ways to give

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. Please call 914 763 9389.

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 when transferring securities into WOS's account 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’s account (telephone at 800 458 1764 or via email at rex.coons@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. 

WOS Contribution Request PDF File.pdf

WOS Stock Transmittal Letter PDF File.pdf