BECOME A DONOR
It Takes YOU!
Before the curtain rises, dancers spend hours in rehearsal, costumes are carefully tailored, and crew members make stage and lighting preparations. But most importantly, you make it all possible!
Support from the community allows Ballet Austin to bring five annual productions to the stage each season, as ticket sales cover only a portion of the cost to make this happen. Your generosity helps bridge this gap.
Ballet Austin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 74-6060386) and your donation is 100% tax deductible.
Annual Donor Benefits
In appreciation of your gift, you will receive benefits designed to provide behind-the-scenes access to the works we bring to the stage and enhance your experience at performances.
Donor Levels & Benefits
| Level | Exclusive Benefits |
|---|---|
| Friend | $1+ | – Invitation to Ballet Austin TWO & Butler Fellows Spring Performance – Updates from the Studio emails |
| Member | $50+ | – Name recognition in the season finale program – All above benefits |
| Patron | $100+ | – Name recognition in the Season program – Invitation to a special dance or fitness class – All above benefits |
| Supporter | $250+ | – Invitation to a fall studio rehearsal viewing – All above benefits |
| Contributor | $500+ | – Q&A session with Company Dancers following a spring rehearsal viewing – Invitation to a pre-show reception at The Nutcracker, including complimentary wine, hot chocolate, and light bites – Invitation to an intermission reception at The Nutcracker, with complimentary champagne, hot chocolate, and sweets – All above benefits |
| Corps | $1,000+ | – Invitation to pre-show receptions with wine and light bites for all performances – Invitation to an intermission reception with complimentary champagne and sweets for all performances – Box seating access (based on availability) – All above benefits |
| Partner | $1,500+ | – Complimentary VIP garage self-parking in reserved priority section – Special recognition at your seat – All above benefits |
| Preferred Partner | $2,500+ | – Backstage tour at season opening performance – Invitation to a final dress rehearsal – Concierge ticketing service – All above benefits |
| Principal Partner | $3,500+ | – Complimentary VIP valet parking (expedited service) – All above benefits |
| Premier Partner | $5,000+ | – Production Sponsorship Opportunity – Recognition on the production of your choice (excludes The Nutcracker) – Invitation to a donor appreciation dinner – All above benefits |
| Founder | $7,500+ | – Personalized benefits package, including lunch with Artistic Director Stephen Mills – All above benefits |
Celebrate Stephen Mills’ 25th Anniversary
We are excited to celebrate Artistic Director Stephen Mills’ 25th Anniversary of Artistic leadership with Ballet Austin during our 2025/26 season!
In honor of this special occasion, we are offering additional benefits for new donors who make their first gift as well as current supporters who choose to increase their giving by one of the three levels below:
| Level | Benefits In addition to all annual benefits at your total giving level |
|---|---|
| $125 | – Pre-show recognition throughout this celebratory season |
| $250 | – Invitation to a pre-show reception at the World Premiere of Stephen Mills’ March 2026 production – Pre-show recognition throughout this celebratory season |
| $2,500 | – Invitation to a special rehearsal viewing and lunch with Artistic Director Stephen Mills – Invitation to a pre-show reception at the World Premiere of Stephen Mills’ March 2026 production – Special pre-show recognition throughout this celebratory season |
Questions about qualifying for these special donor benefits? Feel free to reach out to Katy Morris at katy.morris@balletaustin.org.
Ways to Give
There are a variety of methods for donation to Ballet Austin. Click the options below to learn more.
Don’t see your preferred method, or have additional questions? Please contact Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext. 114.
ONLINE - Easiest Option!
The easiest option! Click here to donate online today or here to purchase season tickets and add to your order.
PAYMENT PLAN
Contact Brooke Holmes at brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or Katy Morris at katy.morris@balletaustin.org to set-up your donation payment plan.
DONOR ADVISED FUND
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle where individuals or organizations make contributions to a fund, which is then managed by a public charity. You control when and how much to give and can minimize your income tax liability while still contributing to charitable organizations.
Below is the information you may need to make a donation through your DAF.
Official legal name: Ballet Austin, Inc.
Federal EIN number: 74-6060386
Mailing address:
501 W. 3rd Street
Attn: Development Department
Austin, TX 78701
If you require additional information, please contact Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext. 114
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION
A Qualified Charitable Distribution* (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from an IRA to a qualified charitable organization. At age 70 ½ and older, you can direct that up to $108,000 be distributed annually from your IRA to BAF; and if you are age 73 or older, this distribution will count toward satisfying the required minimum distribution (RMD) you must take each year from your IRA. Your taxable income is lower due to the contribution, which, in turn, may reduce your applicable tax rate and increase access to other tax benefits.
*A gift in the form of a Qualified Charitable Deduction does not offer a tax deduction, rather it reduces taxable income.
Below is the information you may need as well as benefits to you for this type of donation:
Official legal name: Ballet Austin, Inc.
Federal EIN number: 74-6060386
Mailing address:
501 W. 3rd Street
Attn: Development Department
Austin, TX 78701
TRANSFER OF STOCK
A donation of stock allows you to receive the tax deduction of the current market value of the stock at the time of your gift, depending on your adjusted gross income and contribution base, and you will not owe capital gains tax on your stock’s appreciation. Electronic delivery of stock shares is the fastest and most secure way to make this type of donation.
If you would like to make a donation of stock or have questions about making a stock transfer, please contact Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext.114.
WIRE TRANSFER
Thanks for considering a gift! Please contact Brooke Holmes, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151, ext. 114 for wire transfer instructions.
Your Impact!
The support of our community allows us to fulfill our mission and reach 100,000 people each year!
PINK PILATES
Ballet Austin offers this this post-operative workout for breast cancer survivors, providing a gentle and careful way to venture back toward physical and emotional health. More than just exercise, our Pink Pilates Program offers a restorative workout, confidence-building, and encouragement in a warm and friendly environment at NO cost.
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