Membership

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Montalvo thrives because of people like you. Your gift sustains our non-profit arts center, fueling creative programs, education, performances, and 175 acres of natural beauty.

As a Member, you’ll enjoy exclusive events and behind-the-scenes experiences. All tax-deductible donations, whether one-time or recurring, help support artists, enrich students, maintain our grounds, and foster community engagement throughout the year. 

Plus, all donations are tax-deductible and can be spread out into monthly or quarterly installments. Together, we can sustain Montalvo’s vital work—supporting artists, enriching students through field trips, maintaining our beautiful grounds, and fostering community engagement—364 days a year. 

Make an Impact, Enjoy the Benefits

Montalvo’s Federal Tax ID#: 94-1249283 

A gift to Montalvo isn’t just a gift—it’s an experience. The more you give, the more you get – you can fuel our work while unlocking exclusive perks just for you! 

Double Your Impact with a Matching Gift 

Did you know your employer might match your donation? Many companies support nonprofit giving—check with your HR team, send us the signed paperwork, and we’ll handle the rest. More impact, no extra cost! 

Join us in shaping the future of the arts—your support makes it all possible!  

Pre-show Receptions:

VIP Pre-Show Receptions: Sip, Mingle & Enjoy the Show 

At some performances during each season, donors and their guests are invited to special pre-show receptions. Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, and the company of your fellow concert-lovers in the historic Villa, then make your way to the theatre for the show!

Carriage House Season Presale Information:

As a valued Montalvo Member, you’ll get access to exclusive pre-show receptions during select performances. Savor fine wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and great conversation inside the historic Villa before heading to the theatre for an unforgettable night of live entertainment. 

Carriage House Season Presale: Be First in Line 

Members get early access to tickets before the public when we announce our Carriage House Performing Arts Series. The more you give, the earlier you can buy! Secure your favorite seats and never miss out on must-see performances. 

Help us enrich all people’s lives through the arts. Enjoy the perks. Make every night at Montalvo unforgettable!  

Membership is a gift that gives back.

Member Perks Include:

• Early access to ticket sales (varies by donor level)
• VIP invites to pre-show receptions & opening nights
• Priority waitlist for sold-out performances, camps, and classes
• Free admission to Open Access events ($10 for the public)
• … and more!

A personal relationship with Montalvo that only a Member can enjoy.

The Director’s Circles

In addition to the benefits described above, the Director’s Circle patron levels are designed to intimately acquaint you with Montalvo and involve you in a personalized arts immersion experience.

More options to help support Montalvo Arts Center. 

Planned Giving: The Griffin Society

The Griffin Society recognizes those who include Montalvo Arts Center in their estate plans. In so doing, like griffins, our Griffin Society donors become guardians of the future of Silicon Valley’s most important cultural, educational, and historic asset. Your commitment, no matter the size of your gift, will ensure that all of Montalvo’s treasures will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Planned gifts can offer significant tax advantages and in some cases generate lifetime income for you or your chosen beneficiary. You determine the amount, nature, and purpose of your gift to Montalvo. You may choose to disclose the amount of not. Regardless of the amount, your contribution and your membership in the Griffin Society mark a lasting commitment to Montalvo’s charitable purposes.

Benefits of membership in the Griffin Society include invitations to an annual recognition event and other gatherings and donor recognition on Montalvo’s Donor Wall and other donor listings. Your legacy will help us to preserve our Villa and its magnificent 175-acre grounds, continue an inspiring variety of art programs, and enrich the lives of Silicon Valley residents.

Planned gifts can be made using a range of methods:

• Bequests
• Charitable Remainder Trust
• Charitable Lead Trust
• Real Estate
• Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance Policies

Griffin Society gifts strengthen Montalvo as it continues to serve as an oasis of culture and nature in Silicon Valley, now and in the years to come. Your legacy will help us to preserve our Villa and its magnificent 175-acre grounds, continue an inspiring variety of art programs, and enrich the lives of Silicon Valley residents.

We invite you to join the Griffin Society and to become a part of Montalvo Arts Center’s Future. Your commitment, no matter the size of your gift, will ensure that all of Montalvo’s treasures will be enjoyed for generations to come.

In-Kind Giving

There are many ways to give to Montalvo, including in-kind gifts. These can be as valuable to us as cash, and they are also fully tax-deductible.

For more information on other ways to give, please contact give@montalvoarts.org.

Upcoming exclusive donor events at Montalvo

Montalvo values the protection of donor privacy, and as such, is committed to the following policywith regard to the collection and use of donor information:

Montalvo does not sell, trade, rent or share donor contact information (including but not limited to mailing addresses, telephone numbers or e-mail addresses) to any third party.

Montalvo uses contact information of donors for completing a transaction, distributing receipts and thank-you letters, providing information about news and upcoming events, reporting to government agencies (when required by law) and for internal record-keeping purposes only.

Montalvo, upon request, will delete a donor’s name from Montalvo’s solicitation and mailing lists.

Montalvo provides all donors the option to be listed as “anonymous” in any of its fundraising publicity and promotional pieces.