The Museum’s Innovators Society provides our most generous supporters, with annual cumulative giving at $250 and above, the opportunity to make a deeper connection with our mission and build a community among our supporters.

Your support is vital to the Museum! Innovators are invited to participate in select events, and programs, that provide unique access to the Museum and leadership.

For questions or more information, please contact Rachel Ripps at Rachel.Ripps@lifeandscience.org or (919) 220-5429 ext.257

What is the impact of my Innovators Society gift?
Individual support, above and beyond Explorer memberships and admissions, is an indispensable resource for the Museum. It sustains a range of discretionary and programmatic needs, from exhibitions and educational programs to animal care and wetlands conservation – supporting what the Museum does all year long – making science learning interactive, exciting, and fun.

Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes, a qualifying gift to our Innovators Society is fully tax-deductible, with a few exceptions.

Do Innovators Society benefits include an Explorer membership to the Museum?
No, with these new changes, Innovators Society benefits do not include an Explorer membership. This change means more flexibility in how you give, allowing all donations, to be processed as 100% tax-deductible contributions. An Explorer membership can be purchased separately online or in person.

Can I give through a Donor Advised Fund?
Yes, if you give through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) you will still be recognized as part of our Innovators Society and your donation will be fully tax-deductible. However, no goods or services may be exchanged for your donation, therefore some Innovators Society benefits are excluded.

For questions or more information, please contact Rachel Ripps at Rachel.Ripps@lifeandscience.org or (919) 220-5429 ext.257.

The Museum of Life and Science is a nationally recognized nonprofit and a registered 501(c)(3) organization; Tax ID# 56-0938434.