Make A Gift
Your generosity makes an immediate difference.
Every gift to Milwaukee Rep helps sustain the artistic excellence and meaningful experiences our community enjoys every season. Annual giving provides the flexibility to support our greatest needs—where they're needed most—ensuring we can continue creating exceptional theater while investing in the people, programs and spaces that make our mission possible.
Whether you're making your first gift or have supported Milwaukee Rep for years, thank you for being part of our story.
Donor Benefits
Your generosity comes with more than gratitude. Discover the exclusive benefits and special experiences available to Milwaukee Rep donors at every giving level.
Featured Giving Opportunities
Looking for another way to support Milwaukee Rep? These giving opportunities offer meaningful ways to deepen your connection while helping sustain exceptional theater for our community.
Become a Monthly Donor
A monthly gift is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support Milwaukee Rep. Your recurring generosity provides dependable support throughout the season while allowing you to give at a level that fits your budget. Monthly gifts are automatically processed each month, and you can update or cancel your gift at any time.
Questions? Call 414-290-0717.
Take a Seat
Leave a lasting legacy by naming a seat in the Associated Bank Theater Center. Whether honoring a loved one, celebrating a special occasion or showing your passion for live theater, a personalized seat inscription is a meaningful way to become part of Milwaukee Rep's story. Seat naming opportunities are available in the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater, Herro-Franke Studio Theater and Stackner Cabaret. Seat-naming options range from $5,000 - $15,000. Click on the button below then select Special Initiatives and the Take a Seat Tab.
Questions? Call 414-290-0717 or click on the button below then select Special Initiatives and the Take a Seat Tab.
Spotlight
Spotlight is Milwaukee Rep's community for emerging philanthropists and theater lovers who want to become more involved. Members enjoy exclusive events, opportunities to connect with fellow supporters, artists and theater leadership, and special experiences throughout the season. Membership includes a donation of $250 or more and a Subscription of four or more plays.
Questions? Call 414-290-0717 or email below.
Sponsor a Production
Play a leading role in bringing unforgettable stories to life by sponsoring a Milwaukee Rep production. Sponsorships begin at $10,000 and provide meaningful opportunities to support exceptional theater while enjoying exclusive recognition, behind-the-scenes experiences and unique opportunities to connect more deeply with the work you help bring to life.
Questions? Call 414-290-0717 or email below.
More Ways to Give
Milwaukee Rep offers a variety of additional giving opportunities to help you maximize your impact or honor someone special. Whether you're making a gift in tribute, exploring tax-wise giving strategies or looking to increase the impact of your contribution, there's an option to help you achieve your philanthropic goals. Explore the opportunities below to find the approach that's right for you.
Memorial & Honorary Gifts
Honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion or recognize someone who has made a difference in your life with a memorial or honorary gift to Milwaukee Rep. Your tribute creates a meaningful legacy while helping ensure extraordinary theater continues to inspire our community.
A notification of your gift can be sent to the individual or family upon request.
Questions? Contact the Development Office at 414-290-0717.
Matching Gifts
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double—or even triple—the impact of your contribution to Milwaukee Rep. Some companies also extend matching gift opportunities to retirees, spouses and board members.
Check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies and maximize the impact of your generosity.
Gifts of Stock
Donating appreciated securities can be a tax-efficient way to support Milwaukee Rep while potentially reducing capital gains taxes. Stock gifts provide meaningful support for our mission and may offer additional financial benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
Please notify the Development Office when initiating a stock transfer so we can properly acknowledge your gift.
Questions? Contact the Development Office at 414-290-0717.
Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) offers a flexible and tax-efficient way to support Milwaukee Rep. Recommend a grant from your DAF to make an immediate impact while supporting the productions, education programs and experiences that define each season.
Please consult your financial advisor or DAF administrator for information on recommending a grant.
IRA Charitable Distributions
If you are age 72 or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Milwaukee Rep. This tax-wise giving option may help satisfy your required minimum distribution while supporting the theater you love.
Please consult your financial advisor or tax professional to determine if this giving option is right for you.