STAGING OUR FUTURE -Dorset Theatre Festival’s Endowment

Dorset Theatre Festival plays a significant role in the theatre ecosystem. We are known regionally and nationally as an incubator of excellent art both on and off the stage. It’s only through your incredible support, partnership, and participation that we have been able to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the region and establish Dorset Theatre Festival as a national industry leader.

Whether you’ve been giving annually or considering a gift for the first time, we invite you to invest in the Festival’s future by advancing the endowment in a way that is meaningful to you.

In 2022, the Festival received two of the largest gifts in the organization’s history, from The James H. and Irene M. Hunter Charitable Trust and Mary-Anne and Bob Van Degna. Totalling one million dollars, the gifts were invested to initiate an endowment fund to provide ongoing financial security while enabling future growth. 

The principal of the fund has been invested and remains whole, under the supervision of a board-appointed investment committee. Returns on the investment will be used as part of an ongoing strategy to safeguard the Festival’s operations and mission. 

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OVER $240,000 IN INCREASED ANNUAL EXPENSES

These are just some examples of essential investments required for the Festival to maintain its 46-year history of producing professional theatre in Southern Vermont.

INVEST IN OUR FUTURE BY ADVANCING THE ENDOWMENT IN A WAY THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO YOU

  • Cash gifts

    • A contribution of $25,000 (assuming a 4% APY) provides $1,000 annually.

    • A contribution of $100,000 (assuming a 4% APY) provides $5,000 annually.

    • A contribution of $1,000,000 (assuming a 4% APY) provides $40,000 annually.

  • Pledges made over several years

  • Deferred gifts / planned giving

    • (in a will, trust, life insurance policy, or IRA realized upon your passing)

We will work with you to explore how you can join this incredible group of supporters and participate in a way that’s meaningful and comfortable to you. Certain types of gifts come with significant tax benefits, and we may be able to offer some new ideas for you to consider with your loved ones and professional advisor(s).

CALL: (802) 867-2223
EMAIL: ryan@dorsettheatrefestival.org

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