Does Natural History Museum of Utah donate to fundraisers?

The museum offers a limited number of Day at the Museum packages each year for silent auctions and other fundraising events, available while supplies last.

Each package has an approximate value of $125, according to the museum.

The package comes in a sturdy mailing tube with an 8.5 x 11 flyer describing the package, museum brochures and a water bottle, so it can be displayed on an auction table and then given or mailed to the winner.

Only requests made through the museum's website are honored; written, phone, in-person and fax requests are not accepted.

Requests must be received at least four weeks before your event, and packages are available for pick-up starting three weeks before it.

Each organization is limited to one Day at the Museum package per calendar year.

Tips from the program page: Plan to pick up the package in person; it is available from three weeks before your event. · Display the tube and flyer on the auction table to show the item's value.

Who can apply

Natural History Museum of Utah donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Natural History Museum of Utah limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Natural History Museum of Utah asks every request to include the following.

• The organization must be based in Utah.
• Provide proof of valid 501(c)(3) status when requested.

When to ask

Natural History Museum of Utah states a lead time of 4 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 Natural History Museum of Utah?

Yes. Natural History Museum of Utah'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 Natural History Museum of Utah for a donation?

Natural History Museum of Utah's stated lead time is 4 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.