Apollo Society
LEAVE A LEGACY, CREATE YOUR LEGACY
A thriving community is defined by its vibrant cultural life.
In 1985, visionaries Toby Lerner Ansin and Edward Villella set out to transform South Florida’s cultural landscape. With passion and purpose, they turned a dream into reality—founding a world-class ballet company with just 11 dancers.
Today, Miami City Ballet is a cornerstone of the arts, with over 50 dancers, an internationally acclaimed school, and groundbreaking community programs that make ballet more accessible than ever.
What began as a dream is now a living legacy—and you can be part of it.
Named after Balanchine’s oldest masterpiece, Apollo, first performed by MCB in 1987, the Apollo Society unites those who believe in the power of dance to bring communities together. By including Miami City Ballet in your estate plan, you help reimagine the classics, bring new works to life, and train the next generation of dancers. You support youth development and expand access to the arts for children and families.
Join us in shaping the future of ballet. Your legacy starts today.
Types of Legacy Gifts
Will Bequests
Will Bequests
The bequest language in your will can specify how and when your gift can be used by Miami City Ballet, whether it is for a general use, a specific purpose or for the MCB endowment. A bequest in your will is non-taxable for estate purposes.
To help you get started on your plans, and help us continue to transform lives through dance, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Life Insurance
Life Insurance
Apollo Society Members
Apollo Society Members
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Deborah and Charles Adelman Anonymous Anonymous Madeline and Stephen Anbinder Andrew Ansin and Tatsiana Ansin James Ansin Toby Lerner Ansin Louise and Robert Appelman Merrill Ashley Bob Benson Dianne and Michael Bienes* Estate of Charlene Blue* Alicia Celorio, Do Unto Others Trust, Inc George and Anne Rochette Chamberlin* Bruce and Martha Clinton, The Clinton Family Fund Rita* and Jerome J. Cohen Pamela and Todd* Cole Dr. Samuel J. Colton Jeffrey Davis and Michael T. Miller Sanford Evans Florman Family Foundation, Inc. John J. & Patricia C. Foody* Trust Estate of Batia Fox* Neil and Ina Rae Fox Jody Giberson and *Joanne Mercurio Evelyn Gilbert* Lorraine and Richard Gilden Janine Gordon and Alvin Schechter Dr. Gloria U. Greenberg Edwin and Rita Greiner* Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation Lynn and Emil Hubschman Cathy and Jonathan Iho Estate of Raymond Jakwerth Mr. I. Richard Jacobs* Kristi and Dean Jernigan Estate of Anne Churchill Jones |
William Jones Stephen A. and Ethel L. Keller Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward The Kirk Foundation Gerald and Tyby* Klein The Murray and Sylvana Klein Family Foundation Estate of Eric Gilbert Koskoff* Jacqueline Kott* Nancy and Edward Madden Susan Mark Lisa Kott Massirman Dr. Lewis N. Michaels and Pamela Michaels Janice and Lloyd Moriber Betty Lou and Willian Nanovsky Eleanor and Frank Pao Richard Pallowick Adeline and Frank Pannizzo Melissa* and Bill Quesenberry Chevalier Martin Riskin Eve and Jon Rounds Gary Rugg and Wendy Joseph-Rugg The Schwedel Family In Loving Memory of Robert & Elke Schwedel Estate of David and Ethel Sommer* Gary and Roberta* Soren Mark Steinberg and Dennis Edwards The Lawrence and Marjorie Stoll Foundation Estate of Rosalie W. Stone* Peace Sullivan Fred Teger and Dr. Jo Ann Mayer Sandra Thompson Rebecca and Robert Trentham Marcos Tychbrojcher and George Dandridge Gail Wasserman Ted* and Nora Weinreich Pauline Winick Lynn and Louis Wolfson*, II Family Foundation, Inc. Peter Zimmer and *James Stepp |
* Deceased
CONTACT US
To explore how you can create your own legacy, contact Dena Liston, Senior Director of Development, dena.liston@miamicityballet.org or 305.929.7000 extension 1400.