Building for the Future

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING

Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, supported by memberships, gifts from friends and student tuition.

ENDOWMENT FUND

The Endowment Fund provides a continuing income source as we spend only the earnings from this fund. Each $1,000 life membership goes into the Endowment Fund. You can play a role in increasing this fund – it is one of the best investments you can possibly make to ensure an excellent experience and fine training for young and aspiring opera singers, musicians, directors, designers and technicians.

BEQUESTS, TRUSTS, LIFE INSURANCE, IRA DISTRIBUTIONS

IPFAC welcomes bequests from charitable trusts or estates. You can make IPFAC the beneficiary of life insurance, IRAs or 401K plans. And, the U.S. Congress has finally made permanent the tax break for donations of required minimum distributions from IRAs for certain individuals. Instruments may be made to insure your gifts in perpetuity or may be directed to any of the needs of IPFAC.

SECURITIES

IPFAC welcomes gifts of securities. Consult your tax advisor about the tax advantages of donating appreciated securities. Information about how to donate securities can be obtained by calling the General Director.

CASH FOR CLUNKERS

We have made arrangements with CARS Inc. to accept donations of cars, trucks, RVs, boats and other vehicles. The donor gets a tax deduction and CARS Inc. sends the proceeds from the sale of the vehicles to IPFAC. Details are on our website, opera.org.

AMAZON SMILE AND MATCHING GIFTS

We are also registered with Amazon Smile to receive donations as a percentage of your purchases on Amazon.com. And, we encourage you to consult your employer for matching gift programs. We receive matchings gifts from a number of corporations which are very much appreciated.

TRIBUTE FUNDS

You can take part in helping Inspiration Point by creating a tribute for a member of your family or a friend — living or deceased — or you can donate to memorials that have been set up in honor of the following individuals who have been a big part of Inspiration Point over the last 60+ years: Dr. Henry Hobart, Dr. Isaac Van Grove, Joan Van Grove, Lena Johnson, Mrs. Henry Hobart, JoAnn Carlson, Rowland Davis, Melvin Placke, Dr. Bill Bonner, Louise Bonner, Pat Patchell and Frank Meyer.

We rely on our many generous and caring friends. Our work is important and your gifts make it possible.

For more information, please write or call:

Nancy Preis, General Director, Opera in the Ozarks

P.O. Box 127 Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632 (479) 253-8595