Donation FAQs

We are a non-profit organization accepting donations to help us pay for all the expenses required to make MusicSources run smoothly.

Where and how will my donation be used?

Everything you donate will be used to support our programs, pay artists fees, venue rental fees, venue insurance, instrument insurance, instrument maintenance, website development and maintenance, publicity materials (brochures, mailing), instrument moving expenses, artists travel expenses, and general supplies.

Do my donations go toward paying any of the board members or the director?

Our board is a volunteer board, and so none of your donations go toward reimbursing board members. After taking no salary for two years, our director is now minimally reimbursed for administrative duties at a rate that is much lower than comparable institutions in the Bay Area.

How can I deduct my donation from taxes?

We will provide you with a letter indicating the amount of your donation and our information as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more details on how you can report this to the IRS, you should consult your tax professional. 

I don’t have much money to donate, how else could I help MusicSources?

We are always looking for volunteers to help usher our concerts, assist our administrator, host out of town artists, and donate professional services (if you are in a profession that might be helpful to a nonprofit organization such as accounting, photographer, etc.). You can also donate airline frequent flyer miles if you would like, to help reduce travel costs of our visiting artists. If you have other ideas just contact us, we are happy to consider your suggestions!