Grover, Abby, Gabrielle and Rosita in formal wear.

Annual Gala

Stronger Together: Building Resilient Hearts & Minds
May 28, 2025
Cipriani 42nd Street, NYC

Join us for an evening celebrating the power of resilience—because when we help children navigate challenges big and small, we lay the foundation for stronger communities.

Sesame Workshop’s 2025 Gala celebrates our efforts to equip children and their caregivers with the tools to foster resilience in the face of adversity. Together, we can help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder—and build a brighter future for us all.

A sunnier tomorrow for every child begins today.

Program Details
Honoring

Darren Walker

Darren Walker

President of the Ford Foundation
Joan Ganz Cooney Award

Craig DeSanto

New York Life

Accepted by Craig DeSanto, Chair, President & CEO
Civic Leadership Award





Proceeds from our Annual Gala help Sesame Workshop provide essential resources to children and families around the world.

For more information, please contact Sesame Workshop Gala Headquarters at sesame@resevt.com or 212-627-1000.

Sesame Workshop Gala Headquarters

Sesame Workshop’s Annual Gala is our single largest fundraiser of the year. This star-studded event features remarkable honorees, special performances, and of course, the iconic Sesame Street Muppets. Together, we’ll celebrate Sesame Workshop’s ongoing work to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Highlights From Years Past

Sesame Workshop is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization under EIN 13-2655731. The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $300. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Sesame Workshop®, Sesame Street® and all related trademarks, characters and design elements are owned by Sesame Workshop.

The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $300. Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Sesame Workshop is a nonprofit, nondiscriminatory, 501(c)(3) educational organization. Tax ID# 13-2655731. © 2024 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.