Make a Difference by Supporting Us
Legacy Giving and Long-term Support
CSYSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Almost 90 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to student scholarships, instruments, and programming
You can make a difference by donating in one or more of the following ways:
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Donate via credit or debit card
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Regular monthly gifts
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Using your tax refund as a donation
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Make CSYSA part of your estate plan
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Donate using your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
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Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA
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Donate stock as a gift
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Donate your time as a volunteer
If you have questions about these options, please contact the CSYSA office.
Bequest in Your Will
A bequest is one of the most meaningful ways to leave a lasting legacy. By including Colorado Springs Youth Symphony in your will or living trust, you ensure that future generations of young musicians have the opportunity to flourish. Bequests can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue after other gifts are made.
Life Insurance Gift
You can donate a paid-up life insurance policy you no longer need, or name Colorado Springs Youth Symphony as the beneficiary of a new or existing policy. This allows you to make a significant future gift at a relatively modest current cost, while potentially receiving a charitable deduction for the policy's cash value.
Charitable Remainder Trust
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) allows you to transfer assets to a trust that pays you or your beneficiaries income for life or a set term. At the end of the trust period, the remaining assets pass to the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony . This strategy can provide significant tax benefits while supporting our mission.
Charitable Lead Trust
The reverse of a Charitable Remainder Trust, where the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony receives annual income for a set period, after which the remaining assets return to you or your heirs. This is ideal if you expect the trust's assets to grow significantly, as any growth beyond the fixed payment stays in the trust for your heirs.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA to an eligible public charity. A QCD is different from a regular IRA withdrawal. A regular withdrawal counts as taxable income. But a QCD does not count towards your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). You can donate to charity without raising your taxable income.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity is a lifelong contract between a donor and a qualified public charity. When a donation is made, the organization invests the gift and pays you a fixed income for life. At the end of your life, or your spouse's if you're giving as a couple, the charity is entitled to the remainder of the gift.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Functions like a "philanthropic savings account" where you can contribute assets now, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to your favorite causes over time, even posthumously. This is easily set-up with your financial institution.
Retained Life Estate
A Retained Life Estate allows you to irrevocably gift your home or vacation property to the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony while keeping the legal right to live in it or use it for the rest of your life. This is often called "keeping the keys but giving the deed"
Contact the CSYSA Office to Discuss Legacy Giving Options
Any Legacy Giving options should be discussed with your attorney and financial advisor.
Read About our Impact
Our Supporters & Partnerships
Serving our community is a top priority of the CSYSA. We offer over 60 performances a year in our community and online, 20 of which are part of performance tours for each of our ensembles to area schools. The CSYSA actively seeks to strengthen our community offerings by partnering with other local artistic and service groups. Your support makes a difference in the community. Your generous donation will be doubled by our matching donors, allowing students from all communities to participate in our programs and its partnerships with the Colorado Springs performing arts community.
Sectional coaching by Philharmonic musicians
Complimentary master classes
Side-by-side concerts with the Youth Symphony
Collaborative performances
Regular concerts at the Ent Center for the Arts
College credit for participation in CSYSA ensembles
Co-host guest artists
Collaborate with outreach performances
Develop new programs to serve the community
1980 Society
The 1980 Society is a group of distinguished patrons dedicated tosupporting the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony through its capital campaign. Named to commemorate the year of the founding Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, The 1980 Society recognizes and celebrates the generosity of major donors whose contributions play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this organization.
By joining The 1980 Society and pledging $3,000 total over three years, benefactors become an integral part of a legacy that nurtures the artistic talents of young musicians, ensuring that the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony continues to inspire, educate, and enrich the community for generations to come. Members of The 1980 Society will enjoy unique benefits, including special recognition, exclusive events, and opportunities to engage with the symphony’s leadership and talented performers.
1980 Society Members