Endowment


Gifts to the Richmond Symphony Orchestra Foundation’s endowment are invested under the guidance of the foundation trustees. The principal of the gift remains intact and is not spent. Interest from your gift will be used to support the Richmond Symphony for years to come. Gifts can also be made to named funds whose earnings go toward specific purposes such as the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestras.

Thomas P. Bryan, Jr. Kicked Back Classics Fund
James Erb Choral Chair Fund
Florence Robertson Givens Guest Artist Fund
Mary Morton Parsons Education Fund
John Powell Fund (Restricted Endowment)
Edmund A. Rennolds, Jr. Fund (Memorial Concert)
Mary Anne Rennolds Chair Fund (Principal Viola)
Richmond Symphony Orchestra League Chair Fund (Assistant Principal Cello)
Emma Gray Trigg Fund (Unrestricted Endowment)
The Virginia Optimist Clubs’ Scholarship Fund for the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestras
Tribute Fund (Gifts in memory or in honor of people or events)
General Fund (Unrestricted Endowment)
Quincy and Anne Owen Cole Fund (Principal Chair Piano/Celeste)

To make a gift or find out how to start a new named fund contact at
(804) 788-4717 ext. 115

Planned Giving - "Leave A Legacy"

As you plan your estate, we hope you will keep in mind the Richmond Symphony. Recently, the Symphony has been fortunate to learn that some of its patrons have included the orchestra in their estate plans. These gifts help us maintain our financial stability, expand our educational programs, grow artistically, and increase our community outreach. These Symphony patrons become members of the Rennolds Society, organized to recognize and thank those who have included the Symphony in their estate plans. Regardless of the planned giving technique used or the size of the gift, we are grateful to be remembered in this way.

We can help you take those first important steps toward planning your estate. Through some helpful estate planning brochures – which we are happy to send to you free of charge – you will learn how the most popular and useful charitable giving techniques can help you fulfill your philanthropic and financial goals. The rewards are many! You can guarantee security for yourself and your loved ones, support charitable organizations of importance to you, reap financial and tax benefits, and find peace of mind. Once you receive our brochure, we would be happy to advise you, but we always recommend you also consult your own financial advisor.

When you notify us that the Symphony is included in your estate plans, you will automatically become a member of the Rennolds Society. Members receive invitations to concerts, receptions, the Symphony’s Annual Meeting and other special events. With your permission, we would include your name with members of the Rennolds Society in concert programs. (If you prefer to remain anonymous, we will honor your wishes and respect the confidentiality of your gift.)

Free Booklets

We’re pleased to offer free additional information about gift plans. Please review the booklets which are offered (below) and contact us with your request.

For more information or to request brochures please contact:


Director of Advancement & Patron Communications
Phone: (804) 788-4717 ext. 120
Fax: (804) 788-1541
Email:


Richmond Symphony Foundation
(804) 788-4717 ext. 115