Annual Fund Frequently Asked Questions
Where does my Annual Fund donation go?
At Fernbank Museum of Natural History, our mission is to inspire life-long learning of natural history through dynamic programming to encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its people. A gift to the Annual Fund is a gift to fulfilling that mission—from start to finish. Annual Fund support goes toward important needs such as paying for one of four $6,000 IMAX® projector bulbs or enabling nearly 100,000 students to visit the Museum each year and participate in our educational programming. Annual Fund donations are 100% tax-deductible, meaning you’re supporting the Museum in the most generous, philanthropic way.
Who gives to the Annual Fund?
Fernbank’s Annual Fund is supported by first-time visitors, volunteers, members, parents, friends, our Board of Trustees and our staff. The Annual Fund is a great way for you to help us further our mission and continue to provide first-rate exhibitions, programming and events to you and the hundreds of thousands who visit Fernbank each year.
What about matching gifts?
Matching gifts are a corporate-sponsored benefit wherein a company matches its employees’ personal contributions. Depending on your company’s policy, matching gifts can be handled in different ways.
Can I restrict my gift to one particular area of interest?
Although Fernbank prefers unrestricted gifts that can be directed to areas that are in greatest need, donors may prefer to specify where they would like their gifts to be used.
How can I donate?
Fernbank Museum provides several different ways for you to give to the Annual Fund.
- Make a gift online
- Call 404.929.6371
- Mail your gift to:
The Annual Fund
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307