Legacy giving

Legacy giving

Your gift matters

Make a big impact with a future gift

When you include Lyric Opera of Chicago in your estate plan, your generosity supports our efforts now and into the future, ensuring that transformative opera continues for generations to come. Thank you for supporting Lyric. 

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$25,000 to $99,999

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Federal tax ID number: 36-6008929

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