Support

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As an independent, not-for-profit institution, PacSci depends on financial support from the community. Joining as a member or making a gift helps PacSci ignite curiosity and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking for kids and families across Washington.

Make a one-time or monthly gift to help increase access to science!

Enjoy unlimited free admission to PacSci’s most beloved exhibits and support science education for everyone!

Join the Igniter donor society, our most passionate supporters, and help inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers, and innovators!

Learn more about the many ways you can strengthen PacSci’s vital role in championing science education in our community.

Pacific Science Center is such a valuable asset for our students and community. I cannot think of another place where the exposure to science is so approachable and creates such lasting experiences and memories. Vanessa, Highland Park Elementary School Teacher

Make A Difference

Every gift fuels innovation and helps expand access to science and STEM learning in Seattle and beyond. 

400K

guests visited PacSci in the past year, including 20K Access Members

95K+

students got curious with PacSci’s Science on Wheels, field trips, and Digital Discovery Workshops

339

camp scholarships to Camps for Curious Minds 2023 attendees

REquest a Donation

PacSci is proud to support our community through donations to other non-profit organizations and educational institutions for use in auctions, giveaways, and more.

More Ways to Give

Whether you are an individual, company, or foundation, there are many ways to contribute to the Pacific Science Center. We are grateful to be able to accept a wide variety of gifts.

Corporate Sponsorship

Generous support from local, regional, and national corporations is essential to PacSci’s efforts to inspire the next generation of science and technology thinkers. Sponsorships provide visibility at high-profile events and unique client experiences. Corporate Membership offers companies of all sizes the opportunity to give their employees access to everything PacSci has to offer, while making a real impact in STEM education.

Other Ways to Give

Donor Advised FundsDonor Advised Funds (DAF) provides flexibility in supporting your favorite causes with favorable tax benefits. DAF may have prohibitions against certain types of donor benefits.
Make a Planned GiftConsider including the Pacific Science Center in your estate planning through a bequest, IRAs and Retirement Plan Assets, Life Insurance Policies, Donor Advised Funds, and Charitable Trusts.
Memorial & Honorary GiftsPay tribute to your loved ones with a memorial or honorary gift.
Contact (206) 443-2878, and we will notify the honoree or their family of your gift.
IRA Charitable RolloverIndividuals 70 and older can donate up to $100,000 directly from an IRA, without treating the distribution as taxable income. In order to qualify, contributions must go directly to a public charity and be made from traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs.
Stock DonationsWith careful planning, you can reduce or even eliminate federal capital gains tax while supporting our work.

Contact Development with information about the type of stock you’re giving and number of shares, as well as any special considerations you may have. Download the form.
Memorial & Honorary GiftsPay tribute to your loved ones with a memorial or honorary gift.

Contact (206) 443-2878, and we will notify the honoree or their family of your gift.

Contact Us

PacSci’s Development team is happy to serve you. If you have questions or feedback about your giving, please email or call us at (206) 443-2878.