Ways to Give

Indianapolis Ballet donors help shape the future of ballet in our city. Their support fuels our mission to honor the rich tradition of classical ballet while advancing bold new works, exceptional training, and meaningful community engagement. Through their generosity, we are able to reach broader audiences and inspire the next generation of artists. We invite you to explore the many ways to support both the Company and the School and become part of the Indianapolis Ballet community.

If you have any questions, please email Sarah Schaefer, Development Officer: Annual Giving & Grant Support at sschaefer@indyballet.org.

Donate

Thank you for considering a gift to Indianapolis Ballet. Your generosity helps spark creativity, expand access, and nurture a lasting love of dance across our community.

  • Indianapolis Ballet thrives because of the generosity of supporters like you. Your gift sustains the artistry, athleticism, and education at the heart of our mission, bringing world-class ballet performances and training to the heart of Indiana. As a donor, you become part of a passionate community dedicated to preserving the beauty of this timeless art form for generations to come in the heart of central Indiana.

  • Balanchine Society ($10,000 and above)
    Leaders of transformative impact. Balanchine Society members sustain the future of Indianapolis Ballet with profound generosity, enabling major productions, new choreography, expanding opportunities for live music, and more.

    Verdy Society ($5,000 – $9,999)
    Champions of excellence. Verdy Society donors help bring world-class performances to the stage and support the professional development of our company artists.

    IB Ambassador ($2,500 – $4,999)
    Advocates for artistry. Ambassadors ensure that Indianapolis Ballet remains vibrant and accessible, funding key artistic and operational needs.

    IB Sustainer ($1,000 – $2,499)
    Stewards of stability. Sustainers provide essential support that keeps performances, classes, and outreach programs thriving.

    IB Patron ($500 – $999)
    Patrons make a meaningful difference, helping to bridge the gap between ticket revenue and the true cost of producing exceptional ballet.

    IB Enthusiast ($250 – $499)
    Enthusiasts fuel our day-to-day operations, from costume creation to rehearsal time, ensuring the magic of ballet reaches every audience member.

    IB Friend ($50 – $249)
    Friends lay the foundation for everything we do, proving that every gift, no matter the size, makes a powerful impact.

    IB Contributor (Up to $50)
    Contributors show their love for ballet by giving what they can, joining a community committed to keeping this art form alive and accessible.

  • Since the inception of the Indianapolis School of Ballet in 2006, the vision for Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. has been to launch a professional ballet company on the solid foundation of a successful school.

    With that foundation firmly in place after a decade of providing Indiana’s premier dance instruction, that vision became a reality with the announcement of Indianapolis Ballet in May 2017 and the company’s first year of extraordinary performances in 2018.

    On the heels of Indianapolis Ballet’s Moving Forward Capital Campaign, which supported the launch phase across 2017-2018, the organization has introduced the Indianapolis Ballet General Fund with the aim of keeping the new company thriving in the crucial first years of artistic achievements. Your donation to the General Fund will help cover salaries for the thirty professional artists that train in our downtown studios 35+ hours each week, production costs that allow Indianapolis Ballet to stage world-class performances at venues such as the Tobias Theater at Newfields, Clowes Memorial Hall, The District Theatre, Taggert Memorial Amphitheater and more, along with general operating costs.

    Making a contribution to sustain ballet exceptional ballet in the Circle City is easy. Click the donate icon to give online. For questions, please contact Don Steffy, Executive Director, at dsteffy@indyballet.org or by calling us at (317) 955-7525.

Corporate Sponsorships

At Indianapolis Ballet and Indianapolis School of Ballet, we believe in the transformative power of dance to inspire, connect, and uplift. Through performances, training, and community engagement, we bring the beauty of ballet to audiences of all backgrounds. Corporate support is essential in helping us expand access and advance our mission.

  • Corporate partnerships play a vital role in sustaining our work. Your support helps us reach new artistic heights while expanding access to ballet through free performances, educational programs, and community initiatives.

  • We invite you to become a valued partner in this important work. Together, we can invest in the cultural vitality of our region and ensure the art of ballet thrives for generations to come.

