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.
Click the button below to read a past issue of the Director's Circle's insider newsletter "The Session"
For a full listing of Director's Circle benefits, please click here.
Alvin B. Fink Memorial Fund
John and Andrea Bingham
Peter and Christine Brinckerhoff
Greg and Donna Brock
Shawn and MJ Carpenter
Ms. Meredith Coleman
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz
Edward and Jeecy Goyette
Ms. Lucinda Jennings
Nathan and Angela Kerr
Mr. and Mrs. Stan F. Lanford, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawson
Tom and Cindy Mohr
Cyrus and Amber Pace
Malcolm Quigley
Howard and Tracy Shumate
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Speck
Lori and Steve Strauss
Drs. Marc and Cathy Swanson
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Thomas
Tom and Mary Evelyn Tielking
Alan and Kim Turner
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Alvin B. Fink Memorial Fund
Dr. Timothy Andriano
John and Andrea Bingham
Mrs. Martha Boswell
Peter and Christine Brinckerhoff
Greg and Donna Brock
Ms. Sharon Burnham and Mr. Joseph Mott
Shawn A. Carpenter
Ceres Foundation Inc.
Mrs. Louise Chagnon
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford
Barbara and Warner Dalhouse
Mr. Thomas Davis
Dr. Kevin F. Ducey and Dr. Minh-Chau Dang
Chuck and Linda Eanes
Mr. and Mrs. William Elliot
Trista and William Farrell
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Firebaugh
Beverley and Shirley Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Janice Fostek
Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Fralin
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Frantz
Edward and Jeecy Goyette
Cathy and Brad Greenberg
John and Jean Hitchins, Jr.
Ms. Anne Jenkins
Robyn and David Johnsen
Philip and Leah Katz
Nathan and Angela Kerr
Mr. Jack Loeb and Ms. Heidi F. Krisch
Anna and Tom Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. Todd and Whitney Leeson
Tony and Gini Lefkowicz
Ann and Michael Levan
Mrs. Laura Logan
Teresa and Adam Mastrangelo
Tom and Cindy Mohr
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Musselwhite
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Nichols
Drs. Michael and Sue Nussbaum
Cyrus and Amber Pace
James and Brenda Pearman
Mr. and Mrs. William Poe
Malcolm Quigley
Robert Reuter and Katherine Downs-Reuter
Dr. Sue Ellen and Mr. John Rocovich
Pat and Donna Sams
Henry and Cindy Schaefer
Howard and Tracy Shumate
Ms. Verlyne Simmons Key
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Socha-Mower
Ms. Lesleigh B. Strauss
Maury L. Strauss
Jeff and Terry Stump
Drs. Marc and Cathy Swanson
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Tenzer
Ms. Marjorie Tenzer
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Thomas
Ms. Suzanne W. Thorniley
Alan and Kim Turner
Tom and Mary Evelyn Tielking
Ms. Karen Waldron and Mr. Shawn Ricci
Mr. and Mrs. J. David Wine
Scott and Bonny Winter
Susan and Allen Wirt
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 Solo benefits, plus:
All of the Duet benefits, plus:
Members of the Director’s Circle provide leadership level giving that allows Jefferson Center to be a stellar performing arts and cultural center that significantly impacts the community.
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, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
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.
Mr. Glenn Dillon
Ms. Claire Scholz
Mr. Harry Montoro
Francis and Helen Ewald Family Charitable Fund of Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Jenny Waering
Ms. Christina Nanof
Ms. Celestia Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ellis
Ken and Linda Burger
Caryl Zaronikos
Mr. Lewis Bishop and Dr. Rita Bishop
Tiffany Rawling
Mr. and Mrs. Nicky R. Jamison
Greg and Marci Podlecki
Ann and Michael Levan
Ms. Lisa Patty
Mr. Carlton W. Alcorn
Boxwood Green Homeowners Association
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Clarke
Chip and Kathleen Conway
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Detrick
Mr. John Eikenberry
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Forde
Mr. Jack Frieden
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hale
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joffe
Dr. & Mrs. Larry Kalp
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kauffman
Mr. and Mrs. William Bovee King
Ms. Cat Lineberry
Mr. Douglas McDonald and Ms. Margaret Kerfoot
Ms. Katherine Naughton
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Nichols
Ms. Carol Noesner
Ms. Melinda Parker
Ms. Barbara Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. John Purdie, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James Seidelmann
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sprague
Mr. Dale Turk
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Violette
Mr. William Wright
Margaret and Will Lindsey
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Julg
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Barker, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rotanz
Mr. Robert J. Spiers, Jr.
Beverley and Shirley Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Ms. Judith Bishop
Emily Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cheadle
Julie Colegrove
Bill and Diane Elliot Fund of Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Friedlander
Zelma Harris
David Harrison
Sharon Alexie and Morgan Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Hoge
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jamison
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr.
Janey And Robert Mountcastle
Gayle Petro
Ms. Virginia Savage
Dr. and Mrs. E. Mark Watts
Fred and Bev Whitley
Roger and Carolyn Winborne
Philip and Leah Katz
Phyllis Hill
Ms. Jean Williams Durgan
Judy F. Bates
Chris and Gina Keaton
Dorry McCorkle
Frankie and David Robbins
Ms. Phyllis Smith
Mr. William E. Mullins
Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney A. Phillips
Mr. Elliott Shaver
Ms. Lesleigh B. Strauss
Drs. Marc and Cathy Swanson
George and Katherine Clemo
Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby
Ms. Regina Williamson
Anonymous
Mr. Carlton W. Alcorn
Mr. Larry G. Basham
Mrs. Sandra Shelor Beck
Mrs. Bertha M. Blake
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Bland
Mr. Kent Blount
Mr. Kenneth M. Brooks
Ms. Bonnie W. Chittum
Mrs. Barbara L. Coleman
Mrs. Shirley S. Day
Richard and Sue DeHaven
Mr. Glenn Dillon
Mrs. Virginia M. Gillispie
Mr. James Levi Glass
Ms. Judith A. Harrison
Frances H. Hawkins
Mr. Rex E. Humrich
Judy Ferguson Jones
Mr. Dick H. Kepley
Mr. Gary Kearfoot Lavender
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lovell
Mr. and Mrs. David A. McCray
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. McGuire
Mr. Michael Owen
Sharon Mills Songer
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Winston Tear
Mrs. Geneva G. Wall
John Wertz
Dr. Alice Wilkerson and Mr. Calvin Wilkerson
Mrs. Linda C. Williamson
Jefferson Center wishes to recognize the 2023-24 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
