Legacy Giving
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Our Seer Society
For half a century, The ArtsCenter has been Orange County's original makerspace. From humble beginnings in a single classroom, we've evolved into an engaging, multidisciplinary arts education center, welcoming students of all ages. Our dynamic classes, innovative performances, and carefully curated gallery spaces showcase the extraordinary talent of North Carolina's premier artists.
Just as a seer visualizes the future, members of The Seer Society are patrons who recognize The ArtsCenter's evolving role and potential in our community. The Seer Society comprises supporters recognized for their commitment to The ArtsCenter through planned gifts or estate plans. These giving structures empower donors to meaningfully contribute to The ArtsCenter either during their lifetimes or as a deferred gift after passing.
As we embark on our next 50+ year journey we invite you to create a lasting legacy by joining the Seer Society. Your gift will fortify the ArtsCenter's long-term vitality and help manifest our vision: crafting an education-rich enviorment where people of all ages and skills can engage with the arts.
Meet Seer Society Member
Chris Ridley
A life of giving back takes many forms, not always in a monetary way. In reality, it is not what you do with your money that matters. It's what you do with your life – your work life, your community involvement, and in a planned giving program to 'remember' deserving institutions like The ArtsCenter—because “giving back,” ultimately, is more than the sum of its parts. It is an obligation to society as a whole... and to oneself, to make a difference.
There has been no greater pleasure in my life than my work with my therapy dog Luna, a blue-merle Collie whom her trainer once observed “has the manners of Emily Post and the disposition of a Saint.” Volunteering at The Ronald McDonald House and Residential Services in Chapel Hill has been a true joy for me and for Luna who embraced her work there with therapeutic gusto.
Today, The ArtsCenter celebrates its 50th year as one of the area's most distinguished institutions and its unparalleled accomplishment providing learning tools to our youth and a vibrant enviorment of artistic excellence to all to enjoy.
We are fortunate to have The ArtsCenter as a mainstay here in Carrboro to visit with our families and to support as best we can afford with our contributions.
Ways To Contribute
Charitable Bequests
This gift, defined in your will or trust, directs assets or funds to The ArtsCenter. You can specify a gift amount or designate a percentage of your overall estate.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Consider naming The ArtsCenter as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or death benefit via your pension
Gifts from Retirement Plans
Name The ArtsCenter as a beneficiary of your retirement plans, such as a 401(k), 403(b), or an IRA. You can also designate non-qualified retirement assets like annuities. Updating your beneficiary designations to include The ArtsCenter allows you to allocate up to 100% of plan assets. This is an attractive option for donors with substantial non-retirement assets, as charities aren’t taxed on these assets, but non-charity beneficiaries are.
Lifetime Gifts from an IRA
If you’re 73 or older, you may make a charitable contribution of up to $100,000 directly to The ArtsCenter from your traditional IRA. This counts towards your annual required minimum distribution, but it doesn’t qualify for a charitable income tax deduction.
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