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Endowment for Seattle Opera
Seattle Opera Foundation was established in 1982 by Seattle Opera’s Board of Directors for the principal purpose of securing and managing the Endowment for Seattle Opera. It is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) supporting organization operated exclusively for the benefit of the Seattle Opera. A gift made to Seattle Opera that is designated for "Endowment" will be redirected to the Foundation. For more information on our Gift Classification Policy, please click here.
How is a gift to Seattle Opera Foundation different from a gift to Seattle Opera?
A gift to Seattle Opera goes directly to the general operating funds of Seattle Opera or to a specific program designated by the donor. When the Seattle Opera Foundation accepts donations, it invests the funds received, and these funds make up the Seattle Opera Endowment. On an annual basis the Foundation trustees determine an amount to be distributed to the Opera for general operations and, in the case of income on restricted funds, for the purposes designated by the donors at the time of the gifts.
Why give to Seattle Opera Foundation?
A gift to the Seattle Opera Foundation helps to:
- maintain long-term security for Seattle Opera
- provide a financial cushion during economic downtimes
- allows Seattle Opera to take more risks and create better art
- increase education and community engagement activities
How can I give to Seattle Opera Foundation?
When you make your gift to the Endowment for Seattle Opera, specify that the funds are to be directed to the Seattle Opera Foundation using our Legacy Gift Notification Form. If you wish to give to a specific fund held by Seattle Opera Foundation, please contact our office for assistance. You can donate to Seattle Opera Foundation in a variety of ways, including:
- With a gift of cash, securities, real estate, or underperforming assets
- After your lifetime through a will or trust;
- By designating Seattle Opera Foundation as a beneficiary to your retirement assets or life insurance policy;
- Through a Charitable Remainder Trust, Gift Annuity, and other gift types that generate annual income payments to you or your loved ones
To learn more about specific types of planned gifts, please browse the menu on the left and click the option that best suits your giving objectives or contact us.
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The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.