The Long Bay Symphony has enjoyed success over the years with exceptional orchestral performances, innovative youth education programs and increasing attendance at all concerts. It is only through the generous support of private and corporate donors, like you, that we are able to continue.
There are many ways to support The Long Bay Symphony:
+ Become a season subscriber
+ Contribute to the Annual Fund
+ Make a contribution to the 20th Anniversary Community Campaign for future generations of music lovers
+ Consider creating an endowment to ensure The Long Bay Symphony’s continued quality and stability
+ Name The Long Bay Symphony as a beneficiary in your will
+ Become a business sponsor as a way to promote your business while partnering with the symphony
+ Give of your time and energy as a Long Bay Symphony volunteer
Partner with us to insure the future quality of the cultural life of the region, the continued growth of the arts community and to provide educational opportunities for citizens of all ages!
Your gift makes a difference!
Ticket sales represent only a fraction of the Symphony's overall income and alone cannot sustain our goals and programs. Your gift, no matter the size, ensures that beautiful music will continue to enrich the lives of our community.
Matching Gifts
Many employers offer Matching Gift Programs that can double or triple your contribution while increasing your benefits at the same time. Please ask your employer's human resources office or personnel department for instructions and details.
Gifts of Stock
A gift of appreciated securities can provide significant tax advantages. If you would like to make a securities gift, please call the Development Office at (843) 448-8379 for easy transfer instructions.
Estate and Planned Giving
The Legacy Society honors donors who have provided for the Symphony in their estate planning. Remembering the Symphony through a bequest in your will or with a trust or annuity can help ensure the Symphony's future. Please call the Development Office at (843) 448-8379 for more information about planned giving opportunities.
Updates to IRA Charitable Rollovers
The recently enacted Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 includes a two-year extension of the IRA charitable rollover. The provision, originally enacted as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, permits IRA owners starting at age 701/2 to make tax-free charitable gifts totaling up to $100,000 per year from their IRAs directly to eligible charities such as The Long Bay Symphony. For married couples where each spouse has an IRA, each can transfer up to $100,000 as long as they meet all qualifications. The provision expires Dec. 31, 2009
Qualified distributions must be made directly to the Symphony by the plan trustee. Contact your plan trustee for information on how to initiate a transfer. This "qualified charitable distribution" is excluded from the donor's adjusted gross income.
Eligible IRA owners or the IRA beneficiaries can take advantage of this provision, regardless of whether they itemize their deductions. Only outright gifts are eligible. Distributions to charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, pooled income funds and other split-interest arrangements do not qualify.
As with all charitable gifts, consult your legal, tax or financial advisor before making a decision to employ this giving option.
For information regarding making a gift to The Long Bay Symphony, please contact Carolyn Pittman, Director of Development, at (843) 448-8379
There are many ways to support The Long Bay Symphony:
+ Become a season subscriber
+ Contribute to the Annual Fund
+ Make a contribution to the 20th Anniversary Community Campaign for future generations of music lovers
+ Consider creating an endowment to ensure The Long Bay Symphony’s continued quality and stability
+ Name The Long Bay Symphony as a beneficiary in your will
+ Become a business sponsor as a way to promote your business while partnering with the symphony
+ Give of your time and energy as a Long Bay Symphony volunteer
Partner with us to insure the future quality of the cultural life of the region, the continued growth of the arts community and to provide educational opportunities for citizens of all ages!
Your gift makes a difference!
Ticket sales represent only a fraction of the Symphony's overall income and alone cannot sustain our goals and programs. Your gift, no matter the size, ensures that beautiful music will continue to enrich the lives of our community.
Matching Gifts
Many employers offer Matching Gift Programs that can double or triple your contribution while increasing your benefits at the same time. Please ask your employer's human resources office or personnel department for instructions and details.
Gifts of Stock
A gift of appreciated securities can provide significant tax advantages. If you would like to make a securities gift, please call the Development Office at (843) 448-8379 for easy transfer instructions.
Estate and Planned Giving
The Legacy Society honors donors who have provided for the Symphony in their estate planning. Remembering the Symphony through a bequest in your will or with a trust or annuity can help ensure the Symphony's future. Please call the Development Office at (843) 448-8379 for more information about planned giving opportunities.
Updates to IRA Charitable Rollovers
The recently enacted Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 includes a two-year extension of the IRA charitable rollover. The provision, originally enacted as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, permits IRA owners starting at age 701/2 to make tax-free charitable gifts totaling up to $100,000 per year from their IRAs directly to eligible charities such as The Long Bay Symphony. For married couples where each spouse has an IRA, each can transfer up to $100,000 as long as they meet all qualifications. The provision expires Dec. 31, 2009
Qualified distributions must be made directly to the Symphony by the plan trustee. Contact your plan trustee for information on how to initiate a transfer. This "qualified charitable distribution" is excluded from the donor's adjusted gross income.
Eligible IRA owners or the IRA beneficiaries can take advantage of this provision, regardless of whether they itemize their deductions. Only outright gifts are eligible. Distributions to charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, pooled income funds and other split-interest arrangements do not qualify.
As with all charitable gifts, consult your legal, tax or financial advisor before making a decision to employ this giving option.
For information regarding making a gift to The Long Bay Symphony, please contact Carolyn Pittman, Director of Development, at (843) 448-8379
