Since its founding in 1986, Nashville Ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling. 

Nashville Ballet relies on the support of loyal donors to continue our legacy of representing what makes Nashville unique through ballet performances, outreach programs, and school training.  Planned gifts provide significant support to realize the mission of the organization.  When you join the Legacy Circle and include Nashville Ballet in YOUR long-term estate plans, YOUR GIFT extends past your own lifetime to ensure that Nashville Ballet’s tradition of artistic excellence will be preserved for future generations.

There are a multitude of opportunities for you to create your own personal legacy with Nashville Ballet, including:

  • Remember Nashville Ballet in your will

  • Name Nashville Ballet as a beneficiary of your RETIREMENT PLAN

  • Name Nashville Ballet as owner and/or beneficiary of a LIFE INSURANCE policy

  • Designate a GIFT of real estate to Nashville Ballet

To schedule a personal meeting to discuss your PLANNED GIVING options, please email csherlog@nashvilleballet.com.

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Securing the Future of Nashville Ballet - $1,000,000 MATCH OPPORTUNITY

Nashville Ballet has received a generous endowment fund contribution by an anonymous donor totaling one million dollars to be held at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The donor has challenged Nashville Ballet that if it is able to match the donation in full by December 31, 2025, an additional one million dollars will be contributed to the fund. 

The Nashville Ballet endowment fund, held at The Community Foundation, will provide an annual 5% distribution to benefit Nashville Ballet in perpetuity as a reliable source of additional income each year for sustainability, and operational and program needs. When you support this fund, you ensure that future generations of dancers, students, audiences, musicians, and community members will experience the beauty and power of ballet.

Please join in this transformational opportunity today and help secure a total three-million-dollar endowment fund to support the future of Nashville Ballet.

To support this incredible opportunity, charitable giving options include: 
Cash
Stock*
IRA distributions* 
Donor Advised Funds
Immediately Liquidable Assets*

*These giving vehicles are great ways to support Nashville Ballet and may reduce or eliminate estate, income, and/or capital gains tax. Please speak with your financial advisor.
Donors contributing at least $1,000 will receive exclusive invitations to Nashville Ballet events as well as recognition in our performance programs.
To support this transformative match opportunity, please select one of the following options.

Sending a check:
Community Foundation of Middle Tenn
PO Box 440225
Nashville, TN, 37244

Check should note in the memo line: “2021 Middle Tennessee Ballet Endowment”

Click here to donate stock
Please direct to CFMT – “2021 Middle Tennessee Ballet Endowment.”

Click here to contribute from another Community Foundation Fund
Please include “Give to the 2021 Middle Tennessee Ballet Endowment”

 If you have any questions, please contact:
Clare Sherlog
Director of Development
615-297-2966 x805
csherlog@nashvilleballet.com