JOIN US in preserving and transforming the former Metro Theater into a
state-of-the-art, five-screen, independent film and education center
Having successfully secured the former Metro Theater property—a triumph made possible by the extraordinary generosity of neighbors, film enthusiasts, and civic leaders— we are now embarked on a $29 million capital campaign.
The funds we raise now, the partnerships we build today, and the community we gather around this vision will determine how the Uptown Film Center becomes the vibrant cultural center we all envision.
We invite you to be part of this narrative at its most crucial chapter. Your contribution directly impacts our ability to move from property ownership to grand opening. Together, we can transform our new film center from vision to reality, creating a cultural beacon that will illuminate our neighborhood for generations to come.
All donations are 100% tax deductible.
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OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Name a Seat
Honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or commemorate your family’s connection to cinema with a personalized brass name plate on a theater seat. Individual or collective tributes are welcome! Find out more by Clicking Here.
Donate by Mail
You may send a check, payable to Upper West Side Cinema Center, Inc. and mail to:
Upper West Side Cinema Center
440 W End Ave. #4A
New York, NY 10024
Give a Gift of Securities
When you donate stock you’ve held for more than a year, you may avoid capital gains taxes and deduct the full fair market value of your contribution. And now it’s fast, safe, and free to donate stock to Upper West Side Cinema Center Inc.
We have partnered with DonateStock.com to enable our supporters to make stock donations fast, safe, and free. By clicking on the DonateStock button below, you can initiate a secure transfer from your brokerage account at no cost to you. Just click below.
Please consult your tax advisor to understand how stock giving may benefit you.
Major Gifts, Pledges & Naming Opportunities
Join our iconic Leadership Circle and support us a community advocate and artistic leader. Our Leadership Circle offers naming opportunities and comprehensive benefits at each level. Find out more by CLICKING HERE
Donor Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) are a tax-efficient way to manage charitable donations. DAFs allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time.
UWSCC's tax I.D. number is 99-3632277.
NYS Registered Charity # 50-52-19
We've partnered with DAFDirect.org to make it easier to initiate a gift through your DAF provider.
IRA Transfers
Donors who are 70.5 years and older can make a direct distribution from their IRA as a donation. This amount counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and is not included in your taxable income. You may initiate a gift through your IRA provider.
UWSCC's tax I.D. number is 99-3632277.
NYS Registered Charity # 50-52-19.
We recommend that you consult with your tax advisor to understand how QCDs may benefit you.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match their employee's donations, which may double your gift's impact.
Please send us any required paperwork.
For more information, please contact development@uptownfilm.org, 646-876-2402