Ways to Give

Old School Square Center for the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c3) registered non-profit cultural arts organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. (Federal ID 65-0032803).

A copy of the official registration and financial information for Old School Square Center for the Arts, a Florida-based nonprofit corporation (Registration No. CH33298) may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free, 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state or visiting their website HERE. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

If you would like to make a donation, please click the button below.  You may also stop by our administrative office or mail your donation to:  Old School Square Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 33444. Many thanks for your support!

 

Planned Giving

There are special opportunities to support Old School Square Center for the Arts through a variety of planned giving programs.  Please feel free to contact our CFO to discuss any of these options.  Planned giving is the most thoughtful way to support your cultural center, and we can tailor your gift to provide a legacy for you and Old School Square Center for the Arts.

Bequests
One of the most frequently used giving opportunities is with a bequest through a will or a trust.  It allows you to make a substantial gift to Old School Square Center for the Arts without taking any current assets from you, the donor.  The gift is tax deductible for Federal estate tax purposes and can greatly reduce or eliminate your Federal estate tax requirements.

Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance is a great way to support Old School Square Center for the Arts at a nominal cost. There are several scenarios that would benefit younger and older donors alike, which may also provide substantial tax benefits.

Charitable Remainder Trust
This gift benefits the donor now, so it provides income to the donor or named beneficiaries during their lifetime.  After death, the trust assets are transferred to Old School Square.

Charitable Gift Annuity
This gift provides a simple contractual agreement between the donor and Old School Square Center for the Arts.  The annuity provides a fixed payment each year for the life of the beneficiary.  The annuity offers quite a few tax benefits for the donor.

Charitable Lead Trusts
This opportunity allows the donor to contribute assets to a trust for a specific period of time.  With this type of gift, Old School Square Center for the Arts would receive income from the trust as a gift.  The assets are returned to the donor when the trust terminates.  It reduces Federal estate taxes when transferring property to heirs.

Retirement Plans and IRA Designations
Considering this option can greatly reduce income and estate taxes for your heirs.  Tax burdens can be as high as 70% of the total fund unless you consider naming a charitable remainder trust as one of the beneficiaries of the assets.

Other Gift Options

Crest Theatre Memorial Fund
We are honored to announce the formation of the Crest Theatre Memorial Fund, which was started by the Elmore Family in honor of the late Wilma A. Elmore.
This fund will provide an opportunity for families to leave a lasting legacy, in honor of loved ones, by requesting memorial gifts be made to the Crest Theatre Memorial Fund.
The funds raised will be used to maintain and upgrade the Crest Theatre, allowing us to continue to bring world class entertainment to Delray Beach.

Matching gifts
Many employers offer a matching gift program.  You may be able to double your gift to Old School Square Center for the Arts.

Endowment Gifts
Old School Square Center for the Arts accepts gifts to permanently endow programs here at the cultural center.  They include education, theater programs, museum programs, preservation and capital endowment gifts.