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SUPPORT US – INTRODUCTION
Donations are critical to AFPOB’s success in achieving its ambitious goals on behalf of the Paris Opera & Ballet. From US Tours to exhibitions, students and artists exchanges, scholarships and restoration projects, our organization has been key to facilitate major programs over the past 35 years.
SUPPORT US – INTRODUCTION
Donations are critical to AFPOB’s success in achieving its ambitious goals on behalf of the Paris Opera & Ballet. From US Tours to exhibitions, students and artists exchanges, scholarships and restoration projects, our organization has been key to facilitate major programs over the past 35 years.
Support a Programme
Donate today
SUPPORT US – MEMBERSHIP
Become an AFPOB Member
The easiest way to support the Paris Opera from the US is through our AFPOB Membership programme. By donating above $1,000 to the American Friends of the Paris Opera and Ballet, you will enjoy our many membership benefits. As a 501 Charity, your donation will also be fully tax-deductible.
Become a member with a donation above $1,000*
*Benefits dependent on membership level
Donating over $50,000?
Fully Tax Deductible
Friend
$1,000 to $2,499
Become a Friend with a donation of $1,000 or above*
*fully tax deductible
Supporter
$2,500 to $4,999
Become a Supporter with a donation of $2,500 or above*
*fully tax deductible
Patron
$5,000 to $24,999
Become a Patron with a donation of $5,000 or above*
*fully tax deductible
Benefactor
$25,000 to $49,999
Become a Benefactor with a donation of $25,000 or above*
*fully tax deductible
By donating over $50,000, you will become a Major Donor. For such donations, we encourage you to get in touch with us to discuss your customisable membership package.
*fully tax deductible
As a 501 Registered Charity, all donations made to the Paris Opera and Ballet through AFPOB are tax-deductible. For more information, get in touch with us.
Enjoy the many benefits* of an AFPOB membership
*Benefits dependent on membership level
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Ticket Concierge High priority patron ticket service with premium seating, with the best seats reserved until the last minute. |
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Priority Access Premium and Priority access to major galas and other special events. |
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Trips to France Travel to France with other American Friends and experience exclusive arts and cultural experiences |
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Go Backstage Get a look backstage! Members get exclusive private tour access to the Opera |
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Meet the Artists Meet the artists in person and attend exclusive events alongside them. |
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Special hotel rates Preferential rates at luxury palaces such as Le Bristol and Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome in Paris |
SUPPORT US – MEMBERSHIP
Become an AFPOB Member
The easiest way to support the Paris Opera from the US is through our AFPOB Membership programme. By donating above $1,000 to the American Friends of the Paris Opera and Ballet, you will enjoy our many membership benefits. As a 501 Charity, your donation will also be fully tax-deductible.
BECOME A MEMBER
Become a member with a donation above $1,000*
*Benefits dependent on membership level
Donating over $50,000?
By donating over $50,000, you will become a Major Donor. For such donations, we encourage you to get in touch with us to discuss your customisable membership package.
*fully tax deductible
Contact us
Fully Tax Deductible
As a 501 Registered Charity, all donations made to the Paris Opera and Ballet through AFPOB are tax-deductible. For more information, get in touch with us.
Contact us
HOME – SUPPORT US
Support a programme
Donations are critical to AFPOB’s success in achieving its ambitious goals on behalf of the Paris Opera & Ballet. From US Tours to exhibitions, students and artists exchanges, scholarships and restoration projects, our organization has been key to facilitate major programs over the past 35 years.
SUPPORT US
Support a programme today
The Paris Opera, the AROP and ourselves set up projects and programmes which you can support through donations.
HOW TO SUPPORT
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Find a programme that you wish to support. You can contact us at any time should you have any questions |
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Get in touch with us to make your donation, or make your donation online today. |
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Enjoy AFPOB membership benefits if you donation exceeds $1000 |
PROGRAMME - CAMPAIGN |
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The Paris Opera Architectural Projects
The preservation and transmission of cultural heritage are central to the mission of the Paris Opera & Ballet.
PROGRAMME - INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH |
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3e Scène
Launched in 2015, the 3e Scene (Third Stage) aims at promoting different forms of contemporary creation, using digital technology. More than 60 original works are available online.
PROGRAMME - INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH |
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Broadcast & Recordings
Filing and recording have long been important tools for the Paris Opera & Ballet to grant access to their treasures to a greater public than the one sitting in the theaters.
