As a not-for-profit institution, Olney Theatre Center for the Arts relies on donors like you. Ticket sales cover less than half of our annual expenses, so we rely on philanthropic support from our community to keep our theatre thriving. A contribution from you helps advance our mission to produce and curate extraordinary theatre experiences for our audiences and inspire the next generation of theatre makers. When you give to Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, you not only strengthen our ability to invest in world-class artists, but you also enhance our ability to reach thousands of community members of all ages who have limited access to live performance.
Here are some of the ways you can support Olney Theatre Center:
Make a secure online gift
That's the fastest, easiest way to help us. If you prefer, you can also send us a check through the mail to our offices.
Olney Theatre Center's Tax ID Number is 52-1149571.
Gifts from your Donor Advised Fund
As a non-profit theatre, Olney Theatre Center for the Arts is eligible to accept a gift from your Donor Advised Fund. Please authorize your fund manager to release your name so we can record the gift properly, and please advise them to mail the check to Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832; Attn: Dina Goldman. We will be happy to provide any information or documentation needed. Please contact Dina Goldman, Director of Advancement, at dgoldman@olneytheatre.org or 240-722-6013 with questions.
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Olney Theatre Center gratefully accepts gifts of stock, which provides you with additional tax benefits. Please contact Dina Goldman, Director of Advancement, at dgoldman@olneytheatre.org or 240-722-6013 to notify Olney Theatre Center of your transfer. (If we know a gift of stock is on the way, we can follow up and ensure that the transmission and sale are timely and efficient. When you email, please include the name of the stock and the number of shares to be transferred.)
Stock transfer details:
Olney Theatre Center broker: LPL Financial
DTC #: 0075
Account Name: Olney Theatre Center
Account #: 45704689
IRA Rollovers
Up to $100,000 can be transferred directly from traditional or Roth IRAs annually to charitable organizations and recognized as donations.
If you are 70 ½ or older, while you do not need to take a mandatory distribution, making a gift from your IRA to Olney Theatre Center may have a tax benefit to you this year. To make such gifts, it is important to not withdraw funds prior to a gift, but distribute them directly from an IRA to qualified charities. Please check with your IRA administrator or your financial advisor for more information. Please contact Dina Goldman, Director of Advancement, at dgoldman@olneytheatre.org or 240-722-6013 with any questions.
Recurring Gifts
Gift installments scheduled over months or years allow donors to continue their support in an affordable and flexible manner. To learn more and set up your recurring gift, please contact Dina Goldman, Director of Advancement, at dgoldman@olneytheatre.org or 240-722-6013.
Employee Matching Gifts
Many employers match donations to charitable organizations for their employees, retirees, and family members. Employer matching gifts can double your donation to Olney Theatre Center. To initiate a matching gift, check with the personnel or human resources department at your employer. If the employer uses a Matching Gift form, please complete and send it to: Michael Mercier, Deputy Director of Advancement, Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832 or email him at mmercier@olneytheatre.org.
Giving through your estate
You may choose to make Olney Theatre Center part of your trust, bequest, or endowment. Planned gifts ensure the continuation of our artistic productions and community programs and create your own legacy of support. Members of our 1938 Legacy Society enjoy special engagement opportunities, too! Please contact Dina Goldman, Director of Advancement, at dgoldman@olneytheatre.org or 240-722-6013 for more information.
Tribute Gifts
Giving a gift in memory of a loved one or in honor of a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion is a unique way to pay tribute to an individual while supporting Olney's mission.
In-kind Donations
In-kind donations are contributions of goods or services, other than cash. Due to limited storage space, not all items can be accepted, so please contact Advancement@olneytheatre.org to confirm your gift can be accepted.
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Tax ID Number
Olney Theatre Center's Tax ID Number is 52-1149571.
For general inquiries, please contact Dina Goldman, Director of Advancement, at dgoldman@olneytheatre.org or 240-722-6013.
