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The generosity of people like you is what keeps traditional music thriving at the Freight. 

The Freight & Salvage is a non profit 501c3 organization (Federal Tax ID: 94-2887073). Our formal name is the “Berkeley Society for the Preservation of Traditional Music”, and we conduct business as the “Freight & Salvage”. Donation checks may be made payable to either entity, and are 100% tax deductible. Please send your check donation to our address 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley CA 94704. 

Interested in making your gift monthly? Visit our Monthly Giving Portal to set up recurring monthly gifts of $9 or more.

Friend ($50-$99)

Enjoy exclusive opportunities to purchase tickets for select shows before the general public 

Receive an annual report of your impact

Patron ($100-$299)

Everything offered to Friends plus… 

10% discount on Freight classes & workshops 

$2.00 general admission ticket discount to Freight shows 

Recognition on annual donor wall 

Contributor ($300-$499)

Everything offered to Patrons plus… 

2 complimentary concession drink coupons 

Advocate ($500-$999)

Everything offered to Contributors plus…

15% discount on Freight merchandise 

Benefactor ($1,000-$2,499)

Everything offered to Advocates plus… 

Exclusive invitation to annual donor appreciation concert 

Music Maker, Level 1 ($2,500-$4,999)

Everything offered to Benefactors plus…

Ability to reserve specific seats, valid one-year from qualifying gift date 

Gift a pair of tickets to another non-profit organization 

Music Maker, Level 2 ($5,000-$9,999) 

Everything offered to Music Maker, Level 1s plus…

Opportunity to enjoy a private 1:1 with an artist (and/or) group at a Freight performance, subject to availability and coordinated with the Freight's Development Department  

Major Donor recognition on donor wall and annually in print calendar 

Music Maker, Level 3 ($10,000-$24,999+)

Everything offered to Music Maker, Level 2s plus…

Exclusive invitation to annual Artistic Director's Appreciation event 

Special Sponsorship & Underwriting opportunities, including recognition from the stage, and a private meet & greet with the artist (if available)