Join the Dorothy Alexander Legacy Society
Leave a Legacy with Atlanta Ballet
Since 1929, Atlanta Ballet has been home to some of the most creative and talented dancers in the Southeast and a leader in the regional dance movement, expanding the boundaries of who has access to ballet. By including Atlanta Ballet in your estate plan, your generosity helps us bring people together to experience ballet’s transformative power. Thank you for ensuring our impact continues for generations to come.
Ways to Make a Lasting Impact
1. Bequests
You can include a gift to Atlanta Ballet in your will with just one sentence:
“I give to Atlanta Ballet, Inc., a nonprofit corporation currently located at 1695 Marietta Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, [insert one of the following] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”
• “xx percent of my adjusted gross estate”
• “the sum of \$xxx”
• “all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate”
• “xx percent of my residuary estate”
2. Give from Your IRA
If you’re 70½ or older, you can donate up to $100,000 per year directly from your IRA—tax-free. This is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
3. Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
A DAF allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants over time.
Use our Tax ID: 58-1047778 when recommending a grant.
4. Beneficiary Designations
You can name Atlanta Ballet as a beneficiary of:
• IRA or retirement plans
• Life insurance policies
• Donor-Advised Funds
• Bank or brokerage accounts
Simply request a change-of-beneficiary form from your provider and return the completed form.
5. Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)
A CRT provides you or loved ones with income for life (or up to 20 years), with the remaining assets supporting Atlanta Ballet.
You can choose:
• Annuity Trust: Fixed annual payments
• Unitrust: Payments based on a percentage of annual trust value
6. Charitable Lead Trusts (CLT)
With a CLT, Atlanta Ballet receives income from the trust for a set time, and the remaining assets eventually go to your heirs or estate. This can be an effective estate-planning tool with potential tax benefits.