Dene Hurlbert
PCPA FOUNDATION
Ensuring the future of Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Your gifts have a profound and lasting impact on the artistry and training at PCPA by ensuring a continuing means of support for the Conservatory program.
Continue the Tradition
Invest in the Art
Leave a Legacy
Pledge Your Support
Share in the Wonder
History
Since its founding in 1995, PCPA Foundation has been wholly dedicated to the raising of funds to support PCPA. The Foundation board is made up of dedicated professionals and philanthropists who work throughout the year supporting PCPA.
Achievement
The PCPA Foundation is proud to have established the PCPA Endowment Fund. With current assets of approximately $4.5 million, the Foundation’s goal is to grow the Endowment Fund to $10 million. Annually, 5% of the endowment is distributed to PCPA to supplement current operating funds received from Allan Hancock College and from other donations. As the Endowment Fund grows, the 5% grows proportionally.
Mission
With a simple mission “to ensure the future of PCPA,” we invite you to come alongside us with your generous gifts via planned giving, legacy gifts, monthly contributions, or one-time gifts to the Endowment Fund. Additionally, contributions toward PCPA Foundation’s operating expenses support our activities to grow the Endowment Fund.
Board of Directors
President
Vice President
Shawnah Van Gronigen
Secretary
Brad Hinds
Treasurer
Cindy Dauster
Past Presidents
Dee Ringstead
Jim Bray
Directors
Diane Beebe
Fred Carbone
Eric Melsheimer
Dr. Daniel Ng
Betty Miller
AHC Trustee
Suzanne Levy, Ed. D.
Directors Emeritus
Judy Frost
Judy Hearn
Catherine Luckett
Maren Thomas
Maryellen Russell Simkins
Past Presidents in Memorium
Robert Jurgensen
Nancy K. Johnson
Judge Royce R. Lewellen
Ron Nanning
Advisors to the Board
Mark Booher
PCPA Artistic Director/Dean
Jennifer Schwartz
PCPA Managing Director
PCPA Development Staff
Glen Quiring
Director of Development
How You Can Help Pledge Your Support
Your donations are put to work supporting the exemplary training in the shops, in the studios, and on the main stages.
Leave a Legacy
Help to sustain one of the finest regional theatre companies in the country by providing a gift from your estate.
Continue the Tradition
Our enviable years of success have only been possible through the dedication and talents of people like you. Come join the cast of our highly valued volunteers.
Artistry
PCPA is the only resident, professional theatre company on the Central Coast. Since 1964, the company has produced nearly 650 mainstage productions while graduating over 6,250 students.
Training
PCPA’s conservatory is an intensive two-year training program. Through a challenging blend of studio and shop work, showcases, and mainstage productions, PCPA’s resident artists mentor each student in preparation for a career in professional theatre.
Legacy gifts are among the most touching displays of support we receive. Through the vision of hundreds of generous benefactors, the PCPA program has flourished for over fifty years.
Along with donations, anyone supporting the PCPA Foundation can pledge a gift through a:
- Bequest
- Charitable Trust or Annuity
- Insurance Policy
- Retirement Fund
- Corporate matching of charitable donations
We invite you to speak with your legal or financial advisor and ask how you might ensure the future of PCPA with a planned gift; the following information will help with your generous support.
PCPA Foundation, Federal Tax ID# 77-0399484, is a qualified 501 (c) 3 Type III Fully Integrated Supporting Organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed under current IRS regulations.
