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Ways to Give

Questions? Reach out to us at membership@BAM.org or 718.636.4194

Credit Card
Donate now online or call us at 718.636.4194 to give using a Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.

Check
Make a gift by mail. Checks can be made out to Brooklyn Academy of Music and sent to:

Brooklyn Academy of Music
Attn: Development
30 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217-1486

Bank/Wire Transfer
Please contact us at 718.636.4182 or PatronServices@bam.org for our wire transfer instructions.

Matching Gifts
If your employer offers a matching gift program, you may be able to double—or even triple—the impact of your contribution, potentially increasing your membership level. Please contact your employer’s Human Resources department for details, then submit the completed matching gift form via email or physical mail to notify us. BAM’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-2201344.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
Please check with your donor-advised fund provider for more information, or contact us directly with any questions.

When granting through your donor-advised fund, please include the following information:

Brooklyn Academy of Music
Tax ID (EIN) 11-2201344
30 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217-1486

Stock Transfer
Please fill out this form and send it to drepsher@BAM.org so we are aware there will be an incoming gift. This form must be filled out to ensure you are appropriately credited for your gift.

Details for BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, INC.'s account at
FIDELITY INVESTMENT VIA DTC:
BAM’s Account #Z44507075; DTC # 0226
BAM’s Tax ID # 11-220-1344

Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
If you are 70 ½ years or older, you may make a tax-free contribution from your IRA. Gifts made via IRA rollover are exempt from taxation and can reduce your overall tax liability, even if you don’t itemize deductions on your tax return. Contact us or ask your IRA administrator for more information.

Planned Giving
Planned giving is a meaningful way to support BAM now and in the future while aligning your gift with your personal goals. It may also offer financial benefits, including potential estate or income tax advantages. Options include bequests, trusts, life insurance, retirement plans, and charitable gift annuities. Click here to explore options that support you, your loved ones, and BAM.

Cryptocurrency
At this time, BAM can accept gifts of Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Zcash (ZEC), Filecoin (FIL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Tezos (XTZ). Please reach out to membership@BAM.org for more information.

CONTACT OUR DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Alice Stryker
VP, Advancement
E: astryker@bam.org

INDIVIDUAL GIVING

Donny Repsher
AVP, Major Gifts and Individual Giving
P: 718.724.8220
E: drepsher@BAM.org

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS

Mari Ogino
Director of Corporate Strategy
P: 718.724.8040
E: mogino@bam.org

FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Clemente Luna
Director of Institutional Giving
P: 718.724.8075
E: cluna@BAM.org

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