On Saturday, May 24, 2025 musical history will take place as the internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma makes his first appearance with Fairfield County’s very own Orchestra Lumos.
The evening culminates in a glittering post-concert Champagne and Desserts Reception with live and silent auctions that will raise 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. Please click here to download the brochure to learn more.
To discuss, please reach out to Russell Jones, President and CEO at 203-325-1407 x6 or rjones@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.
Orchestra Lumos appreciates the generosity of all its donors.
click here for a full listing of all the individual contributors.
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this listing.
If you find an error, please accept our apology and alert us by calling 203.325.1407 x3.
To access our most recent 990 form, click here.
