Donate to BAGI

The Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies on donations to support our facilities and programs to cultivate a vibrant glassworking community. Your donations help support the Institute’s mission and contribute to our stability and growth.

BAGI is a public access, modern, and non-profit glass studio (the only one in Santa Clara County), serving beginners through working artists. Your support will help us continue to offer classes in multiple disciplines, including glass blowing, flameworking, fusing, and cold working. You'll also be supporting the working artists and hobbyists who rent studio time and space at BAGI, and our other programming, including team-building workshops, summer camps, and public demos.

• In 2024, more than 8,500 people gained hands-on experience at BAGI by participating in a class or corporate event.
• BAGI's $1.7M in 2024 revenue covered our costs plus allowed for reinvestment in the facility and the community. We employed 25 individuals, 20 of whom are instructors, offered programs to 3 schools, provided 4 scholarships, hosted 4 visiting artists, and kept studio rental costs affordable for artists. 
• We digitally engaged over 160,000 individuals through our website, social media, and newsletter. 
• BAGI supported over 20 working artists and numerous hobbyists with studio rentals, glass pumpkin patches, and BAGI Night Live, programs that reached over 19,000 people.
• Additionally, we were seen by over 100,000 people by partnering with History Park San San Jose and the City of San Jose for events like First Fridays and Xmas in the Park. 

If you are unable to donate financially, we also accept donations of volunteer time, equipment, and glass tools.

Donate to BAGI securely via Paypal

Other Ways to Donate:

Gifting Securities

Donating appreciated stocks or mutual funds held longer than one year are generally exempt from capital gains taxes and entitles the donor to a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities at the time of transfer. For your convenience, you can download and fill out a Letter of Authorization. Supply your stock broker with this information and send a copy to BAGI at studio@bagi.org.

Please consult with your tax adviser regarding your specific situation, and whether this option is appropriate for you. 

Honoring A Loved One

Your 100% tax-deductible gift is a wonderful way to honor or memorialize someone. Your employer might provide a matching gift to the contributions you make to BAGI. Check with your employer and you might be able to double your donation. BAGI is also able to accept gifts of appreciated stock.

BAGI TAX ID: 77-0444349