Venmo or Check
Gifts can also be accepted through our Venmo (@Raven-Theatre-Chicago) and checks can be sent directly to our address:
Raven Theatre — 6157 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60660
Matching Gifts
Many companies and organizations offer to match their employee’s charitable gifts. Your human resource office will advise you on whether your company or organization will match your contribution to Raven Theatre.
Gifts of Securities
The best stocks to contribute are those that have appreciated greatly in value. Such gifts may provide a double tax benefit. You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair-market value of the property and may not pay any potential tax on the capital gain element of the gift.
Planned Giving
While “planned giving” includes the gifts that people make at the end of their lifetimes, the term refers to any charitable gift that includes more thought and planning to give than the average gift. Become a member of Raven’s Nest Egg Society and ensure your legacy as a Raven supporter. Please consult your financial or legal advisor to include Raven Theatre Company in your planned giving.
Raven Theatre has spent over 40 years bringing you stories of today and the past–we know it’s only been possible because of supporters like you. As an appreciation for your generosity and continued support, we are happy to offer you the following benefits.
Catalyst ($50-$249)
-Name listed in digital playbills for entire season
Connector ($250-$499)
“Patron” benefits, plus:
-Invite to yearly season kickoff event
Community-Builder ($500-$999)
“Sponsor” benefits, plus:
-Behind-the-scenes tour of Raven with the Artistic and Managing Directors
Collaborator ($1,000-$2,499)
“Backer” benefits, plus:
-Name listed on lobby donor wall and Raven website for entire season
-Two complimentary tickets Exclusive invitation to an Invited Dress Rehearsal performance followed by a conversation with the Artistic Director
Innovator ($2,500-$4,999)
“Sustainer” benefits, plus:
-A poster signed by the cast and director of a Raven production
-Exclusive Invitation to attend a tech rehearsal event in the season followed by a conversation with the Artistic Director and select members of the Creative Team
Pillar ($5,000-$9,999)
“Benefactor” benefits, plus:
-Exclusive Invitation to a celebratory toast at the closing performance with the cast and crew
Visionary ($10,000-19,999)
“Producer” benefits, plus:
-Named as a Production Sponsor for production of your choice and recognized as such in production related materials
Luminary ($20,000+)
“Visionary” benefits for all three shows in the season, plus:
-Named as a Season Sponsor and recognized as such in production related materials
Raven gratefully acknowledges the following corporate and foundation partners and individuals whose donations of $50 or more were received between November 25, 2024 and November 25, 2025. Together, they provide critical support for our operations, theatrical productions, theatre arts education programs, and the many artists and creatives we work with throughout the year.
Luminary ($20,000+)
Justin Kulovsek & Damian Clark
David Holdeman
DCASE
Stephen H. Johnson
Illinois Arts Council Association
Shubert Foundation
Visionary ($10,000–$19,999)
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Jeanette & Daniel Samo
Sally & Mark Schwartz
Carol & Gabor Zsolnay
Pillar ($5,000–$9,999)
Cinda Berry
Mary Chebowski
Stuart (Stu) Gold
Lauren Guydan
Jeremy Heckman
Dr. James Hill
Judith (Judy) H. Beaupre
Tim Nickerson
Richard & Cecilia Rodriguez
S&C Electric Company
Nathan Taylor
Karen Titus
Kelly & Jay Tunney
John Vasilj
Nancy Vincent
Innovator ($2,500–$4,999)
Steven Carroll
Adrianna Desier Durantt
Barbara Richards
