Ways to Give
Raising 100K for a 4K Projector in the 1903 Theatre
The "Moving Pictures Match" will give you double vision - a $25 contribution becomes $50, $50 becomes $100. Gifts totaling up to $50,000 will be matched to generate an incredible $100,000 impact! All funds raised will be used to finance a new, laser 4K projector for the iconic 1903 Theatre.
Why a 4K laser projector and why now, you ask? Laser projector technology is the film industry standard. 4K laser projectors offer the optimal image quality, overall viewing experience, and they last longer! Due to changing technology, replacement parts for the 1903 Theatre's current projector will soon be unavailable. Your gift safeguards programming in our largest space against unforeseen equipment failures - avoiding a fate similar to the Berry Theatre's recent, months-long shutdown.
Click the button below and bring cutting-edge technology to our timeless, historic gem! Campaign goal deadline: March 27, 2025! Questions? Contact Kristine Connolly, Advancement Officer, at kristine@thecolonialtheatre.com.
Individual Giving
A gift to the Annual Campaign, in any amount, directly supports the theatre's vibrant schedule of film, music, and performance programming. Donations ensure that all members of our community are able to enjoy The Colonial Theatre's high-quality, nonprofit arts entertainment offerings.
Click the donate button below to make a convenient, secure online donation. Please make checks payable to “The Colonial Theatre” and mail to:
The Colonial Theatre
Attn: Kristine Connolly
P.O. Box 712
Phoenixville, PA 19460
The Checkerboard Club - Monthly Giving at The Colonial
A nod to a supper club that occupied the Bank Building in the 1940s and 50s, The Checkerboard Club is a highly valued group of donors who have chosen to give recurring, monthly gifts at The Colonial. Just like the checkerboard floor that adorns the building today, numerous, repetitive donations make a beautiful impact at our non-profit arts institution.
Recurring gifts are a budget-conscious way to make an impact for our nonprofit and you can opt-out at any time. Establish your monthly gift today and watch your investment in local arts and culture grow! Click the button below and select “Recurring Donation” under “Type of Donation” and specify your gift amount.
Matching Gifts
Does your employer administer a charitable donation matching program? Double your support with a corporate matching gift to The Colonial Theatre. Many companies (PECO, Merck & Co., Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., Comcast, to name a few) have matching programs that partner with the theatre. Inquire with your employer's HR department for program details or call us at 610-917-1228 to ask about your company's matching history!
Association for the Colonial Theatre (ACT) Federal Tax ID#: 23-2846336
Building Improvement Fund
A donation to the Building Improvement Fund finances the restoration and enhancement of The Colonial Theatre's two historic buildings. Donate today to help us update our multi-arts venue for the modern audience while preserving its historic charm for years to come.
Planned Giving
Planned Gifts to the Colonial Theatre are an opportunity to share your love of the arts: to transmit your values to future generations. They ensure another century of artistic expression at the historic venue. But for investments like the ones you make, the Colonial could not exist.
Donor-Advised Funds
For streamlined, impactful giving, consider a gift from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Charitable contributions from a DAF offer:
Simplicity: the donor-advised fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
Flexibility: timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision-making.
Tax-efficiency: contributions are tax-deducible, and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long-term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes.
Family legacy: a DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.
Consult with your financial advisor for full details
The Colonial Theatre Society
Legacy Society members are supporters who have made future financial commitments to ensure that, long into the future, the Colonial has the resources required to maintain its considerable facilities and offer exciting programs. This special group of donors include the Colonial Theatre in their estate plans. It’s easy to join since no immediate donation is needed. You simply need to name the Colonial Theatre as a beneficiary in your will or trust, IRA or other retirement plan. Sample language:
“I bequeath _____% of my residuary estate (or $________) to the Association for the Colonial Theatre (ACT), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable cultural organization, located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania for its ongoing film, live arts, and special programming. Federal Tax I.D. #: 23-2846636.
Appreciated Stock or Securities
The Colonial Theatre welcomes and is able to accept gifts of stock and appreciated securities through our broker Schwab. Please notify Kristine Connolly, Advancement Officer, at kristine@thecolonialtheatre.com, in advance of your stock transfer so that we can provide information and properly acknowledge your gift.
Colonial Theatre Donor Privacy Policy
We will not sell, share or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by the Colonial Theatre, both online and offline, on any Platform (‘Platform’, includes the Colonial Theatre’s website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.
The official registration and financial information of Association for the Colonial Theatre (EIN# 23-2846336) may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.