Does Kentucky Science Center donate to fundraisers?
Last updated October 21, 2026
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Yes. The Kentucky Science Center in Louisville donates a certificate for two general admissions to 501(c)(3) organizations raising money for charitable and educational programs. Request it through the center's online form; it does not give cash.
Donation program at a glance
- Lead time
- 2 months
- Area restrictions
- Regional
Who can apply
- Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Donation programs change — always confirm on Kentucky Science Center's own page before you apply.
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Requests are open to organizations designated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, including charities, churches, schools, community resource centers and others, with the purpose of raising money for charitable and educational programs.
Approved applicants receive a donation of a certificate good for two general admissions.
Requests for a financial contribution will not be considered.
Because of the large volume of requests, approval is not guaranteed.
Only one request per organization per year.
Approved applicants are acknowledged by email.
Tips from the program page: The donation is an admission certificate, which works well as a raffle or silent auction item for families. · The center also runs a separate Community Outreach request for bringing staff to libraries, festivals and community events in the Kentuckiana area.
What Kentucky Science Center donates
Kentucky Science Center has typically donated: two admission passes.
Who can apply
Kentucky Science Center donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Kentucky Science Center limits donation requests by area: Regional.
How to apply
Kentucky Science Center asks every request to include the following.
- 501(c)(3) not-for-profit designation
- A fundraising purpose for charitable or educational programs
- A request submitted through the center's online form (requests by mail, email, or phone are not accepted)
When to ask
Kentucky Science Center states a lead time of 2 months. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.
Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.
Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.
Common questions
Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Kentucky Science Center?
Yes. Kentucky Science Center's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.
How far ahead should we ask Kentucky Science Center for a donation?
Kentucky Science Center's stated lead time is 2 months. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.
Kentucky Science Center website
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