INVEST IN THE ARTS.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE INVALUABLE!

The Pear relies on the generous donations of our patrons. Ticket sales cover only a fraction of the cost it takes to keep a semi-professional theater company running. We count on hundreds of individuals like you to help raise the remaining funds needed, which is why you are so important!

Every contribution, no matter the size, matters.

Donations enable us to present theater of high artistic and production value, provide affordable tickets and educational outreach programs for our community, and re-invest in the art community to develop new work.

Please consider making a gift. Your contributions are invaluable to our ability to execute on our vision and enrich our community.

Donate from your IRA

ARE YOU STILL PAYING INCOME TAX ON IRA REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS (RMD)?

Gifts to charity from your IRA are:

• An easy way to make a gift from one of your major assets.

• Not included in your taxable income – a tax free distribution.

• Counted toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).

• Allowed at age 70 ½, even if you are not yet taking RMDs. (Now required at age 72 by the 2019 SECURE Act – Learn More Here)

To qualify under the applicable law:

• You must be 70 ½ or older at the time of your gift.

• The transfer must go directly from your IRA to The Pear Avenue Theatre.

• Your total IRA gift(s) cannot exceed $100,000 annually.

• Your gift cannot result in anything of value in return, such as income or athletic ticket preference.

MAKE 2020 THE YEAR YOU STOPPED PAYING TAXES ON INCOME YOU DON’T NEED!