Support Theatre Lawrence for generations through a planned gift.
Leave a Legacy
What is planned giving?
Planned giving is a way to support Theatre Lawrence in the future - often through your will or other estate plans. Many legacy gifts cost nothing today, and you can update them at any time. A planned gift helps ensure live theatre and the programs you care about continue for generations.
Why legacy gifts matter
- Sustain impactful theatre programming for future generations.
- Supports education and outreach programs.
- Demonstrates your commitment to building a vibrate community.
Next Act Legacy Society
Show your lasting support for Theatre Lawrence by joining the Next Act Legacy Society. Including Theatre Lawrence in your estate plans ensures standing ovations for generations to come.
It costs you nothing now. You can change the designation or amount at any time.
We recommend that you consult your tax advisor, who will give you advice on what is best for your situation and your intentions, and what the financial benefits are to you. And then let us know your intentions! A gift to the endowment today or a planned gift to our endowment will leverage matching support, so it’s vital that we know about your plans. There is no minimum gift level required, but there are a number of ways to give.
Next Act Legacy Society
Show your lasting support for Theatre Lawrence by joining the Next Act Legacy Society. Including Theatre Lawrence in your estate plans ensures standing ovations for generations to come.
It costs you nothing now. You can change the designation or amount at any time.
We recommend that you consult your tax advisor, who will give you advice on what is best for your situation and your intentions, and what the financial benefits are to you. And then let us know your intentions! A gift to the endowment today or a planned gift to our endowment will leverage matching support, so it’s vital that we know about your plans. There is no minimum gift level required, but there are a number of ways to give.
Benefits of support
Recognize your gift
Members will be honored in a dedicated section of the program for all our regular season performances and on our website.
Appreciation events
Invitation to exclusive VIP appreciation events.
Tax benefits
Your donations are tax-deductible, and making plans now can assist your family or heirs in reducing their future tax liabilities.
Ways to Give
Bequest
You can name Theatre Lawrence as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
You can establish a future gift with no impact to your current financial situation and you may even save in estate taxes.*
Gift of Cash or Stock
Your gift now, via cash, check, credit card, or by transfer of stock shares.
Your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.*
RMDs from Retirement Accounts
Direct your required minimum distribution from your qualifying retirement plan to TL.
You avoid possible penalty taxes to your account.*
Real Estate
That rental house, commercial property, vacant lots, farmland - any property that you own.
Your real estate gift may eliminate capital gains tax and give you a deduction on your taxable income.*
Life Insurance
A no-longer needed policy, a “wealth replacement plan,” name TL as a beneficiary or a contingent beneficiary, or take out a new policy for the sole purpose of naming TL as a beneficiary.
Your estate may be eligible for a charitable deduction.*
Charitable Gift Annuity
You can place cash or property into a trust that pays a fixed amount TL for the number of years you select. At the end of the period, the assets held by the trust are transferred to beneficiaries you name.
You may receive a reduction in federal gift and estate taxes.*
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
You can place cash or property in a trust that pays annual income to you or another beneficiary for life. After your death, the remainder of your trust transfers to TL.
You may receive income tax benefits the year you establish your trust.*
We're happy to have a confidential conversation.
Contact Development Director, Linda Honeyman
* Theatre Lawrence does not render legal, tax, or other professional advice. You should always seek advice from an attorney and other professional advisors when considering making a charitable gift