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The Concertgebouw: A hall by and for music lovers

As early as 1881, prominent members of the community took the initiative to build a concert hall, and it was thanks to the public that The Concertgebouw was opened in 1888. To this day, The Concertgebouw is kept open by public and private funds. In fact, only five percent of The Concertgebouw's annual income comes from the state. The Concertgebouw intends to remain a private institution in the future. Of course, support from the private sector is essential to ensure that the Concertgebouw can continue to welcome musicians and audiences, now and in the future.

The Concertgebouw Fund was established in 2000 to safeguard the future of The Concertgebouw. The fund contributes to the renovation and restoration of The Concertgebouw and supports various educational projects. Perhaps you have also considered supporting The Concertgebouw and helping to secure its future. The Concertgebouw Fund offers a number of ways to realise this idea. In return, as a benefactor of the Concertgebouw Fund, you will enjoy many special privileges.

Circles for special guests: A range of privileges

If you decide to join us in securing the future of The Concertgebouw by donating to the Concertgebouw Fund, you will have the opportunity to become involved with The Concertgebouw in a truly personal way. Donors who give more than € 20.000 will be invited to join one of the three special circles that the Fund has created for this purpose. Of course, smaller donations are also welcome.

The Circles offer a range of privileges. Members are invited to the prestigious Concertgebouw Prize award ceremony, which takes place during the Concertgebouw Dinner in the Main Hall. In addition, all members have access to the Concertgebouw Service Desk, where a designated contact person can reserve priority tickets for Concertgebouw concerts.

Personal considerations play an important role when it comes to very large gifts, loans or bequests. Moreover, there are additional ways of transferring capital available for such endowments that are highly advantageous from a tax perspective. We would therefore be happy to get in touch with you to discuss and explore the possibilities of contributing to the endowment fund with you and to provide you with a copy of the special endowment fund brochure.

The Concertgebouw Fund offers you a choice of different types of donation. But whatever form you choose, every donation is tax deductible. The Concertgebouw Fund is classified by the tax authorities as a public benefit organisation, so the tax deductibility of your donation is optimal. In turn, the Concertgebouw Fund is exempt from inheritance and gift tax.

Testamentary disposition

By including the Concertgebouw Fund in your will, you can continue to contribute to the future of The Concertgebouw. You can do this by making a bequest to the Concertgebouw Fund - for example, you then leave a certain amount of money or an investment portfolio to the fund after your death. You can also name the Concertgebouw Fund as a (co-)beneficiary in your will, leaving all or part of your estate to the Fund, which can also settle the estate if you wish.

Memorial Fund

A memorial fund is a very personal and special way to contribute to the future of The Concertgebouw by immortalising a family name or honouring a loved one. A memorial fund also allows you to designate a specific cause for your contribution, providing the means to realise, for example, performances of the most outstanding string quartets or master classes for young musicians. Memorial funds can be set up from €100,000.

We are here to help you

We would be happy to discuss with you personally the details of the specific form of financial support you would like to give to the Concertgebouw Fund.

Please contact Eline Danker, Director of the Concertgebouw Fund or Jet Peters, Relations manager Circles, for more information:

E.Danker@concertgebouw.nl
Telephone +31 (0)20 573 04 07
J.Peters@concertgebouw.nl
Telephone: +31 (0)20 573 04 65