    Please see below for our current Corporate Partnership levels. To begin your partnership, contact Jeffrey Marks, Development Officer, at jmarks@indyballet.org.

Cinderella Sponsorships

Please see below for our Cinderella Corporate Partnership levels. To begin your partnership, contact Don Steffy, Executive Director, at dsteffy@indyballet.org or by calling us at (317) 955-7525.

    • Logo on select digital and print advertising and collateral materials for Cinderella

    • Logo and link placement on Corporate Partners webpage 

    • Logo and link placement in select e-newsletters and social media posts promoting Cinderella

    • Logo on Corporate Partners page in all playbills through the end of the 26/27 season

    • Inclusion in Indianapolis Ballet’s Annual Donor playbill list 

    • Admission for 6 guests to all IB VIP events through the end of the 26/27 season

    • 6 tickets for Cinderella, November 6-8, 2026 at Clowes Memorial Hall

    • Recognition in curtain speech prior to Cinderella performances

    • Full-page ad in Cinderella playbill

    • 50 tickets for the Community Night dress rehearsal performance for the 26/27 season Family Series production (April 2027)

    • 25% discount ticket promotional code for employees to utilize for the 25/26 Family Series production (April 2027)

    Additional tailored benefits can be considered for non-corporate sponsors per a conversation with IB’s Executive Director.

    • Logo on select digital and print advertising and collateral materials for Cinderella

    • Logo and link placement in select e-newsletters and social media posts promoting Cinderella

    • Inclusion in Indianapolis Ballet’s Annual Donor playbill list 

    • Admission for 2 guests to all IB VIP events through the end of the 26/27 season

    • 4 tickets for Cinderella, November 6-8, 2026 at Clowes Memorial Hall

    • Recognition in curtain speech prior to Cinderella performances

    • Half-page ad in Cinderella playbill

    • 30 tickets for the Community Night dress rehearsal performance for the 26/27 season Family Series production (April 2027)

    • 20% discount ticket promotional code for employees to utilize for the 26/27 Family Series production (April 2027)

    Additional tailored benefits can be considered for non-corporate sponsors per a conversation with IB’s Executive Director.

    • Logo on select digital and print advertising and collateral materials for Cinderella

    • Logo and link placement in select e-newsletters and social media posts promoting Cinderella

    • Inclusion in Indianapolis Ballet’s Annual Donor playbill list 

    • Admission for 2 guests to all IB VIP events through the end of the 26/27 season

    • 4 tickets for Cinderella, November 6-8, 2026 at Clowes Memorial Hall

    • Recognition in curtain speech prior to Cinderella performances

    • Half-page ad in Cinderella playbill

    • 15 tickets for the Community Night dress rehearsal performance for the 26/27 season Family Series production (April 2027)

    • 10% discount ticket promotional code for employees to utilize for the 26/27 Family Series production (April 2027)

    Additional tailored benefits can be considered for non-corporate sponsors per a conversation with IB’s Executive Director.

    • Logo on select digital and print advertising and collateral materials for Cinderella

    • Logo and link placement in select e-newsletters and social media posts promoting Cinderella

    • Inclusion in Indianapolis Ballet’s Annual Donor playbill list 

    • 2 tickets for Cinderella, November 6-8, 2026 at Clowes Memorial Hall

    • Recognition in curtain speech prior to Cinderella performances

    • 10 tickets for the Community Night dress rehearsal performance for the 26/27 season Family Series production (April 2027)

    • 10% discount ticket promotional code for employees to utilize for the 26/27 Family Series production (April 2027)

    Additional tailored benefits can be considered for non-corporate sponsors per a conversation with IB’s Executive Director.

Education Fund

For the Indianapolis School of Ballet

Indianapolis School of Ballet provides exceptional training and performance opportunities in an inclusive environment. Because tuition covers only part of the cost, support from donors is essential. Gifts to the Education Fund expand access for students, support outreach, and sustain the resources needed to advance our mission.

