Endowment and Planned Giving

The Straz Center's endowment is a permanent fund that is invested to generate income. You can contribute to the endowment today or leave a gift through your estate. In either case, we pledge to retain and invest your gift in perpetuity. A portion of the income from the endowment will be available each year to support our mission.  Endowment gifts may be either restricted or unrestricted.

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Endowment Gifts

A gift to endowment can immediately begin supporting the current generation of programming and performing arts students while guaranteeing that support in perpetuity. Donors can create their own endowed funds or give to an existing fund.  Endowed funds can be created now in many different ways, including cash, stock or retirement distributions. Learn more about existing funds and ways to give.

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Planned Giving

A planned gift is a great way to support the Straz Center through your estate. There are many types of planned gifts, many with benefits to you or your family members that can be realized in your lifetime. Learn more about the planned gift that might be right for you.