Donor Benefits
Ways to Give & Donor Benefits
Supporters Circle
Ticket income only covers half of The Huntington’s annual operating expenses, so donor support is critical to The Huntington. 43% of our overall operating budget goes towards our Artistic and Production programming. Your gift directly supports keeping the magic of theatre alive by producing world-class theatre and supporting artists, playwrights, actors, directors, and more!
Supporter ($100 – $249)
Your gift: Purchases scripts for the Codman Academy Summer Theatre Institute.
Your Benefits: Pre-sale ticket offers and discounts throughout the season.
Contributing Supporter ($250 – $499)
Your gift: Provides discounted season tickets for a low-income theatregoer.
Your Benefits: Name recognition in season program books by gift level.
Sustaining Supporter ($500 – $999)
Your gift: Supplies thread and buttons for all the costumes in a season.
Your Benefits: Two concession vouchers, which can each be redeemed for any complimentary concession item.
For more information or to join the Supporters Circle, please contact Brook Holladay, Associate Director of Individual Giving, or click the button below to give online and start enjoying your benefits right away.
Tax Deductibility Information
Your gift is deductible for federal income tax purposes in the amount that exceeds goods and services provided. The estimated fair market value of the benefits offered at each giving level are as follows:
Gifts $1 – $499 = $0
Gifts $500 – $999 = $20
Patrons Circle
The Huntington provides first-class facilities and audience services at significantly subsidized rates to dozens of organizations each year, including some of Boston’s most exciting small and mid-sized theatre companies.
The Huntington subsidizes these costs by $400,000 annually, adding an invaluable resource to our community and helping to keep the arts thriving in our region.
Patron ($1,000 – $2,499)
Your gift: Sends three classes, 90 students total, to a student matinee performance.
Your Benefits: Four concessions vouchers, which can each be redeemed for any complimentary concessions item. Name recognition in the digital State of the Arts donor newsletter.
Preferred Patron ($2,500 – $4,999)
Your gift: Provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or open captioning for a performance.
Your Benefits: Concierge ticketing service and access to VIP seating for Huntington productions; waived ticket and subscription handling fees.
Premier Patron ($5,000 – $9,999)
Your gift: Helps provide 10,000 free tickets for community members, supporting low-income families and individuals.
Your Benefits: One PatronPass entitling you and your guest(s) to complimentary refreshments at our theatres throughout the season and concierge ticketing service for London, New York, and other major US cities.
For more information or to join the Patron Circle, please contact Celina Valadao, Major Gifts Officer, at 617-273-1536, or click the button below to give online and start enjoying your benefits right away.
Tax Deductibility Information
Your gift is deductible for federal income tax purposes in the amount that exceeds goods and services provided. The estimated fair market value of the benefits offered at each giving level are as follows:
Gifts $1,000 – $4,999 = $40
Gifts $5,000+ = $80
Benefactor Patrons Circle
One of the most extensive and admired programs in the country, The Huntington’s Education Department serves more than 30,000 students, teachers, and community organizations each year. Every $10,000 we raise allows 250 students to gain access to our programs and our extraordinary team of education staff.
Benefactor Patron ($10,000 – $24,999)
Your gift: Covers the cost of one week of rehearsals for a new Huntington production.
Your Benefits: One Opening Night pre-show reception and after party of your choice for two people (cost of dinner and performance ticket not included); access to the exclusive Annual London Theatre Tour with Huntington leadership (travel, tickets, and accommodations not included).
Silver Benefactor Patron ($25,000 – $49,999)
Your gift: Supports the entire six-week Summer Theatre Institute student program.
Your Benefits: Invitations to Opening Night pre-show receptions and after parties throughout the season for two people (cost of dinner and performance ticket not included); access to intimate meet and greets with actors and creative teams at first rehearsals throughout the season.
Gold Benefactor Patron ($50,000 – $99,999) & Grand Benefactor Patron ($100,000+)
Your gift: Offers student matinee tickets to The Huntington’s shows for a FULL YEAR to Boston area students AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you!
Your Benefits: For extraordinary support at this level, The Huntington will provide bespoke benefits tailored to your interests.
For more information or to join the Benefactor Patrons Circle, please contact Jessica Morrison, Director of Development, at 617-273-1651, or click the button below to give online and start enjoying your benefits right away.
Tax Deductibility Information
Your gift is deductible for federal income tax purposes in the amount that exceeds goods and services provided. The estimated fair market value of the benefits offered at each giving level are as follows:
Gifts $5,000+ = $80