Ways to Give
Below, please find some suggested methods of donating, but we encourage you to contact us should you have any questions or would like to consult with a member of our Development Department.
Gifts of cash are the most popular form of giving and include gifts made via credit card, check, cash, etc. These gifts are tax-deductible minus any benefits received. You can make a donation online today!
IN-KIND
Did you know that one of the Festival’s largest expenses is housing our summer musicians? If you have a home that will be empty during any part of our summer season, please consider donating it for our musician's use. This gift is tax-deductible and many find it a rewarding experience to invite our musicians into their home!
Other in-kind gifts consist of professional services that would benefit the Festival and our musicians. If you believe you have something of value to contribute in this way, please contact Kim Carter, Development Associate, at (307) 733-3050, ext. 102, or kim@gtmf.org.
GIFTS OF STOCK
The Music Festival receives many gifts of stock and there are three ways to donate stock to our organization, of which option one is the most expedient:
- Electronically transfer the stock to the Festival’s trading account.
- Sell the stock through your broker and send the proceeds to the Festival.
- Mail the stock certificates directly to the Festival.
- If you plan to electronically transfer stock to the Festival’s trading account at Charles Schwab:
a. Use these DTC instructions for routing your stock transfer.
Deliver to DTC clearing 0164
Code 40
Grand Teton Music Festival, Inc. - Trading
Acct # 3830 9597
b. Notify the Festival by fax at (307) 739-9043 on the day of transfer. Please include donor name, type of the stock, number of shares and the value at the time of transfer. This step is imperative because we need to sell the stock immediately in order to avoid problems from market fluctuations and there is no way to identify the donor through the trade.
2. If you plan to sell the stock through your broker:
a. Have the check made out to Grand Teton Music Festival.
b. Send it to 4015 W. Lake Creek Dr. #1, Wilson, WY 83014.
3. If you plan to send the stock certificates by mail:
a. Send the stock certificate(s) made out to the Grand Teton Music Festival by certified mail or Federal Express to:
Grand Teton Music Festival, Inc.
4015 W. Lake Creek Dr. #1
Wilson, WY 83014
b. The Festival will then get the appropriate documents signed by available Board members to facilitate sale of the stock as soon as possible and send by Federal Express to:
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Phone#(888) 279-5482
Attn: Institutional Service Group - Texoma team 7
1958 Summit Park Dr. #500
Orlando, FL 32810
c. Notify the Festival by fax at (307) 739-9043 the day you mail the certificates. Please include donor name, type of the stock, number of shares and the value at the time of mailing.
PLANNED GIVING
The Festival soon celebrates its 50th Anniversary and we hope that with such a venerable history, you will consider investing in our future by joining our Planned Giving Program. By joining this program, you can be recognized today for the gift you will make in the future.
There are many ways to give a planned gift that include:
1. Bequests
2. Life Insurance
3. Life Income Plans
If you are interested in joining our Planned Giving Program, please contact Erin Roy, Director of Development, at (307) 733-3050, ext. 103, or erin@gtmf.org.
Your gift ensures our bright future!
REAL ESTATE
The Grand Teton Music Festival accepts real estate gifts on a case by case basis. There are specific tax benefits for you, the donor, whether or not you choose to live on the property.
If you are interested in giving a gift of real estate, please contact Erin Roy, Director of Development, at (307) 733-3050, ext. 103, or erin@gtmf.org.