THE CAMPAIGN FOR WOLF TRAP
OUR NEXT CHAPTER
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CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ENCLOSED
“Wherever I am when I depart this world, I’ll be watching Wolf Trap and all who accept the responsibility of carrying out my deep desire that it brings peacefulness, pleasure, and outstanding programs for people, young and old.” Catherine Filene Shouse, Founder, (1896-1994)
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Wolf Trap, the nation’s only National Park for the Performing Arts, welcomes people of all ages to a place where nature, architecture, the arts, and community spirit combine most uniquely. Nearly 500,000 people are impacted by Wolf Trap each year through an array of performing arts offerings across all genres, and through our early childhood education and opera training programs. As a community, we are stewards of this national treasure, and we must elevate and keep the organization thriving, relevant, and beloved for future generations. The Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter is Wolf Trap Foundation's largest fundraising ambition ever—with a $50 million goal to reimagine and revitalize the Wolf Trap experience, build our endowment, and amplify our influence and impact locally and nationally. This $50 million campaign will yield the largest investment since our founding, and fulfill a vision to bring new vitality to our community treasure and amplify its influence as a national force in the arts. To realize this vision requires philanthropic support for two critical priorities: 1. Reimagining the Wolf Trap Park Experience through Capital investment 2. Growing the Wolf Trap Foundation Endowment The campaign is a five-year initiative, separate from the annual fund. The time has never been more necessary to think boldly about the next chapter for this beloved institution, and we hope you will be a leader in this once-in-a-generation initiative. Thank you for your consideration and friendship,
Hillary Baltimore
Karen Schaufeld
Co-Chairs, Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter 2
GIMME SHELTER
Thanks to generous support from trailblazing donors and Wolf Trap Foundation’s Board of Directors, capital improvements began in 2020—at the height of the Pandemic nonetheless. When visitors returned to the Park in 2021, they were welcomed by four beautiful new PAVILIONS that provide shelter and blend into the Park atmosphere.
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Made of Douglas fir, these venues are available for Foundation gatherings, and in their first year, the Pavilions have already hosted hundreds of milestone family, corporate, and community event rentals.
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FEELS LIKE HOME
While our stages were dark during the height of the Pandemic in 2020, upgrades were made to the Filene Center backstage artist spaces, dressing rooms, and stage door offices. Now, the backstage is welcoming and delighting artists and their crews who are on the road for many weeks of the year.
BACKSTAGE RENOVATION COMPLETED in 2021
THE CAMPAIGN FOR WOLF TRAP
OUR NEXT CHAPTER
A fully outfitted, catering-ready Café accommodates artists and crews for their meals throughout the day.
SAFE AND SOUND In 2022, audiences are experiencing a new, more comfortable, safe and accessible seating configuration with center aisles and a crossover walkway, and an upgraded sound system.
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WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
Enjoying nature and picnicking are a beloved Wolf Trap tradition, but the slope of the current terrain on the meadow and the mulch-covered areas are not accessible to all. Revamped Picnic Terraces (concept below) with even decking will offer an improved experience and accessibility for all visitors. This project is planned for completion by 2024.
All illustrations are concepts for consideration and are not reflective of final finishes or materials.
“Wolf Trap has a destiny. It reaches out for people asking that they restore their spirits at its theatre, on its hillsides, in the woods or by the stream. And it can grow in scope and meaningfulness to the extent of man’s imagination and support.” -Catherine Filene Shouse Founder 7
All illustrations are concepts for consideration.
CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE
The new Meadow Commons (illustrated below from inside the Park gates) will offer ample food service, additional and upgraded restrooms, enjoyable Park views, and improved accessibility via elevators to connect upper and lower levels. (All illustrations are concepts for consideration and are not reflective of final finishes and materials.)
This most central and utilized Concessions Stand has not been updated since it was erected in 1971, and it is well beyond its useful life.
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All illustrations are concepts for consideration and are not reflective of final finishes or materials.
FOLLOW YOUR ARROW
Upon arrival in high-traffic areas like the one above, today’s patrons are not sure where to go next, and they follow the crowd straight to the ticketing area, never fully experiencing the Park or its amenities. A Hub (concept below) and improved wayfinding would serve as a welcoming central gathering place for information and wayfinding.
All illustrations are concepts for consideration and are not reflective of final finishes or materials.
