Making a planned gift to Gretna Music is a meaningful way to support the arts and ensure exceptional performances for generations to come. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our community and beyond.

Ways to Give

Online or by Check

• Donate online via our website.

• Mail a check payable to Gretna Music at:
  PO Box 366, Mount Gretna, PA 17064

Stock and Wire Transfers
Contact us for assistance with stock or wire transfers.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you're 70½ or older, you can give up to $108,000 (2025 max) directly from your IRA, tax-free.

Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend grants to Gretna Music or name us as a beneficiary of your fund to continue your impactful legacy.

Employer Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your impact through employer matching gift programs.

Planned Gifts
Leave a legacy by including Gretna Music in your estate plans. Options include retirement assets, securities, real estate, or cash.

• Will or Living Trust
  Add Gretna Music as a specific, residual, or contingent beneficiary in your will or trust.

• Beneficiary Designation
  Designate Gretna Music as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, insurance policy, or bank account.

• Charitable Gift Annuities
  For those age 60 or older a charitable gift annuity is a simple combination of two concepts: a charitable gift and income for life.

• Charitable Trusts
  Explore remainder or lead trusts for tax advantages and financial flexibility.

• Real Estate Gifts
  Making a gift of appreciated property can help avoid capital gains tax and provide you with a federal income tax charitable deduction while benefiting Gretna Music.

Become a valued member of the Gretna Music Encore Society by making a planned giving gift to support the future of Gretna Music. Your thoughtful contribution can leave a lasting impact, helping sustain our mission for generations. Whether you choose an unrestricted gift or designate it to one of our specific funds, your generosity will be deeply appreciated (and recognized anonymously if preferred).

Planned Gift Options:

• Futures Fund: Semi-restricted gifts preserved to provide ongoing financial support through annual distributions and investment gains.

• Music at Gretna Fund: A permanent endowment supporting our music presentations, housed at The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.

• Gretna Music Fund: A lasting endowment at The Lancaster Community Foundation dedicated to sustaining Gretna Music programs.

Want to establish your own enduring legacy? Consider creating an endowed fund to support Gretna Music for years to come. Tribute or naming opportunities are available.

Secure the Future of the Arts Today

Your planned gift ensures that Gretna Music can continue inspiring and connecting audiences in south-central Pennsylvania and beyond. For more information, contact us at 717-361-1508 or kmusick@gretnamusic.org. Always consult with your financial or legal advisor to choose the best option for you.

Thank you for making a difference!