Estate Planning & Celia Franca Society
For more information about estate gifts to the National Ballet, contact:
Teri Worthington Coombs
416 345 9686 x325
tworthington
@national.ballet.ca
Speak to your lawyer or financial planner for professional advice.
Estate and Gift Planning
Create your legacy with The National Ballet of Canada
A legacy gift to The National Ballet of Canada, such as a bequest in your will or a gift of life insurance, demonstrates not only your love of ballet but also an investment in its continued success. Your commitment for the future will celebrate the beauty, athleticism and grace that inspire and move you today.
Creating a legacy allows you the satisfaction and joy of knowing that you are contributing to the ongoing success of something that is important to you while not affecting your income during your lifetime. Legacy gifts may provide immediate or deferred tax benefits to you and can be customized to suit your personal goals and financial considerations.
There are two ways you can support the National Ballet’s mission: to direct your gift to The National Ballet of Canada to fund the company’s current priorities, or to invest your gift in The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation as a legacy for future generations.
Donors who arrange a legacy gift are invited to join the Celia Franca Society, an honorary society to recognize you during your lifetime for your foresight and generosity.
For more information, contact:
Teri Worthington Coombs
416 345 9686 x325
tworthington
@national.ballet.ca
Bequests
Your bequest, whether large or small, demonstrates not only your love of ballet, but a commitment to its future.
Leaving a gift in your will is a way to ensure your legacy – and that of the National Ballet – continues for generations to come. It is a generous way to continue your support of the company, and possibly a way to make a significant gift to the company that you might not be able to afford during your lifetime.
Bequests can be directed either to The National Ballet of Canada or to The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation, depending on your wishes.
Please click here PDF to see sample language to make a bequest in your will.
Please note that in making any changes to your will, or when creating a new will, you should consult with your own professional advisor such as a lawyer, financial planner or accountant.
For more information, contact:
Teri Worthington Coombs
416 345 9686 x325
tworthington
@national.ballet.ca
Other Planned Gifts
Gifts of Life Insurance
Transfer ownership of an existing policy to The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation or purchase a new one; insurance premium payments are tax deductible for policies owned by The National Ballet of Canada.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Purchase an annuity through The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation and receive fixed, guaranteed payments for life.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Make an irrevocable gift to The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation claim a one-time charitable tax deduction on your gift and receive an annual income.
For more information or to join, contact:
Teri Worthington Coombs
416 345 9686 x325
tworthington
@national.ballet.ca
Celia Franca Society
The Celia Franca Society recognizes and thanks generous donors who have arranged legacy gifts that will extend beyond their lifetimes to support great dance.
Donors who arrange legacy gifts, such as bequests through their wills or gifts of life insurance, are invited to join the Celia Franca Society. In appreciation, the National Ballet invites members to special events and offer public recognition during the donors’ lifetimes.
The Celia Franca Society is named in honour of the National Ballet’s illustrious founder to pay tribute to her vision, tenacity and passion. The members of the Celia Franca Society likewise are recognized for their vision, dedication and generosity.
Celia Franca Society Events
See photos from events celebrating Celia Franca Society members.
- Diane Torney with Karen Kain at the Celia Franca Society recognition event, October 2007. Photo by Bruce Zinger.
- Joan Fox-Revett and friend Julia with Second Soloist Jonathan Renna at the Celia Franca Society recognition event, October 2007. Photo by Bruce Zinger.
- Karen Kain, Celia Franca and Veronica Tennant at the launch of the Celia Franca Society, October 2006. The launch event featured the film Celia Franca: Tour de Force, directed by Ms. Tennant. Photo by Bruce Zinger.
- Guests of the Celia Franca Society launch event, October 2006, in the auditiorium of the Carlu, site of the Eaton Auditorium where the National Ballet made its debut in November 1951. Photo by Bruce Zinger.
- Celia Franca Society members Earl Barnsley, Maureen Dunn and Ann Sutton at the Celia Franca Society launch event, October 2006. Photo by Bruce Zinger.
