PLANNED GIVING
The Elgin Master Chorale unites voices to inspire, educate, and entertain through the power of live choral music.
OurMission OurVision
We aspire to be the leading destination for choral excellence in our community, delighting audiences with our passion, musicianship, and repertoire. We envision a future where our performances inspire, uplift, and unite people from all walks of life, fostering a deep appreciation for the power of music to enrich lives and strengthen bonds within our community through dedication to artistry, innovation, and inclusivity.
Create a Legacy That Sings for Generations
At the Elgin Master Chorale, your support ensures more than beautiful concerts it sustains a vibrant tradition of choral excellence, community outreach, and transformative music education.
For over 75 years, EMC has inspired audiences across the Fox Valley. With your help, we’ll continue to uplift future generations through song.
Planned gifts allow you to support EMC in a way that aligns with your values and financial goals. These gifts often provide meaningful tax and income benefits and they cost nothing today.
Ways to Give
Gifts That Cost Nothing Now
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These gifts let you maintain full control of your assets during your lifetime while leaving a lasting impact after you're gone.
Bequests in Your Will or Living Trust
Include a gift to EMC in your estate plan. This can be a specific amount, percentage, or the remainder of your estate.
Beneficiary Designations
Name EMC as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, bank account, brokerage account, or life insurance policy. These gifts are easy to set up and can be changed at any time.
Benefit: Simple to arrange, revocable, and avoids probate.
Gifts of Assets
Turn non-cash assets into powerful support for EMC—often with significant tax advantages.
Appreciated Securities (Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds)
Donating appreciated assets directly can help you avoid capital gains tax while supporting EMC
Real Estate
Gifts of homes, land, or commercial property are welcome, subject to EMC’s review and approval. We’ll work with you to ensure the property aligns with our gift acceptance policies.
Tangible Personal Property
We may accept items such as art, instruments, or collectibles (typically valued at $1,000 or more), provided they are salable and don’t require special care or storage.
Cryptocurrency
EMC accepts gifts of cryptocurrency. Gifts are converted immediately to US dollars and are non-refundable
Benefit: Maximize your giving with tax-smart strategies.
Ways to Give
Gifts That Pay You Back
These planned giving options allow you to support EMC while receiving regular income during your lifetime.
Charitable Gift Annuities
In exchange for a gift of cash or securities (minimum $10,000), you or a loved one receive fixed payments for life. Remaining funds benefit EMC.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Transfer assets into a trust that pays income to you or a beneficiary for life or a set term. The remainder supports EMC’s mission.
Benefit: Reliable income, potential tax deduction, and meaningful impact.
Gifts That Involve Property You Keep During Life
Life Estate Gifts
Donate your home or farm but retain the right to live there for the rest of your life Upon your passing, EMC receives the property
Benefit: Immediate tax deduction, no disruption to your current living situation.
Naming Opportunities
Planned gifts may offer the chance to dedicate a program, concert, or initiative in your name or the name of a loved one.
EMC generally reserves naming opportunities for current gifts, but legacy recognition may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Let us honor your generosity in a way that reflects your values.
