Support the Lensic
Your Gift Makes All the Difference!
The Lensic thrives thanks to the generosity of our supporters: People like you who recognize the value of having a world-class, nonprofit performing arts center in Santa Fe and believe in the many ways we give back to our community. There are lots of ways to give!
Become a Member
Members (Lensic Friends and Lensic Leaders) are critical to the success of the Lensic. Individual memberships start at $100 and come with special benefits, including pre-sale ticket access. For additional information or assistance, contact Jessica Orona, Membership Manager, at 505-988-7050, ext. 127, or jorona@lensic.org.
Become a Business Member
Lensic business members—our Business Members—know that an investment in the Lensic is an investment in our community. Lensic Business Members receive special benefits, including increased visibility to more than 100,000 audience members each year. For additional information or assistance, contact Tara Dalbo, Director of Community Partnerships, at 505-988-7050, ext. 1409, or tdalbo@lensic.org.
If you’d like to designate a gift to the Lensic from your business, please click here.
Support Education
The Lensic serves approximately 14,500 K-12 students annually with free arts education programs that engage and inspire, support school curriculum, encourage creativity and creative thinking, introduce careers, and provide hands-on training. We reach students with limited access to the arts, including those from low-income families, at-risk youth, and students with autism/developmental delays.
Support General Operations
Gifts to our general operating fund help provide for the day-to-day needs of our organization. Your donation helps maintain our 95-year-old historic building and cover staffing and administration costs. It also allows us to continue bringing world-class artists to Santa Fe and giving back to our community through our arts education programs.
To make a general operating gift, please click here.
Sponsor a Performance
When you sponsor a Lensic Presents performance, you’re partnering with us to bring outstanding artists to Santa Fe for everyone to enjoy. Sponsorship opportunities for individuals and businesses begin at $2,500 and come with a variety of benefits, from increased visibility and promotional opportunities to free tickets.
Please contact Karen DeTemple, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at 505-988-7050, ext. 1203, or kdetemple@lensic.org.
Leave a Legacy
When you include the Lensic in your will or other estate plans, you’re supporting the future of the performing arts in Santa Fe and leaving a lasting legacy for your community. There are many options that can meet both your charitable and financial goals.
Donate Stock
Did you know you can make a gift of stocks, bonds, or other securities to the Lensic, while possibly enjoying significant tax savings? The process is easy and the rewards are great: You’ll know your gift is making a difference at the Lensic and for thousands of kids who come here for free matinees each year.
Please contact Karen DeTemple, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at 505-988-7050, ext. 1203, or kdetemple@lensic.org.
Give an IRA Rollover Gift
If you’re at least 70½, a direct transfer from your IRA to the Lensic—called a qualified charitable contribution (QCD)—can count toward your annual required minimum distribution. It can also reduce your taxable income! All while helping the Lensic enrich lives through performance, education, and community programs for everyone!
Please contact Karen DeTemple, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at 505-988-7050, ext. 1203, or kdetemple@lensic.org.
Support the Endowment
When you designate a gift to support the Lensic Endowment, you help ensure the future of the Lensic for generations to come. All money in the endowment fund is invested for long-term growth. A portion of revenue generated by endowment investments is made available for use by the Lensic annually, while the fund itself remains intact, ensuring a stream of annual revenue in the years ahead.
Please contact Karen DeTemple, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at 505-988-7050, ext. 1203, or kdetemple@lensic.org.
Dedicate a Seat
Honor a family member, friend, mentor, or other beloved person in your life with a $1,000 Lensic seat dedication gift. We’ll engrave the person’s name on a plaque and mount it on the seat of your choice (subject to availability) at the Lensic. Each seat donation of $1,000 goes toward the general operation and maintenance of the theater.
To purchase a seat plaque, please click here.
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