When you choose to make a Planned Gift or contribute to the Endowment Fund at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC), you join a special group of donors dedicated to preserving Shakespeare and the Classics for generations to come. By designating CSC as a beneficiary in your estate, you help secure CSC's future, providing a solid foundation for our long-term growth and success. And you make an everlasting impact on the artists and audiences of today...and tomorrow.
A gift made to our Endowment Fund is an investment in our future. Your support ensures that Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will continue to bring Shakespeare and the Classics to life in perpetuity. From thought-provoking mainstage plays to education programs like PROJECT38 and everything in between, your thoughtful donation makes these programs, and many others, possible for years to come.
What you make possible when you make a gift to our Endowment:
150 performances of nine productions for 30,000 patrons annually
Over 100 artists employed each season
30,000 students from over 200 schools served with programs proven to improve students’ academic performance, social skills, 21st century leadership skills and empathy
Free performances of Shakespeare plays for 10,000 patrons at over 40 area parks and community centers through our annual Shakespeare in the Park tour
$4MM in economic activity generated for the city while building its creative class and making Cincinnati a great place to live and work
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary Season and in recognition for your support, we have a wide variety of unique thank you gifts and naming opportunities exclusively for Endowment Fund donors. In addition, all donors to the Endowment Fund this season will be recognized on the screens inside The Linnemann Family Lobby from January 1 - June 30, 2024.
All naming opportunities are subject to availability. A member of our staff will contact you to arrange pickup or delivery of your item.
Questions? Contact Director of Development, Sara Clark at 513-381-2273 ext. 3208 or Sara.Clark@cincyshakes.com
Carry a reminder of your love for CSC in your pocket with this pearl-toned commemorative stone.
A custom-made 30th-Anniversary beaded ornament.
Have your name, a family name, or the name of a loved one fused to a glass medallion and hung in the east lobby window installation inside The Otto M. Budig Theater.
Embrace the elegance of our “pearl anniversary” with your choice of custom-designed pearl cufflinks or earrings. Cufflinks are 18k white-gold-plated on brass with a mother of pearl center. Earrings are sterling silver studs with baroque natural freshwater pearls. Wear your support for CSC with pride!
Your name or the name of a person you would like to honor will be elegantly engraved on a plaque affixed to the armrest of one of just 45 seats in the Upper Gallery of CSC’s Otto M. Budig Theater.
Your name or the name of a person you would like to honor will be elegantly engraved on a plaque affixed to the armrest of one of just 187 seats in the Lower Gallery of CSC’s Otto M. Budig Theater.
Each step in The Grand Stair, inside The Linnemann Family Lobby, has one title from Shakespeare’s 38 play canon engraved in the riser. You can dedicate a step for yourself, your family or a friend.
Planned Giving at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is where smart financial planning meets thoughtful philanthropy. It helps you make the most of your assets during your lifetime and make future charitable gifts that are often much larger than you may have thought possible. When you make a Planned Gift, you make an enduring impact on the arts in our region and ensure that we continue to bring Shakespeare and the classics to life for generations to come.
Making a Planned Gift also entitles you to membership in the Legacy Society, a very special group of friends who receive invitations to exclusive programs and events and published recognition for their generosity.
Planned Giving at CSC encompasses a range of options, including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and life insurance policies. We understand that these decisions require thoughtful consideration, and we encourage you to consult your financial advisor to provide guidance and answer any questions you may have. These experienced professionals can assist you in creating a plan that aligns with your wishes and financial objectives.
To let us know that you have included Cincinnati Shakespeare Company in your plans, please download and complete this Confidential Statement of Intent Form and mail to:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Attention: Development
217 W. 12th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
This is not a legally binding pledge, but simply a way to ensure we use your gift according to your wishes, to learn more about your areas of interest at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and to welcome you as a member of the Legacy Society.
If you have any questions, please contact Director of Development, Sara Clark, at Sara.Clark@cincyshakes.com
The most frequently made planned gifts are bequests, made through your will or living trust. Taking steps to protect the people and organizations you love and the causes you care about presents an opportunity to strategically plan for the future. Consider including a provision in your will, trust, or other estate plans to remember Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
Making Cincinnati Shakespeare Company a beneficiary of some or all of your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other type of retirement account is an easy, tax-efficient way to leave a legacy gift. It’s as simple as filing a revised beneficiary designation form with your plan administrator. Because Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is tax-exempt, you avoid the income tax on the amounts going to CSC that otherwise might be due. Since you avoid income taxes on the charitable distribution, your retirement plan is the lowest cost asset to leave to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
You can add Cincinnati Shakespeare Company as a beneficiary to your bank or investment/brokerage accounts, life insurance policy, or commercial annuity contracts. These gifts to CSC are not subject to the expenses and delays associated with the probate process. 100% of your gift is put to work right away.
