THANK YOU!

 

We have met the Kresge Challenge and finished the capital campaign.

 

Thank you to all who contributed your money, time and effort toward our goal!

NOW OPEN:

The Jerome Stage

  "I hope my gift will help the Unicorn grow and continue its unique role of providing grand, thought-provoking  theatre on issues that add depth to our souls, breadth to

our world view, and space for dreaming"

~Dr. Norge W. Jerome

 

Unicorn Theatre would like to express our

sincerest gratitude to 

Dr. Norge W. Jerome for her generous gift

About Dr. Norge W. Jerome

Dr. Norge W. Jerome is a Nutritional Anthropologist, International Health and Nutrition Scientist, and Women in Development Specialist.  She was born and raised on the southern Caribbean island of Grenada and came to the United States to study at Howard University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree (Magna Cum Laude).  Following her work at Howard, she received a Master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.  During her doctoral work, she began merging the disciplines of human nutrition and anthropology which led to her pioneering role launching nutritional anthropology as a discipline within anthropology.

Dr. Jerome truly believes in “giving back” by spending her financial resources and energies empowering education and non-profit community organizations.  In 1998 she founded the Dr. Norge W. Jerome Grenada Teachers Awards program to honor legendary educators and teachers in Grenada.  Dr. Jerome established the Norge Winifred Jerome Public Faculty/Public Scholar Program at the KU School of Social Welfare through a contribution to the KU First Campaign.  This gift ensures KU will develop mutually beneficial partnerships with “Communities of Color” to improve the quality of life of these communities.

About the Next Stage Capital Campaign

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As you can see, the renovation at the Unicorn includes The Jerome Stage and reception area in the front of the building. A new coffee bar, box office and restrooms will make an evening at the Unicorn accessible and more enjoyable for everyone.

The generosity of local foundations and individuals has enabled us to build Te Jerome Stage and renovate The Mainstage (Late summer 2008).
 

 

Kansas City Star--Posted on Sat. Feb. 16, 2008
New Jerome Stage opens up possibilities and opportunities for the Unicorn and its patrons

(May require registration)

By ROBERT TRUSSELL

Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation is a national foundation with $3 billion in assets.  Through its grant making programs, The Kresge Foundation seeks to strengthen nonprofit organizations by catalyzing their growth, connecting them to their stakeholders, and challenging greater support through grants. 

                The Foundation’s core grant making activity is its Capital Challenge Grants program.  In this program, the Foundation focuses on opportunities to strengthen leadership and giving through challenge grants for capital projects.  Projects supported include the construction and renovation of facilities, acquisition of property, and purchase of equipment.

 

How YOU can Support

Unicorn Theatre

Unicorn is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Theatre. Your donations are vital in our continued growth, and in most cases, 100% tax deductible. Whatever your interest, we have a program that will fit you!

Multi Year Pledges

Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credits (NAP)

Instant Online Donation

Donate Stock

Leave a Legacy Program

Matching Gifts

Other Opportunities

Download Pledge Form (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

 

Multi Year Pledges

Download Pledge Form (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

 

Missouri

Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credits (NAP) 

Unicorn has been awarded: $250,000 in 50% NAP credits, to be used to raise $500,000 in donations to Unicorn Theatre’s Next Stage project.

Example:  With NAP credits, your donation costs you pennies on the dollar.

Assumptions

 

 

-  $10,000 donation;

-  Missouri income tax is 6.75%

-  Donor is in 28% tax bracket for Federal income tax.

- Donations to Unicorn are 100% tax deductible (before use of NAP credits.)

 

Calculation – Actual Cost of Donation

 

Donation

$10,000.00

Federal Tax Deduction (28%)

(2,800.00)

State Tax Deduction (6.75%)

675.00

50% NAP credit voucher from Unicorn applied directly against donor’s Missouri tax liability.

(5,000.00)

Actual cost of gift to donor

$1,525.00

 

       

Eligible Donors:  If you file Missouri tax returns as any of the following entities you are eligible to receive NAP credits.

-  Corporation

-  Insurance Companies

-  Farm Operation

-  Limited Liability Company

-  Financial Institution

-  Partnerships

-  Individual in Partnership of S-Corporation

-  S-Corporation

-  Individual reporting income from rental property or royalties

-  Sole Proprietorships

Qualifying Donations

-  Cash

-  Labor

-  Materials, Supplies, Equipment

-  Real Estate

-  Professional Services

-  Publicly Trades Stocks and Bonds

 

Some Restriction on Donations – Contact Jim DeGood for details

-  Donations must be used exclusively for the NAP Project

-  Donations must be made directly to the approved Nonprofit Organization

-  Donations must be made during the approved fundraising period (before June 30, 2008)

-  Non-cash donations qualify only if the donated goods or services are specifically noted as line items in the NAP budget

 

Donate online

It's true! Now you can make a safe, secure online donation. Just go the the Unicorn Theatre's profile posted at www.donoredge.org and make your credit card gift the easy way. Thanks for your support!

Donate stock

When donating shares of stock to the theatre, you can deduct the market value for tax purposes and avoid taxes on the gains. A true win-win situation!

Leave a Legacy

Unicorn is a member of the Leave-a-Legacy foundation, and can provide you with information on planned giving.

Matching gifts

Does your employer have a "matching gift" program? It is a great way to double your contribution.
 

Other Opportunities


Co-sponsor a production: Many of our productions are supported by individuals and corporations. Co-sponsors receive recognition in promotional materials as well as in the lobby during the run of the show.

Individual gifts: A large part of contributions to the theatre come directly from people like you!

Volunteer: Your time and energy is a perfect donation!


Call us for more information:  816-531-7529

Mail your gift to: Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111



Thank you!


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