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Become a Friend of Meany Center

Make a gift of any amount — then take a seat and watch the curtain rise on a season that you helped make possible. Ticket sales cover only 50% of bringing world-class artists to the Meany stage — and the rest comes from you, our generous community of donors.

New Donors

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Meany family with an extra perk to show our appreciation. For first-time gifts of $25 or more, you will receive one Meany Center Lounge Pass (for 2) for the intermission of your choice.

Become a Friend of Meany Center by making a gift online today, and enjoy the following benefits, with our deepest gratitude. 

Giving Levels & Donor Benefits

Meany Center donor benefits compound to include those listed in previous levels.

FRIEND ($50 – $99)
• Season-long recognition in all Encore programs
• Subscription to the director’s quarterly Inner Circle e-newsletter

KEY PLAYER ($100 – $249)
• One Meany Center Lounge Pass (for 2) for the intermission reception of your choice
• Plus benefits above

GREAT PERFORMER ($250 – $499)
• Two Meany Center Lounge Passes (for 2) for the intermission reception of your choice
• Plus benefits above

PATRON ($500 – $999)
• Season-long access (for 2) to the Meany Center Lounge for intermission receptions
• Plus benefits above

DISTINGUISHED PATRON ($1,000 – $2,499)
• Season-long Meany Center Lounge access for you and guests (with prior RSVP)
• Priority seating upgrades
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes artist invitations
• Plus benefits above

EVENT SPONSOR ($2,500 – $4,999)
• Sponsorship of your event of choice, including:
• Two complimentary tickets to your sponsored event
• Encore program Event Sponsor recognition
• Membership in the UW President’s Circle
• Plus benefits above

SERIES BENEFACTOR ($5,000 – $9,999)
• Membership in The Meany Society
• Sponsorship of your Subscription Series, including:
•  four complimentary tickets to your Series event of choice
• Season-long Encore program Series Sponsor recognition
• Personal Ticket Concierge Service
• Complimentary parking for your series subscription(s)
• Plus benefits above

DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE ($10,000 – $24,999)
• Season-long recognition in Encore programs for each series
• Recognition during curtain speech
• Opportunity to include a Donor Profile on the Meany Center website
• Plus benefits above

PRODUCER'S CIRCLE ($25,000 and above)
• Customized benefits package with personalized artist engagements
• Plus benefits above

The Meany Society

The exclusive Meany Society was established to honor the profound generosity of our top-tier donor-investors who express their impassioned support by one or more of the following:

  • Giving at the Series Benefactor level ($5,000+) and above
  • Including Meany Center in their estate plans
  • Founding a Meany Center Endowment
  • Are members of the Meany Center Emeritus Board

Members of The Meany Society enjoy special benefits and opportunities, making their Meany experiences all the more enriching. Membership benefits include:

  • Free parking for performances on your series subscription(s)
  • Personal VIP Ticket Concierge service for ticket purchases and exchanges
  • Four complimentary tickets to a performance of your choice
  • Exclusive invitations for behind-the-scenes engagements with the visiting artists

 

Donor FAQs

How is my giving level determined?

Your household giving and benefits level is calculated based on the sum of your gifts made between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020, which meet the following criteria:

  • Gifts made to the Friends of Meany Center Annual Fund
  • Gifts made to the Meany Center Education and Outreach Fund
  • Gifts made in sponsorship of a specified series, artist or event
  • Gifts made to Meany Center Endowments
  • Gifts of In-Kind contributions
  • Gifts made in support of the Meany Center Stage Gala
  • Matching gifts*

NOTE: Donation of returned or unused tickets (Ticket Donations) are not included in your household cumulative giving total.

*IRS guidelines state that gifts from a donor-advised fund (DAF) and matching gifts administered through a DAF are not eligible for benefits that carry a fair market value (FMV). Please consult your fund advisor or matching organization for more information.

What calendar does Meany Center use to recognize gifts?

Meany Center uses the University of Washington’s fiscal year to calculate giving and benefit levels and recognize gifts. The University’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.

We recognize that our individual donors report their charitable giving on a calendar year for federal taxes. If you have any questions at all regarding your year-end charitable giving, please contact us – we are here to help!

What documentation should I use for tax reporting?

You will receive two forms of acknowledgement once your gift has been processed:

  • Meany Center Letter of Acknowledgement
  • University of Washington Letter of Receipt from the Office of Gift Services

For tax reporting purposes, please use ONLY the Letter of Receipt from the University of Washington Gift Services.

Do I get tax credit for my ticket donations even though they are not included in my cumulative giving?

Yes, absolutely! You will receive both forms of acknowledgement listed above after you have made your ticket donation. For tax reporting purposes, please use ONLY the Letter of Receipt from the University of Washington Gift Services.

How can I determine if my company has a matching gift program?

You can look up your employer using the online UW Matching Company Form located here: www.washington.edu/giving/how-to-give/matching-gifts

If you do not see your company listed, don't despair. They may still offer a matching gift benefit. Contact your Human Resources department to find out more.

What should I do if I want to request a matching gift through my employer but Meany Center is not listed as an option?

Meany Center for the Performing Arts is an independent organization within the University of Washington. You may direct the matching gift to the University of Washington Foundation (501c3) with clear notation the match is intended for Meany Center for the Performing Arts.

The UW Foundation Tax ID is 94-3079432.

Am I able to set up a monthly or recurring gift?

Yes, absolutely!  Meany Center is grateful for our evergreen and sustaining donors. You may make a monthly gift of any size and for any duration. Please see the Monthly Giving information in our Ways to Give section or contact Cristi Benefield at cristi@uw.edu or 206-616-6296.

    Still have questions?

    Please do not hesitate to contact us — we are here to help!

    Phone:            206-616-6296
    Email:              supportmeany@uw.edu