Leave a Musical Legacy

Since 1981, the Austin Chamber Music Center has connected, educated, and inspired our community through exceptional chamber music experiences. Your planned gift ensures this tradition continues for generations to come.

By including ACMC in your estate plans, you create a lasting legacy that will nurture future musicians, provide transformative educational experiences, and bring the joy of chamber music to countless individuals in our community.

Ways To Give

IRA Charitable Distributions

Support Chamber Music Through Your IRA

If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your Individual Retirement Account to Austin Chamber Music Center.

Benefits:

• Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) without increasing your taxable income
• Reduce your tax burden while supporting chamber music education and performance
• Simple process that can be initiated through your IRA administrator
• Maximum annual contribution: $105,000 (2025)

Many donors wait until December to make these gifts, but planning earlier in the year ensures you don’t miss this opportunity. Contact us today to learn how your IRA can create a musical legacy.

Bequest in Your Will or Trust

Include ACMC in Your Estate Plans

One of the simplest ways to create a lasting impact is by including Austin Chamber Music Center in your will or trust.

Benefits:

• Retain full control of your assets during your lifetime
• Modify your gift as your circumstances change
• Reduce potential estate tax liability
• Create a meaningful legacy without affecting your current financial situation

Sample Bequest Language:

“I give to Austin Chamber Music Center, a nonprofit organization located in Austin, Texas, [specific amount, percentage of estate, or description of property] to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

Retirement Plan Beneficiary

Name ACMC as a Beneficiary

Retirement plan assets can be among the most tax-efficient assets to leave to charity.

Benefits:

• Easy to arrange through your plan administrator
• Avoid potential double taxation on retirement assets
• Can designate a specific amount or percentage
• Flexibility to support specific programs or general operations

Simply request a beneficiary designation form from your retirement plan administrator and include Austin Chamber Music Center as a beneficiary.

Life Insurance Gifts

Transform Your Policy into a Musical Legacy

Life insurance provides a simple way to make a significant future gift to support chamber music.

Benefits:

• Name ACMC as beneficiary of an existing or new policy
• Potential current tax deductions for certain types of gifts
• Create a substantial legacy at a modest cost
• Simple to arrange

Other Planned Giving Options

Additional Ways to Support Chamber Music’s Future

We offer several other planned giving vehicles that can provide income during your lifetime while creating a lasting legacy:

• Charitable Gift Annuities: Receive fixed payments for life while supporting ACMC
• Charitable Remainder Trusts: Create income for yourself or others while establishing a future gift
• Donor Advised Funds: Recommend grants to ACMC from your established fund

Contact us to discuss which option might best suit your financial and philanthropic goals.

Benefits of Planned Giving

Why Consider a Planned Gift to ACMC?

• Tax Advantages: Reduce or eliminate capital gains, income, and estate taxes
• Potential Income: Some gift vehicles provide income for life
• Flexibility: Multiple options to align with your financial situation and charitable goals
• Recognition: Join our Chamber Music Legacy Society (with your permission)
• Lasting Impact: Help ensure chamber music education and performance continue for generations

Most importantly, your gift will help develop the next generation of musicians and audiences, make chamber music accessible to everyone, and provide transformative musical experiences for our community.

The Chamber Music Legacy Society

The Chamber Music Legacy Society honors those who have included Austin Chamber Music Center in their estate plans. Members receive:

• Recognition in concert programs and our annual report (with permission)
• Invitations to exclusive events and performances
• Behind-the-scenes access to ACMC programs
• The satisfaction of knowing your legacy will support chamber music for generations

To become a member, simply let us know that you’ve included ACMC in your estate plans. All information is kept confidential if preferred.

Start the Conversation

Planning a legacy gift is a personal decision. We’re here to help you explore options that align with your values and financial goals.

For a confidential conversation about planned giving opportunities:

Contact: Frank Jenkins, Managing Director
Phone: 512.213.2585
Email: frank@austinchambermusic.org
Schedule a meeting

All discussions are confidential and without obligation. We recommend consulting with your financial advisor or estate planning professional about your specific situation.