If you would like to contribute to the operation of the Francis Wilson Playhouse, the following Memberships are available.

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Francis Wilson Playhouse's

WISH LIST

We are looking for or need the following things to help with running the theatre. If you may be able to provide any of these services or products to the theatre or would like to contribute toward the expense, please  send an email to boxoffice@franciswilsonplayhouse.org or call 727-446-1360.

Stage Equipment

Sound System repair and improvements..................................... $2,500

Spinet Piano............................................................................ $1,000

Off site space for Children classes and rehearsals.......................... TBD

Building Improvements

New auditorium seats.............................................................. $28,000

Put Your Name on These Improvements

Types of Giving

Francis Wilson Playhouse relies on the generosity and sustained support of the hundreds of generous individuals, foundations and corporations that make a tangible and direct contribution to its growth and well-being.

Annual Giving

Annual Giving provides the Theatre with current and readily available funds. Annual donations are spent relatively quickly and have no particular end date. As a donor, you may choose how your gift will be directed. These funds are essential, giving the Theatre the flexibility it needs to enhance our performances or to optimize its outreach into the community, for instance.

Major Gifts

Major Gifts can be made either through the creation of an endowment or direct funding. This type of giving is particularly important for the Theatre, as it enables it to sustain its programs, reach out to the youth, and update facilities. Your donation can be used to create a permanent endowment, provide direct funding over a specific number of years, or a combination of these options.

Endowment gifts are invested to pay out a yearly amount thus creating a steady stream of income. When an endowment is increased, thanks to donations, its purchasing power is preserved. Directly funded gifts, on the other hand, are spent immediately or over a defined period and end once the funds are used.

Your directly funded gift will have a higher immediate impact than an equivalent gift in endowment and its impact ends once spent; whereas a contribution to an endowment has a lower immediate impact, but its impact lasts in perpetuity.

Planned Giving

Planned Giving is about planning to make a donation to Francis Wilson Playhouse as part of your future estate planning. Planned gifts can be made from accumulated assets, current income, or an estate, and offer tax benefits to you, your family and heirs as well.

Tax Deductibility

As a not-for-profit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, all contributions made to Francis Wilson Playhouse are tax-deductible. This includes donations of stocks, bonds, real estate and bequests left in wills. Contact the FWP Box Office at 727-446-1360 for more information.