  • Indianapolis School of Ballet advances professional ballet and dance education in our community through world-class training and dynamic performances provided in a culturally diverse environment designed for the continual physical, intellectual, emotional, and artistic growth of all dancers.

  • Tuition and fees account for nearly 50% of the total costs for ISB to provide outstanding training for our students, resources to host exceptional performances, and support for community outreach programs that aim to make a difference for youth in Indianapolis. We depend on the generous contributions of foundations, corporations, and individuals to bridge the gap.

  • Your gift to the Indianapolis School of Ballet Education Fund provides tuition assistance for current students and supports outreach programs, including lecture demonstrations with Indianapolis Public Schools. It also helps fund salaries that retain excellent faculty, ongoing capital improvements, and financial stability for today while securing the future of our mission.

  • Please consider a gift to the Education Fund to support the yearly fiscal needs of Indianapolis School of Ballet.

    If you have any questions, please email Jeffrey Marks, Development Officer and Volunteer Manager, at jmarks@indyballet.org.

Dancer Sponsorships

Our dancers represent more than just Indianapolis Ballet on the stage - they represent Indianapolis and its thriving artistic community on regional, national, and international levels with character and pride. 

Now you can represent and support these incredible ambassadors for our community and the arts via a dancer sponsorship during our 2025/26 Season beginning in August 2025. Sponsorships for Company Artists are $2,500, and Company Apprentices are $1,500. Select artistic team staff members are also available for sponsorships.

  • Dancer Sponsors will enjoy unique perks and access to Indy’s only professional resident ballet company inside the studio, at our performance venues and across the community, with other opportunities including:

    • Invitations to rehearsals in the IB studios

    • Invitations to all post-performance events

    • Recognition in dancer’s biography on our website, indyballet.org, and roster pages in residency programs 

    In addition to these listed perks, you are encouraged to meet regularly with your dancer and make them part of your organizational and personal networks, championing and introducing them to opportunities that will further engrain them into the Indianapolis community. 

  • Sponsorships for Company Artists are $2,500. If you are ready to sponsor an Indianapolis Ballet company dancer, please contact our Executive Director, Don Steffy, at dsteffy@indyballet.org for more information.

  • Sponsorships for Company Apprentices are $1,500. If you are ready to sponsor an Indianapolis Ballet company dancer, please contact our Executive Director, Don Steffy, at dsteffy@indyballet.org for more information.

  • If you are ready to sponsor the Artistic Leadership of Indianapolis Ballet, please contact our Executive Director, Don Steffy, at dsteffy@indyballet.org for more information.

    • Francis Veyette, Rehearsal Director & Outreach Manager, sponsored by Charles A. McCoy

    • Lauren Fadeley Veyette, Head of School, Indianapolis School of Ballet, sponsored by Kathy & Gary Anderson

    • Emily Nord Womersley, Dean of School, Indianapolis School of Ballet, sponsored by Michael Mehl & Kenna Rudolph

    • Meghan McGuire, Manager of Trainee, Pre-Professional, and Summer Intensive Programs, Indianapolis School of Ballet

    • Nico Meisner, Production, Stage & Facilities Manager, sponsored by Eric Milkereit & Juan Granados-Zuniga

Legacy Giving

Leave a lasting legacy by including Indianapolis Ballet in your estate plans through gift vehicles that align with your philanthropic and financial goals.

  • To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before  finalizing your plans with an attorney.

    Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.

  • Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.

Recognition of Support

Indianapolis Ballet would like to celebrate the generosity of the businesses, foundations, organizations, and individuals that helped make our 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons possible. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. However, we apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions. Please contact us at development@indyballet.org with any questions or corrections.

This list includes gifts made between January 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

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    Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation

    Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis

    Drs. Kris Beckwith and David Moore,
    The Beckmoore Foundation Inc.

    Jennie Deem

    Robert Einterz and Lea Anne Einterz

    Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

    Melinda Emery

    Jamie Gibbs and Paco Argiz

    Earl and Vicki Goode

    Dr. Nick Hrisomalos and Joni Hrisomalos

    Meredith and Kathleen Hull

    Tony and Misty Javorka

    Amy Kotzbauer and Gareth Kuhl

    Terry and Louise Lingner

    Michael Mehl and Kenna Rudolph

    Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc.

