Fundraising Goal: $7,500

$18,075 raised from 122 unique donors
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Donate 4 ARTS

Organization Mission:

Delivering audiences exceptional performances that uplift the community.

The Brandywiners Ltd is a Delaware nonprofit ARTS organization which has provided community entertainment through its 60+ person chorale and annual theatrical productions - since 1932. 

As we reflect upon the past several months since the 2022 DoMore24 event, we are proud of our many accomplishments and social cause initiatives that have had a positive impact on thousands throughout our community. Some of these include:
  • We held our first-ever community Ice Cream Spring Social (lots of fun and we hope to make this a repeat).
  • We raised $750 for Ukraine relief at our spring 2022 Friends and Family concert held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church (and we even broadcast it live via Facebook).
  • We experienced a triumphant return to Longwood Gardens with our Main Stage Production of The Wizard of Oz (after a long hiatus), serving thousands of devoted patrons and friends of our organization.
  • We had a spooktacular Halloween/Bonfire/Wagon Ride event at Bellevue Park.
  • We planned and executed a memorable silent auction and GALA celebrating 90 years of The Brandywiners Ltd.
  • Our chorale performed at many area community centers, Wilmington Blue Rocks, veteran's homes/events, hospitals, and other locations -- spreading good cheer to thousands.
  • We created, in partnership with University of Delaware archivists, a wonderfully designed Brandywiners commemorative booklet honoring our past, present, and future.
  • We established and implemented some important new documents to help advance and guide The Brandywiners Ltd - such as a Cultural Competency policy and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement.
  • We digitized and archived every single Brandywiners photo and program in storage since 1932 in partnership with University of Delaware archivists (a massive project and undertaking, but one that will help preserve the impact of our nonprofit for generations to come).
  • We expanded our brand by creating some fun swag items such as t-shirts, pens, water bottles, and more.
  • We donated thousands of dollars to other area nonprofits (continuing the tradition of returning profits to area community nonprofits as set forth by our founders, William "Chick" Laird, Francis Tatnall, and Pierre duPont.
  • We presented a beautiful community Holiday concert - by our talented Chorale - in Wilmington, Delaware (with lots of in-person and virtual attendees).

That’s a lot. But we cannot do all of this without YOU!

We promise that 2023 will be bigger and better as we launch Brandywiners Second Stage (RAGTIME The Musical opens March 23rd) -— expand The Brandywiners Chorale to reach more audiences -— and increase our Grant opportunities to help continue to fund our community programs and services.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank you for your friendship, volunteerism, and unwavering support.

Here’s to our 91st year of commUNITY ARTS in Delaware and the surrounding areas! These are all reasons why we need you to #donate4ARTS.

To learn more about us, visit www.Brandywiners.org.
Thanks for your consideration and we hope to see you in our audience soon!
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About Brandywiners Ltd

VISION STATEMENT
Presenting live performances as shared cultural experiences that enrich both audiences and artists across generations.

VALUE STATEMENTS
  • • We champion a welcoming and inclusive ARTS community that values every individual. 
    • We nurture opportunities for creative expression onstage and behind the scenes. 
    • We are committed to artistic excellence in all our performances. 
    • We aim to share live theatre and concerts with communities across Delaware and beyond. 
    • We uphold transparency and responsibility in our financial practices. 
    • We believe in the power of collaboration across the ARTS. 
    • We advocate for the ARTS throughout the region. 
    • We honor our founders by embracing the spirit of joy and community in all we do.

Organization Details

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Name:
Brandywiners Ltd

EIN: 510005289

Street Address:
PO BOX 248

City: Montchanin

State: DE Zip: 19710

Social Media:

Website:
https://www.Brandywiners.org

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Arts & Culture, Volunteerism, DDOA Grantee

Fundraisers for this Organization

Goal: $0, Raised: $0

Recent Donations

  • Kirby Strohmaier
    (in honor of Susan K. Beesley)     $50
  • Dwight Smith $25
  • Wendy Lindsey
    (in honor of Jeff Santoro)     $110
  • Wendy Lindsey
    (in honor of Memory of Susan Kay Beesley)     ---
  • Anonymous ---
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  • Ivy Jackson ---
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  • Joseph Purifico
    (in honor of The entire cast of Ragtime)     $25
  • Neil Kirschling $5

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Challenges Won

Greater Giving Opening Prize Sponsored by Barclays

United Way of Delaware Magic Hour

Chemours Up and Atom! Power Hour (Small Nonprofits)

Golden Ticket 4 PM (Small Nonprofits)