Donations

Your gift is an answered prayer for our mission.

The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) is a Maryland-based national organization dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of aspiring artists and the communities they reside in by transforming lives through the power of the arts.

All donations are tax-deductible, and your generosity enables us to have a tremendous impact on our ability to deliver programming and humanitarian services that create positive change in the arts and communities we serve.

Thank you.

 

If you wish to donate by mail, please address it to: 

CAAPA
PO Box 44954
Fort Washington, MD 20744-4954 

Stories from Our Community

Your donation is transforming lives by “Bringing COLOR to the CLASSICS™”

  • "CAAPA has a major impact on the community, bringing color to the classics, allowing audiences access to a variety of visual and performing arts."

    — Kathi Muhammad

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    "I've met some wonderful people and participated in activities such as yoga, choral group, zumba, the theater, and much more."

    — Veronica Plater

  • Colorful pie chart with segments in red, yellow, green, and blue, resembling a stylized letter G.

    "Outstanding program that provides activities stimulating education and growth in health, cognition, movement, music, and social skills."

    — Jo Ann Edelin

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    "CAAPA provides the opportunity to enjoy quality performances at affordable prices."

    — Helane Miller

  • Google logo with multicolored segments in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "Great program, with exposure to the arts that I may have not been a part of before. Thank you"

    — Sandra Hall

  • Colorful pie chart resembling the letter G, divided into segments of yellow, green, blue, and red.

    "Nice place for 60+ center. Good place to make friends. Very welcoming and focused on personal development."

    — Marie Vyas

  • Close-up of a smiling bald man with light skin, brown eyes, and a slight dimple, outdoor setting with blurred green foliage in the background.

    "An incredible non-profit organization serving everyone from kids to seniors, general audiences to master artists."

    — Tony Howell

  • Colorful circular chart resembling the Google logo with sections in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "Great facility for weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, and more. Great location. Plenty parking."

    — Katie Sheppard

  • A pie chart resembling the Google logo, with segments in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "A fantastic experience."

    — Constance Moore

  • Facebook logo with a blue circle and a white lowercase 'f' in the center.

    "High Quality Entertainment"

    — Sylvia Beverly

  • Google logo with multicolored letter G in blue, red, yellow, and green.

    "Absolutely one of the best African American Charities that supports artists"

    — Lawrence Ford 

  • Colorful Google logo with large black 'G' in the center, made up of arcs in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "The presentation on safe travel tips was informative and helpful. I purchased several items mentioned and felt safer using them."

    — Betty Marshall

A man wearing traditional African clothing with a chain around his waist is speaking into a microphone at a podium. A woman standing next to him has her hands clasped and is wearing a colorful patterned jacket with a black top. Several people are sea
A man in a colorful dashiki speaking passionately with his arms outstretched in front of a seated group of women dressed in red and black.
A cultural event with African American performers, including a dancer in traditional attire, a pianist, and speakers on stage, with an audience and a choir dressed in red.
A young woman is jumping in front of a seated choir during a performance, with a man playing the piano nearby.
Group of four people playing traditional Korean drums, two men and a woman in traditional attire, on a stage with colorful drums and decorations.
A lively outdoor dance performance with musicians and dancers in colorful traditional African attire on stage, audience seated and watching.
A diverse group of performers and speakers on stage at a cultural event, with people in traditional Korean and African attire, holding flags of the United States, South Korea, and another African nation, in front of an audience.
A diverse group of children and adults on stage, some in traditional Korean hanbok and others in traditional African attire, participating in a cultural event with drums and a woman singing into a microphone.
Two women are on stage, holding black folders and reading in front of an audience. Behind them is a large banner for Opera for Fun, featuring photos of children and program information. The event appears to be a community outreach or arts education p
Two performers on stage, one woman and one man, reading from papers into microphones with an audience watching. The woman is wearing a black outfit with a gold and black headdress. The man is dressed in a black suit and gesturing with his hand.
Orchestra performing on stage with cast of performers in costumes, some with animal masks, mid-dance, in a concert hall with warm lighting.
Orchestra on stage with performers bowing, some holding flowers, during a concert, with musicians playing various instruments and some people in the audience applauding.
Man reading a speech at an event with art displays and audience members present.

Top Questions

  • CAAPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 26-0093440). All donations are fully tax-deductible. Donate online above, mail checks to our PO Box, or contact accounting@4caapa.org for other giving options.

  • Your contributions fund scholarships, provide instruments and materials, support teaching artist fees, and enable facility costs for programs. 100% of designated program donations go directly to program expenses.

  • Yes! Monthly donors are vital to our sustainability. Monthly gifts of any amount help us plan programming and provide consistent support throughout the year. Set up monthly giving through our online donation form.

  • Yes! You'll receive email confirmation immediately and an official tax receipt for all donations. If you don’t receive a receipt, please check your spam folder or contact accounting@4cappa.org with any questions.

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