Donation Categories

The distinction we make between “Contributions” and “Donations” may simply be a semantic one.   But here’s how we look at it.

Contributions, made as a membership subscription, become a part of the general fund which we use to satisfy the three Expense categories mentioned earlier:  Production, Facility and Business Expenses.

Donations, on the other hand, fall into two categories. 

  • They come from, trusts, businesses, foundations, organizations, agencies or other non-individual sources. 
  • They come from individuals but are provided with a specific purpose in mind.

Donations may be in the form of cash, services or tangible items.   A printing company may provide free or substantially reduced costs on preparing our show programs.  A company may provide the cost of producing tickets.  A caterer may provide the food for an event. 

Donations Earnmarked for Stage/2

One of the principal reasons for the distinction between general contributions and earmarked donations is the fact that ASGT has begun a major ambitious fund solicitation for a specific purpose:  STAGE/2.   A full description of this exciting effort can be found by clicking here: STAGE/2


The price tag for STAGE/2 is approximately equal to the gross receipts from our box office for the next eleven years! 

Our funding team is seeking funds from many sources:  From local, state and federal agencies; from philanthropic organizations; from individual, business and corporate donors, large and small, public and private.

In short, ASGT will require both “big money” and the support of the core to succeed.  Our most avid fans and volunteers will not only donate but will also urge others to do so, either directly or by participating in financial acquisition planning, grant writing and other ancillary skills.

There are many ways you can help:

Make your Personal Donation to the STAGE/2 development fund.  Use the Participation Form or send your donation, earmarked for STAGE/2 to Stage/2, Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD  21401.

Capital Fund Raising:  Work is already underway in the effort to secure state and local level funding through legislative efforts.  If you have any experience and/or contacts that can enhance this effort, tell us.

Grant Writing:  There are two requirements in this effort.  The first is identifying organizations that may be willing to contribute funds.  The second is meeting the requirements to solicit them 

Corporate Giving:  Many companies have funds earmarked for charitable purposes.  Finding them and earning them are the gist of this challenge.

General Fund Raising: If you have any experience in soliciting funds from the public, through direct mail, e-mail, appearances, etc., you can help.

Event Organization:  Getting potential donors together to discuss the project and present its goals are valuable sources of contribution.  We are hoping, for example, that regular theater patrons will hold parties in advance of attending an evening’s performance.  If you are a “social butterfly,” you can play a part in encouraging this option.

Special Projects:  Special projects are as limitless at the imagination, and they serve two worthwhile purposes:  fund raising and exposure.  The only caveat is that they must have the potential of raising funds in proportion to the effort (and cost) that goes into them.  Put your thinking caps on!

Use the Participation Form on this website to get on board.  Thank you!

ASGT is an all volunteer community theatre located in the heart of historic Annapolis, Maryland.
We are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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