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A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
An improved approach and main gate refinements would encourage security measures and enhance accessibility, parking, and flow. Education and interpretive displays would tell the Wolf Trap story as America's only National Park for the Performing Arts. Covered main queues leading to expanded Plaza are concepts for the future that would improve traffic flow.
Renderings are concepts for consideration.
Accessibility and amenities for families visiting the Children’s Theatre (concept below) will make for a more seamless day at the Park. All illustrations are concepts for consideration.
10 All illustrations are concepts for consideration and are not reflective of final finishes or materials.
All illustrations are concepts for consideration and are not reflective of final finishes or materials.
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IMPACT SUMMARY OF CAPITAL PROJECTS DECKS TO PAVILIONS PROJECTS provide sheltered gathering areas and improve safety, durability, longevity, and aesthetics. (COMPLETED IN 2021)
Visitor/ Improves Improves Artist Deferred Patron ADA Safety & Impact Maintenance Impact Access Security
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BACKSTAGE AMENITIES IMPROVEMENTS enhance artist spaces, dressing rooms, green room, rehearsal hall, stage door offices, backstage elevators. (COMPLETED IN 2021)
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AUDIO SYSTEMS replace outdated sound systems. (COMPLETED IN 2021)
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FILENE CENTER SEATING RECONFIGURATION includes aisles and accessibility and provides for more safety and security to patrons. (COMPLETED IN 2022)
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MEADOW RIDGE/PICNIC OVERLOOK with terraced decks will improve accessibility and invite visitors to make full use of the Park. (EXPECTED SUMMER 2023)
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MEADOW COMMONS BUILDING will replace Concessions Stand A to connect upper and lower park areas, provide ADA accessibility via elevator, new restrooms, and optimal views of the Park with expanded food service, while complimenting the pavilions along the Meadow Crescent. (EXPECTED SUMMER 2024)
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SOUTH SIDE and PLAZA PATRON AMENITIES enhancements will increase accessibility, enhance and renovate restrooms and concessions areas.
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ASSOCIATES HOUSE REBUILD will update offices, catering kitchen, and restrooms.
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE and MEADOW PAVILION RENOVATION will provide for accessibility, inclement weather mitigation, and safety.
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MEADOW KIOSK REPLACEMENT will add restrooms to serve families and Park visitors near trails, Meadow Pavilion, and Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods.
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LONG RANGE POTENTIAL PROJECTS ENHANCED ARRIVAL PROJECT will include covered main queues leading to expanded main gate for patron protection, improved security, and flow. Education and interpretive displays will tell the rich 50-year Wolf Trap story as America's Only National Park for the Performing Arts. The Hub will serve as a central gathering place for information and wayfinding.
VEHICULAR FLOW and PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS will add a traffic lane to the loop road, add ADA Parking, facilitate public transportation and rideshare locations, improve tunnels, and provide directional/ wayfinding signage. SECURITY APPARATUS and SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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*Projects reflect the areas of greatest need, and will be prioritized based on phasing and funds raised. Not all projects included on this list are rendered in this presentation. 12
ENDOWMENT Capital improvements will enhance the patron, audience, and artist experience, but the programs that drive Wolf Trap Foundation must also be sustained for years to come. Diversifying our portfolio with funding that draws more dollars from endowment will enhance our stability, create an ongoing source of income, offer flexibility for management, and build a pipeline of future gifts.
TODAY, our growing $32M endowment provides just $1.25M of our annual budget. A larger endowment will ensure a measure of independence from economic and other unforeseen challenges.
