Join us in creating theatre magic!
When you give to Palo Alto Players, you’re unlocking a treasure trove of imagination that brings joy, laughter, and inspiration to our community.
What your gift supports:
$250 – Empowers local artists of all ages and backgrounds to pursue their dreams in our community.
$500 – Makes theater accessible for all, inviting everyone regardless of age or ability to experience its magic.
$1,000 – Creates unforgettable theatre productions that help us imagine the world in unexpected ways.
Join us in creating theatre magic and help us meet our $170K year-end fundraising goal, through a gift of any amount you feel inspired to give by December 31st. We will put your gift to work immediately to ensure that artists can shine, stories can be told, and magic can happen on stage this season.
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
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.
*Statistic provided by Double the Donation.
Show Sponsors: 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!