Support the Wright

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.

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!

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!

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 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.

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.

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 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

Are you a true fan of the arts? Do you crave an exclusive experience that goes beyond the ordinary? Look no further! Introducing The Wright Opera House Annual Membership – your passport to a world of entertainment and perks.

For just $50 a year for an individual, $100 a year for a family, you become part of The Wright Opera House family and gain access to a treasure trove of benefits.

Learn more about the membership >>

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