    The Family of Michael O’Brien

    Katey Owen and Simon Hay

    Susan W. Penn

    Cora Einterz Randall and Glenn Randall

    The Barbara and Karl Zimmer Charitable Fund,
    a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation

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    Kathy and Gary Anderson

    Chatterbox Jazz/David Andrichik

    Arthur Jordan Foundation

    Beth S. Bennett

    Geovani A. Bonilla

    Bill and Susie Briscoe

    Briana Calhoun and Kevin Toomer

    Kathy and Tom Eggleston

    Diana Einterz Charitable Fund at Fidelity Charitable

    Fran Einterz and Barbara Barry

    Seth Einterz and Victoria Custer

    Gates Foundation

    Kathleen and Eric Hursh

    Lilly Endowment

    Derek and Jennifer Payne

    Madelaine and John Schiering

  • John and Diane Abrams

    Bill and Sheila Bosron

    Lorraine and Frank Hall

    Rachael and Loren Heger

    David Hochoy

    Matthew and Laura Jones

    The Junicic Family

    Charles McCoy

    Alisa and Richard McPheron

    Eric Milkereit and Juan Granados-Zuniga

    Dakota and Colleen Pawlicki, Troy Street Professional Services

    Krystin Wiggs and Ben Carnell

    Tim and Cathy Wright

    Susie and Ron Young

  • Arthur J. Gallagher

    Becky Bennett

    Bob Berbeco

    John Alexander Bisignano (1985–2005)

