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Support The Lit:
Donor & Sponsorship Tiers

​The Lit is a living landmark — a home for arts, culture, community, and connection. Your support preserves our historic building, fuels year‑round programming, and ensures that West Michigan has a vibrant, inclusive cultural hub for generations to come.

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Below are our primary donor and sponsorship tiers, each offering meaningful benefits and deeper engagement with our mission. 

Community Partner $100–$500/year

Benefits Include:

  • Name listed on website & annual report

  • 5% discount on spaces and services

  • Quarterly donor newsletter

  • Early entry to select ticketed events

Cultural Steward
$501–$1000/year

Benefits Include:

  • All Community Partner benefits

  • 10% discount on spaces and services

  • Early access to all ticketed events

  • Invitation to the Donor's Club Preview Event

Red Curtain Society $1001–$5,000/year

Benefits Include:

  • All Cultural Steward Benefits

  • 15% Discount on all spaces and Services

  • Recognition on our donor wall

  • Invitations to all Donor's Club events

  • 2 Complimentary concert tickets

  • Advertising in all show programs

  • Donor Listing with Logo on our website

Heritage Circle
$5,001–$10,000/year

​Benefits Include:

  • All Red Curtain Society benefits

  • 20% Discount on all spaces and services

  • 2 Complimentary tickets to our annual fundraising gala

  • 4 Complimentary tickets to any concert or showcase

  • 1 Free event in the Upper Suite

  • On-stage mention of support

Legacy Guild
$10,001–$50,000/year

​Benefits Include:

  • All Heritage Circle benefits

  • 4 Complimentary tickets to to our annual fundraising gala

  • 25% Discount on all spaces and services

  • Private small‑group tour with Founder or Board President

  • Recognition in all printed programs

  • On-stage recognition of support at all events

  • Special Invitation to our Legacy Circle Collective

  • Naming opportunities for the preservation of fixtures and original artwork.

  • Opportunity to sponsor a program, event, or youth initiative

Founders Club $50,000+/year

​Benefits Include:

  • All Legacy Guild benefits

  • 1 complimentary table at our annual fundraising gala

  • 50% Discount on all spaces and services

  • Private annual dinner with The Lit’s leadership

  • Permanent recognition on the Founders Wall

  • Naming opportunities (rooms, seats, programs, etc.)

  • Customized stewardship plan

  • ​Regular complimentary use of our Upper Suite

  • 1 Private Parking Space (when available)

Why Your Support Matters

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Every contribution — from Community Partner to Legacy Benefactor — strengthens The Lit’s ability to:

  • Preserve a historic landmark

  • Provide accessible arts and culture programming

  • Support local creators, performers, and storytellers

  • Offer affordable community gathering spaces

  • Build a sustainable future for generations to come

 

You’re not just giving. You’re shaping the cultural heartbeat of Grand Rapids

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