Give to USITT

Help USITT to support research projects, special exhibitions, awards, fellowships, and more by making a tax-deductible donation. Download a form here to donate.  Or Click on the Fund name to give to a specific fund.  If you are a USITT member please login before selecting a fund!

Edward F. Kook Fund
Edward F. Kook was a founder of the famous Century Lighting Company, a past USITT President, and a long-time champion of theatre design and lighting technology. The Kook fund is the primary source of support for the research and development activities of USITT members. Over the years this fund has provided tens of thousands of dollars for grants and fellowships.
 

New Century Fund
The Fellows of USITT established this fund in 1993 for donations to foster special projects, awards, and scholarships in support of students and young professionals. Specific projects supported by this fund include: Student Conference Support and the Awards for Young Designers & Technicians in the Performing Arts. Annual gifts not designated for a specific purpose are allocated so that 75% is available for direct support of students and young professionals in the following year. The remaining 25% is invested to build support in the future.

The Rigging Safety Initiative (Arbor Day Campaign)
The Rigging Safety Initiative was established in 2011 to provide rigging inspections and safety training in the public and private schools in the United States.  Through the support of our participating partners, inspections and training are provided by ETCP certified technicians at a greatly reduced cost.  For each $1000 in the fund, we can inspect and offer training at a school.
 

Samuel H. Scripps International Fund
Gifts made to this fund are used to build the fund principal, with the interest earned dedicated to supporting a variety of activities, including the Prague Quadrennial and travel grants to USITT members and students.

General Operations
Support the day-to-day general operations of the Institute. This giving option was made available in 2010 after several members requested the option to contribute to general operating expenses.
 

USITT Fund
The USITT Fund, which is permanently restricted, is currently accepting contributions to build principal, with interest earned dedicated to supporting future USITT projects. The fund was established by gifts specifically recognizing the Institute's 50th Anniversary.