Staff Reports
On Thursday, the Hippodrome Theater announced it had received over $92,000 from the Collier Companies in 2023 to match individual donations.
Hippodrome Theater’s Board of Directors Chair Michael Curry and Artistic Director Stephanie Lynge sent the information in a press release that the theater received its latest match funding from the Collier Companies’ Nathan and Ani Collier.
Through the Hippodrome’s Collier Campaign, Colliers has donated $204,390.50 in matching individual donations since 2020. This year alone, Collier has contributed $92,
The Gainesville real estate company partnered with the Hippodrome in 2019 by encouraging donations, committing Collier to match each donation dollar-for-dollar by starting the 10 Year Collier Challenge.
“Non profit theater can only exist in a community that craves experiences only found in the arts,” said Lynge in the press release. “Nathan and Ani have always embodied that commitment, not only to the arts, but to the community as well.”
The Hippodrome enters its 51st season. To see the theater’s upcoming events, click here.