Planned Giving
Planned Giving
My Great Uncle, Gerson Nordlinger, Jr., was an active, longtime supporter of The Washington Ballet which is why he named the Ballet as a beneficiary of his charitable remainder trust. His bequest supported the underwriting of a production by Balanchine and allowed my uncle the pleasure of sharing his passion for ballet and also provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this legacy. Family and friends joined together to attend the performance, have a backstage tour and most importantly, remember and honor Gerson. We are truly grateful to The Washington Ballet for helping to bring our family together across generations.
– Peter Mellen
Whether supported through an outright gift or planned gift, all of The Washington Ballet programs are made possible through the generosity and commitment of people like you. A planned gift to The Washington Ballet helps to ensure the future of the services and programs we provide in your community and worldwide and may further your financial goals.
Planned gifts include gifts through your will, gifts of life insurance, pooled income funds and charitable trusts.
Ways to Give:
Recognition for Your Gift
Unless you prefer to remain anonymous, The Washington Ballet will honor you through prominent acknowledgment in publications such as its annual report, on recognition plaques, and during a special Director Circle event.
Please let us know if you have already made a gift.
If you have already included The Washington Ballet in your will or other estate plans, please let us know. We would like to welcome you into The Mary Day Society.
Development can be reached at 202.363.3606 or development@washingtonballet.org.
Bequests by Will or Trust
A simple yet special statement, a bequest allocates a percentage of your estate or a specific dollar amount to a favorite nonprofit organization, enabling you to:
- Maintain complete flexibility and control of your assets during your lifetime
- Provide clear instructions of your wishes
- Establish a personal legacy of future support
Your bequest language can be as simple as:
“I devise and bequeath [X% or my estate or residue] OR [$____ specific dollar amount] to The Washington Ballet, Washington, DC, Tax ID #52-0846173.”
By including The Washington Ballet in your estate plans, your powerful statement helps assure that, like you, future generations will be enriched by the ballet company of our nation’s capital. Thank you!
The Washington Ballet urges you to discuss your ideas for giving with your legal or financial advisors. Any information provided by The Washington Ballet is not intended as tax, legal, or financial advice. For more information on how you can leave a lasting legacy to The Washington Ballet, please contact development@washingtonballet.org.
Gifts of Stock
Through a gift of stock, you can make the most of your investments and support The Washington Ballet with a tax-deductible donation. Your gift will be put to work immediately in support of our programming.
Please notify the Development Department of your intended gift. Donor names are not automatically identified in the gift transaction, so we ask that you indicate the name and number of shares transferred to permit accurate and timely acknowledgment of your gift.
For any questions, please contact development@washingtonballet.org or 508-524-8557.
For account information, please refer to Stock and Securities Transfer Instructions.
Electronic Delivery Instructions:
Investment Firm: Merrill Lynch
Clearing Firm: Merrill Lynch
DTC Number: 8862
Account Name: The Washington Ballet
Account Number: 7WD-03040
Federal Tax ID Number: 52-0846173
For more information call:
Brandon Cigna
Financial Advisor
PIA Portfolio Advisor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
202.659.6118 office
Brandon.cigna@ml.com
Certificates gifted in a name other than The Washington Ballet must be accompanied by a Letter of Instruction signed by the certificate holder transferring ownership to The Washington Ballet. A separate stock power signed by the certificate holder is also required.
Charitable Gift Annuities
This special, yet straightforward, gift arrangement provides benefits to donors now, and in the future, to The Washington Ballet, allowing you to:
- Secure guaranteed, fixed income for life for one or two annuitants
- Receive an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of your gift
- Leave a personal legacy of support for valued programs at The Washington Ballet
If the potential for income tax savings now and the opportunity to delay annuity payments until later (e.g. a date of your choosing such as retirement) is of interest to you, inquire about a Deferred Gift Annuity.
By including The Washington Ballet in your estate plans, your powerful statement helps assure that, like you, future generations will be enriched by The Washington Ballet. Thank you!
The Washington Ballet urges you to discuss your ideas for giving with your legal or financial advisors. Any information provided by The Washington Ballet is not intended as tax, legal, or financial advice. For more information on how you can leave a lasting legacy to The Washington Ballet, please contact development@washingtonballet.org Director of Development.
- Charitable remainder trusts. An income-producing option. The amount distributed at termination (the “remainder”) is paid to a charitable beneficiary.
- Gifts of other appreciated property. An alternative to cash. In certain instances, a gift of tangible personal property or real estate might offer attractive tax benefits.