PROGRAMME - INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH |
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Paris Opera & Ballet US Tours
The Paris Opera & Ballet regularly tours all over the world, AFPOB is closely involved when the Orchestra or Company tours in US
PROGRAMME - CAMPAIGN |
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En Pointes
Ballet shoes are essential the dancers’ art and allow them to work at their best level every day. By financing them, you support their excellence up to the tip of their toes!
PROGRAMME - CAMPAIGN |
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Name a Seat
The Paris National Opera offers you the opportunity to adopt one or several seats and to write your name or that of a loved one at the heart of the Palais Garnier.
PROGRAMME - EDUCATION |
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Scholarships to Young Artists
The Paris Opera cannot enrich its repertoire of new productions without the generosity of donors. Join the “Cercle Berlioz”.
PROGRAMME - PRODUCTIONS |
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American Companies and Artists Invited at the Paris Opera and Ballet
The Paris Opera cannot enrich its repertoire of new productions without the generosity of donors. Join the “Cercle Berlioz”.
PROGRAMME - CAMPAIGN |
OFF |
Young Artists Relief Fund
The Paris Opera cannot enrich its repertoire of new productions without the generosity of donors. Join the “Cercle Berlioz”.
PROGRAMME - PRODUCTIONS |
ON |
Underwrite Productions at the Paris Opera and Ballet
The Paris Opera cannot enrich its repertoire of new productions without the generosity of donors. Join the “Cercle Berlioz”.
OUR PROJECTS – DISCOVER
Support a programme today
The Paris Opera, the AROP and ourselves set up projects and programmes which you can support through donations.
PROGRAMME - CAMPAIGN |
ON |
The Paris Opera Architectural Projects
The preservation and transmission of cultural heritage are central to the mission of the Paris Opera & Ballet.
PROGRAMME - INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH |
ON |
3e Scène
Launched in 2015, the 3e Scene (Third Stage) aims at promoting different forms of contemporary creation, using digital technology. More than 60 original works are available online.
PROGRAMME - INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH |
ON |
Broadcast & Recordings
Filing and recording have long been important tools for the Paris Opera & Ballet to grant access to their treasures to a greater public than the one sitting in the theaters.
PROGRAMME - INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH |
OFF |
Paris Opera & Ballet US Tours
The Paris Opera & Ballet regularly tours all over the world, AFPOB is closely involved when the Orchestra or Company tours in US
PROGRAMME - CAMPAIGN |
ON |
En Pointes
Ballet shoes are essential the dancers’ art and allow them to work at their best level every day. By financing them, you support their excellence up to the tip of their toes!
PROGRAMME - CAMPAIGN |
ON |
Name a Seat
The Paris National Opera offers you the opportunity to adopt one or several seats and to write your name or that of a loved one at the heart of the Palais Garnier.
PROGRAMME - EDUCATION |
ON |
Scholarships to Young Artists
The Paris Opera cannot enrich its repertoire of new productions without the generosity of donors. Join the “Cercle Berlioz”.
PROGRAMME - PRODUCTIONS |
ON |
American Companies and Artists Invited at the Paris Opera and Ballet
The Paris Opera cannot enrich its repertoire of new productions without the generosity of donors. Join the “Cercle Berlioz”.
PROGRAMME - CAMPAIGN |
OFF |
Young Artists Relief Fund
The Paris Opera cannot enrich its repertoire of new productions without the generosity of donors. Join the “Cercle Berlioz”.
PROGRAMME - PRODUCTIONS |
ON |
Underwrite Productions at the Paris Opera and Ballet
The Paris Opera cannot enrich its repertoire of new productions without the generosity of donors. Join the “Cercle Berlioz”.
HOW TO SUPPORT
|
1 |
Find a programme that you wish to support. You can contact us at any time should you have any questions |
|
2 |
Get in touch with us to make your donation, or make your donation online today. |
|
3 |
Enjoy AFPOB membership benefits if you donation exceeds $1000 |
SUPPORT US – DONATE
Make a donation
Beyond the online donation form available on our website, you can make your donation or gift in many other ways. From mailing us a check, making a wire transfer, leaving us a legacy, donating stocks and shares, or making gifts.
Find a programme that suits you, and follow the “support this project” button to reach our donation form. Alternatively, you can conact us using the link below to make alternative donations. Since 1984, AFPOB has supported the Paris Opera & Ballet’s major projects and developed specific programs to encourage French American artistic cooperation.
American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet
972 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Click here to make a donation online now with your credit card information.
Contact us to receive the wire transfer instructions towards the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet
Donations can include securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to AFPOB. Compared with donating cash, or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, donors may be able to automatically increase their gifts and tax deductions.
