Support the Ice Theatre of New York
"The Ice Theatre of New York is on to something, and it deserves greater support."
— Anna Kisselgoff, The New York Times
Ice Theatre of New York has been creating new artistic opportunities in
figure skating and providing educational programs in various
communities for over two decades. We could not have reached our
current level of quality without the support of our friends, sponsors,
and volunteers. Thank you!
In order to grow, we need continued and expanded support.
Donate Now!
There are many ways to become part of the Ice Theatre family - please join us! Your support makes all the difference in helping us fulfill our mission to create ice dancing as an art form by producing new repertory and providing artistic opportunities for performers and choreographers, as well as build new audiences and introduce the values of the athleticism and artistry of figure skating to young children and students.
Join the Ice Theatre family:
Your contributions to Ice Theatre are essential to our efforts to create dance on ice. In acknowledgement, we offer our donors a variety of benefits.
Thank you Gift
Friend -$50 ITNY pin
Associate -$100 T-Shirt
Sponsor - $250 T-Shirt and 2011 Calendar
Patron - $500 Home Season DVD, T-Shirt, 2011 Calendar
Ice Angel -$1,000 Commemorative Book, 3 DVD set, T-Shirt, 2011 Calendar
Benefactor -$2,500 Premium items above plus Sponsor a skater to attend the Gala
Guardian -$5,000 Premium items above plus two tickets to the annual Benefit Gala
Commissioner -$10,000 Premium items above plus commission a repertory piece or sponsor a performer for a season
Thank You!
Join the Sponsorship Circle
If you are able to support ITNY with an annual gift of $250 or more, you will be enrolled in the Sponsorship Circle. We’ll thank you with advance notices of events and performances.
Join the Ice Angel Circle
If you’re able to support ITNY with a contribution of $1,000 or more, please consider joining our Ice Angel Circle, a special donor group committed to ITNY’s future. We’ll thank you with invitations to our rehearsals and other “inside” views of ITNY.
Become a monthly sustainer
Sign up to donate Ice Theatre with a monthly donation. Each month your contribution will be automatically charged to your credit card. In January we will provide you with a giving history for your tax return. Click on the donation button above and follow the instructions on NY Charities.org. Need help, call us at (212) 929-5811
Become a Commissioner
With a gift of $10,000 or more you may commission a new repertory piece to be created for Ice Theatre or altenatively your gift will sponsor an Ice Theatre performer for an entire season.
Become a Corporate Sponsor
Become affiliated with the Nation's Premier Ice Dance Company and access our many diverse audiences. Consider advertising your company in our Benefit journal or show programs, or becoming the official sponsor of any of our artistic, educational or outreach programs. Please contact Jirina Ribbens, Executive Director, at (212) 929-5811 or via email at jirina@icetheatre.org.
Foundation Support
Whether you are interested in making a challenge grant, funding a portion of Ice Theatre's programming or want to support Ice Theatre's general operating expenses, Ice Theatre's staff is ready to discuss the many opportunities available. Please contact Jirina Ribbens, Executive Director, at (212) 929-5811 or via email at jirina@icetheatre.org.
The list of current ITNY Supporters is always growing.
More ways to support
In addition to making a financial contribution, there are other ways to give Ice Theatre of New York. See below for some more ways to support. For more information please contact the office at (212) 929-5811 or via email at itny@icetheatre.org.
Matching Gifts
Many companies encourage employee philantrophy by matching charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company has matching gift program, the impact of your gift could be doubled or even tripled. And it is easy to do. Request a matching gift from your company and send it completed and signed along with your gift. That is all you have to do to maximize your gift to Ice Theatre.
Leave a Legacy
Planned giving, either through bequests, charitable gift annuities or gifts of appreciated securities, is one of the ways individuals acn leave a legacy which helps strenghten Ice Theatre's mission in the future.
Stocks
By contributing appreciated stock, you can save in income taxes through a charitable contribution deduction and may avoid capital gains tax.
Bequests
The charitable bequest written into the Last Will and Testament is a simple yet effective way of providing for ITNY without giving up the asset until death. You can choose to:
- Make a specific bequest of a sum of money or designated asset;
- Designate ITNY to receive a percentage of your estate once administrative expenses, taxes, and specific bequests are paid; or
- Establish a contingent bequest whereby your assets would go to other beneficiaries so long as they survive you, but if not, to ITNY.
The organization's full name is Ice Theatre of New York, Inc. It is a 501 (c)(3) pubic charity and is qualified under Section 170 of the Internal Revenu Service Code to receive gifts, grants, and contributions which are deductible for Federal income tax purposes. Its Federal tax identification number is 13-3258301.
For more information, please contact Jirina Ribbens, Executive Director, at (212) 929-5811 or via email at jirina@icetheatre.org.
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