Planned Giving: The Laureate Society

The Elixir of Love

"Houston Grand Opera is the jewel in the cultural crown." - The New York Times

Houston Grand Opera enthusiasts formed the Laureate Society to encourage individuals to provide for the future of Houston Grand Opera by including specific provisions in their estate plans.

Laureate Society Members support Houston Grand Opera in a number of ways through estate planning such as:

A bequest in a will
Charitable Remainder Trust
Charitable Lead Trust
Charitable Gift Annuity
IRA charitable beneficiary designation
Life Insurance policy charitable beneficiary designation
Donation of residential or agricultural real estate
Establishing an Endowed Fund to support a general or specific opera program

What are the benefits?
Along with providing valuable support to Houston Grand Opera, there are often significant tax benefits that accompany planned gifts. Depending on the type of gift, you may be able to take advantage of one or more of the following:

  • Immediate income tax charitable deduction
  • Minimize recognition of capital gain
  • Minimize the imposition of the estate tax
  • Partially tax-free payments for life
  • Annual Laureate Society Events
  • Every year Houston Grand Opera hosts a private recital or other special event to thank the members of the Laureate Society for their invaluable vision and generous support towards realizing and securing Houston Grand Opera’s future.

To learn more about planning your gift, please visit our Planned Giving pages. (Following this link will lead you to a separate website maintained by HGO.)

Interested parties may access HGO's IRS Form 990 at www.guidestar.org.