We need donors like you! Become a supporter of Emile Cohl Atelier by joining one of our selective arts patronage councils and invest in the future of animation and design. Help us further our social impact mission!When you become a member of either the ECA Patrons for the Arts Council or the ECA Champions for the Arts Council, you become a part of legacy giving. You are helping us to further equalized education by supporting the next generation of incredible storyboard and environment artists. ECA bridges gaps in scholarship surrounding equity, diversity and inclusivity in design and animation by training and providing tuition-free opportunities to aspiring artists. With support from top talent and studios such as Skydance, Disney, Netflix, Titmouse, Illumination and more, we are creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable playing field.

Join the ECA Patrons for the Arts Council

Join the ECA Champions for the Arts Council

Emile Cohl Atelier welcomes individual major gifts of $5,000.00 or more. The generosity of our major gift patrons supports endowed scholarships, social impact projects, world-class faculty, masterclasses and a wide range of services provided to students in order to train, foster and place new talent. For more information about joining the ECA Patrons for the Arts Council, the ECA Champions for the Arts Council or on major gift giving, please contact Jesa Townsend, Director of Development, at giving@cohl.art.

Music Credits: This Wild Darkness by Moby, courtesy of mobygratis.com

Make a Tax-Deductible Donation

Cash contributions can be made using Paypal and credit cards. Once your donation is reviewed by our team, you will receive a donation receipt for your tax return. Emile Cohl US is a nonprofit registered in the State of California (USA) under EIN number 82-5194496 & DLN number 17053131325018. This unique philanthropic opportunity delivers crafted, tangible recognition for donors by curating the world’s next best artists — benefactors of your generosity —  who will take the world’s stage by storm.

Is this donation tax deductible? Emile Cohl Atelier is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Emile Cohl Atelier is grateful to the individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities that make our work possible. The following major partners are helping ensure our students have access to a life-changing opportunity—with funding for tools and softwares; support for our faculty; and professional development opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders; and so much more.