Planned Giving

Leave a Legacy That Takes a Bow for Generations

Maybe you rode the Elitch Gardens carousel as a child, strolled the gardens on a summer evening, or saw a show beneath this historic roof. Maybe your parents or grandparents did. These memories are woven into the story of the Gardens, and they’re part of why this theatre still stands.

A legacy gift lets you honor your memories and make sure the next generation can make their own.

When history is this rare, it takes people like you to carry it forward.

  • A true American original. Opened in 1890, the Elitch Theatre is among the oldest theatres of its kind in the country, and it once hosted legendary performers of the American stage and screen.
  • A rare survivor. The amusement park has moved on, but the theatre remains: a one-of-a-kind landmark of Denver’s cultural heritage.
  • Preservation that lasts. Historic buildings need constant care. Legacy gifts provide the steady, long-term support that restoration, repairs, and programming require.
  • A living theatre. We aren’t just protecting an old building. We’re creating a place for performance, education, and community gathering.

 

Including the theatre in your estate plans is easier than many people expect, and it doesn’t affect your finances today.

Gift in Your Will (Bequest)
Name Historic Elitch Theatre in your will or living trust. You can leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or whatever remains after other gifts are made. You keep full control of your assets during your lifetime and can change your plans at any time.

Gift in Your Living Trust
If you have a revocable living trust, you can name the theatre as a beneficiary of all or part of it.

Retirement Account or IRA Beneficiary Designation
Naming the theatre as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan is one of the simplest and most tax-wise ways to give. It’s usually just a form from your plan administrator.

Life Insurance Policy
Name the theatre as full or partial beneficiary of a policy you no longer need, or donate a policy outright.

Every estate is different. We encourage you to consult your attorney or financial advisor, and we’re glad to work alongside them.

Contact Us to Discuss Which Option Fits You

Your attorney can tailor this to your plans:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Historic Elitch Theatre (EIN: 46-0492147), the sum of $____  of my estate for its general charitable purposes.”

A conversation with us carries no obligation. We’ll answer your questions, share how gifts have helped the theatre, and make sure your wishes are honored exactly as you intend.

Visit Our Contact Form to request a confidential conversation, or to let us know you’ve already included the theatre in your plans.

The Historic Elitch Theatre has been working on its next act since

we started the restoration and preservation in 2002.

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