Concert Artists Guild Encore Circle
Your legacy gift can ensure a vibrant future for rising generations of musicians. You can have the satisfaction of knowing your generosity will help Concert Artists Guild continue to create a brilliantly connective world through the artists we serve.
Members of CAG’s Encore Circle will receive recognition in CAG publications and on its website. Members will also be invited to attend special events.
If you intend to make plans or have already made plans to name Concert Artists Guild as a beneficiary in your Will, Trust, retirement account, donor advised fund, or life insurance, we would be honored to recognize you as a member of CAG’s Encore Circle. Legacy gifts both large and small contribute to a vibrant future for the music we cherish. Please share your intentions with us by contacting Tanya Bannister at (212) 333-5200 x 1001 or tbannister@concertartists.org.
FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
We look forward to working with you to determine the best planned giving option for your client. Please contact Heather Buck at (221) 333-5200 x 1014 or hbuck@concertartists.org.
Legal Name: Concert Artists Guild, Inc.
TAX ID Number: 13-1954253
Leave a Legacy
Ways to Give:
Bequests: Defer your giving until after your lifetime with a bequest of cash or securities. With one written statement in a Will or Trust, a donor can direct specific assets, a specific dollar amount, or a percentage of the estate, to be transferred to Concert Artists Guild, Inc. at the time of the donor’s death.
Publicly Traded Stock: A gift of appreciated securities during your lifetime has especially desirable tax advantages. A bequest of stock will result in a charitable deduction to your estate for Estate Tax purposes. For assistance with any stock transfer instructions, please contact Heather Buck at (212) 333-5200 x 1014 or hbuck@concertartists.org
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 CAG.
Charitable Lead Trust: Reduce your beneficiaries’ taxable income by donating a portion of your trust’s income to CAG before transferring the remainder to your beneficiaries.
Retirement Plans: Avoid double taxation by designating CAG as the beneficiary of your retirement plan, such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and IRAs.
Life Insurance: Receive immediate tax benefits by designating CAG as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy:
Name Concert Artists Guild, Inc. as the beneficiary, in whole or in part, of an existing policy or as a contingent beneficiary, or
Cash in a policy and donate all or part of the cash value to CAG.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. Concert Artists Guild cannot provide any type of tax or legal advice. To plan your charitable giving and understand the tax benefits of your individual situation, please consult a lawyer, accountant, and/or financial planning advisor for professional advice.
CAG (Concert Artists Guild, Inc.) is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.