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Support the Wright

Whether you choose to give monthly or wish to support the programs you love with a one time gift, you are a vital part of the Wright Opera House!

Ways to donate and support the Wright

  • Endowment Fund

    Thank you for considering a gift to benefit The Friends of the Wright Opera House. Gifts to our endowment fund are forever gifts that will help the Wright Opera House live on in perpetuity.

    To Make an Online Gift:
    If you would like to make a contribution to our endowment today, please click here >>
    In the notes section write Endowment Fund ***Please email us to let us so we know that you have made a donation

    To Mail Your Gift:
    Make check payable to:
    Friends of the Wright Opera House

    Add to check memo line: Wright Endowment Fund

    Mail to:
    Friends of the Wright Opera House
    PO BOX 17
    Ouray, CO 81427

    To Make or Bequest Gift in a Will or Trust to our Endowment Fund:
    You can make a legacy gift for Friends of the Wright by including the following bequest language in your will or trust. It is very important to use this specific wording.

    Please share this information with your attorney or other advisor: “I give and bequeath [Description of Asset] to Friends of the Wright Opera House Endowment Fund, federal tax ID number: 26-2039839”

    Note: Description of Asset may be “the residue of my estate,” a specific dollar amount, a percentage of the remainder of the estate, or other property (e.g., stock, real estate).

    For More Information
    If you – or your advisors – have any questions regarding specific bequest language for The Wright Opera House Endowment fund, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Business and Corporate Support

    Enhance your community involvement and help your business stand out by becoming a sponsor. Benefits of being a business or corporate sponsor.

    • Sponsorship helps you stand out, engage customers and gain credibility by offering advertising for events and on our website.
    • Patrons appreciate corporations and businesses that support what they support.
    • Reach an educated audience that's ready to engage.
    • Surround your brand with quality - connect with valued programming and join a community of successful, high-profile corporate sponsors.
    • See results when you engage with the Wright Opera House patrons

    We have a number of ways that businesses can become sponsors of the Wright, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more!

  • Donor Advised Funds

    Consider donating through your donor advised fund. It's an easy way to support all things "Wright".

    If you’re looking for a tool that scales your giving into a broader, more efficient, and more impactful giving strategy, consider donating through your donor advised fund.

    Your gift to the Wright Opera House through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) helps to continue our diverse programming and provide a community gathering space for generations to come.

    To initiate a gift, please reach out to your charitable sponsor and indicate the amount you’d like to contribute to the Friends of the Wright Opera House. It’s that easy!

  • Workplace and Matching Gifts

    Many companies match charitable contributions made by their employees. The impact of your gift may be doubled! Find out if your company has a matching gift policy!

    Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that increase the impact of their employee’s donations to the Wright Opera House. 

    FWOH Federal Tax ID#: 26-2039839 

    If your company does offer a matching gift and requires a completed form, please fill out the company form and return it to us at:

    Mail: Friends of the Wright Opera House 
    PO BOX 17
    Ouray, CO 81427

    Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.          

    Questions about matching gifts? Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Workplace Giving

    Workplace giving programs allow you to make a tax-deductible gift to Friends of the Wright Opera House via payroll deduction.

    To find out if your employer participates in a workplace giving program, please contact your human resources department.

    Visit Community Shares to learn more about their Workplace Giving Program and to see a complete list of participating worksites.

    If you are employed by the federal government or are serving in the military, please visit Combined Federal Campaign to learn more about the federal program.

  • Wills or Estate Plans

    There are a variety of ways to include the Wright Opera House in your will or estate planning.

    Please check with your legal team and make sure to notify This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. when you have included us in your plan.

  • Gifts of Stock, Securities, or Charitable Rollover

    Transferring appreciated stocks and securities to Friends of the Wright Opera House is a great way to make a charitable gift and receive tax benefits. If you are 701/2 years old or older, you can take advantage of an IRA charitable rollover and receive tax benefits in return.

    The easiest way to make this kind of gift to Friends of the Wright Opera House is to have your broker electronically transfer the stock from your account to ours:

    • Account Holder(s) Friends of the Wright Opera Federal Tax ID#: 26-2039839
    • Account Number 677-26369-1-3
    • Broker: Edward Jones

    Once you have made a gift of stock, please notify This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Please be sure to provide your name and address. This is necessary because electronic transfers of stock are not made in the name of the owner (you), but in the name of the financial firm. FWOH is only able to provide you with a receipt of your gift if you notify us.

  • Tribute and Memorial Gifts

    Tribute and memorial gifts are meaningful ways to celebrate a friend or family member while supporting the Wright Opera House.

    If you have a friend or family member who adores the Wright, a tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor them or celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday.

    Memorial gifts are a lasting tribute to your loved one.

    How do I make a tribute or memorial gift? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a form to complete

Interested in volunteering?

We could not do it without the time and help of so many wonderful volunteers. It takes all kinds of people to help us keep things going around here. We are looking for volunteers that can help run events, decorate for the holidays, help with building maintenance and more.


Interested in underwriting music or one of our events at the Wright? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


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Thank You to Our Supporters