Support SPARC Theater

Fuel creativity. Fund education. Help keep live theater thriving in our community.

Featured Campaign:

Celebrate, Play, Support

The 2025–2026 season is underway, and there are plenty of ways to support SPARC Theater this quarter! Join us for our Trivia Night Fundraiser on November 12, 2025, or read our End of Year Appeal Letter to learn more about how your gift powers our programs.

Why Give to SPARC?

SPARC Theater brings powerful storytelling, professional performance, and transformative education to the Tri-Valley and beyond.

Your support:

  • Funds teaching artists and student programs

  • Helps us employ local actors, designers, and staff

  • Builds inclusive, accessible theater for our whole community

Did you know? On a 3-year average, 86.5% of our revenue goes directly to payroll and payroll-related expenses.

Donor Benefits & Recognition

Your generosity comes with benefits that make your SPARC experience even richer:

  • 🎟️ Early ticket access

  • 🥂 Invitations to special events

  • 💬 Recognition on our website and in print

 

VIEW FULL DONOR BENEFITS       |       MEET OUR DONORS & SPONSORS

Ways to Give

We welcome gifts of all sizes and kinds—and we make it easy to give in the way that works best for you.

📲 Online

Make a secure donation today.
🎁 Donations of $100 or more qualify you for SPARC Membership with exclusive benefits including early ticket access, special events, and more.

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📬 By Phone or Mail

  • Call: 925-443-BARD (2273)

  • Mail a check to:
    SPARC Theater
    PO Box 2616
    Livermore, CA 94551

📦 Amazon Wishlist

Prefer giving something tangible? Support us by purchasing an item from our wishlist that directly helps our programs.

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🚗 Donate A Vehicle

Got a car you no longer need? Donate it to SPARC through our trusted partner, CARS, and turn it into creative fuel. Call 855-500-7433 to start the process, or click below to learn more.

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⏳ Volunteer

Your time is just as valuable as your dollars.

Volunteers help us greet guests, support our artists, and bring each event to life. Whether you’re a student, retiree, or somewhere in between—there’s a place for you at SPARC.

VOLUNTEER WITH SPARC

💬 Have Something Special in Mind?

We’d love to talk with you about:

  • Event or season sponsorships

  • Memorial gifts or giving in honor of a loved one

  • Gifts from Donor Advised Funds or your IRA

  • Matching gifts through your employer

Contact Felicity Cowlin, Development Director
✉️ felicity@SPARCtheater.org | ☎️ 925-443-BARD (2273)

Transparency & Accountability

SPARC Theater is committed to operating with integrity and transparency. We proudly share our nonprofit credentials and financials:

2023 Form 990 PDF       |       Guidestar Profile       |       Candid Profile

Shakespeare’s Associates Inc., dba SPARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 38-3745834.
Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Please consult a tax advisor for details. Some charitable contributions may be deductible even if you do not itemize your taxes.