In addition to annual donations, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra offers several special giving opportunities that allow you to make a deeper impact and support the WFSO in meaningful ways. Whether you’re honoring a loved one, planning your legacy, or looking to stretch your gift further, there’s a giving option that aligns with your philanthropic goals.
These special contributions help sustain the artistic excellence and educational outreach of the WFSO for generations to come — keeping live orchestral music vibrant across Wichita Falls and the greater Texoma region.
Planned Giving
By including a charitable gift to WFSO in your will or estate plan, you help ensure that the orchestra will present concerts for the next generation of patrons. Planned gifts can take many forms, including bequests, beneficiary designations, and gifts of retirement assets.
To include the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra in your estate plan, download our planned giving form.
Tribute Gifts
Honor someone special or celebrate the legacy of a loved one with a Tribute Gift made in their name. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or a gift made in loving memory, a tribute gift is a meaningful way to connect a name you love with the music WFSO brings to this community.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match charitable donations made by their employees — sometimes doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift at no additional cost to you. Check with your company’s HR or giving program to see if your gift to WFSO qualifies for a match.
Gifts of Stock & Securities
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can be a tax-savvy way to support WFSO while potentially avoiding capital gains tax. Contact us to learn how to make a gift of securities.
IRA & Donor-Advised Fund Gifts
If you’re 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from your IRA to WFSO. You can also recommend a grant to WFSO through your Donor-Advised Fund. Both are simple ways to support the Symphony while making the most of your existing accounts.
Questions?
Every gift, no matter the size or form, helps keep live symphonic music thriving in Wichita Falls. Contact Alicia Deges, Executive Director, at wfsoed@wfso.org or 940-723-6202 to talk through which giving option is right for you.
