KEEP LOCAL THEATRE THRIVING!
Since 1931 Palo Alto Players has been a home for local artists and audiences. Each year we serve over 200 local artists and technicians and over 15,000 audience members. We want to continue to be that creative home for future generations of theatremakers and theatregoers.
When you donate to Palo Alto Players, you’re not just supporting a theatre company; you’re contributing to a vibrant cultural community.
$100 – will nurture artists of all ages, empowering them to pursue their dreams right here at home.
$500 – will keep our ticket prices affordable and accessible, so that theater remains a place for everyone.
Help us bridge the gap between ticket revenue and operating costs. Every gift makes a difference at Palo Alto Players.
Palo Alto Players tax identification number is #94-2295483
Benefits Of Giving
Make a gift today and enjoy an array of benefits throughout the season that bring you closer to the magic of live theatre.
Visionary Level
$10,000 and up
Lucie Stern Level
$5,000 – $9,999
Star Level
$2,500 – $4,999
Producer Level
$1,000 – $2,499
Director Level
$500 – $999
Artist Level
$250 – $499
Benefactor Level
$100 – $249
Friend Level
$1 – $99
For more information, please contact Megan Darzynkiewicz, Development Manager, at 650-363-8583.
How To Make A Gift
Online: Donations can be made securely online, either one-time or recurring monthly.
By Phone: Please call Megan Darzynkiewicz, Development Manager, at 650-363-8583 to make a donation over the phone.
By Mail: Send checks to: Palo Alto Players, Att: Development Manager, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
In Person: We welcome your donation during regular box office hours or at the theater.
Donate HereA donor-advised fund (DAF) provides donors with a centralized charitable giving vehicle. It allows philanthropically inclined individuals, families, and corporations to make an irrevocable charitable gift to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program and take an immediate tax deduction. Most sponsoring organizations of DAFs accept cash equivalents, securities, and certain other assets. For more information on DAFs, contact your financial advisor.
To make a donation through a DAF, please request that checks are made payable to Palo Alto Players. Palo Alto Players tax identification number is #94-2295483
We gratefully accept stock donations. If you would like to make a gift of stock, please contact our Managing Director at 650-363-8582 or [email protected] for DTC instructions.
If you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you can make a contribution directly from a qualified IRA account to Palo Alto Players without paying income taxes. Contact our Managing Director at 650.363.8582 or [email protected] for more information.
Leave a legacy by remembering Palo Alto Players in your will or trust. With a planned gift, you can set the stage for the future of Palo Alto Players, while supporting both your personal and philanthropic goals. For more information, visit paplayers.org/planned-giving.
Learn MoreDid you know that an estimated $4-$7 billion in corporate matching gifts goes unclaimed per year?* As a donor to Palo Alto Players, you can make your contribution go twice as far if you are an employee or in some cases a retiree of a company that has an employee gift match program. Many corporations match employee donations at a 1:1 ratio, but some will match at a 2:1, 3:1, or even a 4:1 ratio. And if you volunteer with us, your employer may also provide a donation to us as a way to recognize your gift of time.
Check here to see if your company will match your donation. You can also contact your human resources department or representative for specific information on your company’s matching gift program.
*Statistic provided by Double the Donation.
Deepen your relationship with Palo Alto Players by becoming a show sponsor. Donors that give at the $5,000+ level have the opportunity to be named as a show sponsor for the production of your choice. Benefits of giving can include invitations to the first cast and creative team meet & greet, dress rehearsals, a signed show poster, and more! Contact our Development Manager at 650.363.8583 or [email protected] for more information.
Learn MoreThe Center Stage Ensemble are donors at the heart of our mission to create exceptional theatre experiences. Named for the essential role that this group plays in the theatre, your recurring gifts provide the ongoing support that sustains the programs you love and ensures this theatre community will thrive for the entire season and beyond.
For questions about recurring donations, email Development Associate Megan Darzynkiewicz at [email protected].
Unique advantages of monthly giving:
- Your donations spread out over time
- Paperless & zero-waste automatic charging to your credit card each month, without having to navigate the donation process each time
- Easy modification or cancellation of your gift anytime. Helpful tip: When checking out online, be sure to check the boxes for “Automatically Renew?” and “Store my card for future purchases” to enable the monthly giving functionality.
- Immediately receiving the annual-equivalent benefits of our one-time gift levels
- Special monthly updates for Center Stage Ensemble members on what’s happening at Players
