Operating on a $2 million annual budget, MTC is a professional non-profit 501(c)(3) regional theatre with a full Equity contract serving an annual audience of over 38,000, with 4,000 subscribers and more than 3,000 students attending performances and Conservatory programs. But our work extends well beyond our stages and into our community with MTC’s Educational Outreach Program, providing free after-school programs and public school residencies in low-income communities.
Roughly half of our total annual budget is earned through ticket sales. Each year, MTC must raise the balance from individuals, corporate sponsorships, foundations and government agencies in order to maintain our programs. Our community of donors performs an integral role in fulfilling MTC’s mission and we are grateful to all for their support.
We welcome and thank you for your gift to Marin Theatre Company!
You can now make a secure donation online by clicking here
There are many ways you can support MTC
Individual Giving LINKCorporate Sponsorships LINKSpecial Events LINKGifts of Stock LINKMatching Gifts LINKPlanned Giving LINKPeter J. Owens Scholarship Fund LINKCapital Improvement Campaign LINKEscrip LINKMill Valley Market’s Shop & Give LINKWish List for In-Kind Gifts LINKIndividual Giving
Individuals can support MTC throughout the year with tax-deductible gifts to MTC’s Annual Fund and through targeted support to specific needs such as MTC’s Peter J. Owens Scholarship Fund and the Capital Improvement Campaign . For gifts of $5,000 and above, you can become a Producer (Download form here) of one of the Main Stage shows. A variety of benefits are available at various donor levels.
Corporate Sponsorship LINK
By becoming a Sponsor of MTC, your organization will have the opportunity to contribute to MTC’s artistic and educational outreach programs while enhancing your company's involvement in the community and building your visibility among targeted audiences. Our customized partnership program can help add value to your business through a variety of acknowledgment and marketing opportunities.
Special Events LINK
MTC’s special events are a key part of our fundraising efforts. Opening Night Dinners are held prior to each Boyer Theatre opening night performance. Our Casino Royale fundraiser will be held Saturday April 26, 2008 and we hope you will join us for an evening of high stakes, high style and high rolling!
Gifts of Stock
A transfer of stock may be made directly to MTC’s broker at Northern Trust. We kindly ask that you notify MTC of your gift so that we may acknowledge it appropriately and ensure the correct transfer of funds. Please contact the Development Office at 415.388.5200 ext. 306 to receive stock transfer instructions.
Matching Gifts
Your company may match your contribution! Ask your human resources department whether or not they match charitable gifts, and double the impact of your gift.
Planned Giving LINK
A charitable bequest helps to secure the future of Marin Theatre Company. For more information about making a planned gift to MTC, please call the Major Gifts Officer Patti Link Cawood at 415 388.5200 ext. 306 or e-mail patti@marintheatre.org.
Peter J. Owens Scholarship Fund
With matching funds from the Peter J. Owens Fund, MTC provides scholarships to low-income students to attend MTC’s Conservatory classes, including our popular Summer Camps. $1000 sends a child-in-need to camp for the summer, and thereafter changes his or her life forever. We need to raise more than $15,000 in scholarships each year. You can donate online here or by sending your gift to the Marin Theatre Company Development Office at the address below, and specify that your gift is for scholarships.
Capital Improvement Campaign
Your gift to the Capital Improvement Campaign will support needed maintenance to our Theatres and important technical upgrades to our equipment. Donations of $500 or more to this fund are recognized with a tile on MTC’s Garden Wall in the MTC’s courtyard. Corporate logos may be included by special arrangement. To make a gift, download the Capital Improvement Campaign pledge form here and return by fax to 415 388.0768 or mail with your donation to the address below.
Escrip LINK
Support MTC’s educational programs by signing up for Escrip and then go shopping at participating local merchants (i.e. Whole Foods Market, Mollie Stone’s, Woodlands Markets, Boardwalk Market, Macy’s, Goodman Building Supplies, Merry Maids, Round Table Pizza, and many more!). Logon to escrip.com and go to “sign up” to securely register your debit and/or credit card(s) and designate MTC as your beneficiary. Already signed up? You can split your contribution between groups.
Mill Valley Market’s Shop & Give LINK
Shop at Mill Valley Market and mention MTC before checkout – they’ll donate 3% of your total receipt to MTC! Mill Valley Market is located at 12 Corte Madera Avenue in Mill Valley.
Wish List for In-Kind Gifts LINK
Marin Theatre Company accepts in-kind donations of products and gently used equipment for use on stage and behind the scenes in our administrative offices and scene shop. Click here to view our most pressing needs.
To make a charitable donation, you may do so securely online here or mail your check, credit card order or money order to:
Marin Theatre Company Development Office
397 Miller Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
If you have any questions or would like to make a donation by phone, please call the MTC Development Office at 415.388.5200 ext. 306.
California Arts Council
Cuts to the California Arts Council’s (CAC) budget has drastically reduced the agency’s ability to advocate for the arts and to fund arts organizations statewide. California is now ranked last among all the states for funding of the arts. As a former CAC grantee, MTC encourages your support in helping us demonstrate that the arts are important to Californians. A simple way to display your love for the arts and support the Arts Council is to purchase the Arts License Plate. More than half of the proceeds generated from the sales of the Arts plates and the entire renewal fee is allocated to the Arts Council for arts programming in California, including arts education and local arts programming.
The Arts license plate ("Coastline") was designed by prominent California artist Wayne Thiebaud and is the nation's first plate specifically designed to benefit the arts. With more than 125,000 plates sold since 1994, the Arts license plate is the most popular specialty plate in California.
