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Your Legacy. Our Future
Your legacy gift will help Theatre Calgary to achieve our ambitious artistic goals:
Produce world-class productions that inspire and entertain.
Seek out the most compelling stories from around the world.
Hire superior artists and craftspeople who can bring those stories to life.
Give young people a chance to discover theatre through our learning programs.
Theatre Calgary Endowment
All legacy contributions are directed towards the Endowment. These funds are invested and a portion of the annual income is used to address the immediate needs of Theatre Calgary. Your legacy gift will provide a sustainable and enduring source of funding—supporting the theatre you love well into the future.
Some endowed gifts may qualify for matching programs, multiplying your impact today and tomorrow.
Will Power
Your will is more than just a plan for the future, it’s a reflection of your values and the legacy you want to leave behind. It’s about making a meaningful, lasting difference.
Bequests
After providing for your loved ones, you may choose to name Theatre Calgary as a beneficiary in your Will. This simple gesture can have an extraordinary impact.
- Sample Bequest Language (click here)
Planned gifts may be made to Theatre Calgary by using the following language:
Residual Bequest: “I give [___]% of the residue of my estate to Theatre Calgary in the City of Calgary, Alberta, to be used for such purposes as the Board of Directors of Theatre Calgary may determine.”
Specific Bequest: “I give the sum of $[amount] to Theatre Calgary in the City of Calgary, Alberta, to be used for such purposes as the Board of Directors of Theatre Calgary may determine.”
Designated Bequest (Optional): “I give $[amount] to Theatre Calgary, designated to support [e.g. world -class productions, new play development, artist mentorship, education programs, etc.].”
Legacy Club
Join the Legacy Club ! When you join the Legacy Club, you become part of a special community of donors who are committed to the future of live theatre.
Legacy Club members are:
Celebrated at our annual Legacy Appreciation Brunch.
Recognized in our theatre programmes throughout the season.
Honoured as champions of the arts and visionary supporters of Theatre Calgary.
If you’ve already included Theatre Calgary in your estate plans, we’d love to hear from you so we can thank you properly.
Theatre Calgary Legacy Club Member“The reason we chose to make a legacy gift is simple—Theatre Calgary has been part of our lives for over 50 years. Giving now allows us to see our support in action and helps build a strong company for future generations. We’re proud to support creativity and passion that goes beyond mere survival.”
How to Get Started
Speak with your legal or financial advisor about including Theatre Calgary in your Will or estate plan.
Contact us for additional information or to let us know your intentions. We’d be honoured to welcome you to our Legacy Club.
If you include Theatre Calgary in your plans, please use our legal name and charitable registration number:
Legal Name: Theatre Calgary Endowment Foundation
Charitable Registration Number: 119214063 RR0001
Let’s Connect
To learn more about how your legacy can make a lasting impact, please reach out to:
Christa Merrell
Manager, Leadership Giving
587-441-9044
Email
We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor or lawyer when making your legacy plans.