PRIVATE GIVING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

For over 80 years, WMS has been committed to keeping music education alive in our community. This is only possible with the private support of individuals, foundations, and corporations that share our vision.

WAYS TO GIVE
There are many ways to make your tax-deductible contribution The Wilmington Music School:

Cash - To support the Annual Fund
Gifts of cash, checks, and credit card are always welcome. You can make a donation to WMS by using the printable gift form^* or web pledge form. If you don’t wish to use either of the above forms, you may send a check to:
The Wilmington Music School
4101 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(make check payable to The Wilmington Music School)

Gifts of Stock
Gifts of securities may be made by electronic transfer or by assigning or issuing the paper certificates to The Wilmington Music School. Please call the Advancement Office at 302-762-1132 for more details.

Named Endowment Funds
Unrestricted gifts to the WMS endowment are needed and encouraged. A gift to the WMS endowment is of lasting value to the school and a memorial in perpetuity to the donor or friend or loved one. WMS uses its annual income from endowments to support vital programs, and invest its endowment funds prudently so they will act as a permanent financial foundation for the school.

To establish a specifically named fund a minimum contribution of $10,000 is required which may be established through a series of smaller gift amounts over time. The donor may allow WMS to use annual income freely, at its discretion, or may direct WMS to apply it to a specific program or purpose.

Planned Gifts
A Planned Gift refers to a charitable donation strategy that is designed to help everyone involved—a charity, the donor and the donor’s heir. It is designed to minimize both federal and state income and inheritance taxes, and possibly provide regular income payments to the donor and/or their heirs.

Bequests, life insurance, trusts and annuities are examples of planned gifts. If you are interested in a planned gift, please phone the Advancement Office at 302-762-1132.

Tangible Property
Gifts of real estate, musical instruments, equipment, and other tangible property can be accepted for use. The donor must place a value on the property donated, WMS cannot value property that has been or will be donated. WMS retains the right to decline any donations of property.

Your financial support helps WMS to carry on a tradition of quality music education in our community.

Private giving makes the difference! Please consider making a gift to The Wilmington Music School today.

For further information or questions, email Shelly Meador or contact the Advancement Office at 302-762-1132.

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