Legacy Giving
Leave a Legacy of Faith and Music
Include Lutheran Music Program in your estate plans
By including Lutheran Music Program—the official IRS recognized name of Lutheran Summer Music—in your estate plans you ensure that future generations of young musicians may experience this transformative program.
Become a Member of the J.S. Bach Society
Everyone who includes Lutheran Music Program in their estate plans are members of the J.S. Bach Society. You are welcome to remain anonymous if you wish. Once you have included Lutheran Music Program in your estate plans we invite you to complete and return this Statement of Intent. Much like Bach’s enduring influence over classical and sacred music and the Church, the J.S. Bach Society honors individuals who commit to Lutheran Music Program’s long-term impact for generations to come and serves as an inspiration for others to do the same.
Soli Deo Gloria
Bequests
The majority of donors include Lutheran Music Program in their wills or trusts as a bequest.
Information you may need:
Lutheran Music Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
The federal tax id number is 47-0638445
Address:
Lutheran Music Program
PO Box 8687
Minneapolis, MN 55408
A lasting legacy: supporters and students united through the gift of music.
Sample Language for Types of Bequests
Below are samples of bequest options you may want to consider and use as a starting point in consultation with your financial advisor.
Specific Bequest: A gift for a specific dollar amount or asset.
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ and no/100 dollars ($____) to Lutheran Music Program, a nonprofit organization located at PO Box 8687, Minneapolis, MN 55408, Federal Tax ID #47-0638445, for Lutheran Music Program’s general use and purpose.
Percentage Bequest: A specific percentage of your overall estate.
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (____%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Lutheran Music Program, a nonprofit organization located at PO Box 8687, Minneapolis, MN 55408, Federal Tax ID #47-0638445, for Lutheran Music Program’s general use and purpose.
Name Lutheran Music Program as a beneficiary
Donors can also support Lutheran Music Program by naming it as a beneficiary to receive assets such as retirement plans and life insurance policies. This is an easy and flexible way to support us.
We are happy to discuss other legacy giving options with you. For more information, please contact Development Officer Lisa Hartwig at 612-879-9555 or email lhartwig@lutheransummermusic.org.
Donor Privacy
We will not share or sell a donor's personal information or send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
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Contact Development Officer, Lisa Hartwig
On behalf of the thousands of alumni touched by Lutheran Music Program, the home of the Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival, and those who will be because of your generosity, thank you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
lhartwig@lutheransummermusic.org
612-879-9555