The Palm Springs Opera Guild is fortunate to have dedicated benefactors supporting its mission, including many who have chosen to secure its future through gifts at their death. These generous visionaries have turned their compassion into action.

To express our appreciation for this committed group of donors who have remembered the PSOG in their estate plan, we have established the LEGACY SOCIETY. Members of this special group share the common bond of philanthropy and vision to provide for the future needs of the organization.

Membership

Membership in the Legacy Society is made up of individuals who have committed to make a gift to the PSOG at their death. The gifts may take a variety of forms which include:

  • A gift in a revocable trust or a will of cash, stocks, bonds, business interests, real property, personal property, or other property interests
  • Naming the PSOG as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or of a life insurance policy
  • The gifts may be made to the PSOG’s Endowment Fund, Operating Fund, or restricted to various activities of the PSOG, such as Opera in the Park, Opera in the Schools, OPERAtunity, or the annual Vocal Competition.
  • One may modify a death gift to PSOG at any time as one’s circumstances change.
Benefits

Legacy Society members are a special group of PSOG supporters who receive a variety of benefits:

  • Recognition in programs provided at various PSOG events
  • Name(s) recognition listed on the website
  • Invitations to social events solely for Legacy Society members
  • Since the PSOG is a tax-exempt corporation under 501(C)(3), members may qualify for income or estate tax benefits
Current Legacy Society Members

Jerome Angel

Jon Amyx

Joseph Bartush

Donald Beck*

Marc Byrd*

Jean Carrus

Michael Cressey*

Roy W. Cody*

Julie Coplan

Peggy Cravens*

Dr. William Fisher

David Freedman

Bill Gallicker*

Renée Glickman

Gordon Gribble*

Carole Anne Haller

Robert Hammack

Kay Hanson

Charles T. Hendrix*

Kenneth Hollander

Harvey Hoeppner*

Bruce Johansen

Ronald Lavo

Stephen Lind*

Robert Moon

Kenneth Morris

Patrick Mundt

Charles Nevil*

Nancy Nevil

Thomas Patrick

Barbara Pomar

Jeffrey Roberts

Craig Salsbury

Kathy Sanders

Roy Schaefer

George Stoss*

Jordan Varela

Basil Xipolotis

Robert Walker

Jeffrey Webb*

Andrew Zichichi

*Deceased
Contact Us
If you have already included PSOG in your estate plan, we want to thank you and welcome you into the Legacy Society. If you are interested in membership in the Legacy Society, we will be available to meet with you to discuss any questions regarding the Society prior to your consulting with your estate or financial planning advisors. In either event, please contact the Palm Springs Opera Guild at  760-325-6107. We are happy to help!

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Membership

Become a member and experience the beauty and brilliance of opera through curated access to performances, receptions, and exclusive cultural engagements. Connect with a community of opera enthusiasts like yourself. 

Programs

Vocal Competition

Our programs offer unique opportunities for learning, inspiration, and personal growth. From Opera in the Schools, which introduces students to the wonders of opera, to Opera in the Park, a beloved community event, we make opera accessible to everyone. Our Annual Vocal Competition showcases rising talent, while lectures and workshops provide deeper insight into music, history, and production. Zarzuela celebrates the richness of Spanish musical theater, expanding cultural appreciation.