Online | Check / Cash | Stock Donation / DAFs | Employer Matching

Thank you for your interest in donating to Renton Civic Theatre! It is through generous individuals like you that this theater can thrive. By donating, you ensure we can continue bringing high-quality performances, educational programs, and cultural experiences to audiences of all ages. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports our mission to enrich, entertain, and inspire. Thank you for helping us keep the spotlight shining bright at Renton Civic Theatre!

Online

If the donation form does not appear above, or for additional donation payment methods like Venmo and Apple Pay, visit the donation page here!

Check / Cash

We’ll gladly take a donation by check! If you would like to do so, make the check out to “Renton Civic Theatre”. You can either drop the check off on an event day, or mail it to the following address:

RENTON CIVIC THEATRE
507 S 3RD ST
RENTON, WA 98057

If you would like to donate cash, please come on by during one of our event days. If that timing doesn’t work out, feel free to email us at donate@rentoncivictheatre.org.

Stock Donation / DAFs

Donating appreciated stock is one of the best ways to contribute to non-profit organizations! We will happily accept donations of stock, and you can do so in two ways

First, and recommended, is by setting up a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) for yourself and recommending grants through your DAF. For more info, see the section on DAFs below.

Second, we can accept direct stock donations. This is a manual process, so please get in touch with us at donate@rentoncivictheatre.org.

Why donate stock?

Donating stock directly allows you to avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated value, maximizing the impact of your donation. You also receive a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock, reducing your taxable income. This method often allows you to give more than if you sold the stock and donated the cash.

Example: Imagine you bought stock for $5,000, and it’s now worth $10,000. If you sell it, you’d owe taxes on the $5,000 gain. But if you donate the stock directly, you avoid the capital gains tax and get a charitable deduction for the full $10,000. This way, both you and the charity benefit more than if you sold the stock and donated the cash.

Employer Matching

Did you know your donation to Renton Civic Theatre could be doubled or even tripled? Many employers offer matching gift programs, allowing you to maximize your impact at no extra cost to you. Check with your employer to see if they’ll match your donation and help us bring even more magic to the stage!

You can check if your employer matches by using this search.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle that allows individuals to contribute assets, such as cash, stocks, or other securities, into a specialized account and receive an immediate tax deduction. Once funds are in the DAF, they can be invested and grow tax-free, potentially increasing the amount available for future donations.

One of the key benefits of a DAF is flexibility. You can make contributions to the fund at any time, receiving the tax benefits immediately, but you aren’t required to distribute the funds to charities right away. This allows you to be strategic about your giving, supporting causes that align with your values when the timing is right.

Another advantage is the ability to support a wide range of nonprofits, including smaller organizations that might not have the infrastructure to accept complex gifts like stock or other assets. The DAF provider handles all administrative tasks, including grant distribution and record-keeping, simplifying the process for both the donor and the recipient.

Overall, a DAF is a powerful tool for those looking to maximize the impact of their charitable contributions, offering tax efficiency, growth potential, and the ability to support multiple causes easily and effectively.

You can open a DAF at many of the popular brokerages, but we at Renton Civic Theatre recommend Schwab Charitable, as it has no account minimum and one of the lowest administration fees.

When recommending a grant through your DAF, ensure the mailing address is correct (it is not a P.O. Box, as some list by default):

RENTON CIVIC THEATRE
507 S 3RD ST
RENTON, WA 98057

If you have any questions or would like assistance in setting up a DAF, please email us at donate@rentoncivictheatre.org.