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Dear Friend of the Westchester Oratorio Society,

WOS depends upon the generous support of people like you to help make possible the production of our high quality concerts. Your donation goes only toward production costs, as chorus members and administrative personnel are all volunteers. Your tax-deductible* contribution will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

The Board of Directors

*The Westchester Oratorio Society is a tax-exempt not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and as such all contributions are tax deductible. A copy of our latest annual report may be obtained from us upon request or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271.

Friend $25 - $49 
Supporter $50 - $99 
Donor $100 - $249 
Patron $250 - 499 
Sponsor $500 - $999 
Benefactor $1,000 - $4,999 
Partner $5,000 - $9,999 
Conductor's Circle $10,000 or more

Check 

Please print out our Contribution Form and mail to:
WESTCHESTER ORATORIO SOCIETY
Post Office Box 6 
South Salem, NY 10590
(Please make your check payable to Westchester Oratorio Society)

Credit Card

You can make your gift to WOS by Visa or MasterCard. See above for instructions.

Securities

Gifts of highly appreciated stock are another method of making a gift and a way to possibly avoid capital gains taxes. Stock may be donated electronically or stock certificates may be signed over to WESTCHESTER ORATORIO SOCIETY.

Securities Held by a Bank or Broker

If your securities are with a bank or broker, you can transfer your shares to WOS by Depository Trust Company (DTC) wire by completing our Transfer Letter, and sending it to your broker and submitting a fax copy to Rex Coons at 212 626 8816. (Please Note: It is extremely important that you notify us by faxing Rex. The securities cannot be sold until the donor has been identified. Also, we need your name and address for tax deduction and acknowledgement purposes).   For further information you can contact Rex by telephone at 800 458 1764 or via email at rex.coons@ubs.com.

Securities Held by You

If the physical certificates are in your possession, please call Rex for instructions on delivering them to WOS account (telephone at 800 458 1764 or via email at rex.coons@ubs.com www.ubs.com).

Matching Gifts

Many corporations offer matching gift programs to their employees and families. You may be able to double the impact of your gift if your employer participates in a matching gift program. Please obtain the request form from your employer's human resources department and send it to WOS at PO Box 6, South Salem, NY 10590.

Planned Giving

Another way to make a gift to the Westchester Oratorio Society is to include WOS in your will or name WOS as a beneficiary of a revocable trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy. A bequest is deductible for federal estate tax purposes. A bequest can be made by creating a new will, adding a codicil to your existing will, or naming WOS as a beneficiary of a revocable trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy.

A recent change in the tax laws permits people age 70½ and older to give up to $100,000 per year from their IRA directly to a charity and avoid paying income taxes on the money. Regardless of age, there are many other options for donating to WOS with beneficial tax consequences. Consult your attorney or tax advisor. 

Also, the law firm of Casper & Fischer LLP in Mt. Kisco (Tom Casper 914 242 4900) has graciously agreed to offer a free consultation to those wishing to explore a planned gift to WOS.


Downloads:

   WOS Contribution Request PDF File

   WOS Stock Transmittal Letter PDF File