Please consider helping Jefferson Center continue to be the very best place for arts, culture, and community! Donations are vital to our mission. By investing in Jefferson Center’s multi-faceted mission, you can help
Create Extraordinary Experiences!
The Director’s Circle represents donors who generously give $1,000 or more annually to support Jefferson Center’s mission.
Recognition runs July 1 through June 30 of each year.
For a full listing of Director's Circle benefits, please click here.
Harry and Penny G. Schwarz Gift Fund
City of Roanoke - Roanoke Arts Commission
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Mr. Timothy Marshall
Chuck and Linda Eanes
James Ramaker
George and Katherine Clemo
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Speck
Richard and Sue DeHaven
Alan and Kim Turner
Alvin B. Fink Memorial Fund
Anna and Tom Lawson
Anonymous (2)
Barbara and Warner Dalhouse
Benjamin Strong
Berkshire Charitable Foundation - Howard and Tracy Shumate
Beverley and Shirley Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Bo and Krista Frith
Bryan and Renu Musselwhite
Cathryn Hankla
City of Roanoke
City of Roanoke - Roanoke Arts Commission
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Cyrus and Amber Pace
Don Shelton
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz
Dr. Kevin F. Ducey and Dr. Minh-Chau Dang
Dr. Lee Learman and Beverly Learman
Dr. Sue Ellen and Mr. John Rocovich
Dr. Timothy Andriano
Drs. Michael and Sue Nussbaum
Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children
Elbert H., Evelyn J., Karen H. Waldron Charitable Foundation
Gary and Joanie Firebaugh
Howard and Tracy Shumate
John and Hoye Duckworth
John and Jean Hitchins, Jr.
Logan III Charitable Fund
Lori and Steve Strauss
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Mollye Otis and Richard Zue
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Mountcastle
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. McDaniel
Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Vanguilder
Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Fralin
Mr. and Mrs. J. David Wine
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Mangus
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Frantz
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Elliot
Mr. Carl and Mrs. Brenda Cress
Invest now and enjoy the following benefits for an entire year.
Donor benefits are accessible July 1– June 30.
All of the Supporter benefits, plus:
All of the FRIEND benefits, plus:
All of the BRONZE CIRCLE benefits, plus:
All of the Silver Circle benefits, plus:
All of the Gold Circle benefits, plus:
All of the Platinum Circle benefits, plus:
Special thanks is extended to the following for bringing the Jefferson Center’s mission to life through their generous financial support received July 1, 2025 through April 1, 2026.
The Director’s Circle includes Visionary, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. This circle recognizes the generosity of donors who provide leadership level giving that allows Jefferson Center to consistently present high quality programs and transformative experiences for diverse audiences.
Every effort has been made to ensure that our list of donors is correct. If there are any errors, please accept our sincere apologies and inform our offices at 540.685.2304.
Peter and Cynthia Deighan
Donna Littlepage
Patrick Shaffner
Nicky R. and Ahwanda W. Jamison
Lewis Singer and Dotsy Clifton
Harry Montoro
Bruce Loving
Megan McKewan and Rick Lewis, Jr.
Kim and Alan Turner
Dian Tapscott
Michelle Ray
Harry Montoro
Lewis Singer and Dotsy Clifton
Cheri Reed
Henry Mecredy III
Cheryl Snead
Douglas McDonald and Margaret Kerfoot
Robert Spiers Jr.
Frankie and David Robbins
William and Sheri Bestpitch
Rebecca Calhoun Household
Chip and June Malus
Joe Vitale Household
Annie Schultz and Rick Sheridan
James Reinhard MD
Suzanne Kessler
Don and Susan McKinney Household
Glenna Gray
Leigh Kelley
Renee Leclair
Michael And Sandra Friedlander
Gary Mason
Ferri Lockhart and Tom Klatka
Charles Julg
Patrick Shaffner
Robert Spiers Jr.
Glenna Gray
Patrick Shaffner
H. Lipscomb
Fidelity Charitable
Robert And Margaret Copenhaver
Jefferson Center wishes to recognize the 2025-26 Season Sponsors whose generosity and loyalty are making Jefferson Center Presents possible. Corporate sponsorships, private foundations, and grant support allow Jefferson Center to attract world-class artists and offer high-quality performing arts experiences to broad audiences at affordable prices.
