Does Orlando Shakespeare Theatre donate to fundraisers?

Orlando Shakes supports local nonprofits with a limited number of show admissions for fundraising, particularly in conjunction with arts and/or education purposes.

Requests are processed throughout the season case by case, and only a limited number are approved each year.

It can donate to an organization only once per season.

It may decline requests from agencies whose activities conflict with its mission or jeopardize its not-for-profit status, such as fundraising for political or religious groups.

Requests must be made through the online form at least three weeks before your event; phone and email requests or inquiries are not accepted.

Out-of-state requests are not accepted, and incomplete forms will not be considered.

Tips from the program page: Submit at least three weeks ahead and fill every required field, since incomplete forms are not considered. · Frame the request around an arts or education purpose where it fits.

What Orlando Shakespeare Theatre donates

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre has typically donated: Tickets.

Who can apply

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Orlando Shakespeare Theatre does not donate to individuals. Orlando Shakespeare Theatre does not support events run for profit.

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre asks every request to include the following.

• A registered not-for-profit organization.
• An in-state (Florida) organization.
• A fully completed online request form.

When to ask

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre states a lead time of 3 weeks. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Orlando Shakespeare Theatre?

Yes. Orlando Shakespeare Theatre's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Orlando Shakespeare Theatre for a donation?

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre's stated lead time is 3 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.