Be A Part of MACSD’s Legacy By Making a Planned Gift!

Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD) hopes to continue its mission of providing new media tools and channels to underserved voices for many years to come!
 
A way to guarantee our amazing work continues well into the future is to include MACSD in your living will or estate plan! Your bequest may be a specific dollar amount, a % of your estate, or the remainder after all other conditions are specified. There may be financial and tax-related benefits available to you if you elect to make a planned gift to MACSD– simply consult with your financial advisor or lawyer to decide what works best for you.
 
There may be financial and tax-related benefits available to you if you elect to make a planned gift to MACSD– simply consult with your financial advisor or lawyer to decide what works best for you.
 
When you decide to make a planned gift, you’ll join MACSD’s Legacy Group, which includes recognition on our website, on-screen ads, and donor related emails.
 
Your charitable contribution will ensure the continuation of these programs:
* San Diego Latino Film Festival
* Digital Gym Cinema
* Teen Producers Project
* Workforce Development Initiative
… and many others!

Examples of Planned Gifts:

Cash

On your estate plan, indicate a specific amount or % of cash to be given to our non-profit. Or, donate now!

Life Insurance

You can name Media Arts Center San Diego as a benefactor of your life insurance.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution

Individuals 70 and a half and older can give up to $108,000.00 with important tax benefits!

Real Estate

A gift of your property can make a significant impact on MACSD operations and comes with tax benefits (mortgages must be paid in full).

Keep in touch!

When you are ready to make a planned gift, please let us know by click the button below! This notification to us is non-binding and will simply assure your gift is used in its intended way.
 
To get you started, please consider using the language below for your estate plan:
 
“I give to Media Arts Center San Diego (Tax ID# 33-0871577), a nonprofit organization currently located at 1100 Market St. Ste 326, San Diego, CA 92101, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount or percentage of the estate] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”
 
If you have any questions, please email Moisés Esparza at Moises@mediaartscenter.org. Please note, MACSD cannot offer legal or financial advice.

Planned Giving Notification Form

Impact Quotes:

“The program is definitely a must if you’re pursuing a career in Film, it gives you knowledge and hands on skills relating to film and the process” – Quote from a WDI Participant
 
“This is my oldest child’s third year and my other child’s second year enjoying filmmaking camp — they loved it in years past and loved it this year too!” – Feedback from a parent of a Youth Media and Tech Camp participant
 
“Digital Gym is the only theater that showcases independent films, foreign films, and films that would not be screened in mainstream theaters. It is important to preserve and maintain this cultural center of film and arts […] We cannot lose a place like this.” – Input from a Digital Gym Cinema supporter