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Help Stagebridge continue transforming the lives of older adults through the power of performing arts. Every gift makes a difference.

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Legacy Gifts

Leaving a gift to Stagebridge in your will or trust is a simple, flexible way to support our work far into the future. A bequest can reduce taxes for you and your family while helping ensure the longevity of Stagebridge's programs.

A basic bequest can be added to your will or trust using language such as:

"I bequeath to Stagebridge, 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612, ____________."

(Insert a dollar amount, percentage, or any special instructions.)

With the help of an attorney, you can tailor your bequest to include:

  • A specific amount

  • A percentage of your estate

  • A particular asset or piece of property

  • A conditional gift

  • A gift designated for a specific program

Your legacy gift helps Stagebridge continue transforming the lives of older adults and their communities through the performing arts.

If you have questions about the types of gifts that are most helpful or how to word your legacy or bequest, please contact our Executive Director at 510-210-3773 or email Tracy Gary, Board Treasurer, at info@stagebridge.org

More Ways to Give

Every gift supports nearly 50 years of innovative arts programming for older adults across the Bay Area.

Corporate Giving

Community-minded companies know that strong, connected neighborhoods are built through creativity and engagement. A corporate partnership with Stagebridge reflects a commitment to creative aging, arts access, and community wellbeing for older adults across the Bay Area. Join us in supporting nearly 50 years of innovative arts programming that enriches lives, strengthens intergenerational connection, and celebrates the voices of older adults.

IRA Charitable Rollovers

If you're 70½ or older, you can make a tax-advantaged gift to Stagebridge directly from your IRA. An IRA rollover can count toward your required minimum distribution while supporting our mission.

Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Gifts

Recommend a gift to Stagebridge directly from your Donor Advised Fund. You can also name Stagebridge as a beneficiary of your DAF to support our work for years to come.

Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching gift programs. Please check with your employer to see if you can double your gift!

Stagebridge is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with a tax identification number of 94-2894993. Contributions to Stagebridge are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Volunteer with Stagebridge

Share your time, skills, and creativity with a community that thrives on connection. Stagebridge volunteers support classes, events, outreach, and daily operations — helping older adults explore the arts, build confidence, and stay engaged. Whether you love organizing, greeting students, designing materials, or lending a hand at performances, there's a meaningful role for you here. Join us and make a real impact.

Volunteer Interest

GRATEFUL

Our work has been strengthened by the generosity of the following foundations, councils, commissions, community partners, and local businesses.

Stagebridge is supported by:

  • Alameda County Art Commission

  • Arts for Oakland Kids

  • Bernard Osher Foundation

  • California Arts Council

  • City of Oakland Cultural Fund

  • Clorox Company Foundation

  • Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation

  • East Bay Community Foundation

  • Lowell Berry Foundation

  • Sam Mazza Foundation

  • West Davis Bergard Foundation

Our community partners include:

  • Albany Senior Center

  • Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada

  • Aurora Theatre Company

  • Bridgegood

  • Center for Elders’ Independence

  • Elder Care Alliance

  • FICTILIS

  • First Congregational Church of Oakland

  • Kindred Medical Hill

  • Mercy Retirement and Care Center

  • Northern California Presbyterian Homes

  • Oakland Unified School District

  • Piedmont Center for the Arts

  • Piedmont Players

  • Real Time Community

  • Satellite Affordable Housing Associates

  • Shields Nursing Center

  • St. Mary’s Center

  • StoryCorps

  • Storytelling Association of California

  • Strawberry Creek Lodge

  • Tell It On Tuesday at The Marsh

  • The City of Oakland Mayor’s Commission on Aging

  • The Marsh

  • Theatre Aluminous

  • Timeslips

  • UCSF Memory & Aging Center

  • Wee Poets

  • Well Connected

  • West Contra Costa School District

    Local businesses that support Stagebridge include:

  • Amazon Smiles

  • Barefoot Wine

  • C.L.P. Specialties

  • Grand Copy Center

  • Grocery Outlet

  • Momo’s Flowers and More

  • Noah’s Bagels

  • Numi Organic Tea

  • Oakland Athletics

  • Oaklandish

  • RustRidge Winery

  • Salesforce

  • Solano Express

  • The Piedmont Post

  • Whole Foods

  • Z Café and Bar

Special thanks to:

Edmund Au Yeung, Dee Bell and Nicki Chapman, Ronnie Casey, and everyone at FCCO, Creative Aging Collective SF, Gray Cathrall and Nancy Kurkjian, Jazmin Mora and RealTime Community, Keye Liu, Roberto Bedoya at the City of Oakland Cultural Fund, Sue Dichter, Darlene Flynn, and Scott Means.

Stagebridge was founded in 1978 by Dr. Stuart Kandell