Dear friends of the Atlantic Symphony,

Did you know that ticket revenues cover only about one-third the cost of a typical orchestra concert? Atlantic Symphony Orchestra gratefully accepts contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations to fund a full season of exceptional performances and educational programs. All donations are tax-deductible; Atlantic Symphony is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization.

There are many ways to show your appreciate and support for the orchestra. Some of the most common ways are listed below. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor, CPA, and/or estate planning attorney regarding how the strategies below fit into your individual financial landscape.

Gifts from individuals and business and foundation leaders are vital to our success. Please join Friends of the ASO, with whatever contribution you are able to make.

We gratefully acknowledge all supporters in each concert program guide.

Contributions can be made by completing and mailing in the form on the ticket order form or by filling out our online form.

• Under current tax laws for 2007, a donation up to $100,000 can be given directly from your IRA or Roth IRA if you are over 70.5 years of age. The gift will count toward the IRA accounts required minimum distribution.
• You can name the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra as beneficiary or partial beneficiary on your retirement accounts.

• Cash/Check: The donation will be made payable to The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. PO BOX 259, Hingham, MA 02043.
• Credit Card: Gifts can be made using the online form.
• Stock/Securities: Please contact Charlie Stockbridge 781-982-8668 for delivery instructions.
  You can avoid capital gains on long term, highly appreciated stock that would arise if the securities were sold.
• Charitable Gift Fund Grants: As a 501c(3) the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra can be the recipient of your charitable gift fund grants.
• Auction Items for fundraising: Please contact us for more information.

• Bequests: You may include the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in your legacy planning by using your will to name the organization as the residual beneficiary or by designating a specific amount or percentage.
• Charitable Lead Trust: This vehicle can be used to provide income to the organization to receive annual income from the assets for a period of time before passing back to you or your heirs.
• Charitable Remainder Trust: This vehicle allows the donor to receive income from the assets with the remainder passing to the organization.
• Life Insurance Policies: A donation of a life insurance policy can be made by naming the organization as the owner and beneficiary of the policy.