Ways to Give
Ways To Give
Your support has always been the keystone of our work. Ticket sales alone will not sustain this critical work. We need your support to help us create amazing productions, bring theatre to art-starved areas, introduce Shakespeare to thousands of young students, create citywide arts initiatives, and offer all people a place of community and connection. It is your gift that truly makes all of this possible.
Thank you for being one of our people. Thank you for believing that Shakespeare Is for Everyone. Thank you for helping us make our decade in Baltimore a profound success.
Now more than ever, your donation to Chesapeake Shakespeare Company will have a tremendous and long-lasting impact. Throughout our history, we have achieved so much because of our friends -- individuals like you who love classic theatre and who know our ticket price does not cover the cost of everything you see and everything we do.
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.
A convenient way to make a sustaining contribution!
Your monthly gift of $10 or more might have humble beginnings, but it makes a big difference by final curtain. Your gift of:
- $10/month adds up to one beautiful, hand-made costume
- $25/month allows us to discount 30 student matinee tickets
- $50/month provides a stipend for one local actor
- $100/month can provide props for one production this year
ALL recurring donors (Mechanicals) receive special recognition in CSC programs and any regular benefits associated with the level of their cumulative yearly gift. Your recurring donation helps with our monthly operating expenses.
Sponsorship Opportunities for our Artistic Season, Education Programs, and Free Shakespeare for Kids place you among an enterprising class of institutional partners who have joined with us and share our commitment to the redevelopment of Downtown Baltimore City, and the timeless endurance of Shakespeare’s plays. Corporate support is a critical and visible part of making Shakespeare for Everyone.
We customize a recognition and benefit plan tailored for you based on your company’s needs and level of support.
Click here learn more about sponsorships and major gift opportunities
The Friends of CSC are a dedicated group of individuals whose personal commitment has extraordinary impact
$5,000 and Up – Benefactor
$2,500-$4,999 – Patron
$1,000-$2,499 – Fellow
$500-$999 – Player
Click here to learn more about our Donor Levels and Donor Benefits.