Your Donations Support

Cimarron Opera Theatre Camp  Est. 1996:  Every summer for 3 weeks, Cimarron Opera offers the opportunity for youth aged 8-18 to take part in this camp that provides vocal instruction, dance and acting basics, audition preparation, plus a lot of friendship, teamwork and fun! The camp then concludes with fully staged performances of an operetta for family and friends to enjoy.

Summer Operetta  Popular for the Norman community and surrounding area, Cimarron Opera presents an entertaining weekend of comedy, theatrics and vocals.

Salon Series  Redefining opera for our audiences by presenting works in new and innovative ways for small audiences in intimate settings.

Festival of Spirituals   Est. 1970: Founded by the late Thomas and Carol Brice Carey to keep aspects of African American heritage alive, a selection of new and familiar spirituals are presented by community and student singers.


 Endowment Giving

Looking forward to the next 50 years of Cimarron means that we need to plant the seeds of longevity today. That is why we are launching an Endowment Campaign in tandem with our 50th Anniversary Season to raise $3,000. The Kirkpatrick Family Fund has pledged a 1 to 3 match totaling $5,000 for Cimarron’s endowment campaign through the Fund’s Endowment-Matching Grant Program. This $3,000 will be added to $12,000 in pre-raised funds and $5,000 (a 1 to 3 match) fromThe Kirkpatrick Family Fund to add a thrilling $20,000 to Cimarron’s endowment. The $5,000 is provided by the Kirkpatrick fund through their Endowment-Matching Grant Program.

You can learn more about our endowment below. Become a part of Cimarron’s legacy by giving to our endowment campaign today!

Endowment funds are invested for long-term growth and eventually give back more than is put into them. In this way, your gift today will give back forever. Our endowment fund with Oklahoma City Community Foundation ensures that we will have funds to support our mission to provide aspiring performing artists and creative technicians a forum for their talents and opportunities to gain valuable training and stage experience, while providing cultural enrichment and education to various audiences across the state and beyond for as long as we need them.

Endowment contribution options include:

  • A one time donation. A donation to our endowment will give back its full value to us within 15 years, and then continue to give even more! To donate visit https://bit.ly/Cimarron-Opera-Endowment

  • A recurring donation. Do you already donate to Cimarron Opera once a month or once a year? Turn this donation into a recurring donation to our endowment and support our company’s longevity. To make a recurring donation visit https://bit.ly/Cimarron-Opera-Endowment

  • A gift to endow one of Cimarron Opera’s programs for forever. Earmarking your endowment donation for a certain program means you can guarantee funding for one of our programs for years to come.

  • Gifts to endowment are a wonderful way to honor a loved one. Their memory will be kept alive by giving a gift in their name every year! To give a gift in memory of a loved one, contact salamatu@cimarronopera.org today.


Planned Giving

For those looking to play an important role in securing Cimarron Opera’s future artistic excellence, a planned or deferred gift is the ultimate way to help. Most planned and deferred gifts will be applied to the Opera’s permanent endowment fund,  ensuring that your initial gift has an impact for many years into the future.

Planned gifts not only benefit Cimarron Opera , but they can also greatly benefit you through tax savings. Depending on the option that you choose, you can receive cash payments that can supplement retirement income or provide support for family members and friends.

Planned giving options include:

  • A gift in your will or trust is the easiest and most meaningful way to provide for Cimarron Opera’s future. It may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of the estate, or a remainder after other distributions have been made.

  • Endow one of Cimarron Opera’s programs forever. Earmarking your endowment donation for a certain program means you can guarantee funding for one of our programs for years to come.

  • In exchange for cash or assets the Opera agrees to pay a fixed sum of money to the donor for the duration of the donor’s life, after which the remainder is left to Cimarron Opera’s Endowment.

  • Transfer your assets into a trust, which pays income to you (or other designated beneficiaries) until the trust terminates and the remaining principal is left to benefit Cimarron Opera.

By establishing a planned gift with Cimarron Opera Company, you would become part of The Encore Society. The Encore Society will be composed of donors who have provided for Cimarron Opera in their will or other estate plans. Each season, Encore Society members will convene for a special dinner and dress rehearsal. Let us know that you have provided for Cimarron Opera in your estate plans and we will invite you to this special reception.


For questions about endowment or planned giving contact salamatu@cimarronopera.org.

EIN: 73-1008734


Special Events ( Fundraisers )

Thematic or seasonal concerts and/or gala events to raise money for Cimarron

  • Evenings to Remember (Home for the Holidays) – intimate dinners for donors with operatic entertainment hosted in homes.

  • Villains of the Opera and other thematic opera gala events

Opera a la Carte

  • Fee-based entertainment for non-fundraising social events (birthdays, anniversaries, parties) in homes or other venues.

Contact natasha@cimarronopera.org

 

Individual Donor Levels and Benefits:

Sponsor  $2500+
Benefits of Patron Level +
Special Mention in Curtain Speeches

Patron   $1000-2499
Benefits of Benefactor Level +
VIP Access to Opening Night Events
4 Tickets to Cimarron Opera Productions

Benefactor  $500-999
Benefits of Supporter Level +
2 Tickets to Cimarron Opera Production

Supporter  $100-499
Benefits of Associate Level +
Early Access to Ticket Sales

Associate   $50-99 Benefits of Friend Level + Listing in Program

Friend   $25-49 Yearly Thank you Newsletter

It’s easier than ever to donate securely online. If you wish to donate in another way contact Salamatu Lot: salamatu@cimarronopera.org

Other Corporate and/or Individual Giving Opportunities  

In-Kind  You can support Cimarron Opera through a wide array of non-cash donations. Below is a list of examples of items and services that would be of great use to the company. Unique promotional opportunities can be arranged for these tax-deductible in-kind gifts.

Special Events   Auction items, Services, Hotel Rooms, Airline Miles or tickets

Office  Office Supplies, Office furniture, Computers and software upgrades

Production  Costume and Set Shop Space, Performance Venue, Lumber, Sewing Supplies, Food for Opera Camp, Opening Night Receptions and Fundraising Events, Dry Cleaning Services, Car Rental, Truck Rental