Supporting the BSO through planned giving.

Leave a legacy. Remember the BSO in your will. 

Tickets sales cover less than one-third of our costs. By supporting us and the outreach work that we do, you are ensuring the future of the BSO.  

How you choose to make a gift is a matter of personal preference and situation. The BSO is recognized by the IRS as a charitable organization. Cash contributions are deductible and result in federal and state tax savings, while charitable gifts made through a will are 100 percent deductible; no federal estate tax or state inheritance tax applies to such gifts. 

To leave a gift in your will, simply share this sentence with your attorney or financial planner: 

“I bequeath $____ or  ____% of my estate to the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (BSO), a not-for-profit corporation with principal offices located in Bloomington, Indiana (Tax ID# 23-7076183)  for the benefit of and unrestricted support of the BSO.” 

For more information on planned giving, including leaving the BSO a bequest, please contact the BSO at 812-369-4212 or via email at bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com.