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Your donations make a difference!
Nature needs champions—and the Nature Museum is where they begin. Every exhibit, every field trip, every community science project helps someone see that protecting our planet starts close to home.
Your support brings science and nature to life for thousands of children and families across Chicago. It feeds our animals, powers hands-on learning, and sustains vital conservation and research throughout our region. Every child deserves the chance to discover the wonders of nature and imagine a future in STEM—and your gift makes that possible.
Give today and help inspire the next generation of nature champions.
To make a gift from your donor-advised fund, IRA, or a stock transfer, please contact Dan Moss, Vice President of Advancement, at dmoss@naturemuseum.org or at 773-755-5151.
Thank you for your generous support!
Giving FAQs
Yes- your annual fund gift to the Nature Museum Annual Fund is fully tax deductible. The Nature Museum encourages you to consult your tax professional to determine your appropriate tax filing.
No – your contact information will not be sold or shared with any other entity or organization. The Nature Museum will contact you from time to time to share exciting updates about our own exhibits and events.
Yes – the Nature Museum welcomes the opportunity to help increase the size of your gift by working with your employer’s matching gift program. Please contact your HR department for more information. If you have questions, our staff would be happy to assist. Please contact us at 773-755-5151 or donations@naturemuseum.org.
Yes, you can. To do so, please contact our giving department directly at 773-755-5151 or donations@naturemuseum.org.
For additional information on Individual, Corporate, or Foundation giving, please call 773-755-5151 or email donations@naturemuseum.org.
Our Form 990 and Annual Report can be found here. You can also visit our Candid Guidestar profile and our Charity Navigator profile for more information.