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Historic West Bend Theater Inc. · 501(c)(3)

YOUR GIFT
KEEPS THE
CURTAIN UP

Every donation fuels live music, comedy, film, and community on Main Street — in a historic theater that has welcomed West Bend since 1929.

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$100 helps market a single show — posters, social, and getting butts in seats.
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2026 Operating Fund

Together We're Keeping The Lights On

Community gifts power our general operating fund — artist fees, utilities, restoration, and the staff who make every night possible.

$34,200 raised YTD
$50,000 annual goal

Your Impact

Where Every Dollar Goes

The Bend is more than a venue — it's a gathering place, a stage for emerging artists, and a cornerstone of downtown West Bend.

Book Live Acts

Bring touring musicians, comedians, and tribute artists to Wisconsin — acts that wouldn't stop here without a stage like ours.

Restore & Maintain

Preserve a nearly century-old landmark — HVAC, lighting, seating, and the details that make every night feel special.

Serve Community

Free warm-up movies, local showcases, school partnerships, and programming that belongs to all of West Bend.

Every amount helps

Giving Circles

Choose any amount on Stripe — these tiers show what typical gifts make possible. Staff can edit copy in the CMS.

$25
Curtain Raiser

Helps cover utilities for one rehearsal night — keeping the lights on backstage.

Give $25+
$100
House Regular

Supports marketing for a single show — posters, social, and getting butts in seats.

Give $100+
$500
Gold Circle

Contributes to artist fees for a local or regional act — real shows, real impact.

Give $500+
$1K+
Headliner

Major gift toward capital improvements, sponsorship matching, or a named program.

Give $1,000+

Our Mission

"The Bend Theater is reopened to serve West Bend with arts opportunities, music, theater, comedy, movies — and an experience unlike any other."
— Historic West Bend Theater, Inc.
1929Founded
501(c)(3)Nonprofit
100%Stays Local

From Our Community

Why Patrons Give

"We've seen more great shows in one year at The Bend than in the last ten. Supporting them feels like investing in our whole downtown."

— West Bend family

"A historic theater on Main Street is rare. Every donation keeps something special alive for the next generation."

— Local business owner

"The free warm-up movies and community nights are why we give monthly. The Bend belongs to everyone."

— Season ticket holder

Give by Mail

Send a check payable to Historic West Bend Theater, Inc. to 125 N. Main St., West Bend, WI 53095.

Matching Gifts

Many employers match charitable donations. Ask your HR team — your gift could go twice as far.

Corporate Sponsors

Interested in presenting sponsorship? See our partners and contact the theater team.

Common Questions

Yes. Historic West Bend Theater, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You'll receive a receipt from Stripe for your records.
Yes — on the Stripe checkout page you can choose a one-time or recurring gift. Monthly supporters are the backbone of our operating fund.
Unless designated otherwise, gifts support our general operating fund — booking artists, building maintenance, utilities, and community programming at 125 N. Main St.
Stop by the box office during show nights or mail a check to our Main Street address. Our team is happy to help with any questions.

BE PART OF
THE NEXT ACT

A donation to The Bend supports our general operating fund — the heartbeat that keeps shows on the calendar and the doors open on Main Street.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Community partners who believe in live arts on Main Street

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