On Saturday, May 24, 2025 musical history took place as the internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma made his first appearance with Fairfield County’s very own Orchestra Lumos.
The evening culminated in a glittering post-concert Champagne and Desserts Reception with live and silent auctions that raised funds to ensure we continue to enjoy extraordinary music by the finest musicians in the tri-state region.
Planned giving allows you to provide essential support while simultaneously ensuring the longevity of Orchestra Lumos for generations to come.
The Lumos Circle recognizes individuals who have included Orchestra Lumos in their charitable estate plans. We offer various planned giving options, including bequests and beneficiary designations, IRA charitable rollovers, gifts of real estate, securities and other property.
To discuss, please reach out to Russell Jones, President and CEO at 203-325-1407 x6 or rjones@orchestralumos.org
Name a musician’s chair in honor of someone special, or in memory of a loved one.
All named chairs will be acknowledged wherever and whenever the position is listed in a roster, program book, brochure, and the musician’s page on our website.
Have a car taking space in your driveway or garage? Donate it to Orchestra Lumos. It is easy – we pick it up and you may get a tax deduction.
We will tow your vehicle (car, truck, boat, motorcycle) at no cost to you. You will get a donation receipt, and help Orchestra Lumos.
Call or email Lisa Rich at 203-325-1407 x3 or LRich@orchestraLumos.org
To make a gift from your IRA
The IRA Charitable Rollover provision allows individuals 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000 to charitable organizations directly from their IRA without treating the distribution as taxable income. If you wish to give but will not reach the new standard deduction threshold, this is an ideal way to continue supporting charities that you love. Please consult your professional tax advisor for more information. *This is for informational purposes and is not intended as legal or tax advice.
To make a gift of shares
Many people choose to contribute to the Orchestra Lumos by transferring securities rather than making a direct contribution of cash.
If you wish to receive further information should you hold the stock certificates yourself, if a bank or broker holds the securities for you, or if you wish to re-register the securities, please contact Russell Jones, Orchestra Lumos President and CEO, at 203.325.1407 x6 or by email at rjones@orchestralumos.org.
Donating securities has several tax benefits – please consult with your tax professional for specific tax advice.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by employees. Your gift to the Orchestra Lumos could be eligible for being doubled or even tripled! If your company will match, request a matching gift from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Please consider making a gift to our Annual Fund.
Director of Development
lrich@orchestralumos.org
203.325.1407 x3
