MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT AMERICAN STAGE

There’s More Than One Way to Applaud

Still looking for the right way to support American Stage?

‍We get it—everyone gives differently. Whether you’re drawn to a specific program, event, or opportunity, there’s a meaningful way for you to invest in the stories and community you love.

Explore the options below and find the way that feels right for you.

Donor Advised Funds

DAF is a charitable giving account for individuals, families, and businesses that allows the donor to combine favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support American Stage.

Qualified Charitable Distributions/QCD

Allows individuals age 70½ or older to make a tax-free gift up to $108,000 directly from an IRA to American Stage, helping support live theatre while potentially reducing taxable income.

Gift of Stock

Donating appreciated stock allows you to support American Stage while maximizing your charitable impact. Please contact us for transfer information.

Monthly Giving Circle

Want to make a lasting impact all year long? Recurring gifts provide reliable, ongoing support that keeps American Stage thriving year-round.

Just Giving

Want to turn your American Express® points into a donation for American Stage? Our trusted online fundraising platform makes it easy to give securely, create personal fundraising pages, and convert your rewards points into meaningful support for live theatre.

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Matching Gifts

Want to make your gift go even further? Matching gifts allow your donation to have double the impact through your employer’s giving program.

American Express
‍Apple
‍Coca cola
Dell
Disney
Gap Inc
Google
Johnson and Johnson
Microsoft
Pfizer

In Honor and In Memory of Gifts

Looking for a meaningful way to honor someone special? A “Gift from the Heart” allows you to make a donation to American Stage in honor or in memory of a loved one. It’s a thoughtful way to celebrate milestones, remember someone meaningful, or mark a special occasion with purpose.

In-Kind

Have goods or services you’d like to share?
In-kind support allows you to give non-monetary gifts that help American Stage do what we do best—from production needs to special events. Your generosity makes a real, tangible difference. See how you can help.

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The gift planning information on this site is intended as general and not to be considered tax, legal, or financial advice. Before proceeding, it’s recommended that you consult with your tax advisor regarding your particular situation.

To learn more, please contact Brittney Arrowood, Donor Services Manager at 727-685-4027 or barrowood@americanstage.org

LEGACY SOCIETY

When the Curtain Never Falls

Looking for a way to give theatre to your kids and grandkids, to the entire community?
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Legacy giving is a meaningful way to support American Stage through your estate plan, ensuring the stories, artists, and experiences you care about continue well into the future. Your gift helps sustain the arts and keeps theatre bringing our community together for generations to come.

Create a legacy that lives on—learn more about planned giving today.

Types of Legacy Gifts

Bequests

Looking for a simple way to leave a lasting legacy?

A bequest allows you to designate a specific amount of your estate to American Stage through your will or living trust.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Interested in giving now while planning for the future? A charitable remainder trust lets you place assets in a trust, receive an income stream for a specified time, and ultimately support American Stage.

Charitable Lead Trusts

Want to support American Stage now while planning for loved ones later? A charitable lead trust directs an income stream to American Stage for a set period, after which the remaining assets transfer to your beneficiaries.

Life Insurance Policies

Looking for a way to make a lasting gift without impacting your finances today? By naming American Stage as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, you can create a meaningful legacy gift to the theatre.

Retirement Plan Assets

Looking for a tax-smart way to support American Stage? By naming American Stage as a beneficiary of your retirement account, you can reduce potential estate taxes while helping keep the magic of theatre alive.

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ENDOWMENT

Building Tomorrow’s Stage

Want to help shape the future of American Stage?

An endowment gift is a powerful way to provide lasting support, helping ensure American Stage remains strong for years to come. These gifts are invested so their earnings can support productions, education, and community programs year after year—creating stability today and impact for generations.

Make a gift that lasts and help secure the future of live theatre in our community.

To learn more about corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pamela Arbisi, Director of Development at (727) 685-4014 or parbisi@americanstage.org