Leave a legacy
You can play an important role in your Symphony's future and leave a lasting personal legacy by leaving a planned gift to the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
What is a Planned Gift?
A planned gift is a means of contributing to a registered charity such as the WSO, while gaining access to financial benefits for yourself or for your estate. We suggest several ways to make a planned gift, depending on your situation:
- a bequest in your Will
- a gift of property during your lifetime
- a gift of a life insurance policy
- an annuity
Where Does my Gift Go?
Planned gifts can be directed towards the Annual Fund for Operations or towards a specific area, such as education and outreach, the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra, or even towards the purchase of a major instrument such as a piano.
Depending on the size of your gift, a variety of Naming Opportunities are available as a way of personalizing your support (i.e. the endowment of a Musician's Chair, or naming a music education programme).
What are the Benefits of a Planned Gift?
- You make a significant contribution to the cause that is most important to you during your lifetime and beyond
- The charitable tax credit can be maximized to reduce your final income taxes payable
- When you donate shares of Canadian cultural property, listed appreciated securities, or when you receive an annuity you may receive additional tax benefits during your lifetime.
For more information please contact Sheila Wisdom, Director of Development at 519-973-1238 or swisdom@windsorsymphony.com
This information is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Readers are advised to seek specific legal advice from their own legal counsel before proceeding with a planned gift.