Legacy Giving

Did you know that there is a way to support the Arlington Chorale while meeting your own financial and charitable goals? A legacy gift to the Arlington Chorale will help to sustain a 50-year tradition of choral arts in Arlington and can provide you with tax, income, and other benefits. The most common way to support the Arlington Chorale is through a named bequest in your will or beneficiary designation on your IRA account, but those are not the only ways to give. Let us help you explore the many advantageous ways to give and create a customized plan to make a lasting contribution to support the Chorale.

If you have questions or would like more information about supporting Arlington Chorale through your estate, please contact our legacy giving partner, Christy Cole, at the Arlington Community Foundation at 703-243-4785 or ccole@arlcf.org.

Candid Gold Seal of Transparency

The Arlington Chorale is honored to hold the 2025 Candid Gold Seal of Transparency. This distinction is awarded to nonprofits that demonstrate a strong commitment to accountability, open reporting, and measurable results. For our donors, this means you can give with confidence—knowing that every dollar you contribute is managed responsibly and fuels programs that create meaningful impact in our community. Here is how we live out the high standards required with holding the Gold Seal of Transparency:

Demonstrate Transparency

• The Gold Seal means our organization has shared key details about finances, leadership, mission, and impact on Candid/GuideStar.

• It shows donors that our nonprofit is open and forthcoming with important information.

Signals Credibility

• Less than 5% of nonprofits earn a Gold Seal or higher.

• A gold seal is a widely recognized national standard that indicates our organization is trustworthy and well-managed.

Showing Commitment to Impact

• Earning the Gold Seal means our organization tracks its programs, measures its outcomes, and shares results with the public.

• Donors can be confident that their contributions make a real difference.

 Increases Donor Confidence

• Foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donors often look for Gold Seals as a sign of financial and operational integrity.

• It can unlock funding opportunities and make it easier for donors to give with peace of mind.

A copy of the financial statement of The Arlington Chorale is available from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, 1-804-786-1343, upon request.