WAYS TO GIVE
Your gift makes a difference
By donating to Shadow Puppetz, you’re directly helping revitalize and elevate the funk dance communities in Chicago and the Midwest. Contributions go towards compensating artists and essential costs for our cultural events and educational programs. Learn more about how you can give below, and explore the benefits we offer our supporters.
One-Time gifts
A single donation can make an impact by helping us fund specific projects, whether it’s our next community event, educational program, or a creative production.
-
Use our online form to complete your donation.
-
Download our gift form, then mail your completed form and check to us.
Recurring Giving
Weekly or monthly donations are a powerful way to support Shadow Puppetz year-round, providing us with reliable resources to plan and sustain programs.
-
Use our online form to set up a recurring donation schedule that works for you.
Substantial gifts
For substantial donations, we offer a tax-deductible option through our nonprofit fiscal sponsor, Chicago Dance Crash.
Chicago Dance Crash will retain 9% of your gift and the remaining 91% will go towards Shadow Puppetz.
-
Download our gift form, then email your completed form to shadowpuppetzcrew@gmail.com.
-
Download our gift form, then mail your completed form and check to us.
Corporate matching gifts
Many employers offer matching gift programs, which can double or triple your donation’s impact. Matching gifts are processed through our nonprofit fiscal sponsor Chicago Dance Crash.
Chicago Dance Crash will retain 9% of your gift and the remaining 91% will go towards Shadow Puppetz.
-
Contact your employer to see if they offer matching donations and submit their matching gift form to Chicago Dance Crash with Shadow Puppetz as the designated beneficiary.
Giving Resources
Help us reach more supporters by sharing these resources with friends, family, or on social media.
-
COMING SOON
-
COMING SOON
get involved
Get involved by volunteering or partnering with us.
Donor benefits
As a thank you for your generosity, we offer special benefits for donors who contribute $250 or more annually.
Welcome Gift Package
Donors who reach a cumulative contribution of $250 will receive a one-time Shadow Puppetz merchandise package as a welcome gift.
Annual Festival Pass
Donors who give $250 or more annually will receive free entry to our annual popping festival, Out of the Shadows.