Ways to Make a Gift to Oakland East Bay Symphony

<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"> <TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="5" WIDTH="537" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse" BGCOLOR="#FFFFF0"> <TR VALIGN="TOP"> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="20"> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="403"> <FONT FACE="Tahoma" COLOR="#000000"><FONT FACE="Arial"><B><BR>MORE WAYS TO MAKE A GIFT</B></FONT></FONT> <P><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="-1"><FONT COLOR="#000000">OEBS has become a model for orchestras nationwide with its community-building philosophy and programming. With less than 40% of our budget coming from ticket sales, the Symphony relies on contributions from individuals and businesses to sustain its acclaimed music and education programs..</FONT></FONT></P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"> </FONT> <FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"> </FONT> <TABLE BORDER="1"> <TR VALIGN="TOP"> <TD VALIGN="TOP" ALIGN="CENTER" WIDTH="389"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="-1"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="-1">To make a donation and invest in the future of the <BR>Oakland East Bay Symphony, please use our on-line<A HREF="https://secure2.securewebexchange.com/oebs.org/dnrformx1.htm" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="../image/scrdnrfm.JPG" ALT="Secure Donor Form" ALIGN="TOP" BORDER="0" VSPACE="5" WIDTH="150" HEIGHT="21" USEMAP="#map1"> <MAP NAME="map1"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="4,1,151,20" HREF="https://secure2.securewebexchange.com/oebs.org/dnrformx1.htm" ALT="Secure Donor Form" TARGET="_top"> </MAP></A></FONT></FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE><BR><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="-1">We have many ways in which you can support the Oakland East Bay Symphony:</FONT> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Annual Fund: </FONT></B>The Annual Fund provides operating support for ongoing programs. Join the Baton Society, the Conductors Club or be a Supporter and enjoy membership privileges while taking pride in the impact of your investment in the arts. <BR><A HREF="member21.html">See Donor Benefits</A><I></I></FONT> </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"> </FONT> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Tribute Fund:</FONT></B> Gifts to the Tribute Fund honor or remember a special person, and are used for your choice of restricted or unrestricted programs. </FONT> <BR><BR><B>Business in the Arts Networking Circle</B>: The Symphonys Business in the Arts Networking Circle, comprised of local companies, helps fund music education in the East Bay.</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"> </FONT> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Corporate Matching Gifts:</FONT></B> Many businesses will match or increase an employees gift to the Symphony. Ask your employer about matching gift programs.</FONT></FONT></P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"> </FONT> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Sponsorships:</FONT></B> Sponsor a concert, guest artist or educational program and receive select benefits throughout the year.<BR><BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Securities:</FONT></B> Gifts of appreciated securities or stock can be an advantageous way of giving. If your gift of stock is one you have owned for more than one year, you may deduct its full fair market value as a charitable contribution, while bypassing all capital gains taxes. <BR><BR><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Planned Giving: </FONT></B>A planned gift is a broad term that includes cash, bequests, life insurance, property and charitable trusts, among other things. Planned gifts can provide considerable tax savings for donors and heirs.</FONT> <A HREF="legacy.htm" TARGET="_top">Calvin Simmons Legacy Society</A>.</FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Endowment Fund:</FONT></B> You can support the Symphonys Endowment by: making a cash gift or donating appreciated securities; making a planned charitable gift to the Endowment; or considering a Charitable Remainder Trust, which may enable a benefactor to make a gift of appreciated assets to OEBS, while avoiding capital gains taxes on sale of the assets. <A HREF="endowmnt1.html">Endowment Fund.</A></FONT> </FONT> </FONT></FONT></P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"> </FONT> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">In-Kind Gifts:</FONT></B> The Symphony is always in need of goods and services. </FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica">Call the Symphony office at 510-444- 0801 for more information on these and other ways to support OEBS.<BR><BR><I>Donors are encouraged to seek the counsel of their tax advisor before making a substantial charitable gift</I>.</FONT> </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"> </FONT> <FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><FONT SIZE="-1">Oakland East Bay Symphony  400 - 29th Street   Suite 501   Oakland CA 94609</FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><FONT SIZE="-1"><B>Ph:</B> 510-444-0801 <B>Fax:</B> 510-444-0863 <B>Email:</B> <A HREF="mailto:admin@oebs.org">admin@oebs.org</A></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"></FONT></TD> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="152"><BR><IMG SRC="../image/200809/IMG_0068-crop.JPG" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="135" HEIGHT="304" BORDER="0"></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </BODY>