Honor or Memorialize a Friend or Family Member
Make a donation to The Bascom in honor or memory of someone you love. Simply include that information with your donation when you make a donation online. All individuals honored will receive notification from The Bascom.
Take Advantage of Stock Appreciation
Transfer appreciated stock to The Bascom and avoid paying capital gains on the stock you transfer. PLUS, you make an impact on the Highlands community by supporting The Bascom's programs. To transfer stock, contact Holly Alligood at 828.526.4949 for instructions on how to transfer stock.
Make Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) from IRAs
Make required minimum distributions from IRAs and other retirement accounts as donation to The Bascom. By transferring your RMD from a retirement account directly to The Bascom, you can avoid increases to your taxable income.
Donate via Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
A donor-advised fund is a centralized charitable account that allows philanthropic individuals, families and businesses to make tax-deductible donations of cash or publicly traded stock to their favorite charitable organizations.
Endowment Gifts
Cash, RMD, DAFs or stock gifts designated to the Bascom Endowment assist with the long term sustainability of The Bascom. Gifts received for the endowment are invested in the corpus of the fund and protected. The annual spending allocation from earned interest is used each year in perpetuity to offset the cost of Bascom programming.
Gifts in Kind
Donations of tangible items can also support the mission of The Bascom and with approval from the Executive Director. Gift documentation of approved items is required.
Additional Ways to Give
For more information on giving to The Bascom, please contact the Development Team at:
828-526-4949 |
Your donations are essential to the advancement of our mission, and your support ensures The Bascom remains a premier destination in Western North Carolina to experience the transformative power of the visual arts. The Bascom is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization, Tax ID: 56-2093546. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Thank you so much for your support!
