Invest in Inspiring Humanity
For 100 years, the not-for-profit Goodman Theatre has been Chicago’s source of bold entertainment and inspiration for audiences, and an artistic home for our city’s creative community.
In celebration of these ideals, longstanding supporters of the organization have stepped up to ensure that these commitments carry forward to our second century. More than $20 million has been raised to date, under the leadership of Goodman Board Chair Julie Danis and Trustee Elaine Leavenworth, with key gifts safeguarding many of our most precious priorities.
- In support of new plays, the Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee New Works Fund will generate ongoing support for commissions and development.
- In support of our world-class leaders, new positions have been named, including Walter Artistic Director Susan V. Booth, Kenneth Sawyer Goodman Resident Director Chuck Smith, Sabl Resident Director Henry Godinez and Clifford Director of Education and Engagement Jared Bellot.
- In support of Access, Carol Prins and John Hart will ensure that the theater offers services for all.
- In support of our service to communities, the Efroymson-Hamid Teaching Artists will shepherd lifelong learning across our programs.
- In support of our longstanding Student Matinee Series, the Goodman Theatre Women’s Board has made a collective gift for the next generation of Chicago’s high school students.
- In support of bold and ambitious programming, the Roche Schulfer Producing Fund will offer ongoing resources thanks to Susan and Jim Annable, Carol Prins and John Hart, Paul Dykstra and Spark Cremin and dozens more.
This generosity is an investment in the future of our work, ensuring that the innovation on our stages and in the community inspires a new generation of Chicagoans.
In the days and months to follow, the Goodman will continue to seek partners to invest in our future.
To start a conversation about joining this effort, please contact Christine Obuchowski at 312.443.3811 x 584 or ChristineObuchowski@GoodmanTheatre.org
Leadership Gifts as of 2/20/25
Grand Benefactor ($1,000,000+)
Susan and James Annable
Joan and Robert Clifford
The Davee Foundation
Elissa Efroymson & Adnaan Hamid and The Efroymson Family Fund
Alice and John Sabl
Kimbra and Mark Walter
Platinum Grand Benefactor ($500,000 – $999,999)
Sharon Angell
Patricia Cox
Julie M. Danis and Paul F. Donahue
Paul Dykstra and Spark Cremin
David and Alexandra Fox
James P. and Brenda S. Grusecki
Elaine Leavenworth
Nancy A. Lauter & Alfred L. McDougal Charitable Foundation
Prince Charitable Trusts
Carol Prins and John Hart
Gold Benefactor ($250,000 – $499,999)
Patricia Gallagher Estate
Jeff Hesse
Melinda McMullen and Ducan Kime
Swati and Siddharth Mehta
Shaw Family Supporting Organization
Silver Benefactor ($100,000 – $249,999)
Roger and Julie Baskes
David Q. and Mary H. Bell
Joyce Chelberg
Kathleen and Jamie Cowie
Drs. Francis and Robert Del Boca
Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Michael J. McGuinnis
David D. Hiller
Linda Hutson
Anthony and Julianne Maggiore
Catherine Mouly and LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr.
Cynthia and Micheal Scholl
Lorrayne and Steven Weiss
Susan and Robert Wislow
Benefactor ($50,000 – $99,999)
Doug and Teresa Brown
Julie and Joseph Learner
Thomas* and Linda Maurer
John C. Pintozzi
Elaine Soter Estate
Anne Van Wart and Michael Keable
Support ($25,000 – $49,999)
James Alexander and Curtis Drayer
Kristin Anderson Schewe and Robert Schewe
Linda Terry Coberly
Fruman and Marian Jacobson
J. Bradley Keck
Lucy and Richard Park
The Muriel Pollia Foundation
Elizabeth Raymond and Paul Hybel
Sachs Family Foundation
Holly and Jeff Tyson
Randy and Lisa White
Gifts Up to $25,000
Jonathan Abarbanel
Susan V. Booth and Max Leventhal
Melissa and John Collins
Joan and John Dysart
Rebecca and Don Terry
Henry Godinez and Nancy Voigts
Marcy and Harry Harczak
Tracy Healy and Gregory Beard
Vicki V. Hood
Carl Jenkins and Carol Wood
Wendy Krimins
Brian Loevner
Stuart and Carol Oken
Andra and Irwin Press
The Daniel and Genevieve Ratner Foundation
Jacquelyn Robinson
Dinesh Sinniah and Anne Norman
Jill and Steve Smart
Irene and Mark Sudac
Paula Tomei and David Emmes
Dan Ratner
U.S. Bank
Andrea and Ron Wainer
Sarah and Michael Wagner
Tina Wardrop
Cheryl Yuen and Tom Chin
