The Montshire Fund

Montshire donors are very special members who give us the financial strength to improve exhibits and programs, seek innovative partnerships, and launch exciting new initiatives that advance science education.

Donors also help us reach families in need and provide Museum access to people of all income levels. For example:

• Thousands of people visit the Museum free each year through our partnerships with local human service agencies.
• Dozens of children receive scholarships for educational programs like Montshire Summer Camp.
• Approximately 20% of the students we serve through school-based outreach programs participate in the free or reduced lunch program, a key indicator of poverty.
• Admission and program fees are set below cost. Charitable gifts underwrite all our programs and keep fees low.

Montshire Fund donors make this possible.

In recognition of their generous support, donors of all levels are recognized in Montshire's Annual Report. Donors of $150 or more receive expanded membership benefits, including:

• Complimentary Six-Person Flex Membership with all benefits
• 10 free guest passes
• 20% discount in the Montshire Gift Shop
• Caregiver admission privileges (upon request)

 

Many of the children are from families who could not afford to come. The Museum provides an extremely unusual hands-on educational environment. It provides an opportunity for parents to see their child's natural curiosity in a positive space. -a grateful teacher of preschoolers with delayed development

Donor Categories

Friend:	Any gift exceeding membership up to $149
Subscriber:	$150 to $249
Contributor:	$250 to $499
Sustainer:	$500 to $999
Patron:	$1,000 to $2,499
Leader:	$2,500 to 4,999
Benefactor:	$5,000+

To make a gift or to renew your donor-level membership, visit our secure membership sign-up page.

Under IRS guidelines, the value of membership benefits is not substantial so your payment is tax-deductible. Donors of $150 or more receive 10 free admission passes with an estimated fair market value of $8 each. For more information, download a detailed description of benefits and their value in PDF format.