Individual Giving
Joyful learning starts with you
Thinkery’s Open Door Initative
Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative is removing financial barriers to ensure EVERYONE has access to Thinkery’s exceptional learning experiences and programs.
Learn how you can support Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative and share the power of STEAM education throughout Central Texas!
Spark After Dark
When you give starting at the $500 level each calendar year, you are not only covering a camp and extend-a-care scholarship for a future problem solver, but you are also adding your name to the invitation list for Spark After Dark — Austin’s most playful party of the year.
Big Thinkers
Big Thinkers are donors who commit to supporting Thinkery for the next five years starting at the $5,000 giving level. Their investment will advance important initiatives that help Thinkery Build for the Future. Learn more about how we can think big together to equip the next generation of creative problem solvers.
Annual Report
Learn more about our impact in Thinkery’s most recent annual report.
Make a difference
As a philanthropic organization, Thinkery relies on contributions from generous individuals to help create inspirational learning experiences for ALL children and families.
Children have endless potential for creativity and curiosity. When you give to Thinkery, you spark joyful learning, creating an ah-ha moment that can ignite a lifetime of exploring. Make a difference for thousands of children and the community by supporting Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative through a gift that is meaningful to you.
If you prefer to donate via check, please send your gift to Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave., Austin, TX 78723.
Our Impact
Thanks to the support of our community, last year we were able to:
- Welcome 84,490 visitors through free or discounted admissions
- Provide 145 scholarships to Thinkery Camps
- Host 8,793 students from 103 Title I schools through our discounted Field Trips program
When you support Thinkery, you are helping us do all of this
and so much more!
Ways to Give
Annual Fund
Thinkery’s Annual Fund supports equitable access to the museum and our high-quality, nationally recognized programming. Support the Annual Fund.
Spark After Dark
When you give $500 or more to support Thinkery’s inspirational programming, you are not just making a difference in our community, but you are also adding your name to the invitation list for Spark After Dark. Learn more about Austin’s most playful party of the year.
Leveling Up Your Support
Go deeper with your giving and make a big impact on readying the future generation of creative problem solvers. Create more ah-ha moments.
Legacy and Planned Giving
There are many ways you can make an investment in Thinkery beyond cash gifts, including donor advised funds, stock transfers, and legacy giving. Invest in the magic of Thinkery.
Thinkery (Legal name: Austin Children’s Museum DBA Thinkery) is a 501(c)(3) organization, EIN: 74-2288789. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donate NOW
If the time is right for you and your family, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Thinkery. Donate Today!
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Contact us
Want to learn more about our mission — and how you can be a part of it? Email development@thinkeryaustin.org with your questions!