Why Consider a Planned Gift? 

Planned giving can be simple and flexible. Through any method, your gift helps ensure a strong and sustainable future for the performing arts in Philadelphia. You can support The Philadelphia Orchestra, Ensemble Arts, both, or a specific program or initiative that aligns with your personal passions. 

  • Make an impact now by committing to a future charitable contribution 

  • Support the music and performances you love while maintaining control of your assets 

  • Create a lasting legacy that reflects your values 

  • Receive potential tax advantages for you or your family

  • Make a gift while generating income for you or your family 

  • Join a community of donors committed to ensuring the longevity of the arts 

We’d love to hear from you!

Donor Stories

Including the Orchestra in your [estate] plan is a way of thanking them.

Bill Leonard 

Molly's HeadshotI chose to make a planned gift because I believe the future of the arts depends on all of us. If we don’t invest in the next generation, we risk losing something essential. This gift allows me to continue supporting The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts beyond my lifetime, and it becomes part of my legacy. 

For me, it’s also about modeling values. When my will is read, I want my children and grandchildren to see that the arts mattered deeply in my life. To see that music, culture, and creativity are not optional, but essential to how we grow, think, and connect. I’ve experienced firsthand the joy and opportunity that the arts create, and I want that to continue for others. 

Ultimately, I hope that my gift helps sustain and expand Ensemble Arts Philly’s reach, bringing more people—especially young people—into its spaces and into a lifelong relationship with the arts.

Molly Shepard 

Joel and his wifeI included The Philadelphia Orchestra in my estate plans because it is the cultural gem of Philadelphia, and I want to assure that future generations enjoy what I have been privileged to enjoy.

Joel Beaver 

The Orchestra has had a profound impact on my life. Supporting the annual fund allows me to give back today, and my estate gift creates a continuity of giving. By directing my gift to the endowment, my support will continue year after year. It’s meaningful to know that beyond my lifetime, I can help sustain an institution that has given me so much.  

Walter Zanchuk  

My great-great-grandfather painted the ceiling of the Academy of Music. Supporting its future through my estate feels like a way of honoring him and continuing our family story.

Judy Lloyd