Ways to Give
The Art of Giving: Your Impact on the Stage and Beyond
There are many meaningful ways to make a donation and create a lasting impact. Beyond the traditional cash donation, several giving option can help you increase your philanthropic support while potentially offering valuable tax advantages.
Your Support of the Annual Campaign ensures that the Kravis Center remains a vibrant home where the arts flourish – today and for generations to come.
We encourage you to explore the giving opportunities that best match your goals and, as always, consult your financial advisor to determine the most beneficial option for you.
Ways To Give
Your charitable gift may qualify for a tax deduction.
If you have a loved one who has been impacted by the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor them or celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday, while supporting our mission. Your memorial or tribute gift will extend the legacy of your loved one and will make a difference.
Gift “In Honor Of”
Give a gift “in honor of a special friend, family member or an important or memorable occasion. The gift is 100% tax-deductible and an acknowledgment will be sent to the honoree.
Gift “In Memory Of”
Give a gift to honor a loved one. Your gift is 100% tax-deductible.
A Tax-Savvy Way to Benefit from Growing Assets
Securities and mutual funds that have increased in value and been held for more than one year are popular assets to use when making a gift to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Making a gift of securities or mutual funds offers you the chance to support our work while realizing important benefits for yourself.
When you donate appreciated securities or mutual funds in support of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, you can reduce or even eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the transfer. You may also be entitled to a federal income tax charitable deduction based on the fair market value of the securities at the time of the transfer.
Securities are most often used to support our work in the form of:
An outright gift. When you donate securities to the Kravis Center, you receive the same income tax savings that you would if you wrote a check, but with the added benefit of eliminating capital gains taxes on the transfer, which can be as high as 20%.
A transfer on death (TOD) account.* By placing a TOD designation on your brokerage or investment account, that account will be paid to one or more persons or charities after your lifetime.
*State laws govern transfer on death accounts. Please consult with your bank representative or investment advisor if you are considering this gift.
Smart Giving From Your IRA
Make a difference today and save on taxes. It is possible when you support the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts through your IRA.
You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $108,000) this year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value $108,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.
Simplify Your Giving
A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.
You can also create a lasting legacy by naming the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successor to continue recommending grants to charitable organizations. Contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form.
Did you know your membership benefits could possibly be increased by your employer? Many businesses, from small companies to large corporations, have a matching gift program. You enjoy more member privileges while the Kravis Center receives additional funds to further our mission. Ask your employer if they would like to participate.
Your Gift Can Last Forever
An endowment gift to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today provides a brighter future at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. When you make a donation to an endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits.
Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.
Become a Member
Stage Door Society members receive exclusive benefits including advanced ordering for Kravis Center Presentations and many other benefits based on level of giving.
Gift of Membership
Give a gift of membership to celebrate an important or memorable occasion or a special thank you. You will receive the tax deduction and the recipient will receive the annual membership with all the associated benefits.
Ticket sales alone do not sustain the Kravis Center’s mission. Your generosity bridges the gap, helping us:
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- Keep performances accessible and affordable
- Inspire thousands of students through transformative arts education
- Bring seniors and families together through shared cultural experiences
- Deliver diverse programming that reflects and uplifts our entire community
Thank you for your continued commitment to the arts.
Your generosity today ensures the arts endure for generations to come.
Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice.
For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and all gifts made to the Center
are tax-deductible to the extent provided by state and federal law.
100% of such gifts are retained by the Center to support its operations.
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