Wish List

As a non-profit organization, the Discovery Center relies upon "In-Kind" contributions as well as cash contributions. In-Kind contributions usually take the form of supplies or equipment, new or used, and are a great help to our mission. An example of an In-Kind contribution that has had a great cost-savings and productivity impact for the Discovery Center are the high speed color printers donated by Hewlett-Packard. Nearly all outside printing costs were eliminated, and the Discovery Center now has in-house publishing capabilities. On a smaller scale, digital cameras donated to the Discovery Center have also helped our marketing efforts both in print and on our web site.

The Discovery Center is introducing this "Wish List" to our web site that will be updated regularly as a showcase for specific In-Kind donation needs. Below is our list of items that will help our effort at the Discovery Center to reach out to more people in Idaho, and improve the quality of their experience here at the Discovery Center:

• Digital video camera
• New or used SUV or van to help our outreach program safely get to all corners of Idaho
• LEGO Mindstorms NXT kits. Click here to see the kit on Amazon.com
• Rolling upright tool box (the kind typically used by mechanics)
• Cordless drill/screwdriver
• We would like is a retired but still working radio telemetry transmitter and receiver
• GPS Unit (Garmin, Magellan, etc.)
• 50 AA rechargable batteries, and recharger

Your contribution is tax deductible per IRS regulations. The Discovery Center of Idaho qualifies for the Idaho income tax credit for contributions to educational institutions and museums (the Idaho State Education Tax Credit), in addition to the usual charitable deduction

Please contact the Director of Development, Jane Ahl, at (208) 343-9895 x236, for more info.

DCI Donation Program

• Discovery Center of Idaho is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
• Admission fees for every visitor are subsidized in order to maintain affordable admission rates for all
• DCI seeks philanthropic funding to provide free admission to the science center for those in need
• DCI receives less than 3% of their revenue from government sources
• DCI relies on contributions to cover approximately 50% of its operating expenses
• Your contribution is tax deductible per IRS regulations. The Discovery Center of Idaho qualifies for the Idaho income tax credit for contributions to educational institutions and museums (the Idaho State Education Tax Credit), in addition to the usual charitable deduction

Click on the link below for more information on DCI's Annual Giving Program and how to make a donation.

Thank you for considering support of the Discovery Center of Idaho!

Annual Giving Program

Your support in DCI's annual giving drive will allow DCI to provide exhibits, programs and events which incite curiosity and a passion for learning in math, science and technology, for individuals of all ages.

Funding at this level could help to:

• Provide 30 underserved students the opportunity to experience hands-on science, free of charge.

Funding at this level could help to:

• Provide a Science Assembly or Family Science Night at a Treasure Valley school.
• Teach students and families about the constellations using Starlab, our portable planetarium.

Funding at this level could help to:

• Take hands-on science education to rural Idaho through our Outreach program.
• Support Invent Idaho, a statewide inventing program for students in grades 1-8, designed to encourage and inspire young inventors.

Funding at this level could help to:

• Create and build in-house, an interactive and thought-provoking feature exhibition.
• Design and host compelling programs and events such as Idaho Space Days

The Discovery Center of Idaho is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and your contribution is tax deductible per IRS regulations. The Discovery Center of Idaho qualifies for the Idaho income tax credit for contributions to educational institutions and museums (the Idaho State Education Tax Credit), in addition to the usual charitable deduction.