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Give to Millican Arts

Make something happen

Every gift amplifies unheard and invisible stories. Give once, or partner with us to build something lasting — for a community, a school, or the future of this foundation.

Millican Arts helps people and organizations harness the power of art and storytelling to strengthen communities and culture — anchored in literary legacy, proven through measurement.

Where Your Money Goes

Every dollar, accounted for

We measure what we do — and we’re just as careful with what you give.

100%To the mission
  • 50%  Community & Arts Education programming
  • 30%  Operating & capacity to do the work
  • 10%  Preservation of Dr. Millican’s home & legacy
  • 10%  Reserve fund for long-term stability

Give what you can, today

Not ready to commit monthly? A one-time gift of any size goes straight to work.

Prefer to mail a check? Make it payable to Millican Arts and send to the address on our Contact page. Questions? Call (704) 942-4130.
Institutional & Major Giving

Partner in the movement

Millican Arts does work that reaches beyond any single program or town. Foundations, companies, and major donors who give at this level aren’t sponsoring an event — they’re helping build the infrastructure for arts-led change, and shaping where it goes.

$2,500 – $5,000
Community Building Partner
Invest in the three communities at the heart of our work — veterans, youth, and faith-based communities — and help bring arts experiences to the people they serve.
Become a Community Building Partner
$5,000 – $10,000
Program Partner
Support a specific artistic initiative and bring your organization into the Millican Arts ecosystem.
Become a Program Partner
$10,000 – $25,000
Legacy Builder
Fund signature events and programs, with named recognition across Sumter’s growing arts community.
Become a Legacy Builder

For larger partnerships, let’s talk first

These are our most significant commitments — multi-year initiatives, named programs, and investments that shape where the foundation goes next. At this level, we’d rather have a conversation than hand you a checkout page. Tell us what you care about, and we’ll show you exactly what your investment would set in motion.

Movement Leader
Support a body of programming
Strategic Partner
Shape a multi-year initiative
Founding Investor
Help build the foundation’s future
Talk with Rick Jones, Founder & Executive Director:
(704) 942-4130