Leadership Giving

Wolf Trap Foundation’s passionate community of philanthropists ensure that Wolf Trap has strong and steady support to provide transformative arts and education programs—right here in our hometown and across the globe.

Raise the curtain with us! With an annual gift of $25,000 or more, you’ll join our leadership donors who are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll enjoy a close, personal connection with the Foundation and receive premier benefits—including all the special perks of Encore Circle membership—as our way of saying thank you.

Whether you want to support all our artistic endeavors or direct your gift to a program close to your heart, your generosity lets our mission shine even brighter.

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Benefits of Leadership Support

Personalized Experiences

Dedicated point of contact to work closely with you on all your Wolf Trap experiences
Customized giving opportunities to fulfill your philanthropic goals

Special Opportunities

Invitations to intimate events with other philanthropists featuring Wolf Trap Foundation leadership and artists
Encore Circle benefits, including priority members-only presales, preferred parking on Encore Hill, access to our VIP Ticket Hotline, admission to Wolf Trap’s Donor Lounges, and invitations to member appreciation events.

Two patrons on the Filene Center Plaza look at a Boeing performance series poster displayed on a screen.

And More!

Prominent recognition of your generosity and unique benefits built around your areas of interest

A stage view of an orchestra performance at the Filene Center, with a full audience on the lawn.

Play a Starring role!

Support Our Programs

Wolf Trap is proud to offer many ways for leadership donors to make a difference. Personalized benefits and recognition ensure your support reflects what matters most to you. Reach out to our team today to talk about the areas of greatest need or discuss specific funds you care about most.

Designation opportunities may include:

- By choosing to give unrestricted funding, you’re providing the critical flexibility we need to address our greatest needs—helping us make all of Wolf Trap’s arts, education, and community programs possible. Your generosity truly goes where it’s needed most!
Wolf Trap’s education programs touch the lives of more than 100,000 children, educators, and families each year. We believe the arts are essential for learners of every age, and your support ensures these wonderful opportunities continue to thrive. These include:
- Wolf Trap Institute for Early Childhood Education, resources and training to integrate arts into the classroom
  
  Grants for Performing Arts Teachers, grants to local middle and high school teachers for arts-based learning opportunities
  
  Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, performances that welcome thousands of young audience members each year
  
  Internships/Apprenticeships, paid training opportunities to cultivate the next generation of arts leaders
- Wolf Trap Opera, our summer residency program, has contributed to the career development of more than 1,000 emerging opera artists. In addition to supporting the opera program, we’d love to talk with you about sponsoring productions or entire classical seasons—let’s explore the possibilities together!

Standing Ovation!

Thank You to our Leadership Donors

Meet our amazing community of generous philanthropists who have made commitments to Wolf Trap Foundation.

VIEW OUR DONOR LIST

Lets Get In Touch!

Please join our philanthropic family by making a gift online or reaching out to our Leadership Giving team at leadershipgiving@wolftrap.org to discuss giving opportunities at Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. A portion of your membership contribution is tax deductible.

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