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YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN
Contributions from friends like you support every element of what makes the Atlas thrive. Our mission is to bring people together through the arts to expand the reach and strengthen the bonds of our community. We provide shared space in a creative environment that inspires exceptional performances, events, and initiatives that enlighten, entertain, and reflect the best of the arts and our humanity. Your general operating support goes a long way. You can also designate to a specific program by using the menu to the left.
MAKE AN IMPACT YOUR WAY
Our Atlas Presents series connects audiences to diverse and engaging contemporary music from jazz and world sounds. We present film in honor of our heritage including features, documentaries and silent films with live musical accompaniment. Your donation will directly impact art making, helping to offset artist fees and production costs for all Atlas Presents initiatives and presentations.
The Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival is a performing arts festival that presents work that impacts our society, culture, and world by informing, inspiring, educating, and entertaining. INTERSECTIONS is about presenting excellent art that inspires a connected community, engages artists and audiences alike, and creates a vibrant neighborhood, city, and world. We are interested in unique perspectives and art that connect us to the many facets of our humanity. The Atlas Intersections Festival presents artists that look to explore the ideas and issues of our time through their work. Learn more about Intersections.
City at Peace is a youth development program rooted in social justice for teens and young adults ages 14-24, which provides a safe, collaborative and nurturing space outside of school and other environments where they can examine issues and conditions that divide them. City at Peace uses performing arts as a learning tool to develop skills in dance, theatre, voice and stage production, as well as skills in conflict resolution, personal storytelling, empathy, understanding, and leadership. Your donation helps to offset scholarships for our youth, artist fees for teachers, costumes, set pieces, supplies, and programming fees needed to administer our programming. Learn more about the City at Peace program.
Arts for Young Audiences is where our family-based programming brings insightful and entertaining performances to our stages for youth and families alike. Arts for Young Audiences is an important part of our family programming at the Atlas. Shows are dramatically unique and are offered throughout the season. Each year, we partner with the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative to provide field trips for free to thousands of DC Public School and DC Public Charter School children. We celebrate Arts for Young Audiences through our Family Fun Days programming during our annual Intersections Festival. Your donation will directly impact art making, helping to offset artist fees and production costs for all Arts for Young Audiences initiatives and presentations, as well as provide free tickets for field trips to children in our participating DC Public Schools and DC Public Charter Schools.
Atlas Arts Lab is a program of the Atlas Performing Arts Center that provides a platform for individual artists to develop new work and to serve the community through engagement initiatives that encourage civic dialogue and community cohesion. The program facilitates artistic growth and development for artists whose work explores the ideas and issues of our time. The Atlas Arts Lab prioritizes artists that act as change agents for the betterment of our society, culture, and world.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match donations made by their employers to non-profit organizations. Check with your employer to see if you can double your impact when you give to the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Combined Federal Campaign
Give through your employer and the Combined Federal Campaign. Our CFC number is 89282.
Click here to designate us as your charity of choice.
Spur Local: Critical Nonprofit
Give through Spur Local to support the work of the Atlas Performing Arts Center!
Questions?
By mail: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Contact the Development Office by emailing Hannah Church, Director of Development and Communications hchurch@atlasarts.org
Savvy ways to give to support the Atlas Performing Arts Center!
Save up to 70% in taxes with stock gifts!
Did you know that gifts of stock can give your family a big tax benefit even in a fluctuating market? Many donors are surprised to learn that you can save over 70% in taxes by making a gift of appreciated stock. Gifting stock presents a great opportunity to have a large impact on non-profit organizations such as Atlas Performing Arts Center and “costs” you less because of the tax savings. Non-profits receive the full value of the stock, while the donor avoids paying federal and local capital gains tax and receives the charitable tax deduction. To find out more, please contact Hannah Church, Director of Development and Communications, hchurch@atlasarts.org.
Many donors are taking advantage of the QCD!
If you have a traditional IRA and are age 70½ or older, you can consider a special tax benefit available with your account: giving up to $105,000 of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) in 2024 to operating charities (excluding donor-advised funds) tax-free.* While withdrawals from traditional IRAs are taxable income, QCDs are not and can satisfy some or all of your annual required minimum distribution (RMD) if you’re age 73 or older. QCDs can also be used whether you take the standard deduction or itemize deductions but note that you cannot claim a tax deduction for a QCD.
