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We know you have choices when it comes to philanthropic giving, and we are thankful that you support the transformative power of music in our community. There are several ways to support the MSO.
Gifts to the MSO are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is a tax-exempt qualified section 501(c)(3) organization in accordance with Internal Revenue Regulations – identification number 62-6015885.
Ways to Give
DONOR ADVISED FUND
To make a donation to the MSO from your DAF, simply contact your fund administrator.
MSO’s Tax ID #: 62-6015885.
STOCKS OR SECURITIES
If the securities are held by a broker or banker, you can have the securities transferred directly to the MSO account listed below:
Investment Firm: UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Account #: MN 11326 | DTC: 0221
Tax ID #: 62-6015885
EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS
More than 500 companies and corporate foundations match all or a portion of their employees’ charitable contributions. Ask your human resources office whether your company will match your gift(s) to the MSO.
GIFTS OF CASH
Make a one-time gift to the MSO in one of the following ways:
By mail: send to Memphis Symphony Orchestra
610 Goodman St., Memphis, TN 38152.
By phone: pay with a credit card by phone by calling (901) 537-2500.
Give online: CLICK HERE to make a gift online
IRA DISTRIBUTION
If you are over age 70½, you may give a gift from your IRA as a tax-free distribution to a qualified charity.
This means an amount—up to $108,000 annually for an individual or $216,000 annually for a couple with separate IRAs—transferred from your IRA directly to a charity like the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO) can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) without being considered taxable income for you. The deduction then lowers your adjusted gross income (AGI).
The distribution, also known as an IRA Charitable Rollover, is authorized by Section 408(d)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.
As a qualified charitable IRA rollover, the gift must be transferred from a traditional IRA directly to a qualified public charity like the MSO and must be completed during the applicable tax year.
The MSO must receive your gift by December 31 for your IRA charitable distribution to qualify for that tax year.
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is a tax-exempt, charitable institution listed in the Federal Internal Revenue Service Publication #78, "Cumulative List of Organizations," revised IRS Code 501(c)(3).
Should you have any questions about ways to give to the MSO contact Lindsey Stanfill, Development Director at lindsey.stanfill@memphissymphony.org or 901-779-7826.
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material is prepared and made available to you for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide or be relied upon for tax, legal or accounting advice. You should always consult a tax professional to determine your particular tax benefits that may result from any particular type of gift to charity.