DTH Legacy Society

Our Dream, Your Legacy

Did you know that by including a charitable gift in your will or estate plan, you can help Dance Theatre of Harlem continue its work of providing young people with exceptional training and performance opportunities in classical ballet? Whether you think of yourself as rich or poor, or somewhere in between, your gift can make a difference in the life of a young person. And, you don't have to choose between leaving a gift to your family or your favorite charity. You can do both. Even a small gift can have a big impact over time. Some contributions may actually save your family money by decreasing inheritance taxes. When considering a planned gift, we suggest that donors consult a qualified legal or financial advisor to determine which type of gift works best for you. Laws differ from state to state.

Supporters who make a planned gift to Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) automatically become members of the DTH Legacy Society.

DTH Legacy Society members receive:
• Invitation to an annual reception in your honor
• Public acknowledgement in printed programs
• Recognition on the DTH website
Since Dance Theatre of Harlem does not provide legal, financial or tax advice, we suggest you consult a qualified legal or financial advisor to determine the method of giving that works best for you.

Bequests—Remembering DTH in Your Will

A Will is an easy and effective means to ensure that you fully provide for your family and that your assets are distributed as you wish. Bequests, both large and small, are important to Dance Theatre of Harlem, for they provide vital financial support to our many programs. There are several advantages to this type of gift:
• Charitable gifts made through your Will are 100% deductible for estate tax purposes.
• A charitable bequest may place your estate in a lower estate-tax bracket.
• Once you notify DTH of your bequest intention, you qualify for membership in the DTH Legacy Society.

Stock and Bond Gifts

Stock and Bond donations can be a smart and efficient way to support your favorite charity. If you use publicly-traded stocks or bonds to make your contribution, you will receive an additional tax benefit: the IRS allows you to make your transfer to Dance Theatre of Harlem without recognizing capital gains on the appreciation. You can therefore leverage a larger donation than you could make with cash -- and receive a larger tax deduction -- by"buying low and giving high."

Life Insurance/Retirement

Whether you donate an older policy that you no longer need, or start a new policy to fund a major charitable project, life insurance offers a unique way to leverage relatively modest annual payments into a sizable charitable gift. Your IRAs and 401Ks and other personal retirement funds may well be a very large part of your estate now. In your estate, those funds will be taxed more heavily than others, and it may make good sense to commit those to your favorite charitable institutions instead of other funds. In some estates, retirement funds can face taxes as high as 80%, leaving little for your heirs.

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