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Subsidy & Donation Policy

Ticket Subsidy Policy

Organizations, groups and schools in Genesee County may request free or discounted tickets for performances at The Whiting. Requests may be made for one performance per season and priority is given to groups as follows:

Group Descriptions

  • Educational organizations
  • Non-profit organizations serving low to moderate-income groups
  • Organizations serving aging adult groups
  • Religious organizations

Application Process

  • Requests must be received at least one week before the performance selected
  • Requests must be made via mail, fax or email
  • Provide the name, address and priority group description
  • Provide the 501(C)3 tax ID number
  • Provide the name, phone number and email address of a contact person

Application Submissions

Be sure to include a mailing address with your submission. Vouchers will be mailed to group representative.

Mail To:

  • Subsidized Ticket Requests
    Attn: Education
    The Whiting
    1241 E. Kearsley Street
    Flint, MI 48503

Fax To:

  • (810) 237-7335 
    Attn: Subsidized Ticket Requests

Email To:

Questions should be directed to the Education and Engagement Coordinator at (810) 237-7342.

Questions should be directed to:

  • Education and Engagement Coordinator at (810) 237-7342

Donation Policy

The Whiting, a member organization of the Flint Cultural Center Corporation, is a 501(C)3 non-profit and it is our policy to donate only to other 501(C)3 organizations. Priority is given as follows:

  • Arts organizations
  • Education organizations
  • Medical organizations and medical research
  • Sponsors of The Whiting raising funds for non-profit organizations

Additionaly 

  • The Whiting can only give once per year to each beneficiary group
  • No donations will be made that benefit a specific political organization
  • No donations will be made that benefit a specific individual or family
  • Donations are limited to fundraising events only; we do not contribute door prizes

Application Submission

Be sure to include a mailing address with your submission. Vouchers will be mailed to priority groups.

Mail To:

  • Donation Requests
    Attn: Marketing
    The Whiting
    1241 E. Kearsley Street
    Flint, MI 48503

Fax To:

  • (810) 237-7335 
    Attn: Donation Requests

Email To:

Questions should be directed to Marketing Manager at (810) 237-8689

Donation Request Form