DONATIONS
POWERING THE FUTURE OF
CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
Join us in shaping the next generation of bold thinkers, storytellers, and cultural leaders. Your support fuels a future where young artists, writers, activists and visionaries have the tools, mentorship and platform to thrive.
WHY THIS MATTERS
NOT JUST PARTICIPANTS,
ARCHITECTS OF CHANGE!
We're not just preparing students for the stage — we're teaching them how to build it.
How? By:
- Supporting arts education infrastructure with academic partners,
- Connecting them to a broad community of artists, creatives, and community leaders to learn from, and
- Creating special experiences and opportunities that provide them the space to dream of possibilities and make them reality.
Critical thinking + creative expression = the next generation of museum leaders, foundation heads, restorative storytellers, public historians, publishing visionaries and cultural architects.
Your donation doesn't just fund a program—it fuels a movement. We're bridging young minds, artists, and institutions to reshape the systems that shape us.
WHAT "YOU" CAN DO
Support for Programming & Outreach
- High-quality educational programs that introduce young minds to Baldwin's works, fostering critical thinking, literacy, and creative expression.
- Workshops, cultural events, and mentorship opportunities that uplift Black and Brown youth through storytelling, history, and the arts.
- Direct community engagement efforts, providing resources and support for students, educators, and local partners.
Support for Organizational Capacity
- Sustain and expand our team of educators, artists, and cultural workers who bring these programs to life
- Develop and enhance curriculum, digital tools, and learning materials that make our programs accessible and impactful.
- Support essential operations, outreach, and technology, ensuring Baldwin Institute can continue to grow and serve more communities.
FISCAL
SPONSORSHIP
DETAILS
While we've been officially recognized by the State of New York as a nonprofit, we're currently awaiting our official IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. In the interim, we're fortunate to be fiscally sponsored by Our Kids Read, which generously takes zero administrative fees—ensuring 100% of your donation directly supports our programs.
For matching gifts through your employer or to recommend a gift via your Donor Advised Fund (DAF), please use the following information:
Legal Name
Our Kids Read Association
Tax ID
83-3401365
Mailing Address
14203 Downdale Ct, Laurel, MD 20707-6883
Contact
Jahmal Lake, Executive Director, Our Kids Read | 917-686-3629
Website
www.ourkidsread.org
Please reach out if you need any further details or assistance —we're happy to help facilitate the process. Thanks again for your generosity!
FUEL THE FUTURE OF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY. THE NEXT BALDWIN IS OUT THERE. LET'S GIVE THEM THE TOOLS TO THRIVE.
Fuel the Future of Culture and Community
The next Baldwin is out there. Let's give them the tools to thrive.
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* Supports ten hours of educator honoraria, directly impacting student learning. Funds a week of community engagement efforts, fostering connections with local schools and families.
Did you know? We fundraise with Zeffy to ensure 100% of your donation goes to our mission!
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