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Planned Giving & Endowment Gifts 

Planned gifts are an investment in the future of Chautauqua, a prudent way to make a lasting difference, and a way to accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals.  Many Chautauquans and friends have supported the future of the Institution by making a planned gift – and now enjoy the peace of mind that comes with making a difference, and leaving a legacy that family members and friends will honor and remember.  

By making a planned gift, you are entitled to become a member of the Eleanor B. Daugherty Society, a special group of friends who have included Chautauqua in their will or other estate plans.   

What is a Planned Gift?

Planned gifts are deferred contributions which you can make through your will, retirement plan, trust, or other life-income plan, to name but a few options. They all offer attractive tax benefits, some of which can be immediate, particularly when you choose to fund your gift with appreciated securities, as you will reduce or eliminate capital gains tax.     

Most important, planned gifts are added to Chautauqua’s endowment, ensuring that the programming quality experienced through all four of Chautauqua’s pillars – Arts, Education, Religion and Recreation, will continue for years to come.     

“For more information on how you can make a planned, or an immediate gift, in support of Chautauqua’s endowment please contact Karen Blozie at 716.357.6244 or kblozie@ciweb.org.