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The Bob Dylan Center inspires and celebrates fearless creativity by exploring the music and artistry of the Nobel Prize–winning singer-songwriter as a catalyst for personal expression and cultural change. A planned gift extends the legacy of Bob Dylan and the center.
There are many ways to make a gift to the Bob Dylan Center. Choose the gift method below that works best for you. For more information, please contact Jessica McKenzie.
Thank you for your support.
“I bequeath the sum of $____________ of my total estate assets to Friends of American Song Archives, Inc., federal tax ID number 46-5165090, for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center (116 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103), its operations and mission.”
“I bequeath ________ percent of the residue of my total estate assets to Friends of American Song Archives, Inc., federal tax ID number 46-5165090, for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center (116 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103), its operations and mission.”
“In the event that ________________ predeceases me, I bequeath the sum of $____________ (or, alternatively, ________ percent of the residue of my total estate assets) to Friends of American Song Archives, Inc., federal tax ID number 46-5165090, for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center (116 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103), its operations and mission.”
To make Bob Dylan Center the beneficiary of a planned gift you only need the following information:
Friends of American Song Archives for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center
Attn: Development Office
116 E Reconciliation Way
Tulsa, OK 74103
Federal Tax ID: #46-5165090
Choosing to make Friends of American Song Archives, Inc. a part of your estate plans can help you realize financial and/or tax-saving benefits. Please speak with a financial advisor or attorney for advice. We are also happy to provide you with individual assistance and information, in confidence and without obligation.
To request more information or to talk about a bequest, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Senior Director of Development & Finance.
If you have included Friends of American Song Archives, Inc. on behalf of the Bob Dylan Center in your will or estate plans, please fill out this form to let us know so that we can express our gratitude. If you prefer that your plans remain private, we thank you for your thoughtful commitment and generosity.
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. If bequeathed to Friends of American Song Archives, Inc., these funds would escape income and estate taxes and reduce the size of your total taxable estate.
If you are 70 1/2 or older, you are eligible to make tax-free contributions to Friends of American Song Archives, Inc. for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center from your IRA or other qualified retirement plan (e.g., pension funds, 401k, 403b, etc). The donation counts towards your Required Minimum Distribution or RMD (the IRS-determined minimum amount you must withdraw from your account each year). To learn more, consult your individual plan administrator and ask for a beneficiary designation form.
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is created by a transfer of assets to a trust that will pay you or another beneficiary income for life or for a period of time. At the death of the last beneficiary, the remaining property in the trust passes to Friends of American Song Archives, Inc. for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center. A CRT provides lifetime income to you and/or your loved ones and offers significant tax advantages.
A Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) is created by a transfer of assets to a trust that will pay income to Friends of American Song Archives, Inc. for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center for a term of years. At the end of the term, you or a beneficiary receive the remaining trust assets. A CLT can be created during life or at death under the terms of your will. It’s a great way to transfer assets to future generations, realize tax advantages and benefit the Bob Dylan Center today.
Donate a paid-up life insurance policy which has outlived its original purpose and receive a tax deduction. Simply name Friends of American Song Archives, Inc. as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
To make Bob Dylan Center the beneficiary of a planned gift you only need the following information:
Friends of American Song Archives for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center
Attn: Development Office
116 E Reconciliation Way
Tulsa, OK 74103
Federal Tax ID: #46-5165090
Name Friends of American Song Archives, Inc. as a beneficiary of a savings, checking, brokerage or other transfer on death account.
To make Bob Dylan Center the beneficiary of a planned gift you only need the following information:
Friends of American Song Archives for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center
Attn: Development Office
116 E Reconciliation Way
Tulsa, OK 74103
Federal Tax ID: #46-5165090
Donate appreciated real estate that is not subject to a lien or mortgage.
If you are 70 ½ years old or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to Friends of American Song Archives, Inc. for the benefit of Bob Dylan Center without the distribution counting as taxable income. Up to $100,000 in taxable IRA funds can be counted as QCDs annually for individuals (up to $200,000 for married couples). This can be a tax-efficient way to give. In addition, a QCD can be used toward your required minimum distribution.
QCD checks may be made out to Friends of American Song Archives with a memo line of “Bob Dylan Center” and mailed to:
Bob Dylan Center
Attn: Development Office
116 E Reconciliation Way
Tulsa, OK 74103
If you have questions, or would like to discuss how you can best support the Bob Dylan Center through a planned gift, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Senior Director of Development & Finance.
Bob Dylan Center
116 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103
Wednesday – Sunday: 10AM – 6PM
918.392.3353 | info@bobdylancenter.com
