Estate Giving

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“It is gratifying to know that part of our legacy will be to help the VSO continue to be a leader in bringing the commonality of music to the entire community.”
– Ron Croft

It is only with the support of the VSO donors that we are able to make music accessible to the entire community.

Your donations help us:

  1. Bring the world’s best musicians to perform with the VSO

  2. Add more performances to the current three free performances at the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival

  3. Expand our Education Program to offer free VSO performances to every student in the region

Are you eligible to be a member of the Ron and Laura Croft Legacy Society?

The Ron and Laura Croft Legacy Society recognizes those who have included the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in their estate plans through a will, living trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or life income gift.

As a member, you'll enjoy insider benefits, including:

  • Updates from VSO leadership

  • Invitations to special events

Language to support the VSO in your Will or Living Trust

I hereby give __________ ($_______) OR ___________ percent (__%) of my estate to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, a qualified charity, under section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Service, tax identification number 91-1281734, currently located at P.O. Box 525, Vancouver, WA 9866.

The use of this gift is not restricted and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is authorized to use this gift for the greatest need as determined by the board of directors.

OR

I have a preference that my gift be:

(1) Held as an endowment, named the John and Jane Doe Endowed Fund, and the income only from the endowment to be used by the VSO (either for the greatest need each year as determined by the board of directors) or

(2) Held as a (current use fund, the principal and income to be used by the VSO OR as an endowment, named the John and Jane Doe Endowed Fund, the income only from the endowment to be used by the VSO) for the following specific purpose: _____________________________________________.

However, if the stated purpose is no longer practical or impossible according to the bylaws of the organization, the VSO will apply these funds to the purpose that most closely resembles my stated purpose above.

Ron and Laura Croft are lifelong symphony lovers who have designated the VSO as the beneficiary of their entire estate.

Contact Hal J. Abrams, J.D., L.L.M. at development@vancouversymphony.org to learn more about ways to leave a meaningful legacy to the VSO now and after your lifetime.

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