While you are thinking about your retirement plans, consider naming your favorite organizations as ultimate beneficiaries as well. Make sure you request any transfers by mid-December this year as so many transfers are being requested and financial organizations require time to process. A QCD has to be cashed (not postmarked) by the organization by December 31 for it to count in 2024.
Get more tax advantages by gifting through a DAF!
A gift from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) will not only support the Atlas Performing Arts Center, but it will also benefit you! Reduce taxable income. Reduce capital gains taxes. Lower estate tax.
Other ways to help!
We know that many people are struggling right now. For those who are not able to give this year but would like to support Atlas Performing Arts Center in a way that doesn’t cost you now, please consider including Atlas Performing Arts Center with a gift in your will or designating Atlas Performing Arts Center as a beneficiary in your retirement plan, life insurance or donor advised fund. A beneficiary designation is easy, can save your heirs over 60% in taxes, and costs nothing now. To find out more, please contact Hannah Church, Director of Development and Communications, hchurch@atlasarts.org.
Make a gift online
Give by check*: Mail a check made out to “Atlas Performing Arts Center” to
Atlas Performing Arts Center
ATTN: Development
1333 H St NE
Washington, DC 20002
Thank you!
* The annual deduction limit for gifts to public charities, including donor-advised funds, is up to 30% of adjusted gross income (AGI) for donations of non-cash assets held longer than one year and up to 60% of AGI for donations of cash. If your 2024 charitable deduction amount exceeds these AGI limits, you may carry the excess amount forward up to five additional tax years, subject to AGI limits each year.
** For 2024, the standard deduction amount is $14,600 for single filers and $29,200 for married couples filing jointly.
We encourage you to discuss your philanthropic goals and explore potential giving strategies for 2024 with financial, tax, or legal advisors.
Beginning September 1, 2024 – donations over $250 qualify you for exclusive Atlas membership benefits!
CONNECT- $250
- 20% discount for “Atlas Presents” Performances
- 2 Complimentary Drink Coupons for the Atlas Bar
- Recognition in donor lists
- Subscription to donor newsletter
BUILD- $500
- 20% discount for “Atlas Presents” Performances
- 10% member discount at the Atlas Bar
- Special discounts with Atlas Resident Arts Partners*
- Recognition in donor lists
- Subscription to donor newsletter
INSPIRE- $750
- 20% discount for “Atlas Presents” Performances
- 15% member discount at the Atlas Bar
- Special discounts with Atlas Resident Arts Partners*
- 20% discount on Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival Tickets
- Recognition in donor lists
- Subscription to donor newsletter
- Special membership discounts with select H St Restaurant Partners*
TRANSFORM- $1,500
- 20% discount for “Atlas Presents” Performances
- 20% member discount at the Atlas Bar
- Special discounts Atlas Resident Arts Partners*
- 20% discount on Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival Tickets
- Recognition in donor lists
- Subscription to donor newsletter
- Special membership discounts with select H St Restaurant Partners*
Your donation to the Atlas Performing Arts Center, a 501©3 nonprofit organization, is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our EIN is 52-2358563.
Membership benefits are subject to change.
*Benefits available at the discretion of our Resident Arts Partners and Restaurant Partners.
Bequest Atlas Performing Arts Center as a part of your will or trust through a Legacy Gift today!
A bequest allocates a percentage or specific dollar amount of your estate to Atlas Performing Arts Center. This type of gift will give clear instructions of your wishes and establish a personal legacy of future support for generations to come.
Your bequest language can be as simple as:
“I devise and bequeath [X% or my estate or my residence] OR [$___ specific dollar amount] to Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St, NE Washington, DC 20002. EIN: 52-2358563″
Atlas Performing Arts Center urges you to discuss your ideas of giving with your legal or financial advisors. We are happy to provide you with sample bequest language to assist you and your attorney.
