Ways to give

You may be able to make a gift to the NorShor Theatre from your individual retirement account and enjoy tax savings. Under the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015, Americans who meet the guidelines below may give IRA funds to the Playhouse without paying federal income tax. Guidelines: You must be 70½ or older. You may distribute any amount up to $100,000 in a calendar year to charity as long as it is completed by December 31 of the year you intend to make the charitable rollover.

In-kind gifts are a valuable way to support our theatre without monetary contributions. By donating goods or services directly to us, you make a tangible impact on our operations and programs. Your in-kind gifts help us reduce expenses and enhance the quality of our productions, educational initiatives, and community outreach efforts.

Yes, you may be able to make a gift to the NorShor Theatre from your publicly traded stocks. If you’ve held the stock for more than one year, you can make a gift of publicly traded stock and avoid paying capital gains tax on the transaction. Upon your authorization, your broker can make the transaction and will inform Duluth Playhouse.

Take your giving to the next level with a matching gift. Many companies offer matching incentives for charitable giving to current employees and retirees. By seeking a matching gift from your employer, you could double your support of the NorShor. Donation matches are often dollar to dollar, and some employee match programs even match your volunteer hours! Check with your employer’s HR or Payroll department to see if they have a matching gift program and how to take advantage of it.

We accept Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). A DAF, which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable grants. Talk with your local community foundation today! If you include the NorShor Theatre in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID. Legal Name: Duluth Playhouse, Inc. Address: 211 E. Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 Federal Tax ID: 41-0694692.

Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 41-0694692.

Charitable giving can be done in many thoughtful ways, and for the NorShor Theatre, gifts may be pledged and paid on a schedule that meets your giving needs – all at once or over several years. To make a pledge in support of the NorShor Theatre, you can set up a recurring gift online with your credit card or contact us, and we’ll work with you to create a charitable giving schedule.

Yes. Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor accepts donations via cash, check, or credit card, and these are the most common gifts made. CREDIT CARD: Online donations are the most secure way to pay by credit card and allow you to select the campaign you want to support. You may also call the Box Office at 218-733-7555 to make a credit card donation over the phone. CHECKS: You can indicate in the memo field that you’d like to support the preservation of the NorShor Theatre. Please make checks payable to Duluth Playhouse, Inc., and mail them to: Attn: Development, Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre, 211 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802.