How to Give

Giving to our cause can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• In your will or trust
  In your will or trust
  You can protect and preserve Oakland Symphony by leaving us a gift in your will or trust. It's easy to do, and costs you nothing today.
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• From your IRA
  From your IRA
  Reduce your taxable income by making a gift directly from your IRA. It?s easy to do.
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• Beneficiary Designation
  Name Oakland Symphony as a beneficiary
  You can name us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment, or bank account, of a life insurance policy, or of a Donor Advised Fund.
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• Charitable Remainder Trust
  Charitable Remainder Trust
  You fund a charitable remainder trust that provides you with income and the remaining balance goes to us.
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• Charitable Lead Trust
  Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to Oakland Symphony for a set number of years. Your family receives the remaining balance with substantial tax savings.
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• Give It Twice Trust
  Give It Twice Trust
  This trust lets you provide income for family and loved ones, AND make a significant gift to charity.
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• Set up an Endowment
  Set up an Endowment
  An endowment is a fund you can create now or through your will or trust that provides permanent, ongoing support to Oakland Symphony. Many people set up funds like this to honor a loved one.
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• Endow your annual gift
  Endow your annual gift
  Many people set up an endowment fund through their will or trust to provide permanent, ongoing support to Oakland Symphony.
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• Sale and Unitrust
  Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust. When the property sells, you receive cash and income for life.
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• Life Estate Reserved
  Life Estate Reserved
  You give your property to and retain the right to use the property during your life.
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• Donor Advised Fund
  Donor Advised Fund
  You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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