For more information on how you can leave a lasting legacy to Atlas Performing Arts Center, please contact Hannah Church, Director of Development and Communications hchurch@atlasarts.org
BECOME AN ATLAS CORPORATE SPONSOR
Sponsorships provide targeted opportunities to co-brand with the Atlas, have your support recognized in the community and receive other benefits. Partnerships can be tailored to suit your specific priorities and can go to support performances or arts education. Below are some of the benefits that we offer our partners.
• Positive Visibility
• Employee Discounts and Atlas Rental Space Discounts
• Ticket benefits
• Recognition on the Atlas marquee, on our website, and in program materials
To inquire about funding and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Development Office by emailing Hannah Church, Director of Development and Communications hchurch@atlasarts.org
The Atlas Performing Arts Center gratefully acknowledges our major funders, businesses, families, and individuals whose support helps us bring critical art to Washington, DC. Thank you to the many generous supporters who made gifts to the Atlas Performing Arts Center September 1, 2023-August 31,2024!
GOVERNMENT
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Learn24/Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes
National Endowment for the Arts
U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
Events DC
FOUNDATIONS
Anonymous (2)
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation
The Bernstein Family Foundation
Capitol Hill Community Foundation
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts
Dimick Foundation
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.
Eugene M. Lang Foundation
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Performing Arts Readiness (Lyrasis)
Prince Charitable Trusts
Share Fund
The Steuart Foundation
Yield Giving
CORPORATIONS & BUSINESSES
Anderson Kill & Olick, P.C.
Capital Impact Partners
District Fray Magazine
Fannie Mae
HillRag
Mastercard
Marsh & McLennan Company
Metro Weekly
Pepco- An Exelon Company
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Verizon Foundation
Washington City Paper
INDIVIDUALS
$5,000+
Irene and Robert Blum
Steven and Jan Brose
Rachel Burns
Erva Cockfield
Elinor Coleman & David Sparkman
Philip Holmes and Anita Ayerbe
Lynn Horning
Robert Kapp
Robert and Arlene Kogod
Jane Lang
Michael Lewis and Linda Singer
Brandon Myers
Craig Pascal
$1,000- $4,999
Steve Barber
Michael Blum and Jamie Shor
Laura Coates and Dale Gordon
Daniel and Toby Edelman
Brian Edge
Elizabeth Engel
Evan Gay
Michael Healy and Mary Anne Gibbons
Lea Mesner
Ronald Munia
Donna Rattley-Washington and Adrian Washington
Allan Scott, The Scott Family Fund
Phyllis Thompson
Deirdre and Zachary Vollmer
Monique Watson
$500-$999
Philip Bernstein
Tanja Castro
Rose Ann Cleveland
James Costello
Todd Cranford
Antonio Donis
Kenneth Briers and Sally Donner
Del J. Glick and Twila J. Frey Glick
Frederic Harwood & Nedda di Montezemolo
Wendell Hausdorff
Robert Jeter
Elizabeth Keeley
Scott Kenison
Abby Lynch
Todd Marcus
Samuel Perkins
Amy Rosenthal
Deborah Schneider
Mary Snieckus
Mary Hall Surface and Kevin Reese
Lillie Taylor
Ednajane Truax
Larry Baskir and Marna Tucker
James Weinstock
Gloria Weissberg
$150-$499
Myra and Jerome Barron
Stephen Morris and Barry Abel
Ranti Adebona
Jarrod Bennett
Candice Bryant
Claire Carlin
Margaret Crawford
Kevin P Creighan
Joseph Sellers
Deborah Edge and Neal Mann
Ann Evans and Bill Wallace
Barbara Faculjak
Harriet Fellows
Nancy Fox
Emily Fox
Jane Franklin
Bruno Garcia
Andrew Goodman
Jane Hoffman
John and Patricia Koskinen
Ronald Lewis
John and Ann Loikow
Wesley Meekins
Wilma Mui
William and Louisa Newlin
Nonna Noto
Jody Pollock
Michael Malone and Rosette Roat-Malone
William Rollo
Christa Speekmann
Donna Stienstra
Phuc Tran
Jonathan and Laura Waxman
Ellen Weinauer
Thank you to the many supporters making gifts up to $149 to the Atlas Performing Arts Center!
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