Legacy Giving

Join the Cadenza Society

When you notify us that you have set up a legacy gift, we will be delighted to welcome you as an important member of our Cadenza Society.

Secure the Future of Opera in West Michigan

You can leave a lasting legacy through a gift from your will or living trust. There is no minimum gift amount required. Remember Opera Grand Rapids through a gift in your will or trust, by beneficiary designation, or through another type of legacy or “planned” gift.

If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director, Emilee Syrewicze, at (616) 451-2741 or esyrewicze@operagr.org.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

There are many easy ways to leave a legacy, including:

Bequests

  • Wills
  • Trusts

Beneficiary Designations

  • Retirement Accounts
  • Insurance Policies
  • Bank/Brokerage Accounts
  • Donor Advised Funds

Cadenza Society Benefits

As a member of the Cadenza Society, you receive the following benefits:

  • Invitations to 2 Cadenza Society benefits annually
  • Your name listed in all OGR playbills and the OGR website
  • A special Cadenza Society pin

How to Join the Cadenza Society

To join the Cadenza Society, please fill out the form below notifying us that you have named Opera Grand Rapids in a legacy gift. We would welcome a copy of the legal document or section of the document that describes your gift. This can make estate administration easier when your gift is received. Thank you for considering a legacy gift to the Opera!

Legacy Toolkit

For all gifts that fall into the following categories:

  • Transfers upon death from a bank/brokerage account
  • Beneficiary designation effective upon death (will/trusts)
  • Beneficiary designation from a trust effective upon death
  • Transfer of a security upon death

Sample Bequest

If you would like to contribute to the future of opera in West Michigan, consider including this language in your estate plans:

Specific:
“I give to Opera Grand Rapids, Tax ID #38-6142941, presently headquartered at 1320 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503,

Choose one:

  1. The sum of $___________.”
  2. __________ shares of stock in ________________Company.” or
  3. My real property commonly known as _________________.”

Residual:
“I give to Opera Grand Rapids, Tax ID #38-6142941, presently headquartered at 1320 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, [__% or all] of the residue of my estate, including real and personal property.”

Sample Beneficiary Designation

To include Opera Grand Rapids by beneficiary designation, please use the following information:

Opera Grand Rapids, presently headquartered
at 1320 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tax ID Number: 38-6142941