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Arts Education Depends on Your Contribution

Arts education needs you now more than ever. Our work inspires young people and expands their learning through the arts. We could not accomplish that mission without the support from generous donors like you.

Make Your Secure Gift Today

Make a one-time or recurring donation now and help us continue to bring enriching, educational artistic experiences to students across the region. Use the form below for a credit card donation, or scroll down to donate via Venmo, mail, or by contacting us directly.

Other Ways to Support Our Mission

We offer several simple ways to ensure your gift can make a difference today.

Ways to Give

By Venmo

Click here or scan the QR Code below to donate.

By Mail

Make checks payable to “Young Audiences” and send to:

Young Audiences PO Box 3175 Princeton, NJ 08540

By Phone or Email

You can call or email our Vice President of Institutional Advancement for direct support:

Ann Betterton: 609-243-9000 ext. 205 / abetteron@yanjep.org

Corporate Matching Gift Program

Double your impact! If the company you or your spouce works for has a Matching Gift Program, simply complete the form supplied by your HR department and send it to Young Audiences along with your gift.

Stock Gifts

Avoid capital gains tax on stock appreciation while making a charitable gift. To set up a stock gift, contact our Senior Director of Finance:

Lori Rivera: lrivera@yanjep.org or 609-243-9000 ext. 211.

Planned Giving: The Encore Society

Ensure your legacy by making arts education experiences possible for generations of students, teachers, and families. To learn more about The Encore Society and how you can become a member by including YA in your estate plans:

Download: Planned Giving Brochure PDF and Commitment Form

Donor Advised Fund

Annual Report

Explore the highlights, milestones, and impact of our work throughout the year. This annual report reflects our commitment to accessible, high-quality arts education in every community we serve.

Download a copy of our 2025 Annual Report (PDF)

See What Our Other Supporters Have Said

House Director/Music Teacher

Far Hills Country Day School

“Both performers captivated all of our students from our Kindergarteners through 8th graders. Excellent presentation- skilled musicians and actors. Loved how they wove authentic protest songs throughout their story. One of the best Young Audience performances I've seen.”

Assistant Head

Shipley School

“I must say—this was one of the BEST assemblies we have ever had. The question and answer session at the end was truly magnificent. They had such a breadth of knowledge that they shared with passion with our students.”

Assemblies Coordinator

Grey Nun Academy

“Wonderful, professional, educational.”

Volunteer Assembly Coordinator

St. Ann School

“The performers were amazing! ... I was very impressed that our 3rd graders were so engaged with watching the show. The performers reached all audience members from the 3rd graders to the teachers. Excellent show and something very powerful to see. I would highly recommend this show!”

YANJEP’s Impact by the Numbers

See the Difference Your Donations Have Made

Your donation is not just funding a single program: it's fueling one of the largest arts education providers in the region and reaching thousands of children and educators. We work hard to ensure that every dollar donated achieves the maximum benefit to the communities we serve.

In the 2024–2025 program year, your support helped us reach:

children

schools

teachers through professional learning

assembly performances

workshops & residencies

In the 2024-2025 program year, we paid

$1,327,853 in wages

to 184 professional artists.

It’s More Than a Performance —
It’s an Investment

We understand your donation is driven by a deep, personal commitment to children’s education in the arts. Our organization shares that commitment by ensuring every program is high-quality, professional, and genuinely impactful. When you support us, you are supporting:

Authentic Experiences
Providing children with face-to-face time with professional working artists.
Educational Equity
Filling the gaps in arts education that many schools simply cannot cover alone.
A Growing Movement
Joining a community that is committed to making the arts accessible to all students.

Students Like These Are Counting On You

Jordan

3rd Grade

“I liked when we got to act out stories. It made me feel like I was part of the book!”

Isaac

4th Grade

“It was really fun learning how to draw different faces and emotions. I didn’t know I could do that!”

Elijah

Kindergarten

“We made music with sticks and I was the leader. I want to do it again!”

Amira

9th Grade

“This program helped me express myself more. I feel more confident talking in front of people now.”