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Listed below are some examples that can make your gift “keep giving.” Many of these gift-giving opportunities will allow you to fulfill your charitable intentions, and may result in immediate and/or possible future benefits for you and your family.  

TYPES OF GIFTS

(The entries below are brief descriptions of gifts. Please contact the Philharmonic for further details.)  

IMMEDIATE GIFTS OF CASH

Cash contributions are deductible as itemized deductions in the year you make the donation(s), up to 50% of your adjusted gross. Excess charitable deductions can be carried forward for up to five years.  

GIFTS OF SECURITIES

The best stocks to donate are obviously those with increased value. However, depreciated securities are not necessarily unworthy of charitable contributions. In order to preserve the best tax advantages, with regard to appreciated and depreciated securities, please contact the Philharmonic Office.  

MATCHING GIFTS

If you work for a company that participates in a Matching Gift Program, then the company will match your gift to the Philharmonic on a predetermined basis. Please check with your Human Resources Department for more information. 

GIFTS OF MUTUAL FUNDS

Contributing mutual fund shares can provide the same tax advantages as appreciated stocks. Due to the great complexities involved with the transfer of mutual fund shares, please begin the transfer process well before December 31.  

GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE

A charitable contribution of property is most attractive when there is no mortgage balance and the property and increased in value. Based upon the fair market value, you may claim an income tax deduction, avoid all capital gains taxes and remove that property from your taxable estate. You may transfer real estate to the Philharmonic at any point, but please consult your tax professional or financial advisor prior to a real estate transaction. 

DEFERRED/PLANNED GIFTS

Deferred Gifts are often called Planned Gifts because they are integrally connected to your financial and/or estate plans. They may range in size from very small bequests to multi-million dollar trusts. They are deferred gifts because, even though they are given today, the Philharmonic will not realize their benefit until some time in the future. Please contact the Philharmonic Office for more information regarding various planned giving options. 

GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS

 The Philharmonic Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania expresses its gratitude to those who have made a commitment to the Endowment Fund.  These very special contributions represent a commitment to building a permanent presence in our community.

 

CELEBARTORY & MEMORALCelebratory and memorial contributions can be made in honor of others to any of the Philharmonic funds.  

 

PLANNED GIVING Many of you have supported the Philharmonic by purchasing tickets and giving to the annual campaign, but you may not realize that there are ways to maximize you assets, plan your estate, and help fund the Philharmonic's endowment, thus making a permanent impact on the orchestra's success. 

 

 

 Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Endowment Funds

 General Endowment Funds

The Philharmonic Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania expresses its gratitude to those who have made a commitment to the Endowment Fund. These very special contributions represent a commitment to building a ensuring our Orchestra remains a permanent presence in our community.

 

The Flack Family Fund of the LuzerneFoundation

In keeping with their desire to help sustain high quality arts and cultural opportunities for the residents of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Flack Family established this endowment fund to support the orchestra’s mission of providing live symphonic performances and music education at the highest level of artistic excellence.

 

NEPA Philharmonic Orchestra William R. & Natalie Henkelman Fund of the Scranton Area Foundation

This fund was established in 2006 in support of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic’s piano competition, which is held every other year. The piano competition follows all guidelines set forth by the Music Teachers National Association. The fund creates opportunities for the region’s youth to compete in an accredited piano competition and be critiqued by music professionals.

 

Frances P. Nork Endowment Fund

Established in 1986 by Edward P. Nork, M.D., in memory of his wife, Frances, the fund makes possible the appearance of a prominent guest pianist with the Philharmonic each season.

 

The Helen Stapleton Schmitt Memorial Fund

Established in 2010 in memory of Helen Stapleton Schmitt. The proceeds from this fund will benefit the Philharmonic’s Kids In The Balcony program.

 

The Thomas and Catherine Shelburne Fund

Established in memory of Thomas Shelburne, one of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic’s founding members and ardent supporters, the endowment represents a commitment to the orchestra and to the cultural life of northeastern Pennsylvania on the part of the Shelburne family.

 

The Larry and Dorothy Stetler Endowment Fund

Established in 2001 as a testimony to several decades of service and devotion to the orchestra by Larry Stetler with support from his wife Dorothy Stetler and their family, this gift marks the first endowed chair of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, that of the Principal Trumpet.

 

The Midori Yamanouchi, Ph.D. Trust Fund of the Scranton Area Foundation

Established in 2007 through the generosity and passion of Midori Yamanouchi, Ph.D. this fund, supports the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic.

 

Celebratory and Memorial Contributions

Celebratory and memorial contributions can be made to any of the Philharmonic funds.

 

Planned Giving

Planned giving offers donors ways to maximize their assets, plan their estate, while funding the Philharmonic’s endowment, thus making a permanent impact on the orchestra’s success.

Please explore these possibilities by contacting the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic at (570) 270-4444.

 

 

 Beethoven Society

 

The Beethoven Society of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic recognizes those who have included the Philharmonic in their estate planning.  Remembering the Philharmonic in your Will is a wonderful way to leave a legacy with the orchestra.  Charter members of the Beethoven Society include: 

An Anonymous Friend of the Philharmonic
Susan Belin
Donald & Mary Sue Brobst
Stan & Pattie Davies
Carol & Don Dembert
Dr. Seth & Carolyn Fisher
Val & Gus Genetti
Rusty & Kathi Flack
Robert W. Henkelman
Harry & Beverly Hiscox
Dr. Edward P. Nork
F. Scott Rosenn
Harold & Sallyanne Rosenn
Richard Rosenthal
Mary Joe Rushin
Bill & Mary Scranton
Robert & Wilhelmina Stanley
Attorney C.H. Welles, IV
Dr. Midori Yamanouchi-Rynn

 If you have already named the Philharmonic in your will, we invite you to contact us for inclusion in the Beethoven Society.

Bequests of any amount are eligible - a letter from your attorney is all that is required.  There are many financial vehicles available for making a planned gift, each with their own tax and/or income advantages to the donor.  Options include gifts of cash, securities, real estate, charitable remainder annuity trusts, charitable remainder unitrusts, and charitable lead trusts.

Make the Philharmonic part of your estate plan…And join the BEETHOVEN SOCIETY                              

 

 

 


You can also establish an endowment to the Philharmonic through your will.  Many naming opportunities are available including endowing a musician's chair in the orchestra - or even the conductor's podium!  For more information on planned giving or endowments, please contact The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic at (570) 270-4444.  Consult your financial advisor to determine the best options for your estate plan.