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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.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bingham
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Brock
Ms. Meredith Coleman
Ms. Sharon Burnham and Mr. Joseph Mott
Richard and Sue DeHaven
Dr. Hoye Duckworth and Mr. John Duckworth
Mr. and Mrs. Whit Ellerman
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Elliot
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz
Ms. Lucinda Jennings
Mr. Mitchell Kaneff
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Kerr
Suzanne Reynolds Kessler
Ms. Verlyne Simmons Key
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lawrence
Anna and Tom Lawson
Dr. and Mrs. Lee Learman
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Long
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Mangus
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Musselwhite
Drs. Michael and Sue Nussbaum
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parker
Ms. Marjorie Tenzer
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tielking
Malcolm Quigley
Kenneth and Cynthia Ries
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schaefer
Mr. Richard Socha-Mower & Dr. Tonia Socha-Mower
Jeff and Terry Stump
Ms. Marjorie Tenzer
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tielking
Mr. Ed Walker
Mrs. Linda C. Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. David Wine
Alvin B. Fink Memorial Fund
City of Roanoke - Roanoke Arts Commission
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Kroger Mid-Atlantic
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Anonymous (6)
Alvin B. Fink Memorial Fund
Dr. Timothy Andriano
John and Andrea Bingham
Peter and Christine Brinckerhoff
Ms. Sharon Burnham and Mr. Joseph Mott
Greg and Donna Brock
Shawn and MJ Carpenter
George and Katherine Clemo
Ms. Meredith Coleman
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Carl and Brenda Cress
Daniel and Bonnie Culkin
Barbara and Warner Dalhouse
Dr. Kevin F. Ducey and Dr. Minh-Chau Dang
Mr. Thomas Davis
Mr. and Mrs. William Elliot
Trista and William Farrell
Gary and Joanie Firebaugh
Beverley and Shirley Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Ms. Katherine Fralin
Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Fralin
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Frantz
Edward and Jeecy Goyette
Mrs. Sandra M. Henson
John and Jean Hitchins, Jr.
Ms. Lucinda Jennings
Robyn and David Johnsen
Anita S. Kablinger
Nathan and Angela Kerr
Heidi Krisch and Jack Loeb
Mr. and Mrs. Stan F. Lanford, Jr.
Anna and Tom Lawson
Dr. Lee and Mrs. Beverly Learman
Todd and Whitney Leeson
Mrs. Laura Logan
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Mangus
Teresa and Adam Mastrangelo
Tom and Cindy Mohr
Drs. Michael and Sue Nussbaum
Mollye Otis and Richard Zue
Cyrus and Amber Pace
Michael and Sarah Parker
James and Brenda Pearman
Mr. and Mrs. William Poe
Malcolm Quigley
Kenneth and Cynthia Ries
Dr. Sue Ellen and Mr. John Rocovich
Pat and Donna Sams
Henry and Cindy Schaefer
Howard and Tracy Shumate
Ms. Verlyne Simmons Key
Mr. Richard Socha-Mower and Dr. Tonia Socha-Mower
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Speck
Lori and Steve 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
Tom and Mary Evelyn Tielking
Ms. Karen Waldron and Mr. Shawn Ricci
Mr. Edward Walker
Mr. and Mrs. J. David Wine
Scott and Bonny Winter
Anonymous (6)
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, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
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.
Tommy and Kim Blair
Gwen Palmer and Bryan Miller
Sarah Garrison
Harry Montoro
Courtney Rocovich
Ms. Dotsy Clifton and Dr. Lewis Singer
James Settle
Brenda G. Ayers
G. Orban and M. Denise Gregory
Vickie Rochester Clarke
JJ Calicott Music
Rick Lewis, Jr. and Megan McKewan
Deke and Jane Coulter
Julie and John Walker
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Friedlander
Mr. and Mrs. Nicky R. Jamison
Ms. Judith Lyons
Ms. Janette Rudder
Mr. Matt Burch and Dr. Sharlee Burch
Ms. Lesleigh B. Strauss
Dian Tapscott
Michael and Sarah Parker
Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby
Mr. Charles Julg
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lenaeus
Mrs. Kay Bolling
Ms. Melanie Almeder
Anonymous
The Blue Ridge Luthiers
Andrea Rutledge
Mr. Robert J. Spiers, Jr.
Judy F. Bates
Beverley and Shirley Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Harry and Melanie Van Guilder
Betty M. Branch
Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Vanguilder
Jenna and Frank Giannini
Louise Chagnon
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lenaeus
Mr. and Mrs. James Whitten
Nina and Joe Sweeney
Mr. and Mrs. James Whitten
Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby
Chris and Gina Keaton
Mrs. Nancy Lunsford
Louise Chagnon
Gordon and Cinda Crawford
Dorry McCorkle
Mr. and Mrs. James Whitten
Mr. and Mrs. James Whitten
Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby
Anonymous
Kenneth and Cynthia Ries
Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby
Anonymous
Glenna Sullivan Gray
Mr. Robert J. Spiers, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Keith Haley, Jr.
Beverly G. Zinck
Jefferson Center wishes to recognize the 2024-25 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
