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The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Corporate Giving 

Corporate support for The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts enables us to bring the transformative power of the performing arts to the widest possible audience and celebrate the Philadelphia community we are proud to call home. 

We offer customizable opportunities to best align with your business, clients, and marketing goals including:

  • Entertainment opportunities ranging from complimentary tickets to behind-the-scenes experiences for clients and colleagues. 
  • Brand recognition on an assortment of marketing materials produced by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts. 
  • Opportunities to promote your brand through on-site activations ranging from tabling at our venues, to giveaways during sponsored events and performances.  

Impact 

With generous support from our sponsors and donors, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts creates unforgettable experiences in the performing arts at our world class venues which includes The Kimmel Center, the Miller Theater, and the Academy of Music with nine performance spaces. 

This yields:  

  • Approximately 1 million visitors 
  • 25 million on-site impressions
  • Nearly 1,000 year-round events 
  • $455M Regional Economic Impact from performances, operations, and ancillary spending
  • Free education and community events that reach over 200,000 people 
  • 35,000 students impacted by free and accessible arts education programs 

Corporate Giving Opportunities

Read more below or reach out to our Institutional Giving Team for additional information about how you can support the arts and achieve your business goals. 

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The Philadelphia Orchestra Sponsorship Opportunities

The Philadelphia Orchestra Season

Our world-renowned musicians present an array of work by composers past and present, including classic repertoire, undiscovered gems, and vocal collaborations.

Spotlight Series

Each season, legendary artists from around the world showcase their talents during special recital performances featuring works by today’s leading composers, as well as iconic works of the past.

Film Series

Experience blockbuster films as you have never seen them before—on the big screen in Marian Anderson Hall as The Philadelphia Orchestra performs iconic scores live to picture.

Orchestra After 5

Winner of Best of Philly’s Best Classical Outing, this concert series offers brilliant, brief concerts in Marian Anderson Hall after your workday, featuring engaging pre-concert activities, themed cocktails, and casual conversations with our own GRAMMY-winning musicians.

The Martin Luther King, Jr., Tribute Concert 

Each year, The Philadelphia Orchestra presents a community-wide annual tribute concert that celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as our Philadelphia community and the uniting power of music. 

The Philadelphia Orchestra Pride Concert and Celebration 

The Philadelphia Orchestra offers a free Pride Concert to celebrate the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community. The performance highlights music by LGBTQ+ composers and allies featuring popular LGBTQ+ performance groups. Guests are also invited to pre-performance activities including multi-disciplinary activities for attendees, drag performances, and opportunities to connect with LGBTQ+ community organizations. 

Global Touring

The Philadelphia Orchestra has built a global fanbase through regular residencies in major US cities and extensive global touring throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. 

Ensemble Arts Philly Sponsorship Opportunities

Ensemble Arts Philly Season Sponsorship

As the sole presenter of Broadway in Philadelphia and a central artistic hub for the city, a diverse roster of touring shows, comedians, and speakers grace our stages each season. 

Family Discovery Series 

The Family Discovery Series engages the next generation of theatergoers and art lovers through performances featuring beloved characters, beautiful dancing, and concerts that are fun for the whole family! 

Jazz Series 

The Ensemble Arts Philly Jazz Series encompasses an extraordinary spectrum of styles and artists from around the world. From fresh and emerging talents to seasoned favorites, audiences can expect an array of musical experiences that appeal to both classical enthusiasts and jazz afficionados.

Holiday Series 

We invite everyone to celebrate the holiday season with us during a series of festive performances ranging from holiday films to traditional concerts featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra.

The Philadelphia Fall Arts Festival

Each Fall, the Kimmel Center Plaza comes to life with a day-long extravaganza to kick off the new season This free event offers special ticket deals from The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, live performances, family activities, and opportunities to learn about upcoming performances from over 80 arts organizations, including our resident companies. 

Educational Improvement Tax Credit

Both The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, Inc. (dba Ensemble Arts Philly) are approved Educational Improvement Organizations (EIO) under Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Learn how your business can earn tax credits while supporting arts education. 

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Corporate Partners Program

The Corporate Partners Program offers opportunities for companies to receive performance tickets and exclusive behind-the-scenes access and recognition across our multiple marketing channels. The Corporate Partners Program is a unique opportunity to provide unforgettable experiences for employees and clients.

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Thank you to our Institutional Supporters! 

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts offerings, including a variety of performances, accessible education and community programming, and a diversity of entertainment experiences, are made possible by the generous support of our corporate, foundation, and government partners.  

We are proud to recognize our current institutional supporters of $5,000 and greater

$500,000 and above

Department of Community and Economic Development  
Ford Foundation  
The Hess Foundation 
The Knight Foundation 
William Penn Foundation 
The Pew Charitable Trusts 
Wyncote Foundation 

$100,000 to $499,999

Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Foundation  
Bank of China
 
Casamigos Tequila 
CHG Charitable Trust 
Independence Blue Cross 
Lincoln Financial Foundation 
Merck & Co. Incorporated 
MKM Foundation 
National Endowment for the Arts 
PECO 
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
PNC Arts Alive

$50,000 to $99,999

Paul M. Angell Family Foundation 
Chubb
Dietz and Watson
KPK Development Co. LP 
The McLean Contributionship
The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage  
TD Charitable Foundation
The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation 
Verizon Pennsylvania  
Anonymous  

$25,000 to $49,999

Abington Neurological Associates 
Brotherston Homecare, Inc. 
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia 
Eagles Autism Foundation 
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 
Ana Ferreira Law Office 
Amy P. Goldman Foundation 
Aramark
The Bancorp
Comcast NBCUniversal
Gray Charitable Trust  
Hamilton Family Charitable Trust 
The Christian Humann Foundation  
Megawholesale 
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation 
Morgan Lewis
Ollin, LLC
One Source Reps
PHLCVB 
The Presser Foundation  
Raynier Institute & Foundation  
U.S. Department of State  
Wells Fargo Foundation 

$10,000 to $24,999

Ballard Spahr LLP 
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. 
Chameleon Cloud Service 
The Connelly Foundation 
Coppola Chardonnay 
Cozen O’Connor 
Drexel University 
Elliott-Lewis Corporation 
Elliot’s Vending Company 
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center 
Independence Foundation 
JKG Florida Business Corp. 
Josh Cabernet 
Julius and Ray Charlestein Foundation in memory of Malvina and Morton Charlestein 
Kind Insurance 
Laudenbach Periodontics and Dental Implants 
Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust 
Lincoln Financial Foundation  
Louis N. Cassett Foundation 
NUTRL 
Origlio Beverage 
PA Distribution
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency 
Qlik
Sabre Systems
Sarah West Real Estate
Spark Therapeutics
SpotHero 
Stateside Vodka 
Team Clean 
The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation 
The H Glenn Sample Jr. MD Memorial Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee 
The Hassel Foundation 
The McLean Contributionship 
The Sylvia W. and Randle M. Kauders Foundation 
The William M. King Charitable Foundation 
Tito’s Handmade Vodka 
Universal Health Services, Inc. 
White and Williams   

$5,000 to $9,999

AARP Pennsylvania  
Dorothy V. Cassard Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation  
Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation 
The Gitlin Family Foundation 
Glenna Stone Interior Design
HUB International
Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation 
The McCausland Foundation  
Leo Neissen Charitable Trust
New Music USA 
OceanFirst Foundation
Philadelphia Insurance Companies 
Rutgers University-Camden 
WSFS Bank  

 

Contributions listed were received between December 1, 2022-June 30, 2024. Please contact us if your name has been omitted in error or if you would like to update your recognition name