Extend Your Legacy and Support the Orchestra’s Endowment
A bequest from your estate is a wonderful way to sustain the legacy of the New York Philharmonic. Bequests can take several forms, some of which we describe below. While you should always consult with your attorney and financial advisors regarding any decisions which affect your estate plan, we are always happy to discuss your wishes and help you to find a giving vehicle that best expresses your goals.

General Purpose Bequest
An outright, general purpose bequest from your estate brings the most value to our Orchestra. Each general purpose bequest funds the Philharmonic’s permanent Endowment Fund, which is the most important source of annual support for ongoing programs and activities.

Special Purpose Bequest
If you have an affinity for a particular program or area of interest at the Philharmonic, you may consider designating your bequest for a special purpose. We invite you to contact us to talk about some of the Orchestra’s greatest priorities for future support.

Bequests of Tangible Personal Property
The Philharmonic welcomes non-cash gifts that are of value. You may choose to bequeath musical instruments, items of historical interest for our Archives, or other tangible personal property of value.

Contingent Bequest
With this type of bequest, assets are distributed to the Philharmonic only if and when you outlive the beneficiaries currently named in your estate plan.

Bequest to a Charitable Remainder Trust
With this type of trust, payments are made to one or more of your beneficiaries for life, or for a set number of years, after which any remaining trust assets are given to the Philharmonic.

Bequest to a Charitable Lead Trust
By making a bequest to a charitable lead trust, you can make payments to the Philharmonic for a chosen number of years, after which any remaining trust assets are passed on to your heirs at a reduced estate tax cost.