Give them room to explore.
Exhibits to build, a planetarium to sit under, new things to discover all year. Your donation keeps the museum a place where learning looks like play.
Give now (opens in a new tab) Open book: financials & governance ↓A gift can look like a lot of things.
Most of these start with a conversation. Pick the one that fits and we'll point you the right way.
Sponsor an Exhibit
Your name (or your company's) on a piece of the museum thousands of kids touch every year.
See sponsorship options →Plan a Legacy Gift
A bequest, a charitable trust, or naming the museum in your will. We'll connect you with our Development Director to talk it through.
Email about a legacy gift →Stock, donor-advised funds, or IRA gifts
Appreciated stock, a Donor-Advised Fund grant, or a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA. Our Development Director walks every donor through these personally.
Email about a non-cash gift →Prefer paper?
By Mail
Make your check payable to Children's Museum of Idaho and mail it to:
790 S Progress AvenueMeridian, Idaho 83642
In Person
Stop by the front desk during museum hours and ask for the development desk and we'll take care of the rest, receipt and all.
See today's hours →Corporate donor needing a W-9 or ACH instructions? Email donate@cmidaho.org and we'll send them the same day.
Questions about giving?
Stock transfers, DAF grants, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, planned giving, corporate partnerships. Our Development Director walks every donor through these personally. Not a sales call. Just a conversation about what works for your family or your company.
Where the money goes. Receipts available.
We think you should be able to check our work before you write a check. Here's what we publish.
- Most recent Form 990
- Audited or reviewed financials (available on request)
- Board of directors
- Executive Director bio
No goods or services are provided in exchange for your donation. Children's Museum of Idaho is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 37-1899670); your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Give them room to explore.
Questions? Email donate@cmidaho.org and we'll get back to you.
What your gift keeps going.
125,000+
kids and grown-ups walked through last year
41+
hands-on exhibits to keep running
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