    Christopher Conway

    Donald and Dolly Craft

    Sara Edgerton, in honor of Loukia Finale

    Rick and Sue Galloway

    Keith and Lora Gordon

    Justin Gould and Sarah Rodenbeck

    John Gremling

    Maurice and Nancy Henein

    Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis and Jean Molleston

    James Johnson and Jennifer Katz

    Regina and Jim Jones

    Tiffany Kanaga and Andrew Woodward

    Dr. Freddie Kelvin and Anne Kelvin

    Natalie Kinsey

    Phyllis and Scott Kinsey

    Dimitrios and Viviana Koukoulomatis

    Russel Lawson

    Will and Stephanie Lawson

    Greg Lloyd

    Rebecca Lomax

    Morgan Marcuccilli and Edwin Fowler

    Cynthia Munerol

    Darrow Neves

    Osili Family Giving Account, in honor of Victoria Lyras

    Audrey Randall Ariniello

    Katherine Reed

    Dr. Lynda Roth

    Natasha Simons

    Boyd and Elizabeth Steere

    The Miller Family Foundation for Theatre and Dance

    The Magdi Henein Charitable Fund at Bank of America

    Nick Thompson

    Daniel and Kristin Toner

    Jim and Leanne Toner

    David Vass and Paul Vitali

    Judy Wells

    April Willy

    Allison Young

    Justine Yount

    Irene Zalkin

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    Chris and Jim Amidon

    Edgar Avila and Anne Cahill Avila

    David Bennett

    Chad and Marisol Buchanan

    Megan Christman

    Samara and Devin Cicero

    Joshua Coleman

    Kent Cook and Roger Roe Charitable Fund at Vanguard Charitable

    Kendall Crook

    Jeff and Annette Cullman

    Mark Demerly

    Paul and Natalie Dibner

    Angelica and Ryan Dill

    Doug Dilling

    Ty Johnson and Jack Everly

    Scott and Amanda Fishman

    Barbara E. Garing

    Mariel Greenlee and Virgil Lungu

    Kim Gutfreund

    Jay Hemphill

    Lisa Henley

    Mark Hesemann

    Teresa and Bill Hollingsworth

    Michelle Johnson

    Meghan Kane

    Elaine Kegley

    Dr. James B. Lemler and Sharon Lemler

    Joan Lonnemann

    Kendra and Kenneth McClain

    Janet Monroe and Henrik Persson

    Ashanti Murdock-Ash and Vincent Ash

    Kyle & Tracey Nash Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable

    Jennifer Novak

    Dorit Paul

    Mark and Sally Perlstein

    Conrad and Lyn Piccirillo

    Nicole Rae Lalor

    Kyle Ragsdale

    Ember Randall

    Jeff Reed

    Mayelin Reytor

    Ervin and Dawn Rokosh

    Annette Roy-Hargens

    Victoria Schoenke

    The Shah Family

    Anna Lissa Smith

    Katheryne and Rob Stapleton

    Carolyn Stobba-Wiley and Aaron Wiley Giving Fund

    Brittany Sutton

    Vitali-McCarty Memorial Fund

    Kenneth Wallingford and Victoria Gofman-Wallingford

    Terry Whitson

    Brian Zies

  • Zach Adamson

    Barbara Agresti

    James Ammeen

    Connie Aschinger

    Dr. Elgan L. Baker, Jr.

