Ways to Give
Individual SUPPORT
As a privately funded non-profit institution, Discovery Center relies on the support and generosity of people like you to provide hands-on learning experiences for Middle Tennessee families. Our funding comes 58% through admissions and special program revenue and needs 42% to come through charitable donations. Your gift today lights a spark for life-long learning – for a family struggling financially, for teachers looking for learning opportunities for their students, or for a child who needs the sensory-friendly exhibits and programs developed by Discovery Center each and every year.
Please consider joining our efforts by making a tax-deductible gift today and bring the power of play to every member of our community.
Or print our donation form and mail in your tax-deductible donation. Discovery Center’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1273308.
Your gift could be worth even more if your company participates in a matching gifts program. Please check with your human resources office to see if your company participates in this program.
Discovery Guild
The Discovery Guild is a network for families, caregivers, and community leaders to connect and engage within the vision of Discovery Center.
Click here for more information on the Discovery Guild.
PLANNED GIVING
You can make a difference in the future of the Discovery Center by planning now and joining The Little Society, Discovery Center's Planned Giving Program.
Gift planning uses tax laws to enable you to pursue your philanthropic goals while minimizing your cost of giving and maximizing the benefits to yourself and your family. One of the simplest ways to support the Discovery Center is through a bequest provision in your will. Bequests can be specific or residual. Be sure to include Discovery Center’s Federal ID (62-1273308) and legal name (Children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County).
Other options to consider include any RMD from a retirement account, charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts, as well as gifts of property or insurance. The Discovery Center strongly urges donors considering a planned gift to consult their personal advisors about tax implications. For more information, please contact Lindsey Jennings, VP of Philanthropy.
You can also complete this form to Discovery Center, 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 or email to ljennings@explorethedc.org.
Adopt an Animal
Animals Depend On People Too! Shake up your family tree and adopt a Discovery Center animal! Your donation will support animal care and facilities and helps provide a variety of educational programs for children.
Adopt an Animal: $25 (Includes certificate of adoption, animal facts sheet, and a 5×7 photo of your animal.)
Donate While You Shop
For those who are able, we ask that you consider these additional ways to support Discovery Center during this challenging time:
Make a donation to support the museum while we are closed. (Click the “DONATE NOW” button above.)
If you’re already shopping on Amazon or at your local Kroger, Target, Publix and more, these companies will give back to the museum at no cost to you.
Amazon: Shop using this link smile.amazon.com.
Kroger: Register your Kroger plus card at kroger.com/communityrewards. Our account number is PU532 and this registration must be renewed annually.
SPECIAL GIFTS
IN-KIND DONATIONS
In-kind donations offer another opportunity for individuals and businesses to make contributions of products or services that support the Discovery Center. We often need art supplies, office paper, kitten chow, gas cards, Wal-mart cards, and printing services. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk or mailed to:
Discovery Center
502 SE Broad Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
GIFTS OF STOCK
It’s simple to give a gift of stock and a great way to use your assets to benefit the Discovery Center. There are several ways to transfer stocks and securities to the museum. For more information about making a planned gift or gift of stock, please contact Lindsey Jennings, VP of Philanthropy.