Lake County Symphony Orchestra

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 helps sustain live orchestral music, expand access to performances, and strengthen the cultural life of our community..

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Transparency and Accountability

The Lake County Symphony Orchestra is committed to responsible stewardship of the support entrusted to us.

LCSO has earned the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency by sharing detailed information about our mission, leadership, programs, finances, and organizational goals. This recognition helps donors, sponsors, and community partners learn more about our work and how support is used.

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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

Ways to Support the LCSO

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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.

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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.