Sponsorship & Funders

We are grateful to the many who provide financial support and help SOPAC thrive. Their generosity and support is critical to our work and our sustainability.

Along with individual contributions, SOPAC is proud to acknowledge the major funding we receive from our foundation, corporate, and government partners.

Become a Major Funder

Become a valued partner in SOPAC’s artistic, educational and community activities. Contact Director of Development Shana Baer at (973) 712-4100 or shana@sopacnow.org today to find out more.

SOPAC programs are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

SOPAC Education programs are supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

SOPAC programs are supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.

Thank You to all our Major Funders

$25,000 and up
Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
Hearst Foundations
New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund
New Jersey Economic Development Authority 
New Jersey State Council on the Arts

$10,000-$24,999
DCH Millburn Audi
Edrington
E.J. Grassmann Trust
Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation
Hyde & Watson Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
New Jersey Department of Travel & Tourism  
Orange Orphan Society
Union Foundation 

$5,000-$9,999
American Express
BCB Community Bank
Fannie and Morris Sklaw Foundation
George A. Ohl , Jr. Charitable Trust
Gia Maione Prima Foundation
M&T Bank

$1,000-$4,999
Air Group*
Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group
Baccarat*
DD Designs*
Diana Hart Fine Catering*
First Baptist Church of South Orange
Howard Gilman Foundation
Investors Bank
Investors Foundation
JACLO Industries
Maplewood Country Club*
Mark Slade Home Team
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Mountain Ridge Country Club*
Neighbors Wine Shop*
New Jersey American Water
Provident Bank
PSE&G Foundation
Westminster Hotel*

* Denotes in-kind contributions.
Reflects funding as of January 15, 2022.

SOPAC honors the people in our community and beyond who have generously given their time and talent to help make SOPAC New Jersey’s “Favorite Small Performing Arts Center.”

We are grateful to the following individuals for their contributions to SOPAC, our community and the arts.

Dan Arrighi (2018 Gala Honoree)
Ed Ayuso (2014 Gala Honoree)
Sheena Collum (2016 Gala Honoree)
Sam Convissor (2018 Gala Honoree)
Joe DiVencenzo (2011 Gala Honoree)
Patti Donovan (2017 Gala Honoree)
Matt Glass (2017 Gala Honoree)
Milly Iris (2014 Gala Honoree)
Mila Jasey (2017 Gala Honoree)
Sam Joseph (2018 Gala Honoree)
Butch Larkin (2010 Jonathan Felsman Award)
John Lee (2014 Gala Honoree)
Anthony Leitner (2011 Gala Honoree)
Carolyn “Cookie” Mason (2016 Gala Honoree)
Pat Morrissy (2011 Jonathan Felsman Award)
Mark Murphy (2019 Gala Honoree)
Douglas Newman (2011 Gala Honoree)
Orange Orphan Society (2019 Gala Honoree)
Fred Profeta (2015 Gala Honoree)
Paul Profeta (2015 Gala Honoree)
Nicholas Santoro (2011 Gala Honoree)
Peter Shapiro (2016 Gala Honoree)
Barbara Stoller (2010 Gala Honoree)
Dionne Warwick (2018 Lifetime Achievement Award)
Nina Wells (2010 Gala Honoree)
Johanna Wright (2015 Gala Honoree)
John Zoubek (2019 Gala Honoree)

SOPAC had an operating budget of $3.3 million in FY18, with 43% coming from contributed income. Like other nonprofit art centers, SOPAC relies heavily on donations and institutional support. A priority for the coming year is growing SOPAC’s Membership, especially in the communities of South Orange and Maplewood, to keep our programming exciting and diverse. Membership continues to grow, reflecting the level of community support that SOPAC stimulates as we offer great artistic programming along with great value.