at one of our events.
The Columbia River Symphony does not guarantee any tax deduction eligiblility. We strongly recommend that you consult with a tax professional about your eligibility and qualifying for tax programs like the Oregon Cultural Trust.
How do I manage or update a recurring gift to the symphony?
We sincerely thank you for your recurring gift to our symphony! The option to manage your plan should be near the bottom of your last emailed receipt. To update your gifting amount or payment method simply follow the instructions after clicking the link in your email. Note any optional tips to Givebutter or fees you chose to cover during your initial donation will be continued for every recurring donation. You can change these options anytime by managing your plan. Please visit the Givebutter website for more information and support.
Columbia River Symphony is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID #45-5613711. Your gift may be tax-deductible. We strongly recommend that you consult with a tax professional about your eligibility and qualifying for tax programs like the Oregon Cultural Trust.
For more information about ways to support our symphony, contact us at donations@columbiariversymphony.org.