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A LARGER ENDOWMENT WILL ENSURE… ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE • Continued ambitious and diverse programming • Consistently high visitor experience • Mitigation of government funding risks
PROTECTION OF OUR INVESTMENTS • Enhance and maintain capital investments in perpetuity
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AN INCREASED ENDOWMENT WILL BENEFIT CHILDREN & FAMILIES ARTS ACCESSIBILITY • Perennial funding for Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods • Field trips and grants to teachers • Young at Arts program funding
INSTITUTE FOR EARLY LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS GROWTH • • • • • •
New affiliates Broadened research Partnerships expansion Thought-leader opportunities Staffing stability Continuous Research
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A LARGER ENDOWMENT WOULD PROVIDE FOR OPERA ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
• Increased grants to attract the best emerging artists and help them start successful careers
PRODUCTIONS
• Maintain opera as a Filene Center staple • Sustain high production values • Support long-range planning and innovative projects
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
• Recognize extraordinary and exemplary contributors to opera performance with a prize or by other means
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WAYS TO GIVE A gift to the Campaign strengthens Wolf Trap’s ability to grow and improve our programs and amenities, while providing you the opportunity to have a long-lasting impact in your very own community. Contribute to Wolf Trap’s capital projects, endowment, or make a flexible donation to allow the Foundation to allocate funds where most needed within this special Next Chapter campaign. Campaign donations may be paid over five years. To ensure that operations and programs remain strong for today and tomorrow, donors are asked to continue their critical yearly support.
To be part of our next chapter, please contact campaign@wolftrap.org.
RECOGNITION Campaign donors are recognized commensurate with giving level at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and in print and digital publications, as appropriate over the next few years. Gifts of $100,000 or more are eligible to establish a named Endowment Fund with Wolf Trap Foundation. Please contact Annie Coppola at (703) 255-1930 or anniec@wolftrap.org for more information about Endowment and Planned Giving.
A donor list to date is on the following pages.
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FUNDRAISING PROGRESS
Initial construction projects were completed in time for the Summer 2021 season, our 50th Anniversary. Additional capital projects and focused Endowment fundraising efforts will take up to five years.
More than $45M has been pledged in capital and endowment support over the past 18 months by members of Wolf Trap Foundation’s Board of Directors and other trailblazing donor friends. Please join in this important endeavor to benefit generations to come!
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Thank you to these donors for their early commitments to capital projects and endowment, as of May 20, 2022.
VISIONARY DONORS Dan and Gayle D’Aniello $2,500,000-$9,999,999
Hillary* and Tom Baltimore Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Shashikant and Margaret Gupta Gary D. Mather and Christina Co Mather Karen* and Fred Schaufeld $1,000,000-$2,499,999
John and Susie King Jean and Ric Edelman Anne R. Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka Matt Korn and Cindy Miller BENEFACTORS $500,000-$999,999
The Setian Family Janet and Calvin Hill Ed and Andy Smith F. Chapman and Grace Taylor Robert and Lisa Van Hoecke
PATRONS
$250,000-$499,999
C.E. and Jean Andrews Brickman Family Foundation Bruce Caswell and Lauren Deichman Melissa Delgado and Anthony Colangelo The ElSawy Family Foundation Virginia McGehee Friend
Alka and Sudhakar Kesavan Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger National Park Foundation/ The Boeing Company Donna and Jim Reagan Kevin and Kate Robbins John and Jessica Wood
Donors as of June 15, 2022. *Campaign Co-Chairs
Additional donors can be found in Centerlines digital playbill. .
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SUSTAINERS $100,000-$249,999
Bob and Lisa Lutz Gen. Lester and Mina Lyles and Family Arvind Manocha and Gideon Malone Reed and Pat Menster Neuman Edward and Susan O’Connell PNC Foundation James Roth Srikant Sastry and Manjula Pindiprolu Todd and Elaine Stottlemyer Theresa Thompson Victoria Trumbower and David Ralston Lynn and Carl Verboncoeur Deborah F. and David A. Winston
Anonymous The Ananthanpillai Family The Bedrock Community Fund Kevin and Cynthia Boyle Denise Chen and Tim Maas Lynn and John Dillon Ken and Vickie Hayduk Shelly and Jack Hazel Sue J. Henry and Carter G. Phillips Eric and Heather Kadel Nancy Laben and Jon Feiger Denise Riedel Lewis and Kenneth J. Lewis
SUPPORTERS $50,000-$99,999
Jeff and Jacqueline Copeland The Ithaka Foundation Broderick Johnson and Michelle Norris Robert M. and Joyce A. Johnson Janet M. Osborn Jonathan and Virginia Shames
PARTNERS $25,000-$49,999
Jeremy and Stephanie Blank Richard and Evelyn Bynum Tenley Carp and David Samuels Karen and Jim Cleveland Vin Ferraro and Laura Forte Dion and Michele Rudnicki Craig and Christina Sharon
Donors as of June 15, 2022. Additional donors can be found in Centerlines digital playbill.
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