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Giving Societies
Giving Society donors make our exceptional educational programming possible by generously supporting the Annual Fund. Fernbank expresses its deepest gratitude to these distinguished donors for their critical contributions that support special exhibits, Giant Screen films, cultural and scientific enrichment programming, outdoor adventures and more! With recognition in the Giving Societies, you are among a distinguished group of donors who support the world-class institution of Fernbank.
Discovery Society
Discovery Society recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $2,500 to $4,999.
Conservation Society
Conservation Society recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $5,000 to $9,999.
Fernbank Society
Fernbank Society recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $10,000 to $14,999.
Fernbank Society Curator's Circle
Fernbank Society Curator's Circle recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $15,000 to $19,999.
Fernbank Society President's Circle
Fernbank Society President's Circle recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $20,000 to $24,999.
Fernbank Society Chairman's Circle
Fernbank Society Chairman's Circle recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $25,000 or more.
Discovery Society
Discovery Society recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $2,500 to $4,999. Members receive:
- Unlimited visits to Fernbank for you and your family
- Recognition on a donor panel in special exhibitions
- Invitation to an annual reception honoring Giving Society donors
- Invitations to attend private receptions, including giant screen movie screenings, the annual premiere of Winter Wonderland, special exhibit opening celebrations, and Fernbank Forest walks
- Invitation to A Timeless Affair (additional cost to attend the gala)
- Fernbank After Dark tickets for two individuals
- A total of 20 electronic general admission passes
- 20% discount in the Museum Store and The Fernbank Café
- Two free guests or caregivers
- Concierge service for reservations and other society benefits
- All but $350 is tax deductible*
Conservation Society
Conservation Society recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $5,000 to $9,999. Members receive these enhanced benefits, above and beyond those of the Discovery Society:
- Unlimited access to Fernbank for you, your family and up to six guests
- Fernbank After Dark tickets for four individuals
- A total of 24 electronic general admission passes
- 5% discount on facility rental
- All but $500 is tax deductible*
Fernbank Society
Fernbank Society recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $10,000 to $14,999. Members receive these enhanced benefits, above and beyond those of the Conservation Society:
- Unlimited access to Fernbank for you, your family and up to ten guests
- Fernbank After Dark tickets for six individuals
- A total of 30 electronic general admission passes
- 10% discount on facility rental
- All but $650 is tax deductible*
Fernbank Society Curator's Circle
Fernbank Society Curator's Circle recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $15,000 to $19,999. Members receive these enhanced Curator's Circle benefits above and beyond Fernbank Society:
- VIP behind-the-scenes tours of exhibitions and special collections
- Exclusive access to senior staff, curators and guest scientists
- One private use of Fernbank’s boardroom (added special event costs apply; space-available basis)
- 15% discount on facility rental
- All but $750 is tax deductible*
Fernbank Society President's Circle
Fernbank Society President's Circle recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $20,000 to $24,999. Members receive these enhanced President's Circle benefits above and beyond Fernbank Society Curator’s Circle:
- Private lunch with Fernbank’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Grant Warner
- Two private uses of Fernbank’s boardroom (added special event costs apply; space-available basis)
- 20% discount on facility rental
- All but $1,000 is tax deductible*
Fernbank Society Chairman's Circle
Fernbank Society Chairman's Circle recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted gifts of $25,000 or more. Members receive these enhanced Chairman's Circle benefits:
- Recognition as “Distinguished Donors” on a donor panel in special exhibitions
- All but $1,000 is tax deductible*
Should you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Casebier, Manager of Annual Campaigns at 404.929.6398 or Stephanie.Casebier@FernbankMuseum.org.
*All Giving Society level gifts are tax deductible minus the fair market value of benefits received. You may elect to waive all benefits to receive full tax deductibility as allowed by law.
All Giving Society donors will receive digital cards granting admission into Fernbank. Physical cards may be requested if preferred. Access includes admission to the museum, special exhibitions, Giant Screen films** and outdoor experiences.
**One film per visit. First-come, first-served.
Fernbank is a not-for-profit 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.
