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DONATION TAX INFORMATION

DONATION TAX INFORMATION

The Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada is a not-for-profit registered charity, Registration No. 119200103 RR0002.

In recognition of a gift made to  Stratford Shakespeare Festival of America  to support theatrical productions and the related activities of a theatre, Festival of Canada offers you membership at the level of your gift to Festival of America.   

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival of America is a public charity as outlined in section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employer Identification Number (EIN) 38-2420887

Stratford Shakespearean Festival Endowment Foundation, Charitable Registration No. 87207 9298 RR 0001

Deductions

To comply with Canada Revenue Agency and Internal Revenue Agency regulations, the value of membership/donation benefits must be deducted from your receipt/acknowledgement. We therefore estimate the following amounts to be non tax deductible in 2023:

General Membership   FOC   FOA         Playwrights' Circle Membership   FOC    FOA       Designated Members     FOA
Friend $0.00 $0.00  Silver $245.80 $189.08 Level 7$255.00 $196.15
Ambassador  $0.00 $0.00   Gold  $325.80
 $250.62
  Level 6 $968.76  $745.20
Benefactor $100.00 $76.92   Diamond  $325.80
 $250.62
  Level 5 $968.76
 $745.20
Associate  $100.00 $76.92   Emerald   $325.80  $250.62  Level 4 $968.76
 $745.20
Sustainer  $210.40 $161.85   Sapphire      $385.80  $296.77  Level 3 $968.76
 $745.20
        Ruby $665.80  $512.15  Level 2 $968.76
 $745.20
        Platinum       $665.80  $512.15  Level 1 $968.76
 $745.20
        Artistic Director      $665.80  $512.15 

 

 
You may forgo your benefits and receive a full tax receipt/acknowledgment by checking the appropriate box on your reply form or by notifying the staff member you are speaking with. 

For US Donors:

When filing your taxes electronically, please use the following address:

480 Pierce Street, Suite 300
Birmingham, MI
48009, USA

Please Note: If you are planning on, or have made a gift through a charitable or family foundation, including donor advised funds at community foundations, financial institutions etc. CRA and IRS regulations state that you will not be eligible to receive any tangible membership advantages.

Disclosure 
Several U.S. states require that we include a disclosure statement when communicating with our donors. If you live in one of the following jurisdictions, please note: 

For Florida Residents 
Re: Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America 
Registration Number: CH11747 

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 

For Minnesota Residents 
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America 
Detroit, Michigan 

For New York Residents 
A copy of the latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the organization (Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America, c/o Varnum LLP, (480 Pierce Street, Suite 300, Birmingham, MI, 48009) or the Charities Bureau (120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 1027

For North Carolina Residents
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branchat 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.

For Virginia Residents
A financial statement is available upon written request for the State Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.