Together, we will pursue bolder possibilities and continue to build a cultural home that welcomes all. 

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Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. 

• $125/month = materials and labor to construct a “Queen Elizabeth” costume 
• $50/month = transport for one bus of school kids and teachers 
• $35/month = supports a week of rehearsal and performance for a talented local actor 
• $15/month = fills one tank of gas for our Shakespeare Beyond mobile touring truck  

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Donor-Advised Funds

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company welcomes donations through donor-advised funds to support our artistic and education programs. Please consider a recurring DAF donation to vastly increase your impact and convenience. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is a § 501(c)(3) public charity and is qualified to receive donations from donor-advised funds from any sponsoring organization.

Donors with DAFS can direct their sponsoring organizations to donate to CSC using the DAF Direct tool below, or by contacting their sponsoring organization to make a donation/grant. CSC’s federal tax identification number (EIN) is 03‑0418380.

Links to some other sponsoring organizations:

• Baltimore Community Foundation
• The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
• T. Rowe Price Charitable
• Vanguard Charitable
• Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

These sponsoring organizations are listed here for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of investment management or other financial services.

Gifts of Stock

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is happy to accept gifts of stock! For more information and brokerage account details, please contact development@chesapeakeshakespeare.com or call 410-244-8571 x103.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a distribution of funds from your IRA (other than a SEP or SIMPLE IRA) directly to a qualified charitable organization such as CSC. Because the gift goes directly to the charity without passing through your hands, the dollar amount of the gift may be excluded from your taxable income up to a maximum of $108,000 in 2025, with some exceptions. Please consult your tax advisor for information regarding your specific exceptions. To learn more about QCDs, please visit IRS.gov.

QCDs can be made by IRA owners who are age 70 1/2 or older. QCDs made prior to the age you are required to take a minimum distribution from your retirement assets (pre-Required Minimum Distribution QCDs) will not reduce or otherwise impact future Required Minimum Distribution. Your tax advisor can provide additional information on your particular situation.

Many individuals who are required to take money from their IRA but do not need it for living expenses have chosen to make QCDs from their IRAs to support our work. This may make sense for you too!

Your QCD must be made directly from your IRA custodian to the CSC on your behalf. Each financial institution has its own process for initiating a qualified charitable distribution, so please contact the brokerage, bank, or other institution at which your IRA is held (or consult its website) for specific instructions. CSC’s federal tax identification number (EIN) is 03‑0418380.

Sponsorship opportunities for our Artistic Season, Education Programs, Shakespeare Beyond, and Free Shakespeare for Kids place you among an enterprising class of institutional partners who share our commitment to the arts for communities in Maryland and the timeless endurance of Shakespeare’s plays. 

We can customize a recognition and benefit plan tailored for you based on your company’s needs and level of support. 

Click here learn more about sponsorship opportunities