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Individual Giving

INDIVIDUAL GIVING 

PFS is more than a movie theater.

We are a non-profit organization that inspires, educates, challenges, and entertains through cinematic experiences year-round. Your philanthropic support enables the Film Society to present both curated and first-run programming at the Philadelphia Film Center and the PFS Bourse Theater. It also makes our community and education programs possible, including:

● Year-round student Field Trips, using groundbreaking films to ignite important discussions about art, justice, and social change
● The annual Philadelphia Film Festival, bringing over 100 world-class titles to Philly, our annual SpringFest, and the Environmental Film Festival
● PFS on US, free screening programs
● Accessibility to cinema, through virtual platforms and two venues in the center of Philadelphia
● Cinemaniacs, After School film studies programs
● Filmmaking Residencies, partnerships with local community organizations

Please consider supporting these, and the many other cinematic experiences presented in your theaters, your community, and your schools. Without your support, none of this is possible.

DONATE TODAY!


Naming Opportunities

Philadelphia Film Society offers a number of naming opportunities that provide a special way for you to leave a lasting mark. Whether you choose to put your name or the name of someone special on a building, a theater, or support staff through an endowment, there are a number of ways to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.

Annette Monnier, Individual Giving Manager is happy to start a conversation about these opportunities with you. Email amonnier@filmadelphia.org or call 215.422.4975.

Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

● Naming a Mainstage seat: $2,500 (Up to 90 characters, can include short movie quote or dedication message. Messages can be rejected if they do live up to our model of diversity, equity, and inclusion.)
● Chestnut Street Box Office: $50,000
● Concession Stand: $50,000
● Projection Booth: $25,000
● The Mainstage: $1.25 million (installment plan can be made)
● The Building: $2.5 million (installment plan can be made)

Gifts of Stock

A gift of stock supports PFS while providing unique tax benefits to the donor. To find out more information about supporting PFS through a transfer of stock, click here.

Matching Gifts

Double or even triple the impact of your donation with a matching gift.

Your employer’s match makes a huge difference to PFS! Please contact your human resources representative for specific information on your company’s matching gift program.

Workplace Giving

One of the easiest, most effective ways you can support PFS is through workplace giving. And since companies often match employee contributions, workplace giving provides you with the opportunity to directly influence your company’s philanthropic endeavors. Check with your payroll administrator to see if PFS is on your company’s list of approved charities in your workplace contribution campaign. If we are not listed, ask if you can write us in or have us added to the list. To direct contributions through the United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey’s Donor Choice Program use designation code 54203.

Planned Giving

Making a planned gift is a thoughtful way to contribute to the future of PFS—and to create a legacy that will inspire film enthusiasts for generations to come.

Your generosity to future generations can also benefit you and your family with an immediate tax deduction, estate tax savings, and investment income.

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