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Wills are the simplest and most straightforward way to give to a charity you care about at a level that is typically not possible to achieve during a lifetime. Having a will allows you to make a charitable gift that can affect the long-term financial stability of an organization you love, whether that is helping to build endowment, operating funds, or impacting a specific program.
We have chosen to support Jefferson Center in this way, and we hope that you will be able to consider joining us. For more information, please contact Jefferson Center’s development office at 540.685.2312. We also encourage you to discuss your options with a tax or estate planning professional who can best advise you based on your circumstances.
Kind regards,
Co-Chair
Jefferson Center Legacy Society
Co-Chair
Jefferson Center Legacy Society
The purpose of the Legacy Society is to:
If you already have a will, a codicil presents an easy way to include Jefferson Center in your estate plans. It is not necessary to go through the time and expense of redoing the entire Will. All it takes is the creation of a brief legal document that is then stored in a safe place with your Will.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the development office using the number below.
There are a number of ways to invest in Jefferson Center to help expand the mission and reach. The information below is not exhaustive, but is meant to stimulate further inquiry. We would be pleased to work with you to determine the best way for you to make your investment. We also advise you to consult your financial planner before finalizing any gift.
The most common forms of outright giving are by cash, check, and credit card. Gifts can be mailed to Jefferson Center,
541 Luck Avenue, Suite 221, Roanoke, VA 24016. Credit card gifts can also be made online by clicking the DONATE button or over the phone by calling 540.685.2304.
Assets qualified as long-term capital (assets held for at least a year and a day), should be transferred directly to Jefferson Center through a broker. The capital gains tax on appreciation is eliminated, and the current market value of the gift may be deducted as a charitable contribution, up to 30 percent of adjusted gross income. Excess beyond 30 percent can be carried forward for five years.
For the capital gains tax exclusion to apply, a donation must be made before the securities are sold.
A Special Opportunity for Those 70½ Years Old and Older
You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $100,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Jefferson Center without having to pay income taxes on the money. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.
Gifts of any value that are $100,000 or less are eligible for this benefit. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short. Beginning in the year you turn 73, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account that is set up for the sole purpose of supporting charities. Individuals can contribute cash, stocks, or other assets into the DAF and receive an immediate tax deduction. Those funds are invested for tax-free growth and the individual can recommend donations to charities of their choice over time.
DAFs are considered the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. DAFs are administered by a third party, which is called a sponsoring organization. Examples of such organizations are Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, Fidelity Charitable, Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding, Schwab Charitable, UBS and Vanguard Charitable—just to name a few.
If you would like to recommend a gift through your DAF, please have your sponsoring organization make checks payable to:
Jefferson Center
EIN: 62-1392982
541 Luck Avenue, Suite 221
Roanoke, VA 24018
In order to acknowledge your generous gift, please also ask them to provide your name and/or fund name and address.
Many companies provide matching gift opportunities for their employees. Contact your HR department for more information. Any matching gift forms may be sent to the Jefferson Center development office. Please include your pledge or payment information.
For additional information related to all giving,
contact the Development Office:
Being able to bring world class, Grammy award-winning artists to our stages year after year depends upon a caring community of supporters who value premier performing arts and cultural experiences.
The Encore Club provides the opportunity for supporters to establish an ongoing way to support vital programs and services, such as Jefferson Center Presents and The Harry and Lavon Webb Education Center that features Music Lab, Outreach Out Loud, Jazz Institute and Artist Residencies and Masterclasses.
Helps Keep Ticket Prices Affordable for Our Community
Supports Community Outreach in Youth Organizations
Covers a Year's Tuition for a Music Lab Student
Attracts Award-Winning Performers to Jefferson Center's Stage
Recurring gifts can be established on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. They are a meaningful way to support the core mission of Jefferson Center, including offering compelling programming and educational experiences that are unparalleled in the Valley.
Encore Club Special Recognition and Benefits Include:
Box Office: 540.345.2550
Office: 540.343.2624
Toll Free: 866.345.2550
541 Luck Avenue, Suite 221
Roanoke, VA 24016