    Emma Beaulieu

    Jay and Laura Bolden

    Le Monte and Hyacinth Booker

    Brice and Terri Bowman

    Joshua Blake Carter

    Tim Cocagne and Will Lonnemann

    Robin Coffee

    Julie Cullman

    William Cullman

    Rachel Dalzell

    Kurt Ellis and Rebecca Ellis

    Richard and Christine Feinberg

    William Franklin

    Ben Hall and William Martin

    Elizabeth Hamilton

    Kelly Hartman

    John and Rebecca Heger

    Brian Jones

    Jackie Jones

    David and Lorna Katz

    Kristin Kennedy

    Elizabeth Klar

    Sherrie Knighton

    Brittney and Edward Layton

    Ronald Levin

    Jenna Machunas

    Meghan McGuire

    Greg Mead

    Nicolas Meriano

    Carrie Nichols

    Tashka Piggott

    Steven Pockrass

    David and Theresa Porter

    Julie Redar

    Vince Reece

    Kimbarlee Reedy

    Julie Rhodes

    Linda Lee Sanderson

    Deb Slack

    Brandon and Kristy Smith

    Joe and Vicki Smith

    Tamara Snyder

    Nick Speziale

    Kelvin Tan

    Larry and Kathy Taylor

    Shirley and Larry Taylor

    Morgan and Lewis Thelen

    Regina Toner

    Robert and Kelly Vogt

    Andy Wayda

    Donna White-Daniel and Jeff Daniel

    Emily Nord Womersley and Michael Womersley

    Karla Yale

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    Gina Abdel-Razik

    America’s Charities

    Joann Anderson

    Katie Angel

    Julia Ashton

    Karen Beeson

    Raymonda Bell

    Ronald Belleville

    Deidre Berkopes

    Stacy Bissonnette

    Carrie Blanford

    David Blunk

    Judy Breeden

    Heather Brogden

    Alder Brown

    Pam Brozo

    Ron Brozo

    Amy Buckley

    Lori Cattaneo

    Meghan Christensen

    Allison Clark

    David Clark

    Sonja Clark

    Rick and Rachel Cohen

    Deborah Coleman

    Jeffrey Cox

    Norman and Kathleen Cox

    James Cramer

    Mindy Darcy

    Robert Delatorre

    Alyssa Doorhy

    Analise Doorhy

    Anne Doorhy

    Amy Dowding

    Patrick Downey

    Lisa Drew

    Clifford Easton

    Frannie Einterz and Spencer Evans

    Steve Eldridge

    Judy Embry

    Christian and Haley Emerson

    The Fruit Family

    Brenden Fannin

    Dr. Harvey Feigenbaum and Phyllis Feigenbaum

    Connie Fenimore

    Karen Finneran

    Ramón Flowers

    Michael Flynn

    Niki Forness

    Je  and Christine Franciski

    Richard Franck

    George Freije

    Carolyn Fulwinder

    Kim Galloway

    Sandra Gardner

    Charloom Geldenhuis

    Dorthea Genetos

    Catherine Gretencord

    Annie Hagan

    Eric Hansen

    Alex and Kelly Harlett

    Jeffery and Carolyn Hauk

    Rodger K. Hendershot

    Beth Homann and Kurt Homann

    Ann H. Hunt

    Rebecca and Charles Hylton

    Bobby Jacobs

    Dr. Rosemarie Jeffery and James Jeffery

    Amy Johnston-Ward

    Kimberly Johovich

    Madeline Kelich

    Susan Kerr

    Larita Killian

    Paul Krasnovsky

    Paul and Lynne Kwak

    William and Christina Laut

    Tracei Lehman

    Conor Levey

    Thomas Lichtenauer

    Suki Lidder

    Cory Lingner

    Cathy Lloyd

    Tucker Magill

    John and Elizabeth Mangas Family Fund at Fidelity Charitable

    Patricia Martin

    AJ Martinez

    Brian Mayer

    Justin Mcafee

    Nico Meisner

    Michelle Melani

    Kathy J. Merrell

    Beth Meyer

    Pauline Mo at

    Diana Fleek Cross

    Paulina Muzzin

    Mindy Myers

    Delia Neylon

    Daniel and Rosemarie Orzechowski

    Gemi Ozdemir

    Caroline Patz-Sobczak

    Marija Popovic

    Eric Reichenbach

    David Riggins

    Nea Ritz

    Joerg Schreiber

    David Shrom and Megan Sullivan

    T. A. Shula

    Cary Smith

    Lee Smith

    Ryan Snyder

    Julie Steel

    Jeremy and Jamie Steiert

    Christi Stille

    Diane Taggart

    James Terrell

    Ambika Tewari

    Dena Thompson

    Brian Toner

    Mason Unton

    James Vaughan

    Jeffrey Verner

    Leanne Verner-Greco

    Ellen Villalobos

    Steven Waldrop

    Karen Walthall

    Josh Weinstein

    Sherry Weinstein

    Greg Wellings

    Kari Wendowski

    Alvin Weng

    Karen Whitmer

    Karen Wojciechowski

    Roberta Wong

    Diana Wright

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    April Adkins

    Lauren and Gavin Ankney

    Jennifer Armitage

    Piper Bailey

    Fletcher Barr

    Jeffery Barrie

    Irene Berner

    Kari Berron

    Amber Brady

    Kevin Carlon

    Emma Coleman

    Becky Cooper

    Michael and Mindy Cunningham

    Michael and Susan Dale

    Isabella Di Vernieri

    Jonathon Dowding

    Addie Druckman

    George Einterz

    Belle Farmer

    Ainsley Francis

    Erica Frederick

    Lee Fruit

    Megan Gulau

    Elizabeth Hallock

    Tessa Hamilton

    Katie Harkwell

    Paul Haynes

    Ruth Ann Ingraham

    Mary Jamia Jacobsen

    Anne Klem

    Beth Klutcharch

    Sarah Kostecki

    Bruce Lakin

    Mariena Lambrix

    Cheryl Lamm

    Madelyn Lowe

    Maddie M.

    Jeffrey Marks

    Melissa Marks

    Brigid McCarron

    Stephanie Meade

    Erika Millen

    Dale Miller

    Juliana Mininni

    Sophia Mitchell

    Haley Moore

    Anna Morris

    Frankie Munson

    Paige Myers

    Ben Nicholas

    Lilly Nike

    Patrick O’Brien

    Nancy O’Day

    Kathy Osborne

    Kristyn Peach

    Rachel Hill Ponko

    Kelly Reilly

    Shanelle Reynolds

    Ken Roswarski

    Olivia Ruckel

    Brian Russell

    Andrea Russo

    Abigail Salyer

    Emily Schnitker

    Peggy Shapiro

    Carlee Skimming

    Macy Smith

    Trey Smith

    Bevan Stewart

    Jennifer Sutton

    Caroline Suydam

    Angela Thomas

    Fran and Lauren Veyette

    Atlanta Visker

    Stephen Walden

    Ben Waters

    Joan Brand Watts

    Gerald Weber

    Hannah Whalen

    Amy Zimmerman