Bravo, Next Act!
Next Act Theatre’s iconic annual fundraising event, Bravo, Next Act! is an opportunity for patrons, artists and staff to gather and celebrate another year of successful theatre at Next Act while supporting future success. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment and good company for a good cause.
Watch this space for more information about Bravo, Next Act! 2026.
UPAF Ride for the Arts
Next Act Theatre participates in the annual UPAF Ride for the Arts, which raises money for the United Performing Arts Fund (of which we are a proud member). Help make the ride a success by making a donation, becoming a volunteer or biking to support Milwaukee’s vibrant arts scene.
For more information on volunteering for Next Act at the ride, call (414) 278-7780 or email info@nextact.org.
Watch this space for more information on the 2026 UPAF Ride for the Arts.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer to match employee gifts to charitable organizations. Check with your Human Resources Department to see if they offer a matching gift program.
Some companies that are already matching donations to Next Act Theatre:
Carrier Global International
EMD Millipore Corporation
Fiserv
Home Depot Foundation
Johnson Controls Foundation
Robert W. Baird and Co.
Rockwell Automation
Sun Life Financial
IRA Charitable Distribution
If you’re age 70½ or older and have a traditional IRA, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Next Act Theatre. This gift can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and can reduce your taxable income.
Why is this important?
Many taxpayers now take the standard deduction and no longer itemize charitable gifts. That means traditional donations may not reduce your tax bill. But a QCD offers a unique advantage:
✅ It can reduce your taxable income directly
✅ It can lower future Medicare premiums and reduce the tax on Social Security benefits
✅ It allows you to support the arts in a meaningful way
Here’s how it works:
- You instruct your IRA custodian to send a gift directly to Next Act Theatre
- The gift must be completed by December 31 to count for this tax year
- You can give up to $108,000 per year through a QCD
Your support helps us continue to bring bold, engaging, and thought-provoking performances to our community. With a QCD, you can make a lasting impact—without increasing your taxable income.
Stock Donation
Next Act Theatre gladly accepts gifts of appreciated securities (stocks), which ensure our yearly productions remain at the same high level of quality you’ve come to expect from us.
Donating stock that you have owned for more than one year may entitle you to a charitable tax deduction for the full market value at the time of donation. If the stock has appreciated, you may also avoid a capital gains tax on the appreciation. Since 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are not taxed when they sell stock, Next Act Theatre will receive the entire benefit of your gift.
To make a donation of stock to Next Act Theatre, please arrange with your broker to transfer shares to:
Account name: Next Act Theatre
Broker: Raymond James and Associates
DTC number: 0725
Account number#: 280LC507
Next Act’s Federal Income Tax Identification number: 39-1553360
Please disclose the name of the stock, the number of shares, your name and address, and the designation of your gift so that we can credit it properly. Our normal procedure is to credit the donor with the median value of the stock on the day the shares go into our account.
For questions about gifts of stock, please contact Development Manager Tawnie Thompson at tawnie@nextact.org or (414) 278-7780 x7.