Make
a Contribution
WAYS
TO GIVE
Cash
- Outright or Pledge
Many of the donations given to Solvang Theaterfest are cash gifts.
It’s the easiest gift for a donor to make and for the organization
to receive. A pledge may be paid over five years—on any schedule
you choose. If you itemize your deductions, you may be entitled
to an income tax deduction for all contributions in a given year
of up to fifty percent of your adjusted gross income with a five-year
carry-over period for the excess.
Credit Card
An increasing number of donors are interested in funding their gift
through their credit card,
in many instances so they can take advantage of mileage points or
premiums. Using Visa or MasterCard, your gift can be arranged as
an automatic debit.
Stocks and Bonds
You might consider making your gift in bonds or stocks, including
mutual funds. You can save on capital gains tax and you may be eligible
to receive a charitable income tax deduction for their full market
value. You can take the income tax deduction up to thirty percent
of your adjusted gross income and still carry forward any excess
up to five years.
Real Estate
Most real estate has appreciated faster than the rate of inflation
and therefore has excellent potential as a charitable gift. Solvang
Theaterfest can accept a gift of a home, vacation property, condominium,
apartment complex, undeveloped land or other real estate in support
of the capital campaign.
Tangible Personal Property
Gifts of assets such as cars, jewelry, boats, etc. are also welcome.
The donor may receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value
of the gift, (depending on its use.)
Paid Life Insurance
If you own a life insurance policy that is no longer needed for
its original purpose, it can be donated to Solvang Theaterfest,
which then becomes the owner of the policy. In general, the donor
will be entitled to an income tax deduction for the cash surrender
value of the policy and can deduct this amount from future premiums
paid to Solvang Theaterfest.
GIVING
OPPORTUNITIES
Your
financial commitment ensures that Solvang Theaterfest continues
as a welcoming venue for the performing arts in the Santa Ynez Valley
far into the future. We invite you to help us create A
Stage for All Reasons.
Place of Honor
To commemorate the vision and generosity of its supporters, the
board of directors and the campaign leadership wish to create a
public and enduring record of those who selflessly invested in this
much needed renovation. A distinctive Place of Honor, permanently
celebrating those whose interest and support have made this renovation
possible, will be placed in the theater lobby. The Place of
Honor will be inscribed with the donor’s name, or in
tribute, as specified by the donor. Gifts of $1,000 and above will
be recognized.
Commemorative Naming Opportunities
In addition to the Place of Honor, the following commemorative
naming opportunities are available.
| |
Naming
Opportunities |
Suggested
Gift |
| |
Pavilion |
$
300,000 |
| |
Garden
Center Patio |
$
250,000 |
| |
Main
Entry |
$
100,000 |
| |
Concessions |
$
100,000 |
| |
Restroom
Buildings |
$ 75,000 |
| |
Oak
Tree Garden |
$
75,000 |
| |
Secret
Garden |
$
75,000 |
| |
Garden
Art (2) |
$
40,000 |
| |
Emergency
Lighting |
$
25,000 |
| |
Assistive
Listening |
$
25,000 |
| |
Dressing
Room (2) Recognition in lobby |
$
25,000 |
| |
Garden
Bench (2) |
$
25,000 |
Amounts indicated do not necessarily reflect construction costs;
more accurately, they are an indication of the Memorial or Tribute
value.
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