Your donation makes a critical difference!
As a jazz education powerhouse, BCJazz serves thousands of elementary, middle, and high school kids from Bridgeport and surrounding towns by giving them access to the opportunity to learn, study, and perform the only uniquely American art form - Jazz.
Made possible through the support of many, all gifts to BCJazz make it possible for us to carry out our mission to support this great music and continue to provide tuition-free music education programs for deserving students in Fairfield County, CT.
We greatly appreciate your support!
Fall and Winter Artistic and Education Programming
After School Program
Master Class Series
Jazz Workshops
Student Performing Ensembles
Mentorship Program
In-School Concerts
Citywide Public School Youth Concerts
Instrument Scholarships
Support to Pursue College
Thank you for helping make our work possible through your support.
Questions
Jeanette Wallace
executive director
203.561.3111
jeanette@backcountryjazz.org
Donate by Check
Checks payable to
BackCountry Jazz
15 East Putnam Avenue, #397
Greenwich, CT 06830
EIN/Tax ID
20-8523846
More ways to give
Monthly Giving
When you make a monthly donation to BCJazz, you are committing to supporting the students we serve through our education and concert programming. A donation of any amount has a direct impact on our ability to provide our education programs at no cost to participants. Automatic monthly giving makes your impact effortless, and with the freedom to cancel anytime, you stay fully in control while helping build current and future Jazz artists and audiences.
Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
Gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds may be donated as outright gifts. Please consult with your legal or tax advisor when making a gift of securities to BackCountry Concerts (dba BackCountry Jazz, EIN: 20-8523846)
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
If you prefer to donate via your donor-advised fund, please address the donation to BackCountry Jazz. Our mailing address is: BackCountry Jazz, 15 East Putnam Avenue, #397 Greenwich, CT 06830-5424. Our EIN/Tax ID is 20-8523846.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals who are 70½ years old or older to donate up to $100,000 total to one or more charities directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions.
Sometimes referred to as an IRA charitable distributions or IRA charitable rollovers, please contact your financial advisor to learn more about how to make this type of gift to BackCountry Concerts (dba BackCountry Jazz).
Corporate Giving
BackCountry Concerts (dba BackCountry Jazz) engages with of people of all ages with our concerts, making us an ideal partner for any company looking to gain marketing exposure, strengthen its brand and reach new audiences.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact
Jeanette Wallace
executive director
203.561.3111
jeanette@backcountryjazz.org
Double Your Gift
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Contact your HR department for details. Our EIN/Tax ID is 20-8523846.