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The Building for Kids is a private 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization. We receive no local, state or federal tax support and rely upon generous donors to keep our admissions price and programming affordable for families. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

Every face that lights up at a new discovery, each burst of laughter during pretend play, and every imagination that is sparked by one of our programs is the result of the contributions from people just like you. Please consider a donation to The Building for Kids Chidlren's Museum today.

Individual Gifts

Every contribution, large or small, one-time or monthly, helps us to keep our permanent exhibits working, bring in exciting traveling exhibits, develop new educational programs and provide opportunities to families who might not be able to afford the Museumıs admission and whose children would miss out on our hands on learning experience. - We accept cash, check, credit card or stock transfers. (For more information about gifts of securities, please call 920-734-3226).

- Pledge a cash donation. You can make payments on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

- Designate The Building for Kids, Inc. as the recipient of your United Way gift or company annual employee giving program.

- Remember The Building for Kids in your estate planning.

- Does your company match donations? If so, you can double your gift by filling out your company's matching gift form.

Mail your tax-deductible donation to:

The Building for Kids Children's Museum

100 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911

 

Access for All Scholarship Program

We are committed to providing "access for all to the museum" through a scholarship program that underwrites admission to the museum for low income schools and families, as well as children with special needs.  Each year, the museum sets a goal of increasing the scholarship fund by 3%, and for the past 5 years has succeeded doing this with the help of individuals and group committed to helping those in need.

 

In 2011, The Building for Kids Children's Museum and its ACCESS FOR ALL partners provided $62,500 in complimentary admission and membership monies to area families and children in need. With your support, the museum will continue to deliver opportunities that enrich children's lives and provide them with opportunities to succeed.

Exhibit Sponsorship

Our permanent exhibits require enhancements and periodic maintenance. Is there one area that your favorite young person can never be pulled away from? We would love your help to ensure that all exhibits are the best that they can be to ensure a top notch educational experience!

There are many wonderful educational and interactive traveling exhibits that we'd love to bring to the children of the Fox Valley. Your support can make this possible.

Educational Programs

We are committed to offering every child a quality educational experience that will help them grow and build critical foundational skills. For a list of programs that you may sponsor contact Dana Thorpe at 920-734-3226 or dthorpe@tds.net.

Fundraising Events

The Building for Kids hosts fundraising events that advance our mission: 

Building children’s imagination, creativity and confidence.  The following fundraising

events are for which the Museum seeks sponsors:

 

              Summer – Appleton Downtown Children’s Parade

              Autumn – Boo Bash Halloween Celebration

Each event enables sponsors to receive community recognition and goodwill while

giving back to children and families of the Fox Valley and beyond. 

Sponsorships are available from $100 to $10,000.  For event sponsorship information,

please call Dana Thorpe at 920-734-3226.

Corporate Sponsorships

The Building For Kids Children's Museum has a variety of exhibit, event and program sponsorship opportunities for caring corporations. Corporate partnerships help us enrich the lives of more than 110,000 visitors who walk through our doors each year, and enable the Building for Kids to pilot new educational programs, such as new discovery classes. A great example is our Menasha Corporation Foundation Preschool Programs which have been offered during the 2008-12 school years.

Corporate donations show a commitment to community and show your support to families in the Fox Valley by proudly displaying your name as a supporter of the museum. Sponsors may receive recognition on the museum floor, recognition in our publications and advertising, and cross-promotional opportunities.

Your generosity will help ensure the Museum will continue to be a place for families to come and be together for many more years to come! You can make donations to the Building for Kids in person, over the phone or through the mail. If you have questions, please contact Dana Thorpe at 920-734-3226.