Donate
The Footlight Club appreciates your support for our theater operations and ongoing renovations of our historic home, Eliot Hall. We are currently in the midst of our largest restoration project to date: making our building fully accessible for the first time in its history. Click here to learn more about this exciting project and contribute to our campaign. Scroll down to learn more about our other donation opportunities.
Our most urgent need is clear: Exterior Restoration of Eliot Hall for our 150th Anniversary For our 150th anniversary (2027) we need to restore our exterior façade, [carpentry, building envelope repairs, and painting] to ensure the historic character of Eliot Hall is preserved. This work will improve energy efficiency, safety and security; present the building as a welcoming neighborhood landmark; and ensure future generations enjoy the benefit of this important community resource. The Board of Directors voted to approve this approach in April 2024.
To make a donation by check, please make it out to The Footlight Club noting your preferred fund in the memo section. Checks may be mailed to:
The Footlight Club
c/o Treasurer
7A Eliot Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Eliot Hall, Foyer
Restoration Fund
The Restoration Fund is used for Eliot Hall renovation, preservation, and other large-scale building projects. This year, we launched our “Building a Sustainable Future” campaign to make Eliot Hall accessible to all our patrons.
Click here for more information about our restoration projects.
Click here to donate to our Restoration Fund.
Eliot Hall, Theater
Operating Fund
The operating fund supports the Footlight Club’s general operating expenses, including production costs such as costumes and sets, as well as basic business and utilities expenses. General operations cost $200 a day.
Click here to donate to our Operating Fund.
Eliot Hall, Parlor
Repair & Upkeep Fund
The Repair & Upkeep fund is used for general routine maintenance and repairs for Eliot Hall.
Click here to donate to our Repair & Upkeep Fund.
Elliot Hall, Grand Staircase
Endowment Fund
Contribute to the Footlight Endowment Fund. Donations to this fund are invested to ensure the Club’s long term financial health.
To make a gift of stock, please email Treasurer@Footlight.org.
Click here to donate to our Endowment Fund.
The Footlight Club is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, administrated by the Mayor’s Office of Arts + Culture.
