Financial F.A.Q.

What does the Annual Partner Campaign support?

Create a blurb for the Center similar to the Overture’s details: “Overture provides 700,000 artistic experiences in our community annually, and nearly half of those are through free and low-cost education and engagement programs. Gifts to Overture’s annual fund support general operations, such as education and engagement programs, utilities, business operations, performances, and the people who make these extraordinary experiences possible.”

Is the Fox Cities P.A.C. a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization?

Yes! The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is a non-profit organization and its Tax ID (EIN) is 39-1977839. This can be used on any tax forms requiring documentation of your charitable gift.

Does the Fox Cities P.A.C. have an endowment?

Yes! An endowment is essential to supporting the Center’s long-term sustainability to ensure our facility and programs can continue to provide extraordinary experiences in the arts for future generations. Our endowment is called the Keystone Fund and you can make a donation by contacting our development team at [email protected] or (920) 730-3782.

The Keystone Fund provides the funding required to sustain and support the Center’s mission now and for future generations. The goals of The Keystone Fund are to accomplish the following key objectives:

Ensure the Center’s excellence in world-class arts and culture programming

  • Sustain and support the Center’s education activities
  • Ensure access as a gathering place and sustain community engagement programs
  • Protect and maintain the Center in showcase quality condition and keep technology current
  • Provide and ensure organizational stability and sustainability

Can I make a donation through monthly or annual installments?

Yes! Gifts of $350 or more can be paid in monthly or quarterly installments via check or automatic credit card charges. You can also make a multi-year pledge to support the Annual Partner Campaign or the Keystone Fund, to be paid in annual installments. Contact our development team at [email protected] or (920) 730-3782 to learn more.

Can I give in memory of a loved one?

Yes! You can make a donation In Memory or In Honor of someone. Your gift will be attributed to the Keystone Fund and will be recognized in the Center’s Annual Report for the Season you made the gift.

How do I include the Fox Cities P.A.C. in my will?

It is easy to include the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in your will. When working with your attorney or will management company, simply use the sample language below.

I give an devise to Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Inc., located in Appleton, Wisconsin, (the sum of $ ___, or ___ % of my residuary estate, or describe the specific asset to be gifted), to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

The Fox Cities P.A.C.’s Tax ID (EIN) is 39-1977839.

Be sure to notify the Center’s Development Team about your planned gift by contacting [email protected] or (920) 730-3782.