Humanities West, a 501(c)3 independent arts and culture non-profit organization, has been exploring history to celebrate the mind and the arts since 1983. Because program sales cover less than half of Humanities West costs, your support helps us sustain excellence in arts and culture programming in the Bay Area. Thank you!

• Support public arts and culture programs unique to the Bay Area.


• Enjoy priority for Season ticket purchases until July 31 each season.


• Enjoy related programs offered by cooperating institutions, often free or discounted for Humanities West donors.


• Enjoy our E-newsletters with special offers.

Additional Benefits:

Friends ($100-249)

Friends may purchase tickets to the Saturday Friends’ Luncheon.  

Patrons ($250-499)

Patrons receive invitations to private events and may purchase tickets to the Saturday Friends’ Luncheon. Donors of $250 or more may purchase tickets to the Private Speakers’ Dinners on the Friday evenings of HW programs.

Fellows ($500-2,499)

Fellows enjoy benefits of Patrons and receive invitations to Fellows Only receptions.

Senior Fellows ($2,500-9,999)

Senior Fellows enjoy benefits of Patrons and Fellows and may sponsor a specific program or program component.

Benefactors ($10,000 and above)

Benefactors enjoy benefits of Patrons, Fellows, and Senior Fellows and receive complimentary tickets to Humanities West programs.

Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Join our Humanitas Society

Members of the Humanitas Society are dedicated supporters of Humanities West who have included HW in their estate plans. These gifts help ensure the continued vitality and one-of-a-kind experiences enjoyed by Humanities West audiences for more than 25 years. Humanitas Society Members will enjoy special activities each year related to the themes and programs of Humanities West.

You can be a vital part of ensuring that the unique mission of Humanities West continues for many years to come. Your charitable gift can be made easily and quickly, helping you to make a larger gift than you may have thought possible and providing tax and estate planning advantages to you and your family. How can you make a legacy gift? There are many ways you can help Humanities West now.   

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