The information provided here is for general purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult a trusted financial advisor before making any decisions regarding your finances.
Customized Giving at the VYOA:
Leadership Gifts
Donate to VYOA with a high impact gift. Contact Executive Director, Rosina Cannizzaro, (802) 655-5030 ext. 102.
Recurring Gifts
Become a sustaining donor by making a monthly gift.
Annual Gifts
Giving every year has a direct impact on musicians.
Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy to benefit future generations. Contact Executive Director, Rosina Cannizzaro, (802) 655-5030 ext. 102.
How to Make a Gift to the VYOA:
Online
Make a gift online through our secure website using your credit/debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, or your bank account.
Checks
Checks may be made payable to VYOA and mailed to VYOA, 223 Ethan Allen Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446
Phone
Call Jen Greenwood or Rosina Cannizzaro at (802) 655-5030 if you have questions or would like to give over the phone.
Donor Advised Fund
If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), consider recommending a grant to support our mission. It’s a simple and impactful way to make a difference.
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are 70 1/2 years or older, you can make a tax-free gift from your individual retirement account.
Gift of Securities
Gifts of stocks, bonds and mutual funds are easy to give and often provide a larger tax deduction than a cash gift. Contact us directly or have your broker call the VYOA for more information on making a gift of securities.
Memorials & Honoraria
Gifts made in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion can be a meaningful way to support the ongoing work of the VYOA. (One of our alumni asked her wedding guests to donate to the VYOA in lieu of sending wedding gifts. In a matter of weeks this wonderful gesture raised more than $1,200).
Corporate Sponsorship
Sponsoring the VYOA contributes to the quality of life in our community, shows you value youth development and the arts, and helps promote your business. The VYOA now offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities and corresponding marketing benefits. For information about become a VYOA sponsor, please contact Jen Greenwood at (802) 655.5030 x 101.
Name the VYOA as a Beneficiary
To leave a lasting legacy, consider naming the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association (VYOA) as a beneficiary in your estate plans. You can designate the VYOA as a beneficiary of your will, retirement account, life insurance policy, or trust. By doing so, you’ll help ensure the gift of music continues to inspire generations to come.
A provision in your will enables you to make a substantial contribution without diminishing the assets available to you during your lifetime. Since bequests are deductible from your taxable estate, significant estate tax savings my be possible. If you would like to name the VYOA as a beneficiary, please include the following language in your will: “…the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association (03-6011271) of Colchester, Vermont (or any other successor to such organization)…”
For further information about planned giving and bequests, please contact Rosina Cannizzaro at (802) 655.5030 x 102. If you have already included the VYOA in your will or estate plan, we ask that you let us know so that we can acknowledge your thoughtful generosity in our Encore Society.
