2021 Donors

The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 extends our warmest thanks to our 2021 Donors. Your gifts directly support our philanthropic mission to provide educational and developmental support in all aspects of the performing arts for the underprivileged, to encourage satire and comedy, and to cultivate young talent around the world.

Guardian of the Sphinx ($50,000 and up)
The Ann and Andrew Tisch Foundation

Fraternity of the Social Alligator ($25,000 and up)
The Related Companies
The Leonard and Judy Lauder Fund
Ed Forst
The Dinan Family Foundation
Mehmet Oz

Stirrers of the Pot ($10,000 and up)
Eva and Glenn Dubin
Elihu Rose
James A. Aston
George and Bessie Carleton
David Colburn
Beth and Michael Fascitelli
Alan Leventhal

Additional Thanks ($1000 and up)
William Lauder
Louis Zachary
Deenie and Frank Brosens
Elena and Tory Kiam

The Gala

The Order of the Golden Sphinx, named for a traditional symbol of the Hasty Pudding Institute, is the highest honor bestowed by the Institute and recognizes individuals in the entertainment industry for their extraordinary contributions to the performing arts. The recipient represents the Institute’s mission to support and foster the performing arts within its membership, at Harvard, and the community at large. Previous recipients of the Order of the Golden Sphinx award include Michael Lynton, Chairman of Snap Inc. and former CEO of Sony Entertainment; David Heyman, producer of Gravity and the Harry Potter film universe; Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music; Daryl Roth, ten-time Tony Award-winning producer; Paris Barclay, two-term President of the Director’s Guild of America; Derek McLane, mutli-award winning production designer; and most recently Marc Anthony, eight-time Grammy & Latin Grammy Award-winner and philanthropist.

Purchase a Table

Join a select group of cultural, corporate, and philanthropic leaders who come together to celebrate a prolific artist and support the philanthropic efforts of the Hasty Pudding Institute to foster freedom of expression, comedy, and satire worldwide.

To purchase contact Guan-Yue Chen at [email protected].

The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 is a 501(c)3. Donations are tax deductible.

Donation Levels

Guardians of the Sphinx – $50,000

  • A prime table at the Order of the Golden Sphinx Gala
  • Prominent listing on the invitation, gala program, and Hasty Pudding Institute website
  • Logo on the Hasty Pudding Institute website
  • Access to the VIP after-party
  • 12 tickets to any performance of the 173rd Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ production

Fraternity of the Social Alligator – $25,000

  • A table at the Order of the Golden Sphinx Gala
  • Prominent listing on the invitation, gala program, and Hasty Pudding Institute website
  • Access to the VIP after-party
  • 6 tickets to any performance of the 173rd Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ production

Stirrers of the Pot – $10,000

  • 2 tickets to the Order of the Golden Sphinx Gala
  • Prominent listing on the invitation, gala program, and Hasty Pudding Institute website
  • 2 tickets to any performance of the 173rd Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ production