Help us Build a New Home for Mature Women!

We invite you to financially support a place for women and men of all ages who want to see their life stories reflected in a genuine and relevant way.

Our mission, our passion, is to put women’s stories front and center. Your gift helps give creative voice to stories of mature women that have been silenced or ignored. 

This is the harsh reality: the majority of women’s roles over 50 are not appearing on stage in a positive light, or sometimes not at all. Mature, vibrant, smart women of substance have vanished from the theater narrative. 

We founded PRIME Productions to turn the idea of the mature woman on its head. 

We also know that your charitable dollars are precious and we take our Ask seriously. We value donations of every amount, all of which support the art and our mission to illuminate women in their PRIME.

Make a gift today to change the narrative of mature women for the better.

So many ways to contribute to PRIME Productions!

  • Giving online is quick, secure, and powerful. Monthly giving makes the greatest impact by providing steady, reliable support that helps us plan boldly, sustain artists, and expand opportunities year-round. A small recurring gift grows into lasting change, fueling every program, every performance, and every story we bring to life forward.

    Click Here to make a reoccuring or single donation with your Card or Banking info!

  • If you would like to donate by check, please note that as we are a 501(c)3, checks must be made out to PRIME Productions and mailed to PRIME Productions, 300 Ford Rd, St Louis Park, MN 55426.

  • Each year, individuals donate to PRIME Productions and employers will match the charitable donations made by their employees, retirees and/or employee’s spouses. Together, they are making a tremendous impact towards changing the narrative of life in the 3rd act and employing mature artists. Join these individuals today and donate through your workplace!

    TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

    • 1. EMPLOYER-MATCHED GIVING

      Many companies, foundations, and nonprofits offer a matching gift program. To obtain a match for your tax-deductible donation to PRIME Productions, contact your HR department or Community Giving department. Conditions and criteria for gift matching vary by employer.

      Send all forms to:

      PRIME Productions
      Attn: Development
      300 Ford Road St. Louis Park, MN 55426

    • 2. PAYROLL GIVING

      Through payroll giving, employees can donate regularly and tax-free to PRIME Productions via their paychecks. To start donating, contact your HR department or payroll office. Locally, PRIME Productions can receive workplace giving from Thrivent, 3M, Ameriprise, Target, Entegris, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation, Medtronic, United Health Group, US Bank, and many more.

      How long will it take for PRIME to receive my company match?

      PRIME typically receives matching gifts in 1-3 months. However, we recommend that you inquire about your company’s payout dates and matching gift deadlines.

      What PRIME information might I need to fill out my company’s matching gift form?

      • Organization Name: PRIME Productions

      • Employer Identification Number: 30-1054214

      • Organization Mailing Address: 300 Ford Road, Suite 4, St. Louis Park, MN 55426

      • Phone: (651) 789-1012

      • Email address: info@primeprods.org

      • Website: primeprods.org

      • Organization type: Theater, Arts Organization


  • A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to the PRIME Productions and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.

    You can also create a lasting legacy by naming PRIME Productions the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successor to continue recommending grants to charitable organizations.

    Contact your fund administrator to create recurring gifts to PRIME Productions or to list us as the beneficiary of the account.

  • A Special Opportunity for Those 70½ Years Old and Older

    You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $111,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as PRIME Productions without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value $111,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference at PRIME. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.

    Why Consider This Gift?

    • Your gift will be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference your donation is making.

    • Beginning in the year you turn 73, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).

    • You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.

    • Since the gift doesn’t count as income, it can reduce your annual income level. This may help lower your Medicare premiums and decrease the amount of Social Security that is subject to tax.

    For Those 59½ Years Old or Older

    If you’re at least 59½ years old, you can take a distribution and then make a gift from your IRA without penalty. If you itemize your deductions, you can take a charitable deduction for the amount of your gift.

  • Not everyone wants to commit to making a gift in their wills or estates. Some prefer the increased flexibility that a beneficiary designation provides by using: 

    • IRAs and retirement plans

    • Life insurance policies

    • Commercial annuities

    • DAF’s

    It only takes three simple steps to make this type of gift. Here's how to name the PRIME Productions as a beneficiary:

    1. Contact your retirement plan administrator, insurance company, bank or financial institution for a change-of-beneficiary form.

    2. Decide what percentage (1 to 100) you would like us to receive and name us, along with the percentage you chose, on the beneficiary form.

    3. Return the completed form to your plan administrator, insurance company, bank or financial institution.

  • Why donate stock?

    Donating appreciated securities is a powerful and tax-efficient way to support PRIME’s mission of celebrating and amplifying stories of mature women through theater. When you give stock that has grown in value, you may avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the full market value of the asset. It’s a smart way to give—and a meaningful way to sustain our work.

    For questions and information on how to route your gift, contact info@primeprods.org

Want to make an even bigger impact at PRIME? Contact our Fundraising Chair

PRIME Productions Co-Artistic Directors Alison Edwards and Shelli Place. Photo by Bonni Allen.

Thank you for joining our movement to celebrate women in their second act!

- Alison Edwards & Shelli Place

PRIME Productions is a 501(c)3 a non-profit arts service organization. Taxpayer Identification Number 30-1054214. Contributions for the charitable purposes of PRIME Productions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.