Watch To See Why Your Gift Matters

The Avalon is proud to be a cultural and historic landmark, and one of the last original neighborhood theaters.

Your generous support allows us to continue to develop unique film programs, fulfill our social and environmental responsibilities, and both maintain and improve our historic building.

As a nonprofit film center, our mission is to educate, entertain and inspire through the magic of cinema, all made possible with help from our community.

This year’s Avalon Annual Fund campaign focuses on the five core areas of our mission:

1,500 students from 5 DC Wards attended our free Cinema Classroom program.

Revitalization of the landmarked facade with a vibrant color scheme and restored limestone that brightens the cityscape.

Our rooftop solar panels saved more than 241,000 lbs of CO2 emissions, and we took steps to further reduce our carbon footprint by introducing water bottles packaged in aluminum rather than plastic.

The Avalon partners with local nonprofits including the DC Collaborative, Chevy Chase Main Street, Chevy Chase Art Walk, and Lafayette HSA.

Extend Your Gift!

Matching Gift Programs

Check and see if your employer will match your donation to the Avalon. You can double, triple or even quadruple the value of your donation by participating in your employer’s matching gift program.

Become a Member

Though deeply appreciated, your 100% tax-deductible donation does not confer membership at the Avalon. Avalon members receive great benefits like discounts on tickets and concessions and discounts at neighborhood businesses. If you would like to join the Avalon, please consider purchasing a membership in addition to your donation.

For more information, contact Robin Fender at (202) 966-2149 or rfender@theavalon.org

The Avalon Theatre Project Inc. (dba Avalon Theatre) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 52-2360410) . All donations to the Avalon Theatre are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.