Benefits of Giving

Available to anyone who converts their ticket purchase to a donation.

Since we can’t be together in person, APT’s Core Company - plus a few friends - have set out to make online content. And we’re discovering that their great skill on stage transfers very well to a Zoom Room. APT has partnered with PBS Wisconsin to bring you “Out of the Woods,” a Virtual Play Reading Series, that is available on their website. Read the details here.

But for our donors, we’ve got extra, just for you: More play readings – including a series of one acts and an all-female version of Cymbeline, and a few other surprises that are making their way through the creative hopper. 

Available with annual gifts of $100 or more. 

Each season poster is a delightful memento from the season and a loving nod to APT’s glorious Book of Summer. Framed, it makes a wonderful gift for your theater-going friend. Or, just collect them each year as a way to recall all of the magnificent memories made in our woods.

Please note: All certificates for 2020 season posters will be honored in 2021.

Available with annual gifts of $1000 or more. 

Seeing the shows is what it’s all about, right? That’s why early access to ticket ordering is one of our most popular benefits. Here’s how it works:

Donors of $1,000+ (cumulative gifts between Jan 1-Dec 31) get access to order tickets 2 days prior to our returning patrons. Tickets can be ordered on line, in person, or over the phone.

Donors of $5,000+ (cumulative gifts between Jan 1-Dec 31) have the opportunity to sign up for a concierge ticket appointment with our box office staff. This is the earliest availability for your favorite seating locations. If a concierge appointment doesn’t fit your schedule, you’ll still be able to order three days prior to returning patrons, either on line, in person, or over the phone.

Available with annual gifts of $250 or more

There’s nothing we like more than spending time with those of you who make our work and our woods possible! We enjoy getting to know you better and giving you a chance to get to meet and chat with the artists that make the magic happen.

Donors of $250+ annually are invited to select one of our in-season donor appreciation events that take place throughout the summer.

Donors of $500+ annually are also invited to select one of our pre-season donor appreciation events, to learn first-hand from our artists what’s in store for the upcoming season.

Some donors may opt to receive APT tickets.*  

Each is valued at $40 for tax purposes, and their value is not deductible under law. Tickets are available by giving level as follows:

• $500-$999: 2 tickets
• $1,000-$4,999: 4-10 tickets
• $5,000+: Individually determined

*Gifts made through Donor Advised Funds or Individual Retirement Funds are not eligible for ticket benefits.

Please let us know at the time we receive your gift if you wish to accept the ticket benefit.

We are honored to recognize donors who contribute $100 or more annually* in our season playbill. If you prefer to remain anonymous, just let us know.

* Playbill recognition takes into account gifts given between May 1 of the previous year and April 30 of the current year.

While it is rarely the reason for our patrons’ generosity, there are certain tax benefits to contributing to APT, particularly in 2020, due to provisions in the Federal COVID-19 bill (commonly referred to as the CARES Act). 

• The CARES Act added a universal charitable giving incentive for contributions up to $300 in 2020, a provision to allow all non-itemizer taxpayers to deduct charitable contributions from their tax returns.
• In addition, for those who itemize, the CARES Act temporarily removes limitations on deductible charitable contributions. Households can deduct charitable gifts of up to 100% of their adjusted gross income, effectively eliminating their federal tax liability in 2020.
• For corporations with charitable giving programs, there is a temporary increase of the limit on corporate deductions for charitable giving from 10% to 25%.

In addition to these benefits related to the CARES Act and philanthropic giving in 2020, the following are ongoing ways to give that hold tax benefits:

• Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to APT from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). A QCD excludes the amount donated from taxable income and keeping your taxable income lower may reduce the impact to certain tax credits and deductions, including Social Security and Medicare.
• Also, QCDs don't require that you itemize, which due to the recent tax law changes, means you may decide to take advantage of the higher standard deduction, but still use a QCD for charitable giving.
• Realize a charitable deduction while avoiding capital gains tax by donating stock.

We always recommend that you contact your tax professional with specific questions. This article provides some good information about how the CARES Act (COVID-19 Federal Stimulus Package) may affect you.