Manhattan School of Music founder Janet Daniels Schenck began offering music lessons to immigrant children at East Harlem’s Union Settlement House over a century ago. In 1918, she mobilized patrons, music teachers, and artistic advisors to establish what was to grow into an internationally renowned music conservatory. In the 100 years since, countless alumni, community members, and music lovers have benefited from her legacy.
Three Easy Ways to Become a Galaxy Society Member
CONTACT
Manhattan School of Music, Office of Philanthropy at 917-943-4115
MAIL THE ENCLOSED REPLY CARD TO The Galaxy Society
Manhattan School of Music Office of Philanthropy 130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
plannedgiving.msmnyc.edu/galaxy-society
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WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE?
Ensure Manhattan School of Music’s long-term financial stability with a planned gift
Janet Daniels Schenck Founder, Manhattan School of Music
Become a Galaxy Society Member
The Galaxy Society honors those who have committed to making a planned gift to Manhattan School of Music (MSM), thereby strengthening the School’s financial health and ensuring that this world-renowned conservatory will educate aspiring young musicians for generations to come.
Members of the Galaxy Society are recognized in our concert programs and receive special invitations, including to an annual stewardship reception.
If you have already remembered Manhattan School of Music in your estate plans, please let us know so that we can include you as a member of the Galaxy Society. If you have not yet designated a gift to MSM in your estate plans, please consider establishing an endowed scholarship or leav ing an unrestricted bequest to the School.
PLANNED GIVING
GALAXY SOCIETY MEMBERS GIVE BACK
“ Since music touches our souls, your gifts cannot be better placed than to support this world-renowned conservatory as it enters its second century.”
–Melody Sawyer Richardson
“ It means so much to have my family name live on through scholarships benefitting talented young students entering the world of professional music.”
–Dr. Theo George Wilson
Giving Options
This brochure highlights ways to make a planned gift. Through your will, trust, retirement plans or insurance policies, you can plan gifts in ways that have little or no impact on your present financial position. You may even be able to increase your income today as you arrange for future gifts.
Your legacy can take effect immediately, over a period of years, or after your lifetime. Including Manhattan School of Music in your overall estate and financial plans can be a simple process that may be accomplished through minor modifications of your existing plans.
The chart below summarizes some traditional planned giving vehicles and the tax savings and other benefits associated with each. Together with your attorney and/or financial advisors, we would be pleased to help you find ways to support the School.
