Our 1954 Oren fire truck was too big to fit through the proposed doors of the new Discovery Center, so the building was built around it

  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, mixed media materials, office paper and printing services. Check out our wish list to see how you can help.

We also gladly accept donations of time and effort in the form of volunteering.

Planned Giving
You can make a difference to the future of the Discovery Center by planning now. 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. Other options to consider include 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. 

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, contact the Development Office at (615) 890-2300.