Donate to The Next Festival

Our Fellows are the future. We rely on the generous support of donors like you to provide career-launching mentorship and performance opportunities for the next generation of leading artists, and to make possible our innovative “pay-what-you-can” model.

Payment Options

We offer a range of convenient options for your tax-deductible donation.

  • Complete the form below to give using Credit Card, Bank Transfer (ACH), PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All payments are processed securely via Stripe.

  • A no-fee online giving option ideal for larger donations. Click HERE to access Next Fest’s 501(c)(3) charity page.

  • Send a check made out to:

    Next Edge Arts, Inc.
    ℅ Guy Story
    151 Spring Street, Apt 3
    New York, NY 10012.

  • To make a contribution from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), please select “Next Edge Arts, Inc. (d/b/a The Next Festival of Emerging Artists)” as the recipient organization. Our IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-3535421.

    Note that gifts made through a donor-advised fund are not tax-deductible, as the deduction was already taken when the donor established the fund. Please check with your donor advised fund provider for more information.

  • To make a contribution via stock transfer, or to make a tax-deductible IRA donation (for people 71 years old or older), please contact our executive director, Brian Valentyn, at executivedirector@next-fest.org.

  • Matching Gifts are easy to arrange and make for an instant doubling of your support. Please reach out to us at executivedirector@next-fest.org for more information.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team if you require further assistance with your donation.