Planned Giving
Legacy Society
American Composers Orchestra's Legacy Society is a bequest program composed of individuals who want to express their long-term dedication and support for ACO in their estate planning. Members of the Society are people who care deeply about ACO's values of artistry, creativity, community, and equity, and value ACO's special place as a national arts incubator for American orchestral music. Joining the Society ensures that ACO will remain vital for many decades to come.
Members of the Legacy Society will receive recognition in ACO publications and on its website. Members will also be invited to attend special society events.
For more information, please contact
Lyndsay Werking
212.977.8495 x204
lyndsay@americancomposers.org
By incorporating American Composers Orchestra into your estate plan, you can help ACO expand the definition of American orchestral music for generations to come while realizing your own financial and philanthropic goals. With so many planned giving options, some of which qualify you and your loved ones for tax benefits, we urge you to consult your financial advisor to determine which plan is right for you.
For Professional Advisors
We look forward to working with you to determine the best planned giving option for your client.
Please contact
Lyndsay Werking
212.977.8495 x204
lyndsay@americancomposers.org
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Ways to Give
Bequests
Defer your giving until after your lifetime with a bequest of cash, securities, or property.
Charitable Remainder Trust
This tax-exempt trust disperses income to you or your loved ones for a specified period of time, after which the remainder is donated to ACO.
Charitable Lead Trust
Reduce your beneficiaries’ taxable income by donating a portion of your trust’s income to ACO before transferring the remainder to your beneficiaries.
Retirement PlansAvoid double taxation by designating ACO as the beneficiary of your retirement plan.
Life InsuranceDesignate ACO as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy and receive immediate tax benefits.