Leave a Legacy at Fort Worth Opera
PLANNED GIVING
Invest in Fort Worth Opera and inspire the artists of tomorrow!
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Planned giving is a meaningful way to support Fort Worth Opera while offering significant benefits for you. By arranging a future gift, you can:
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Direct your support to the programs and initiatives you care about most
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Help sustain bold and innovative productions
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Receive recognition as a member of the Whitfield J. Collins Legacy Society, our distinguished community of donors dedicated to keeping opera thriving in Fort Worth for generations to come
WAYS TO GIVE
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Bequests or Trusts: Include Fort Worth Opera in your will or designate a gift through a trust—the most common type of planned gift.
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Retirement Plans: Name Fort Worth Opera as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts.
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Appreciated Stock: Donate publicly traded securities to support Fort Worth Opera while potentially reducing capital gains taxes.
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Charitable Trusts: Use a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Lead Trust to provide income for yourself or others while benefiting Fort Worth Opera.
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Life Insurance Policies: Designate Fort Worth Opera as a beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy.
To include Fort Worth Opera in your charitable plans with your attorney or financial planner, you will need our Employer Identification Number (EIN): 75-1638745. Fort Worth Opera is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Whitfield J. Collins Legacy Society
If you have included Fort Worth Opera in your future giving plans, we would be honored to recognize you as an esteemed member of our Whitfield J. Collins Legacy Society, celebrating your commitment to the future of opera in Fort Worth.​
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Planned gifts are a lasting way to support the programs you love while providing thoughtful financial benefits. Members of the Legacy Society enjoy:
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Invitations to special Fort Worth Opera events
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Priority ticket access
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Acknowledgment in our season programs
Why Planned Giving Matters
Opera has the power to move us, connect us, and inspire us. Your support can make that inspiration last for generations. By including Fort Worth Opera in your estate or planned giving, you help ensure:
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Our daring, innovative productions continue to captivate audiences of all ages
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Emerging talent is nurtured through programs like our Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artist Program
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The transformative power of opera reaches our entire community for years to come
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For more information or to explore planned giving opportunities, please contact:
Ryan Scott Lathan
Director of Development
Ryan@fwopera.org
