Does Kidzeum of Health and Science donate to fundraisers?

Kidzeum of Health and Science's in-kind donations are a great addition to events like auctions or raffles with parents in attendance.

Kidzeum of Health and Science in Springfield, Illinois, supports organizations with scientific, health, educational or environmental missions. Priority is given to organizations whose mission involves children’s health and well-being. Donations will only be made to organization that will use it to raise funds through events like auctions or raffles. Requests must be made through their online form and be submitted at least six weeks prior to the event. Approved donations must be picked up at the Kidzeum during normal business hours before the event date. A copy of the organization's tax exempt letter and event flyer must be supplied at pickup. They do not accept requests by phone, email, mail, or fax as well as requests more than once a year per organization. Company Information: Long Island Aquarium trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Kidzeum of Health and Science

What Kidzeum of Health and Science donates

Kidzeum of Health and Science has typically donated: In-kind donation.

Who can apply

Kidzeum of Health and Science donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Kidzeum of Health and Science does not donate to individuals. Kidzeum of Health and Science does not support events run for profit.

Kidzeum of Health and Science limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of Kidzeum of Health and Science's requirements reads:

Fill out online form. Need organization info, contact, and event info.

When to ask

Kidzeum of Health and Science states a lead time of 6 weeks. 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 Kidzeum of Health and Science?

Yes. Kidzeum of Health and Science'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 Kidzeum of Health and Science for a donation?

Kidzeum of Health and Science's stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.