Annual Campaign

Donations Are Tax Deductible

Storytelling Arts of Indiana has a diverse funding base that includes earned and contributed sources. Admission and contractual fees, merchandise and vendor sales comprise our earned income. The staff and board of directors seek contributed income from granting agencies, foundations, corporations and individuals like you. Individuals are our most important resource because you understand that storytelling is the most efficient, effective and memorable way to communicate values, morals and history. You also know that storytelling is great entertainment for all ages.

Did you know that ticket sales cover only 12% of our expenses? For that reason, Storytelling Arts of Indiana seeks gifts of any size. There are many different ways to give, each with its own distinct advantage. Each method, however, will achieve the same result: It will help support the ever-increasing thirst for oral storytelling.

Outright gifts are simple, convenient way to donate, and offer you the pleasure of seeing your gift at work during your lifetime. Cash and appreciated securities are the most typical gifts. To make a donation click DONATE NOW or if you may mail a check payable to Storytelling Arts of Indiana to the following address:

Storytelling Arts of Indiana
P.O. Box 20743
Indianapolis, IN 46220

Your gift of any amount will be acknowledged with a letter and recognition in our newsletter, The Story Continues, and programs at each performance. Our giving levels are:



Bequests of cash, or property through a will are easily made and are free of estate taxes.

Life insurance can offer an immediate tax deduction in the amount of cash value of the policy when Storytelling Arts is named as the irrevocable beneficiary. In addition, any premiums that you pay thereafter are deductible as charitable gifts.

Trusts are life-payment plans that allow donors to make a substantial gift to charity while still providing for their personal needs. Plans include bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance and retirement plans.

More Information

To learn more about Storytelling Arts of Indiana's mission, structure and financial information, visit GuideStar. To talk with SAI's executive director about a bequest, life insurance or trust options call 317-576-9848 or email Ellen@storytellingarts.org.