“Supporting theatre through planned giving is not just about preserving art; it’s about investing in the soul of our communities”

How To Give

Your planned gift ensures the continuation of live theater’s transformative power for future audiences.

By including a donation in your estate plans, you become a vital part of preserving cultural heritage and fostering creativity. Join us in shaping a brighter future for the arts, leaving a lasting impact that transcends generations.

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Here are some asset types you can use to make a current or future gift to ensure the transformational power of live theatre and the arts:

  • Will Or Trust

    Will Or Trust

    Making a gift through your will or revocable living trust is a simple and flexible way to leave a long-lasting legacy for the arts.

  • Young boy wearing a top hat and a yellow T-shirt, standing in front of a red curtain and wooden stage, making a gesture with his right arm.

    Retirement Assets

    You can allocate any of your unused retirement assets as a gift to our efforts, enriching the lives of children through artistic exploration.

  • An elderly man and woman examining a yellow flashlight together.

    Life Insurance

    You can name The Hippodrome Theatre as a primary life insurance beneficiary or as a contingent beneficiary should your other beneficiaries not survive you.

  • Two teenagers, a girl with braided hair and a boy wearing a beanie, are standing close, gazing into each other's eyes in a dimly lit setting.

    Charitable Gift Annuity

    You can create both a brighter for actors and receive a lifetime income at the same time.

  • A man in a historical costume wearing a tall top hat in a dimly lit room.

    Give Today

    Your donation will be put to immediate use while entitling you to a charitable income tax deduction for the full value of your gift.

  • A woman dressed in vintage style with 1950s-inspired hair, singing or speaking into a classic microphone on a stage with purple and brown background lighting.

    IRA Rollover

    Make a gift to The Hippodrome Theatre by rolling over your IRA, and the distribution won’t count as taxable income.

  • A young man with curly hair wearing a blue blazer and white shirt, sitting indoors in a dark setting, looking serious.

    Stock Gifts

    A donation of stock is a great way to support the vision of the Hippodrome Theatre; plus, you’ll receive a significant tax break from the IRS.

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The Hippodrome Theatre's’ tax ID information

Legal name: Hippodrome State Theatre

Address: 25 SE 2nd Place Gainesville, FL 32601

Tax ID #: 59-1590987

The Hippodrome Theatre is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit.

Questions? Please contact us at (352) 373-5968 or development@thehipp.org

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Nell Page - A woman smiling, with brown hair, wearing a blue patterned top, earrings, and a necklace, standing outdoors.

Nell Page Rainsberger – Actor and Supporter of the Hippodrome Theatre

“Having been with Hippodrome since its inception, I understand the profound legacy of the arts in our community. Live Theatre has woven itself into the fabric of our lives, and I aspire for my contribution to provide transformational experiences through art for generations to come.”

Lauren Miller – Patron and long time donor of the Hippodrome Theatre

“Much more to our community than top-notch entertainment, The Hipp innovates and collaborates to start conversations, explore issues, foster diversity and human rights, and provide opportunity for future artists and others inspired to grow. With our legacy gift we want to help safeguard the vital mission of this little gem for years to come.”