Please contact AFPOB’s office to donate mandatory IRA withdrawals after age 70 ½ years old and take advantage of tax benefits.
- IRA owners must be age 70 ½ or older
- Transfer up to $100,000 per year directly to an eligible charity without paying income tax on the transaction. Couples filing a joint tax return can exclude up to $200,000
- Contributions must be made by December 31 each year in order to exclude that amount from taxable income
- Contributions can only be made from IRAs (you might need to roll funds over from a 401(k), but you don’t need to itemize your taxes to make an IRA donation)
- You cannot additionally claim a charitable contribution tax deduction on a charitable distribution from your IRA
- You can donate part of your required distribution to charity and withdraw the rest of it as retirement income as long as you meet the minimum of distribution requirement by the end of the calendar year
- Funds must be transferred directly from the IRA to an eligible charity by the IRA trustee in order to qualify for a tax break. If you wish to withdraw the money from your IRA and later donate it, it won’t qualify as a tax-free qualified charitable distribution
- A charity must be a 501(c)(3) organization in order to receive tax-free IRA charitable contributions
- You can distribute your required minimum distribution to multiple charities in the same year
- If you donate more than the maximum allowable amount it is considered income and could be subject to income tax
Increase your contribution to the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet with your company’s matching gift program. Gifts made by current employees, employees’ spouses, and even retirees may be eligible for matching support.
Visit our donate page for the online donation form. You can pay by debit and credit card directly on our webiste.
DONATE TODAY
CONTACT US
Do you have a question about your wish to donate?
Contact us today by email, phone, or through our dedicated form and let us help you support the Paris Opera and Ballet.
Contact form
info@afpob.com
+1 (347) 686-4810
SUPPORT US – DONATE
Every other way to donate
Beyond the online donation form available on our website, you can make your donation or gift in many other ways. From mailing us a check, making a wire transfer, leaving us a legacy, donating stocks and shares, or making gifts.
Find a programme that suits you, and follow the “support this project” button to reach our donation form. Alternatively, you can conact us using the link below to make alternative donations. Since 1984, AFPOB has supported the Paris Opera & Ballet’s major projects and developed specific programs to encourage French American artistic cooperation.
American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet
972 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Click here to make a donation online now with your credit card information.
Contact us to receive the wire transfer instructions towards the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet
Donations can include securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to AFPOB. Compared with donating cash, or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, donors may be able to automatically increase their gifts and tax deductions.
Please contact AFPOB’s office to donate mandatory IRA withdrawals after age 70 ½ years old and take advantage of tax benefits.
- IRA owners must be age 70 ½ or older
- Transfer up to $100,000 per year directly to an eligible charity without paying income tax on the transaction. Couples filing a joint tax return can exclude up to $200,000
- Contributions must be made by December 31 each year in order to exclude that amount from taxable income
- Contributions can only be made from IRAs (you might need to roll funds over from a 401(k), but you don’t need to itemize your taxes to make an IRA donation)
- You cannot additionally claim a charitable contribution tax deduction on a charitable distribution from your IRA
- You can donate part of your required distribution to charity and withdraw the rest of it as retirement income as long as you meet the minimum of distribution requirement by the end of the calendar year
- Funds must be transferred directly from the IRA to an eligible charity by the IRA trustee in order to qualify for a tax break. If you wish to withdraw the money from your IRA and later donate it, it won’t qualify as a tax-free qualified charitable distribution
- A charity must be a 501(c)(3) organization in order to receive tax-free IRA charitable contributions
- You can distribute your required minimum distribution to multiple charities in the same year
- If you donate more than the maximum allowable amount it is considered income and could be subject to income tax
Increase your contribution to the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet with your company’s matching gift program. Gifts made by current employees, employees’ spouses, and even retirees may be eligible for matching support.
Visit our donate page for the online donation form. You can pay by debit and credit card directly on our webiste.
DONATE TODAY
CONTACT US
Do you have a question about your wish to donate?
Contact us today by email, phone, or through our dedicated form and let us help you support the Paris Opera and Ballet.
Contact form
info@afpob.com
+1 (347) 686-4810
“The world of performing arts cannot exist without the artists, and the youngest of them are facing an exceptional ordeal to turn their demanding and life-long training into a livelihood.”
OLIVIA TOURNAY FLATTO – PRESIDENT
“The world of performing arts cannot exist without the artists, and the youngest of them are facing an exceptional ordeal to turn their demanding and life-long training into a livelihood.”
OLIVIA TOURNAY FLATTO – PRESIDENT
MEET OLIVIA
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