Donate
There are many ways you can help ensure that the COSMIC Symphony continues to be an integral part of Southern Maryland’s performing arts community. Whether you donate your time, your money, or your musical talents, you will be making a difference and helping to support live performances of classical music in your community. Your tax-deductible contributions will support live performances in your community.
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Ways to Donate
We have a new option for donating to COSMIC. You can use our recurring giving program to set a monthly or quarterly donation amount.
Your generous contributions help us bring beautiful music to the community. By setting up a recurring donation, you provide a stable source of support that allows us to focus on delivering inspiring free performances.
Benefits of Recurring Giving
- Convenience – Easily set-up and manage your donations online.
- Impact – Reliable funding means we can plan and perform with greater assurance.
- Connection – Stay updated with exclusive news and events from our orchestra.
Your on-going support is instrumental in sustaining the cultural vitality of our community. Join our growing family of supporters and help us continue to share the gift of music with future generations.
Mail: Please complete and send the following form (along with your check) to:
COSMIC Symphony
P.O. Box 1323
California, MD 20619
Your name will be listed in the concert program donor pages unless otherwise requested.
Support COSMIC Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-efficient way to support the COSMIC Symphony Orchestra and help us bring exceptional music to Southern Maryland. Think of it as a charitable savings account: You contribute to your DAF, your assets can grow tax-free, and you recommend grants to nonprofits you care about—like COSMIC.
How Does a DAF Work?
Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors DAFs.
Advise how your assets are invested—any growth is tax-free.
Recommend grants to qualified public charities. If your DAF provider isn’t listed below, contact them directly to recommend a grant to COSMIC.
Important Details
To set up a DAF or recommend a grant, please get in touch with your financial adviser or one of the institutions listed above. When making your contribution, be sure to use our official name: Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland, In Concert (COSMIC)
Your support helps us keep the music playing. 
Donation Levels
Overture
Gifts of $25 and less than $500 are crucial in support of the orchestra’s mission. Donations will be used towards expenses such as office supplies, website and email hosting and software subscriptions.
Sonata
Gifts of $500 and less than $1000 help offset the cost of rehearsal and concert venue rental, advertising, and program printing.
Concerto
Donations of $1000 or more help offset the costs of music purchase and rental. These gifts are also used in support of our annual Young Artist Concerto Competition.
Maestro’s Circle
Donations of $5000 or more are used towards major expenses such as the music director’s salary and/or world-class professional artists.
COSMIC Individual Donations
Your name will be listed in the concert program donor pages unless otherwise requested.
Overture
Gifts of $250 and less than $500 are crucial in support of the orchestra’s mission. Donations will be used towards expenses such as office supplies, website and email hosting, and software subscriptions.
Marquee*
Gifts of $500 and less than $1000 help offset the cost of renting rehearsal and concert venues, advertising, and program printing.
Concerto
Donations of $1000 or more help offset the costs of music purchase and rental. These gifts are also used to support our annual Young Artist Concerto Competition.
Maestro’s Circle
Donations of $5000 or more are used towards significant expenses such as the music director’s salary and/or world-class professional artists.
COSMIC Corporate Donations
*Marquee Sponsors and above will have their logo included on all COSMIC media.
Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your donation!
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employee charitable giving. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, enter your employer’s name below. If your company matches, you may be able to access the forms directly through the search. Simply follow the instructions.
Updated: 02/24/2025
