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On behalf of our entire organization, we thank you in advance for your time and consideration. To learn more about how you can be a Legacy Society member, please contact us today at info@renojazzorchestra.org or call 775-372-6160.
We look forward to confidentially discussing the many options that can have a lasting and positive impact on the future of the Reno Jazz Orchestra.
Charitable Gift Examples
Your charitable bequest is one of the most important types of gifts for building Reno Jazz Orchestra's future. Unless you direct otherwise, your bequest will be recorded as a gift to our annual fund where it will support our ongoing operating expenses.
There are three types of bequests for you to consider: Residual, Specific, and/or Contingent. A specific bequest is a certain dollar amount or percentage of your estate. Residual bequests are often made after making specific bequests to relatives, friends and charities. Whatever remains after specific bequests (the residue) can be given in percentages to charitable organizations and others. Contingent gifts only take effect under certain circumstances, such as when a first-named beneficiary does not survive to receive their gift.
When you place a specific or residual bequest in your will, trust, or other estate planning document, we will invite you to become a member of the Legacy Society. If you are considering a restricted gift, we encourage you to contact us in advance to ensure that your wishes are met.
Example of SPECIFIC gift
"I give, devise and bequeath to the Reno Jazz Orchestra, incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Nevada, EIN 86-0881117, or its legal successor, (Choose one:)
For more specifics, please visit these important documents, and reach out to us if you have any questions:
- The sum of $___________."
- __________ shares of stock in ________________Company.", or
- my real property commonly known as _________________."
Example of a RESIDUAL gift
"From the residue of my estate, I give, devise and bequeath to the Reno Jazz Orchestra, incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Nevada, EIN 86-0881117, or its legal successor, _________%."
Example of a CONTINGENT gift
"If any of the beneficiaries of my estate shall not survive me, I give, devise and bequeath that deceased beneficiary's share to the Reno Jazz Orchestra, incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Nevada, EIN 86-0881117, or its legal successor."
Note: This information is provided to ensure your gift properly identifies the Reno Jazz Orchestra. It is not intended as legal advice. Estate planning should always be done with the help of a professional.