How to Give

Tax/Calendar Year and Fiscal Year Deadlines

Depending on the type of gift and the method of its delivery, the due date to claim a charitable deduction in a calendar year, or to count toward SSC's fiscal year, will differ.

Tax & Calendar Year-End Deadlines

Gift Type | Date Requirement

  • Credit Card Online: Made by 11:59 pm on December 31
  • Credit Card by Phone: Calls must be received by noon on December 31.
  • Mail/Check: Postmarked by December 31
  • Securities, Mutual Funds, Electronic Transfer, or IRA Rollover:  Received by SSC by by the last business day of the year, Friday, December 30.

SSC Fiscal Year Deadlines

Gift Type | Date Requirement

  • Credit Card Online: Made by 11:59 pm on August 31
  • Credit Card by Phone: Processed by 4pm on the last business day on or before August 31
  • Mail/Check: Postmarked by August 31
  • Securities, Mutual Funds, Electronic Transfer, or IRA Rollover: Received by SSC by August 31

All gifts to SSC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. The South Shore Conservatory of Music, Inc. tax identification 501(c)(3) number is 04-2470761.

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We are grateful for gifts of every size and are happy to help you make yours! As a non-profit, SSC relies on the generosity of donors like you to support almost 40% of our annual budget.