Support the Kauffman Center

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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts strives to bring joy and enrichment to our community through diverse performing arts experiences.

We believe a truly exceptional performance can leave a lasting impact on an individual’s life.

We ask for your help preserving the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for future generations. Your endowment and legacy gifts make a world of difference to the future of the arts in Kansas City and we are grateful for any contribution you can make.

Endowment Gifts

Join us in creating a bright future for the Kauffman Center through our endowment program – a long-lasting way to make a difference. Our endowment funds guarantee financial stability for the Center, enabling us to withstand economic fluctuations.

We offer various endowment funds and community programs tailored to your interests. These can include the Kauffman Center Future Endowment Fund and Community Outreach Endowment Fund, the Performance / Programming Endowment Fund, the Gift Shop Endowment Fund and the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ Endowment Fund. We accept gifts of any amount and named endowment opportunities may also be available.

Endowment & Capital Donors

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Legacy Gifts

Have you considered leaving a lasting impact on your community? The Kauffman Center is a cultural hub that has brought joy and entertainment to countless people over the years.

If you wish to make a difference in the lives of future generations, you may choose to make a planned gift and create a legacy of support that will benefit the Kauffman Center well into the future. This gift also enables you to achieve your financial goals, such as limiting estate taxes and providing for your heirs. Your gift will ensure that the Kauffman Center continues to bring joy and inspiration to people for years to come.

Legacy Society Donors

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Make A Lasting Impact

For more information on endowment and legacy gifts, contact Trisha Drape, Vice President of Development, at 816.994.7220 or tdrape@kauffmancenter.org.