Edna W. Saunders
Planned Giving Society
We invite you to join the Edna W. Saunders Planned Giving Society by establishing a planned gift to Performing Arts Houston.
The Edna W. Saunders Planned Giving Society is named in memory of Houston’s first impresario, Edna W. Saunders, who programmed and presented performances and events throughout Houston for over 45 years. Dubbed an “Empress of the Arts” by John T. Jones, Jr., Ms. Saunders’s had an indelible impact on our community’s culture, securing Houston’s access to the most accomplished performing artists from around the world until her death in 1963 at the age of 83. John T. Jones, Jr. created Performing Arts Houston in tandem with the opening of Jones Hall in 1966 to keep Ms. Saunder’s legacy alive for all Houstonians.
In keeping with her legacy, the Edna W. Saunders Planned Giving Society propels Performing Arts Houston boldly into the future as we continue to provide the most diverse and relevant performing arts experiences in Houston. Planned gifts ensure long-term support for our work while helping contributors leave their own legacy within Houston’s cultural life.
Edna W. Saunders Planned Giving Society Benefits
Saunders Society members receive:
- Ongoing recognition as a Saunders Society member in Amplify Magazine and the Performing Arts Houston website
- A Saunders Society pin denoting membership
- An invitation for two to the annual Saunders Society appreciation dinner
- Lifetime Visionary membership with a qualifying legacy gift, including Green Room access, valet, and Cast Party invitations for all performances
- Lifetime invitation for two to Performing Arts Houston’s annual Holiday Party
- The satisfaction of knowing you are making a lasting impact on the future of Houston’s performing arts and arts education
Have you already included Performing Arts Houston in your will, trust, or estate plans?
Please let us know by contacting Jordan Drum, Director of Development, at (713) 632-8104 or [email protected] so that we can recognize you and invite you to participate in the benefits of the Saunders Society.
Are you considering a legacy gift to Performing Arts Houston?
Planned gifts can be made using a variety of instruments, including:
- Life insurance policy charitable beneficiary designation
- IRA charitable beneficiary designation
- A bequest in a will
- Charitable Remainder Trust
- Charitable Lead Trust
To include Performing Arts Houston in your estate plans, contact your financial or legal advisor.
Remember: Certain assets, such as an IRA, 401(k), and life insurance policy are not included in your will. Beneficiaries of these non-probate assets must be planned separately.
Create Your Legacy
For questions or more information about planned giving to Performing Arts Houston, please contact Jordan Drum, Director of Development, at (713) 632.8104 or [email protected]. Inquiries are strictly confidential.
Please consult your financial advisor when considering your philanthropic goals.