Intiman Theatre received a sizable donation in its effort to raise $1 million this week – in the form of a $100,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor, the theatre announced Friday.

Intiman, which first announced it would face closure unless it raises $1 million by September back in February, has already raised $200,000 from community supporters to save the local theatre. The organization hopes to raise half its need – $500,000 – by the end of the month, another $250,000 by June, and the final $250,000 by the fall. The $100,000 matching fund could help push the theatre significant closer to meeting the March portion of its goal, that is if the challenge is met.

“This generous grant provides us with an opportunity to raise at least $200,000 in a short amount of time,” said Intiman’s Finance Committee chair Paul Lawrence in a statement. “We’re grateful for this matching opportunity, and we’re working hard to spread the word. We are asking everyone for whatever support they can give now.”

According to the terms of the grant agreement, all donations made to the Impact Intiman campaign beginning today, Friday, March 25, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the anonymous donor. There is no time limit for donors to meet the match, but Intiman hopes to meet its $500,000 mark by March 31st in order to stay on track with its fundraising goals for the rest of the year.

Those interested in making a donation to Intiman can do so from the theatre’s website.

For more information see our past coverage, or contact Becky Lathrop at beckyl@intiman.org or 206.204.3322.