WAYS TO GIVE
Thank you for your interest in supporting The Saint Louis Black Repertory Company. Tickets sales each year cover just 30% of our annual operating expenses, so we rely on the generosity of our community of donors to sustain our annual programs.
We have missed you and look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
Individual Giving / Annual Support
Your generosity helps us entertain diverse audiences, educate promising youth, and enrich our community through the arts. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, The Black Rep relies on you, our community of supporters, to fulfill that mission.
Donations of $15 or more are greatly appreciated.
We thank you for your support.
Link above will take you to OvationTix/AudienceView for secure checkout.
The Frankie Muse Freeman Giving Guild
This initiative fulfills Attorney Frankie Muse Freeman’s wish that the St. Louis Black Repertory Company (The Black Rep) be supported at the highest levels of the community. Through all of her work, Ms. Muse Freeman reminds us that we must never forget the struggles of Black people and we must ALL work together to overcome them; no matter if we are working for civil rights, education or the arts.
Gifts of $1,000 or more are recognized. Join a visionary group of generous supporters who have committed to helping The Black Rep accomplish its most ambitious goals.
“I think that everybody has an individual responsibility to make the world better, to make the community better. As long as we’re living, we have a responsibility to keep active and do what we can.” – Frankie Freeman
Rosalyn Madden Put A Child In A Seat
Bringing theatre experiences to the young people of the community is the main focus of the Rosalyn Madden Put A Child In A Seat Fundraising Campaign. Your $15.00 donation will Put A Child In A Seat.
Vivian Crane Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Vivian Mae Crane Memorial Scholarship Fund is committed to encouraging and supporting young artists’ creative expression and artistic development. Contributions to the fund honor the legacy of a graceful and gracious woman while inspiring the next generation of artists.
Vivian Crane (August 19, 1921 – February 16, 2006) was affectionately known as the “Mother of The Black Rep.” Mrs. Crane was an opening night fixture, stabilizing figure and nurturing matriarch to cast, crew and staff since the company’s inception. It is unlikely that The Black Rep would have made it one day if its founder had not had the love, support, and total belief of Mrs. Crane, his mother.
Sophisticated Ladies
Committed to the yearly underwriting of a main stage performance written by a woman of color, The Sophisticated Ladies Giving Initiative provides support to The Black Rep and Black women play-wrights. For questions please contact Christina Yancy, Development Associate, christinay@theblackrep.org.
Tribute Fund
Would you like your gift to be a tribute in honor/memory of someone?
Please provide name and mailing address of the person to whom you would like to honor in the Donation notes box.
Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships
A partnership with The Black Rep demonstrates a commitment to civic leadership and gives you access to unique opportunities for logo exposure, client entertainment and employee engagement. The Black Rep will tailor a package to fit the needs and priorities of your company.
Corporate Partnerships are extremely flexible, allowing your organization to choose its own benefits and create a package that enhances your business goals while having access to unique options to engage employees and entertain clients.
Choose from:
A block of complimentary tickets to The Black Rep mainstage productions
Special ticket discounts for your entire company
Opening Night Celebration invitations
An opportunity to host clients at The Black Rep's annual Gala
An opportunity to host private events with behind the scenes access
Recognition in play programs, lobby signage, and The Black Rep's website
An opportunity to host a corporate night at the theater
For more information please contact Jennifer Stoffel, Director of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives, at JenniferS@TheBlackRep.org or 314.534.3810.
Employer Matching
Employer matching doubles your donation — and your impact. Whether you’d like to encourage your company to match employee donations to The Black Rep, or your company is ready to set up an employer matching program for us, please contact us and we can help you get started.
Give From Your Donor-Advised Fund
Consider donating to The Black Rep from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). DAFs provide donors with a flexible way to give to causes they care about and a tax-savvy method for setting aside money specifically for that purpose.
If you already have a DAF, you can recommend grants be made to charities of your choice using money from the Fund. Although “recommend” is the industry term for this process, it’s helpful to note that sponsoring organizations rarely decline a donor’s grant wishes.
The Black Rep’s federal identification number is 43-1220180
Charitable IRA Rollover
If you are 70 1/2 years of age or older, the Charitable IRA Rollover (or Qualified Charitable Deduction) is a great way to make a tax-free gift to The Black Rep and can help fulfill your required minimum distribution. Contact your Financial Advisor to initiate a gift from your Individual Retirement Account, or email Jennifer Stoffel, Director of Advancement, at jennifers@theblackrep.org to learn more.
The Black Rep EIN: 43-1220180
As a not-for-profit organization, transparency is very important to us. We’re proud to have earned a
2024 Gold Seal of Transparency from the non-profit organization Guidestar by Candid.
Mail:
The Black Rep
813 Skinker Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
Online:
Info@TheBlackRep.org or Give Here
Call:
314.534.3810
Volunteer:
Contact Cheryl Beal, Volunteer Coordinator, at CherylB@TheBlackRep.org or 314.885.3343
Shop:
Buy Black Rep Merch
