Keep local theatre thriving!
For over 90 years, Palo Alto Players has connected the community through the transformative power of live theatre, but we need your help to continue this essential work.
As we continue to emerge from the economic impacts of the pandemic, we are facing new and unprecedented challenges to bring live theater to you. But with your help, we can meet these challenges head on and deliver our big, bold 92nd season as planned. Your gift today will:
- Make the arts more accessible for all;
- Increase paid opportunities for local artists; and
- Bring the community together again through the power of live theatre.
Every gift makes a difference at Palo Alto Players.
How To Make A Gift
Online: Donations can be made securely online, either one-time or recurring monthly.
By Phone: Please call Elizabeth Santana, Managing Director, at 650-363-8582 to make a donation over the phone.
By Mail: Send checks to: Palo Alto Players, Att: Managing Director, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
In Person*: We welcome your donation during regular box office hours or at the theater.
Donor Advised Funds: A 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
Stock Transfer: 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.
Planned Giving: 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.
Matching Gifts: Did 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.
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*Statistic provided by Double the Donation.