Ways to Give

How you can support Civic Theatre

Civic Theatre depends on private financial support from people like you—people who realize the arts are vital for the enrichment of our community! The arts restore our spirit, nurture our children, and improve our quality of life. Please help us continue that cultural enrichment by becoming a supporting member of Civic Theatre through an annual contribution. Thank you for supporting Civic Theatre!

There are many ways you can support Civic Theatre and help keep the show going!

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Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Our tax ID is: 31-0914144

GEM Donors

Our GEM Donors (Give Every Month) are dedicated to supporting Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette through sustained, monthly giving. All monthly donations — whether $5 or $50 or any amount — help support Civic Theatre shows and educational programming. And by donating monthly, you’re also giving Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette the gift of planning future programming expansions by providing a sustained source of funding.

Become a member of the Founders Club by including Civic Theatre in your long-term financial and estate planning. Through the Founders Club, you leave a lasting legacy that continues to shape lives through our theatre edcuation programs and that continues to advance and strengthen arts and culture in Greater Lafayette.

Wills & Estate Plans

By designating Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette as a beneficiary on a retirement account, life insurance policy, or as a named beneficiary or through a direct legacy bequest in a will, you can have a significant impact ensuring that we can keep the shows going for generations to come!

Retirement Plan Giving

With a qualified charitable distribution, you can make contributions to Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette directly from your 401k, IRA or other retirement plan. These contributions can fulfill required distribution rules thereby reducing your income and provide tax benefits.

Donor Advised Funds

A contribution from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a convenient and tax-efficient way to support Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette. Your gift helps sustain our mission to engage, inspire, and educate through live theatre. By recommending a grant from your DAF, you directly invest in the arts, ensuring that Civic Theatre continues to enrich the cultural life of our community for generations to come.

Workplace Giving

Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to give to charities through payroll deductions or company charitable giving funds. You can designate Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette to receive contributions through these programs. To learn more about workplace giving opportunities, contact your employer’s human resources department.

Matching Gifts

Through a matching grant program offered by your employer, you could double your gift to Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette. In most cases, it’s as simple as filling out an employer-provided form. Civic Theatre will verify your gift and receive the matching funds.

If your employer requires information from us for either of these giving opportunities, please contact Kelly Alge at kelly@lafayettecivic.org or (765) 423-7529 and we will be happy to provide you with all the necessary information.

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