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Individual Giving

Great Theatre Starts with YOU!

A gift to Aurora Theatre Company is an investment in the vibrancy of our artistic community—and it's never been more necessary than now. By making a gift today, you are supporting our vision to produce high-quality theatre, employ local artists, and engage our community through our Community Partners Program.

We are so grateful to have you as part of our community for the past 35 years, and with your contribution, we can remain a part of yours for years to come. Will you join us by making a gift this season?

MAKE A GIFT TODAY!

Aurora Theatre Company is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies for support of its projects and programs. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Our non-profit tax identification number: 94-3168663.

Ways To Give

Online

Phone or Email: Contact Development at 510.843.4042 or email at development@auroratheatre.org.

Stock Transfer: We accept stock donations! Submit this form to your broker and make your stock donation today, and please let the Development Department know to expect it by contacting Development at 510.398.0913 or email at development@auroratheatre.org.

Matching Gifts: Your company may match your contribution! Ask your human resources department if they match charitable gifts, and double the impact of your gift.

Mail: We love mail! Make your gift today by filling out a contribution form and sending it to:

Development Department
Aurora Theatre Company
2081 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704

Donor-Advised Funds: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Aurora Theatre Company is grateful to be awarded grants recommended from Donor-Advised Funds.

Donors are able to direct gifts to a charitable organization through DAFs to maximize tax savings. Tax deductions are applicable to the contribution year, while disbursement of the funds can happen at a later date.
Contributions cannot be pledged, as they are considered by the IRS as a donation at the time of disbursement.
Per IRS regulations, the donor, donor advisor, or the donor’s family members are not permitted to receive any benefits with a fair market value in excess of an incidental one. For example:
- Complimentary tickets
- Parking validation
- Dinners

If you need any information regarding benefits available in recognition of gifts made through DAFs, please contact Development at 510.843.4042 or email at development@auroratheatre.org.

IRA Distributions:

People age 70 ½ and over are able to direct IRA contributions, also known as qualifying charitable distributions, to charities.

What is a “qualifying charitable distribution”?
- From a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA;
- Direct from the IRA trustee to the charitable organization—with no intervening possession or ownership by the IRA owner;
- On or after the IRA owner has reached age 70½; and
- A contribution to an organization that would qualify as a charitable organization under Sec. 170(b(1)(a), other than a private foundation or donor advised fund.
- This contribution counts towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
  - You can contribute more than the RMD as long as it does not exceed $100,000 per calendar year
- Contributions cannot go to a donor-advised fund, supporting organization or private foundation
Charitable contributions are limited to 50% of Adjusted Gross Income every year
A IRA charitable contribution allows you to meet your RMD requirements without adding to your taxable income
This can potentially keep you in a lower tax bracket and allow you to avoid phase-outs of certain tax deductions that can increase your tax liability
Per IRS regulations, the donor, donor advisor, or the donor’s family members are not permitted to receive any benefits with a fair market value in excess of an incidental one. For example:
- Complimentary tickets
- Parking validation
- Dinners

Still don't know where to start? Here is a helpful flow chart about ways to support Aurora.

Such gifts support the work of Aurora Theatre Company to present the ultimate intimate theatre experience in the Bay Area.

Donor Levels and Benefits

When you join this special group of Aurora friends, you will support the theatre you love while enjoying a variety of unique benefits designed to enhance your ultimate intimate Aurora experience.