Kumu Kahua Theatre

1. What is the total amount of money that you need?

We need enough money to keep us going through this season and next season until we can plan, reorganize and implement.  The target amount is $150,000.

2. Are you a non-profit organization?

Yes. The theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and has been since 1991.

3. Will people get a tax-deduction for donating?

Yes. Everyone who donates in person, on the phone or through this website will receive a donation letter from Kumu Kahua Theatre.  This letter can be used for your taxes and as evidence of your donation which is tax-deductible (to the fullest extent according to law).

4. Do you have a budget that the public can see?

-Our average annual operating budget is: $250,000

-Income from shows: 43% 

-Income from grants: 36% (90% of our grant monies were from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts)

-Income from donations/fundraising: 19%

-Income from corporate donors: 2% (we have not yet had corporate donors this season, putting this down to 0%)

5. If I cannot donate money are there other ways that I can help? Or, do you have a wish-list of things that I may be able to help get for Kumu?

Absolutely, yes! Currently, we are looking for:

-People who want to join the Board of Directors and help financially support Kumu.

-People with contacts to help establish corporate sponsorships.

-A Certified Public Accountant.

-A Web-designer.

-A Managing Director with experience in fund-raising.

-A Grant writer.

-Help with daily maintenance costs: copier, drinking water, paper, printing costs, etc...

-Updated tools for building sets