Encore Society
Join the Encore Society and make a lasting impact on future audiences through wise estate planning. By making a legacy gift to the Sun Valley Summer Symphony endowment, your generosity today will extend to future generations who attend free-admission Sun Valley Summer Symphony concerts.
Have you already made a bequest to the Sun Valley Summer Symphony or utilized any of the creative opportunities to leave a legacy gift? If so, please complete an Encore Society Membership Form, so we may honor you as an Encore Society Member.

ENCORE SOCIETY OPPORTUNITIES
YOUR GIFT | YOUR GOAL | YOUR BENEFITS |
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Charitable Bequest | Defer your gift until after your lifetime. | No immediate out of pocket costs to you and can reduce your estate tax. |
Gift of Property | Donate securities, real estate, or personal property. | Charitable deduction based on full-market value and possible reduction of capital gains taxes. |
Retirement Assets | Avoid possible income and estate taxation on IRA’s or other employee benefit plans. | Allows you to make gifts and avoid ordinary income tax. |
Charitable Remainder Trust | Provide income for yourself and beneficiaries for life. | Helps avoid estate tax and capital gains taxes while receiving an immediate charitable deduction. |
Charitable Lead Trust | Utilize your trust to make annual contributions to the Symphony. | Leverage gifts to your family. |
Life Insurance | Make a large gift with little cost to yourself. | Possible current income tax charitable deduction. |
Always consult your tax professional regarding your specific tax benefits.
Let us help you be creative with your gift. Call the Symphony at 208.622.5607.