Support the Lake County Symphony Orchestra
The Lake County Symphony Orchestra relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations, and community partners to bring live orchestral music to audiences throughout Lake County.
Since 2004, the LCSO has presented professional-quality performances while providing meaningful employment opportunities for Illinois musicians and enriching the cultural life of our communities.
Ticket sales cover only a portion of the cost of producing live orchestral performances. Contributions of all sizes help support musician compensation, guest artists, music rental and licensing, venue expenses, educational initiatives, and organizational operations.
Your support ensures that live orchestral music remains vibrant, accessible, and inspiring for generations to come.
Your Support Makes an Impact
🎵 Founded in 2004
🎵 More than 1,400 email newsletter subscribers
🎵 Over 1,200 followers across Facebook and Instagram
🎵 Approximately 128 musicians engaged annually
🎵 At least eight performances and community events each season
🎵 Hundreds of audience members served throughout Lake County each year
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Ways to Support the LCSO
Make a Donation
Individual gifts help sustain every aspect of the orchestra's mission—from concerts and educational activities to music purchases and musician compensation.
Every gift makes a difference.
Sponsorship & Advertising
Become a symphony sponsor or connect your business with engaged audiences throughout Lake County while demonstrating your commitment to arts and culture.
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities provide valuable visibility while supporting live orchestral music.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to the Lake County Symphony Orchestra.
Beginning at age 73, a QCD may also satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) while potentially reducing taxable income.
For 2026, individuals may distribute up to $111,000 annually to qualified charitable organizations through a QCD.
Please consult your financial advisor or tax professional regarding your specific circumstances.
To ensure your gift is processed within a given tax year, we recommend that distributions arrive at the Lake County Symphony Orchestra no later than December 15.
Information for Your Financial Institution
Lake County Symphony Orchestra
825 S. Waukegan Rd., A8 #265
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Tax ID (EIN): 27-1232612
Phone: 847-220-8001
It is helpful, though not required, to notify the LCSO when you make an IRA gift so that we may properly acknowledge your generosity.
Legacy Giving & Beneficiary Designations
You may also support the future of the Lake County Symphony Orchestra by naming the Orchestra as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement account, donor-advised fund, life insurance policy, or estate plan.
Many financial institutions provide a simple beneficiary designation form that can be completed without revising a will or trust.
If you choose to include the Lake County Symphony Orchestra in your estate plans, we would appreciate the opportunity to thank you and recognize your commitment to future generations of musicians and audiences.