ANNA MUNN is a 2025 graduate of Quilcene High School and obtained an Associates of Arts degree from Peninsula College in 2025 also. She has been an ASB officer, a member of National Honor Society, participated in State Mathematics contests, and volunteered with Kiwanis during high school and participated with the volleyball team. Anna has been involved in performing arts since her first reader's theatre in second grade. Anna plays several instruments and has acted in and directed several plays at school and the Key City Public Theater. She is a talented singer and dancer as well! She plans to attend Temple University in Philadelphia within the school of Theatre, Film and Media Arts this fall, majoring in theater. PLPA is proud to support such a talented and hardworking student with her performing arts goals!
Ways to Give
Let us count the ways......
UNDERWRITERS, BENEFACTORS
& BUSINESS SPONSORS
You might be surprised to know that only a little over 50% of revenue from ticket sales covers our operating costs! The remaining funding comes from our generous concert underwriters, business sponsors and donors. As ticket sales have remained steady over the past few years, performer fees, lodging and other needed operating costs have continued to increase.
Underwriters, Benefactors & Sponsors continue to enjoy front row reserved seats and acknowledgement at the concerts to knowing how much they are appreciated so the show can go on! We could not continue to exist without you! Underwrite one or more of your favorite performers and enjoy knowing you helped bring them to the stage! See chart below to contribute. If you have questions, please contact us at portludlow.performingarts@gmail.com
Port Ludlow Performing Arts is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization allowing all monetary contributions to be tax deductible.
Current Underwriters
Thank you!
- Terri Ross (In memory of Lanny
- Gil Skinner (in memory of Barb)
- Gloria Russell-Baker & Roz Greene
- Dream Weaver Foundation
- Kitsap Bank
- Ron Dawson & Dodie Osborn
- Anonymous
MARTHA'S FUND
(Education Outreach & Scholarship Funding)
Established in memory of the late Martha Hicks Dawson, past president and long-time member of the Port Ludlow Arts Council and subsequently, Port Ludlow Performing Arts, this fund is dedicated solely to providing music education outreach and scholarships to the students of Jefferson County. You can rest assured that your funds go directly to fund young students in music and the arts and scholarships for local graduates to continue their education in the field of music and the arts. You will be supporting students like the lovely young women shown below who are recipients of our scholarship fund.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE PHOTOS & BIOS OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
ADVERTISE IN OUR ANNUAL PROGRAM
You have the opportunity to Increase your business exposure to Port Ludlow residents and the surrounding community by placing an ad in our annual season program. This colorful and professionally produced program is distributed to up to 220 concert-goers at the Bay Club at each of our six concerts and at our free outdoor summer concert. Your ad will also be shown on our website pages and on the monitors before each show. 100% of the profit earned from advertising goes directly to our music education programs and scholarships to students pursuing the arts in Jefferson County schools. You are rewarded knowing you are helping our local students in the arts field. Click on the button below to see page with advertising samples, size, cost and additional information.
THE GENERAL FUND
Your dollars go far in supporting our concerts, equipment purchases and operating costs. Revenue from ticket sales cover only about half of the operating costs. Your donations help make up the difference. Not only will you enjoy outstanding concerts, but be rewarded knowing you are supporting PLPA to continue bringing outstanding talents to the stage and for providing support to local students in appreciation of music and the arts. your donations to the General Fund go to cover operating costs. Any amount is appreciated! Click on the button of your choice below to contribute.
Thank you!
| Level | Amount |
|---|---|
| Underwriter | $1,000 or more |
| Benefactor | $500 - $999 |
| Patron | $200 - $499 |
| Supporter | $100 - $199 |
| Friend | $50 - $99 |
| Any amount welcome |
VOLUNTEER
There are many ways to give back to your community by volunteering to serve on the board, help at concerts by passing treats, greeting patrons at the door, at ticket table check-in, helping patrons find seats, among many other things. Your talents are needed. We exist because of our volunteers, so don't hesitate to contact us. We are excited to meet you if you are new to us and to see you again if you have been volunteering for many years!
PLANNED GIVING
Establish a Trust
A trust makes you feel secure and confident that your wishes for your family, friends and favorite charities will be carried out. There are several ways to create a trust that works for you and allows you to retain control of your assets. Your financial advisor or estate planner can help you to choose the Trust that is best for you.
Bequests
You can make a lasting impact by including Port Ludlow Performing Arts in your will or living trust. A bequest can be made for a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or even specific assets.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free charitable distribution directly from your IRA to Port Ludlow Performing Arts. QCDs count towards your required minimum distribution (RMD) and can provide significant tax benefits.
Gifts of Securities
Donating appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds can be a tax-efficient way to support Port Ludlow Performing Arts. By transferring securities directly to us, you may receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value and avoid capital gains tax.
Charitable Remainder Trust (CRTs)
By establishing a charitable remainder trust, you can receive income for life or a term of years, with the remainder ultimately benefiting Port Ludlow Performing Arts. CRTs offer flexibility and potential tax advantages.
Life Insurance
Transfer ownership of a Life Insurance you no longer require to PLPA or naming us the beneficiary or partial beneficiary of your policy allows you to take an income tax deduction of the cash surrender value of the policy. If you continue to pay the policy premiums, you can take future deductions too.
Retirement Plans
Naming PLPA as the sole or partial beneficiary of an IRA, (401)k, or 403(b) will avoid paying income and estate taxes on these highly taxed assets.
More Info
Gift planning requires careful consideration so that you are able to put your assets to work for you and your family first and for the causes you believe in.
If you would like to inform us of your intention to leave a Bequest in your Will or make a Planned Gift, please contact Sharla Erich, PLPA President.
PLPA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT FROM MARTHA'S FUND DONATIONS
PLPA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT FROM
MARTHA'S FUND DONATIONS
MARIA POWELL graduated from Chimacum High School in 2023 as a Valedictorian of her class. She is attending the University of North Texas in the division of Jazz Studies, working toward her Bachelors of Music degree, playing the saxophone. At her university, she is one of ten female instrumentalists in the Jazz Studies program with over a hundred undergraduate majors. During her time at UNT, she has performed with several world renowned jazz musicians as well as lab bands. Maria was the first recipient of the PLPA scholarship in 2023 and 2024, and we are pleased to continue to support her progress as a musican and student!
