Gifts that Make an Impact Now
Gifts from you and others like you are creating the Kansas City Ballet of today and tomorrow!
We would gladly assist you with ways to make a gift that is meaningful to you and has a lasting impact for Kansas City Ballet.
Please contact Jennifer Wampler at 816.216.5585 or by email.
The Bolender Society
Your gift may qualify you to join the Bolender Society, the Ballet’s premiere philanthropic support group. Bolender Society members experience exclusive guest artist lectures, trips and excursions to dance events and meet company dancers at special social gatherings.
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Gifts From Donor Advised Funds Are Easy!
You can give a gift now or leave a gift for later by designating funds from your Donor Advised Fund. You’ll enjoy tax benefits today and can make gifts later, or whenever you’re ready. Click the link below and type your fund provider name, the system will prompt you through the process.
Stock and Bonds
You might consider donating appreciated stock or bonds instead of cash. This gift allows you to avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the value of the stock. Download and send this form to your stockbroker.
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are 70 ½ or older, your gift can be a Qualified Charitable Distribution of funds from your IRA directly to Kansas City Ballet, so it does not create taxable income and counts towards your annual required minimum distribution. You can give up to $100,000 or $200,000 for married couples, without having to pay income taxes on the money.
Downloadable sample letter to send to your fund administrator
See How Richard and Gay Used This Tax-Savings Way to Help
Richard Jensen and Gay Dannelly increased their giving to Kansas City Ballet and their other favorite charities when they were required to take a minimum distribution from their IRA. At 70 ½ years old they could receive tax benefits by making an annual gift from their IRA up to $100,000 per person, or $200,000 for married couples. (Note: Amount donation updated per 2024 IRS rules.)
“We started taking distributions from our IRA and then giving to charities. A lightbulb went on when we realized that we could give directly from our IRA and not be taxed on that income,” said Richard.
Settling in Kansas City after retirement, they attended events in support of the Ballet. “We liked the people we met and the things the Ballet were doing, it was natural for us to support the Arts.”
Disclosure: We encourage you to consult your financial advisor or attorney as you consider a gift for Kansas City Ballet. The information provided here is not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional advice.
Personal Property or Real Estate
Do you have a personal property that’s no longer needed? Or, have you decided that you would like to leave your house to Kansas City for the benefit of future generations? If so, you may wish to transfer ownership of your property and receive tax benefits today.
Download and submit the Real Estate/Personal Property donation application for evaluation by Kansas City Ballet’s Gift Acceptance Committee.
Memorial or Honorary Gift
A memorial or honorary gift is a meaningful way to express your love, admiration, and gratitude for someone special. Your gift will create a lasting tribute. Kansas City Ballet will send an acknowledgement to the family or person you would like to honor.
We would gladly work with you to create meaningful recognition, please contact Rebecca Zandarski by email or 816.216.5597 to get started.
Matching Gift from your employer
A great way to double your impact, many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company has a matching gift policy, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it, completed and signed, with your gift.
Please use our legal name and Federal Tax ID #:
Kansas City Ballet
Federal Tax ID: 43-6052680
Make an Impact Today
We would gladly assist you with ways to make a gift that is meaningful to you and has a lasting impact for Kansas City Ballet.
Please contact impact@kcballet.org or by phone at 816.216.5612.
Disclosure: We encourage you to consult your financial advisor or attorney as you consider a gift for Kansas City Ballet. The information provided here is not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional advice.