Planned Giving

A planned gift to the Lyric Opera of Kansas City can meet your life goals and financial needs, plus provide you or your estate with significant tax benefits – all while granting the Lyric Opera of Kansas City a generous ultimate gift. Any planned gift to the Opera entitles you to join The Encore Society, a special group of friends who have included the Lyric Opera of Kansas City in their estate plans.

Some popular planned gift options:

Beneficiary Designations
Naming the Opera as beneficiary of your IRA, Savings Account, Life Insurance Policy or Donor-Advised Fund

Bequests by Will
For general support, or a favorite aspect of the Opera's mission

Charitable Gift Annuities and Remainder Trusts
Gifts from which you (or a designee) can receive lifetime income

Charitable Lead Trust
Benefits the Opera during your lifetime, then passes to your heirs

Real Estate
An income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value, and you'll avoid capital gains tax on the property's appreciation.

The Encore Society, salutes the foresight and generosity of those who have included the Lyric Opera in their wills or estate plans. Members are invited to special events and enjoy other recognition. If you've already included the Lyric Opera in your plans, we'd love to hear from you so we may thank you through The Encore Society.

To learn more about planning your gift to the Lyric Opera of Kansas City or for more information on The Encore Society, please contact Michelle LaPointe, Director of Development, at 816-471-4933 x110 or mlapointe@kcopera.org.