Wharton Center for Performing Arts at Michigan State University

There are a myriad of easy planned giving options from which you can choose to support Wharton Center in the future – from naming us as a beneficiary in your will to a more complex trust arrangement. Planned gifts provide the resources that create extraordinary opportunities and preserve our future.

We've created an easy-to-understand website to help you find the gift that's right for you. Here you can learn how to plan a gift to Wharton Center and Michigan State University. We'll tell you about creative giving strategies that enhance your, and your family's, well being and help us as well. Visit the Guide to Giving at www.givingto.msu.edu for more information.

Wharton Center would be honored to be remembered as a part of your legacy. For more information about planned giving opportunities to support Wharton Center, please don't hesitate to contact the Development Office at
(517) 353-4640.

Leave a lasting legacy by creating or contributing to an endowment at Wharton Center. When you make an endowment gift, your gift is not spent on immediate operating needs, but rather it is invested. The earnings from endowments are spent annually by Wharton Center in accordance with the terms of the endowment. Because Wharton Center can plan on a fairly consistent contribution from endowment earnings, these gifts provide for the long-term financial success of the organization.

Currently Wharton Center has nearly 20 named endowments supporting everything from arts education to musical theatre to jazz performances. Each one of these endowments allows Wharton Center to provide programming that may not be possible without private support.

Renewable Seats are available to donors who make a one-time gift of $50,000 or more to one of the Wharton Center's unrestricted endowment funds, donors are entitled to the right-of-first-refusal to four seats of their choice (based on availability) for their personal subscription order during their lifetime. These seats are for personal use only and cannot be transferred to anyone else.

To view a list of current endowments please visit our endowment information page

For more information on contributing to an existing endowment or creating your own named endowment, please contact the Wharton Center Development staff at
(517) 353-4640.

Producer Circle Level

Producer Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $25,000 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Emereald, plus...
• Performance sponsorship recognition (upon request)

Emerald Circle Level

Emerald Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $10,000 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Ruby, plus...
• Priority 1 seating consideration before all Circle levels listed below for all Series ticket purchases (maximum of 6 Zone I Broadway tickets — seated on first come, first served basis)
• Opportunity to meet artist backstage after performance (upon request and with artist's permission)

Ruby Circle Level

Ruby Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $7,500 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Sapphire, plus...
• Priority 1 seating consideration before all Circle levels listed below for all Series ticket purchases (maximum of 6 Zone I Broadway tickets — seated on first come, first served basis)
• Invitation to lunch with the Executive Director

Sapphire Circle Level

Sapphire Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $5,000 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Garnet, plus...
• Priority 1 seating consideration before all Circle levels listed below for all Series ticket purchases (maximum of 6 Zone I Broadway tickets — seated on first come, first served basis)
• Private post-performance backstage tour (upon request)
• Additional autographed poster of performance of your choice (upon request)

Garnet Circle Level

Garnet Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $3,750 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Diamond, plus...
• Priority 1 seating consideration before all Circle levels listed below for all Series ticket purchases (maximum of 6 Zone I Broadway tickets — seated on first come, first serve basis)
• 2 free tickets to selected performance

Diamond Circle Level

Diamond Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $2,500 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Crystal, plus...
• Priority 1 seating consideration before all Circle levels listed below for all Series ticket purchases (maximum of 6 Zone I Broadway tickets — seated on first come, first served basis)
• Autographed poster of one performance of your choice (upon request)
• Pre-announcement/early invitation to NYC trip with Wharton Center

Crystal Circle Level

Crystal Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $1,500 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Platinum, plus...
• Priority 1 seating consideration before all Circle levels listed below for all Series ticket purchases (maximum of 6 Zone I Broadway tickets — seated on first come, first served basis)
• Preference in scheduling reception space in conjunction with Wharton Center Events (appropriate rental rates apply)

Platinum Circle Level

Platinum Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $1,000 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Gold, plus...
• Priority 1 seating consideration within Circle membership for all Series ticket purchases (maximum of 6 Zone I Broadway tickets — seated on first come, first served basis)
• Unlimited access to Jackson Donor Lounge for Wharton Center performances
• Invitations to Cast Parties on select Broadway Series evenings
• VIP Donor Ticket service hotline for purchasing additional tickets or exchanges (tickets may be exchanged for same shows only)

Gold Circle Level

Gold Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $500 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Silver, plus...
• Priority 2 seating consideration (maximum of 4 Zone I Broadway tickets for Golden & Silver — seated on first come, first served basis)
• Opportunity to purchase a reserved season parking pass
• Invitation to arts education event

Silver Circle Level

Silver Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $250 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Bronze, plus...
• Priority 2 seating consideration (maximum of 4 Zone I Broadway tickets for Golden & Silver — seated on first come, first served basis)
• Opportunity to participate in Wharton Travels

Bronze Circle Level

Bronze Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $100 and up.

Benefits:

• All the benefits of Copper, plus...
• Priority 3 seating consideration for Series ticket purchases — seated on first come, first served basis
• Recognition in Curtain Call Wharton Center's House Program
• Discount Card for Wharton Center gift shop
• Complimentary lounge passes

Copper Circle Level

Copper Circle Level Support is achieved by annually donating $50 and up.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to purchase season tickets in advance of public sale
• Season subscription to Wharton Center's newsletter
• Invitation to Annual Donor Appreciation Concert