On April 29, 2026, the Misty Copeland Foundation will host its Spring Benefit at THE POOL + THE GRILL in celebration of Misty’s farewell performance and her extraordinary 25-year tenure with American Ballet Theatre. The Benefit will bring together artists, supporters, and friends to honor her enduring impact and to raise vital funds for MCF’s three signature programs—BE BOLD, BE BOLDNext Steps, and BE BOLDER. Proceeds will support the Foundation’s Celebrating Misty Campaign, a one-year, $1 million initiative designed to expand access, sustain excellence, spark joy, and ensure that Misty’s legacy of making ballet affordable, accessible, and fun continues to flourish for generations to come.
Opportunities
Diamond - $50,000
- Premiere reserved seating for 20 guests
- Premiere recognition on all Benefit materials, event signage, and the MCF website
- Private meet & greet and photo op with Misty Copeland
- On-stage acknowledgement during the evening’s remarks
- Featured across all social media coverage and event recap video
Platinum - $25,000
- Preferred reserved seating for 10 guests
- Preferred recognition on event signage, marketing materials, and the MCF website
- On-stage acknowledgment during the evening’s remarks
- Featured in social media posts and event recap video
- MCF Impact: By supporting at the Platinum level, you will underwrite a full year of programming at one BE BOLD community site
Gold - $15,000
- 8 tickets to Spring Benefit
- Recognition on event signage and event website
- Recognition in the event recap video
- MCF Impact: By supporting at the Gold level, you will provide direct support for one BE BOLD class of children
Silver - $10,000
- 6 tickets to Spring Benefit
- Recognition on select event signage and MCF website
- Name inclusion in event recap video
- MCF Impact: By supporting at the Silver level, you will fund a BE BOLDER Teaching Artist for one year
Benefactor - $3,500
- 4 tickets to Spring Benefit
- MCF Impact: By supporting at the Benefactor level, you will help sustain Misty Copeland Foundation programs and participant access
Patron - $1,000
- 1 ticket to Spring Benefit
- MCF Impact: By supporting at the Patron level, you will help open the door for children and older adults to participate in MCF programs