Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization that relies on generous donors to create outstanding experiences for the cultural, historic, and educational benefit of Iowa’s residents and communities. Member financial support provides the resources the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation needs to fund the restoration, maintenance, and preservation of the theater, art gallery, and mansion.
Starting, January 1, 2025, Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation is updating our member recognition levels to align with how our donors are already generously giving, elevate your donor experience, and cover increasing costs. See below for more information. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact Development Director,
Anna Cramer, at 515.348.6949 or by using the contact form.
To make or renew your membership donation online, please see below and click the DONATE button. For additional questions about becoming a member, please call 515.452.0612.
Membership Benefits
Ticket Presales
Purchase your tickets before the general public! Hoyt Sherman Place cannot guarantee that all productions will have a presale opportunity.
Exclusive Communication
Email updates keep you informed about new shows, on-sale dates, and upcoming member-only events. You will also see the Places Everyone! e-newsletter in your inbox with exciting news items, upcoming classes, new employees, and volunteer opportunities.
Matching Programs
Your donation is automatically eligible for up to a 10% cash match through the Principal Charity Classic Birdies For Charity program. All funds support children’s educational programs.
Many employers offer matching programs for charitable donations. Please check with your HR department regarding a match.
Membership Levels
As of January 1, 2025
VISIONARY BENEFITS
- Advanced event notification via email
- Access to purchase tickets during member presales*
- Places Everyone! e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
- Eight (8) complimentary beverage tickets per year
- One (1) complimentary docent-led tour (up to 10 people)
- Access to the Meredith Foundation Donor Lounge at all applicable ticketed performances**
- Two (2) valet parking vouchers***
- One (1) complimentary art class
- 20% off building rentals
** The Meredith Foundation Donor Lounge may not be open for every performance.
PRODUCER BENEFITS
- Advanced event notification via email
- Access to purchase tickets during member presales*
- Places Everyone! e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
- Six (6) complimentary beverage tickets per year
- One (1) complimentary docent-led tour (up to 10 people)
- Access to the Meredith Foundation Donor Lounge at all applicable ticketed performances**
- One (1) valet parking vouchers***
- One (1) complimentary art class
** The Meredith Foundation Donor Lounge may not be open for every performance.
DIRECTOR BENEFITS
- Advanced event notification via email
- Access to purchase tickets during member presales*
- Places Everyone! e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
- Four (4) complimentary beverage tickets per year
- One (1) complimentary docent-led tour (up to 10 people)
- Access to the Meredith Foundation Donor Lounge at all applicable ticketed performances**
** The Meredith Foundation Donor Lounge may not be open for every performance.
LEADING ROLE BENEFITS
- Advanced event notification via email
- Access to purchase tickets during member presales*
- Places Everyone! e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
- Two (2) complimentary beverage tickets per year
* Hoyt Sherman Place cannot guarantee that all productions will have a presale opportunity.
supporting cast BENEFITS
- Advanced event notification via email
- Access to purchase tickets during member presales*
- Places Everyone! e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
* Hoyt Sherman Place cannot guarantee that all productions will have a presale opportunity.
Membership Levels
Until December 31, 2024
Gifts made prior to January 1, 2025 will retain the previous benefits for one year.
VISIONARY BENEFITS
- Advanced notification of upcoming events
- Opportunity to purchase ten (10) tickets per event during member presales*
- Ten (10) complimentary beverage tickets per year
- Four (4) valet parking vouchers**
- Invitations to member-only special events
- Opportunity to host a private event of your choice*
- Invitation to Meredith Donor Lounge for select events
- Places Everyone! quarterly e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
**Valet parking offered at select events only
PRODUCER BENEFITS
- Advanced notification of upcoming events
- Opportunity to purchase eight (8) tickets per event during member presales*
- Eight (8) complimentary beverage tickets per year
- Two (2) valet parking vouchers**
- Invitations to member-only special events
- Invitation to Meredith Donor Lounge for select events
- Places Everyone! quarterly e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
**Valet parking offered at select events only
DIRECTOR BENEFITS
- Advanced notification of upcoming events
- Opportunity to purchase six (6) tickets per event during member presales*
- Six (6) complimentary beverage tickets per year
- One (1) valet parking voucher**
- Invitation to Meredith Donor Lounge for select events
- Places Everyone! quarterly e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
**Valet parking offered at select events only
LEADING ROLE BENEFITS
- Advanced notification of upcoming events
- Opportunity to purchase four (4) tickets per event during member presales*
- Four (4) complimentary beverage tickets per year
- Invitation to Meredith Donor Lounge for select events
- Places Everyone! quarterly e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
SUPPORTING CAST BENEFITS
- Advanced notification of upcoming events
- Opportunity to purchase two (2) tickets per event during member presales*
- Two (2) complimentary beverage tickets per year
- Invitation to Meredith Donor Lounge for select events
- Places Everyone! quarterly e-newsletter
- Recognition on Hoyt Sherman Place website
STAR CONTRIBUTORS
