Your donations are essential to shaping our artistic landscape.
As a nonprofit performing arts theatre, we rely on the generosity of our donors to keep the magic of live performance alive, bring our vision to life and make a meaningful impact in our community. Every contribution, whether through single donations, endowments, legacy gifts or seat naming — no matter the amount — is crucial in fueling our creative endeavors and ensuring our mission of connecting Kansas City to the arts succeeds.
As a 501(c)(3) charitable performing arts nonprofit in Kansas City, the Kauffman Center relies on its members and donors for nearly 30% of its annual operating budget. Individual gifts of cash, stock or appreciated property are welcome. Your gift of any amount makes a difference. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID: 43-1866550.
You can give online, mail your donation with any gift instructions to the following address, call 816.994.7927 to discuss charitable options or send a message to donate@kauffmancenter.org.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Members of Spotlight Premier and Spotlight, the Kauffman Center’s individual Membership Program, enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting our performing arts nonprofit in Kansas City. When you become a Spotlight member, your generosity makes it possible for more people to experience the clarity of Helzberg Hall, the intimacy of Muriel Kauffman Theatre and the grandeur of Brandmeyer Great Hall.
Leave a Legacy Gift
Join us in creating a bright future for the Kauffman Center through our endowment program – a long-lasting way to make a difference. Our endowment funds guarantee financial stability for the Center, enabling us to withstand economic fluctuations. We offer various endowment funds and community programs tailored to your interests.
Endowment Gifts Endowment & Legacy Gifts
Children's Handprint Wall
The Kauffman Center Children’s Handprint Wall is a unique opportunity to recognize an important child in your life while leaving a lasting impression on this landmark building. Craft your legacy today while shaping our future. For a $1,000 donation, payable over five years, your child’s colorful handprint will appear permanently on the Children’s Handprint Wall.
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Seat Naming
With a donation of $2,500 to $10,000, your name will be displayed in brass on one of the seats in Muriel Kauffman Theatre or Helzberg Hall. Your donation also helps support our mission to provide world-class performing arts experiences. Your generosity ensures we can continue offering exceptional programming and education opportunities for years to come.
Name Your Seat Seat Naming
Commemorative Gifts
Recognize a loved one with a gift to the Kauffman Center made in their name. Consider a commemorative gift or a memorial tribute. Celebrate a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other special day. If appropriate, we will send a handsome acknowledgment card to the honoree or their family (without specifying the amount of your gift).
Contact UsMonthly giving offers you the opportunity to support the Kauffman Center year-round on a schedule that works for you. Your automatic, monthly contributions of $10 or more will help create dynamic programming for audiences of all ages.
Making a monthly gift is as simple as selecting the monthly recurring option when you complete the online giving form. If you would prefer to set up your monthly contributions over the phone, please reach out to Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving, at kburt@kauffmancenter.org or 816.994.7927.
Make your contribution go further if you or a spouse works for a company with a matching gifts program. If your business or workplace would like to match a charitable gift, we are glad to provide any documentation needed. Check with your company’s Human Resources Office to find out if this is possible.
A recurring monthly membership allows you to divide your membership payment into 12 installments.
Each month, your credit card will automatically be charged the amount you’ve selected. Membership runs for 12 months beginning when you sign up. At the end of 12 months, your credit card will auto renew at the same level to begin the next year of membership.
Presenting the world’s finest performing artists to our Kansas City metropolitan communities is a noble and inspiring task. However, ticket sales and rental income don’t begin to cover the full costs. Help us make it happen!