Dance has a way of staying with us — in the music we can’t stop humming, the performances that moved us to tears, the young dancer we watched come into her own on stage. When you love something that deeply, you want it to last.
May is Leave a Legacy Month, a time to consider how a planned gift can keep the art form you love alive and thriving for generations to come. A legacy gift to Kansas City Ballet is more than a financial decision. It’s a declaration that dance matters, that the arts belong to this community, and that you helped make that possible. And should your circumstances change, you can always update your plans.
Ways to Leave Your Legacy
Leave a Bequest
The most common legacy gift, a bequest lets you direct a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, a percentage of your estate, or the balance remaining after you’ve provided for your loved ones — all to ensure the curtain keeps rising in Kansas City.
Name Kansas City Ballet as a Beneficiary
Designating Kansas City Ballet on your life insurance policy is one of the most affordable ways to make a truly meaningful gift. It protects the value of your estate, may offer tax savings, and creates an impact far greater than you might imagine.
Gift Your Retirement Savings
Directing a percentage of your retirement savings, such as IRAs and 401(k)s, to Kansas City Ballet can become a lasting act of generosity, and one that offers significant tax benefits for your estate.
What You Need to Know
To designate a gift to Kansas City Ballet, please use the following:
Legal name: Kansas City Ballet Association
EIN Tax ID #: 43-6052680
Mailing address: Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity, 500 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
A Few Tips As You Plan
Once you’ve decided to give, a few steps can help make the process smooth for you and your loved ones.
Talk with your family. These conversations aren’t always easy, but sharing your wishes is one of the kindest things you can do for the people you love.
Seek professional guidance. A financial advisor can help you explore your options, and an estate attorney can ensure your wishes are documented properly.
Our Promise to You
Your intentions matter to us. Should you decide to share the joy of dance by leaving a gift to Kansas City Ballet in your will or by beneficiary designation, we hope you will let us know so that we may honor you with membership in the Kansas City Ballet Legacy Society, established in honor of our founder, Tatiana Dokoudovska.
Let’s Talk
We’d be honored to be part of your legacy. Any questions? Please reach out to:
Kristin Castle, Chief Philanthropy Officer | kcastle@kcballet.org | 816.216.5585
This information is not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional advice. For assistance in charitable planning, please consult an attorney for legal advice or obtain the services of another qualified professional.
Header image: Kansas City Ballet Dancers in Swan Lake. Photo by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
