Annual Fund

Inspire curiosity, lead transformation!

This coming year is set to be one of transformation, but we can’t do it without you. Your generous donation, whether big or small, enables us to keep soaring, innovating and exploring with you!

A tax-deductible donation at any level to the unrestricted Annual Fund propels us forward into the new year. It allows the Museum to invest in the growth of our exhibitions, animals, campus, staff, and so much more.

We thank you for your continued support.

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Ways to give

Online giving

Make a secure one-time or recurring online donation.

By mail

You can mail checks to the Museum of Life and Science with “Attn: Annual Fund.”

Matching gifts

An easy way to double the impact of your gift is by an employer-matching gift!

Become a Monthly Sustainer

Become a Monthly Sustainer with an unrestricted monthly gift of $5 or more. Recurring gifts provide a critical and consistent stream of support for ongoing operations like educational programs, exhibit maintenance, and animal care at the Museum.

And, when you make a monthly gift of $20 or more, you join the Innovators Society, the Museum’s donor recognition program!

Credit cards are automatically charged on the same day of the month as your first payment. Opt out anytime by contacting the Development Office.

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Annual Fund support, above and beyond membership and admissions, is a critical resource for the Museum. It supports a range of discretionary and programmatic needs, from exhibitions and educational programs to animal care and wetlands conservation.

Did you know that the Museum is a nonprofit? That means not only is your donation appreciated, but it’s vital!

You can make an unrestricted gift at any time throughout the year. And your employer may have a matching gift program.

Last year we:

  • Were awarded a $2.3M grant from NOAA to support our climate engagement work.
  • Hosted our fourth annual youth-led NC Youth Climate Summit.
  • Celebrated diversity in science with events such as Black Excellence in Science, PRISM, and ¡Celebremos!
  • Provided more than 1,200 low-cost memberships through our Ignite Learning Program to families in need.
  • Welcomed five endangered Red Wolf pups through the Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) program.
  • Provided free admission to more than 100K visitors through access programs, including Durham Community Days, free field trips for Durham Public Schools (DPS), and Free Under Three.
  • Partnered with NASA, El Futuro, and El Centro Hispano to elevate Hispanic voices in STEM.
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