Daniel (Dan) De La Cruz
Danny Sama
Edward Eberwine III
Matthew Toles
Steven Carroll
Susan Schaalman Youdovin
Tony MacArthur
Collaborator ($1,000–$2,499)
John Bankhurst
Judith Barnard
Nancy Bishop
John & Claudia Boatright
Steven Carroll
Jorge Del Castillo
Daniel De La Cruz
Adrianna Desier Durantt
Edward Eberwine III
Christine Foh
Nick Furtwengler
Wayne Gailis
Gary Gephart
Paul & Ellen Gignilliat
Elaine Johnson
Kaaren Jungbluth-Ott
Carolyn & Gordon Kirk
Michael McCalley
Janet Myers
John Peters
Matthew Ross
Barbara Schatzman
Ari & Danielle Samo
Benjamin Sanda
Linda Teplin
Lynne Simon
Noah Sobe
Bryan Vanderhoof
Michael Wolchonok
Brannon Wiles
Fidelity Charitable
Community-Builder ($500–$999)
Camila Altman
Seth Baker
Gail Bartlett
Michael Bauschelt
Becky Beaupre Gillespie
Julie Bryant
Damian Clark
John Crockenberg
Jasan Earhart
Arlene Ghiron
Leonard Goodman
Luis Gonzales
Patsy Grady
Dorothy Harza
Sarah Harlan
Ann Heath
Hannah Johnson
Kathleen (Kate) McQueeny
Kristen Morris
Paul Monzella
Margarida Levy
Carleen Lorys
John & Loretta (Lorry) Murphy
Denise Nitterhouse
Yuneh Pemberton
Dorothy Pirovano
Pritzker Foundation
Karen & Frank Schneider
Paul Siegel
Jennier Selimos
Christine Slivon
Deborah Song
Ned Staebler
Carol Stitzer
Barbara & Randy Thomas
The Saints
Colin Vallance
Anne Van Wary
Stavroula Xinos
Connector ($250–$499)
JC Aevaliotis
Molly Antonetti
Kim Dale
Elyssa Davis
Susie Feeley
Sarah Florie
Judy Fultz
Deborah Garber
Denise & Brooks Gerlach & Feducia
David Gitomer
Antoinette Horrell
Marissa Lynn Jones
Ryan Kin
Jeff Kornett
Jeff Kornett
Theodore Krakowski
Beverly Kreiss
Barbara Lanctot
Hina Mahmood
Suzanne Meyering
Colin Morgan
James Nadder
Betsy Nelson
John (Johnny) Buranosky
John O’Malley
Michael Reed
Claire Rice
Abel Rodriguez
Barbara Sarasin
Dan Schaefer
Roche Schulfer
Don Shannon
Gary Slights
Cathern Smith
Marlene Spigner
Martin Till
Lisa Salvatore
Carol Glassroth
Elaine Eisen Heuberger
Carolyn Watkins
Robert B Henry
Actor’s Equity Foundation
PNC Foundation
UBS Financial Services
Catalyst ($50–$249)
Peggy Bagley
Steve & Aliza Baron
Steven Baron
Nancy Bellew
Bernice Bigelow
Linda & Jeff Bierig
Jill Boyce
Mary Boylan
Archibald Bryant
Marilyn Cahill
Michael Cahill
Stephen Chapman
Michelle Cestaro
Michelle Cestaro
Ethan Cohen
William Coffin
Kenneth East
Ardena Flippin
Jama Foley
Florence Forshey
Monica Gard
Doris Gilbert
Becky & Pete Gillespie
Howard Golden
Judy Gordon
Jean Gottlieb
Terri Graham
Susan Greenberg
Linda Haase
Susan Haimes
Debra Hammond
Toni & Pat Hanrahan
Michael G Hansen
Jacob Harvey
Jacob Harvey
Barbara Hauser
Donna Higgins
Dennis Hjelm
Debra (Debbie) Hinze
Bernadine Holland-McCullom
Mary Hopkins
Antoinette Horrell
Philip Joseph
Logan Jones
Kim Kaulas
Azar Kazemi
Julie Koerner
Liane Kriesberg
Jan Kralovec
Theodore Krakowski
Theodore Krakowski
Beverly Kreiss
Mary Jane Kupsky
Michael LaMont
Lance Larsen
Frank Laskero
Gary Lawler
Thomas (Tom) Lembo
Jan & Richard Linn \ Pincus
John Loop
Christine Malcom
Tara Mallen
Karen Marcus
Gail Margolis
Robert & Lois Moeller
Colin Morgan
Catherine Nagler
Anna Newlin
James O’Laughlin
Patricia (Pat) O’Neal
Glen Prezembel
Jerry Proffit
Audrey Reynolds
Robert Rich
Charles Rose
Toby Salinger
Tim & Sue Schell
Dan Schaefer
Roche Schulfer
Jennifer Selimos
John Shaw
Natalie Shefsky
Don Shannon
Aimee Sinnott
Gary Slight
Sarah Slight
Tim Slomka
Cathern Smith
Rebecca Spence
Marlene Spigner
Danielle Steele
Caryl Morris Steinberg
James Stoik
Lucy Sullivan
Nina Tai
Whiskey Girl Tavern
Barbara & Randy Thomas
Martin Till
Jennell Torrice
Barbara Toy
Martin Treu
Georgette Verdin
Cole von Glahn
Ellen Wade Beals
Kathleen Wall
Alexander Wayne
Ed Wentz
Maureen West
Audrey Wience
Brannon Wiles
Michael Wolchonok
Helen Young Lee
Paul Zavitkovsky