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Make a Gift
Donors are integral in fulfilling Fernbank Museum's mission to inspire lifelong learning of natural history through immersive programming and unmatched experiences to encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its inhabitants. As a private 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, Fernbank relies on your generosity to ensure the museum can continue to present cultural and scientific enrichment programs to nearly 500,000 children and families annually.
Annual Fund
Help inspire more than 400,000 individuals through a charitable, tax-deductible gift today. From immersive permanent and special exhibits to hands-on family programming and memorable educational experiences, your generosity makes it possible!
Giving Societies
Measurably advance Fernbank's educational mission through an unrestricted gift of $2,500 or more and join one of Fernbank's distinguished Giving Societies, which includes exclusive donor benefits.
Patron Memberships
Enrich your experience all year long with special Patron Member access while ensuring that Fernbank can continue to provide engaging experiences to our entire community.
Annual Gala — A Timeless Affair
Join us for A Timeless Affair, a spectacular night to benefit Fernbank.
Stock Gifts
Appreciated securities, such as stocks and mutual funds, are an excellent way to support Fernbank and may provide a greater tax benefit than an equivalent cash gift. For more details, please contact the Development Office at Development@FernbankMuseum.org or 404.929.6371.
Planned Gifts
Leave a lasting legacy at Fernbank and protect Fernbank's future through a planned gift.
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
Honor a friend or loved one through a gift to the Annual Fund. Memorial and tribute gifts are a unique and meaningful way to recognize the special people in your life.
Community Outreach
Fernbank establishes a variety of community outreach programs to reach underserved students through scholarships, sponsored field trips and specialized school programs.
Museum Access Scholarships
Fernbank Museum is honored to receive funding from generous corporations, foundations and individuals to help subsidize admissions for underserved students through the Museum Access Scholarship program.
Corporate and Foundation Giving
Provide critical support for Fernbank Museum and enrich our community while realizing your corporate and foundation goals.
Educational Partners
Ensure the depth and breadth of Fernbank's educational programming by making a major gift to the museum and joining our educational partners — a group of individuals, foundations and corporations committed to Fernbank's mission.
Gifts to Fernbank Museum can be made online using the Give Now button above, by phone at 404.929.6371 or by mail:
Fernbank Museum
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Attn: Development
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Development Office at Development@FernbankMuseum.org or 404.929.6371.
Give Confidently
Fernbank consistently demonstrates its commitment to financial stewardship, transparency and best practices to fulfill its mission. We value your privacy, and therefore, we will not sell, trade or share our member, donor and email subscriber lists with other organizations. Fernbank Museum may share its donor, member or email subscriber lists with an authorized third party that is working on behalf of Fernbank Museum.
In accordance with IRS regulations, your tax-deductible charitable donation must be received or postmarked on or before Dec. 31 to be counted for that calendar year. When in doubt, you may always make your charitable contribution via the museum’s secure website. All online donations are recorded in real time.
Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.
