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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, Inc. today.

There are many ways to support the Museum:

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 gift. 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.

Annual Fund

Our Annual Fund Drive runs from January through December each year. Individual unrestricted donations are vital to support our programs and exhibits.

Exhibits

Permanent and traveling exhibits also 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 traveling exhibits that we'd love to bring to the children of the Fox Valley. Your support can make this possible.

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 Dorrie Hipschman at 920-734-3226 or dhipschman@tds.net.

Family Fun Nights Several times each year the Building for Kids hosts Family Fun Nights of all different themes! Evenings have included SpongeBob Square Pants, Baseball, Little Nut Brown Hare, and so much more!

Scholarships

Scholarships are a year round gift; we want to give every child a way to experience the BFK.

Fundraising

The Building for Kids prefers fund raising events that also advance the mission:  Building children’s imagination, creativity and confidence.  There are three major fund raising events for which the Museum seeks sponsors:

 

              Spring – Wisconsin’s Biggest Baby Shower

              Summer – Appleton Downtown Children’s Parade

              Autumn – Boo Bash Halloween Celebration

Each event enables sponsors to receive community recognition and goodwill will giving back to the children of the Fox Valley.  Sponsorships are available from $100 to $10,000.  For more information on how you or your company can help support The Building for Kids please call Dorrie Hipschman at 920-734-3226.

Corporate Sponsorships

The Building For Kids, Inc. has a variety of exhibit, event and program sponsorship opportunities for caring corporations. Corporate partnerships help us enrich the lives of more than 130,000 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 new Menasha Corporation Foundation Preschool Programs which are offered in the 08-09 school year.

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 BFK. 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 Dorrie Hipschman at

920-734-3226. Our mailing address is 100 W. College Ave Appleton, WI 54911.