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Individual
Every donation size makes a difference! We invite everyone from every background to be a part of the positive impact that SDCDM is making on children throughout the region.
Platinum Donors:
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Recognition at the Museum
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Recognition on SDCDM website
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Discounted birthday party
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Letter of recognition
Bronze, Gold and Diamond Donors:
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Recognition on SDCDM website
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Letter of recognition
Consider making a larger pledge and make monthly payments throughout the year!
(This list is not meant to serve as an exhaustive menu, but as an example of how far we are able leverage each donation.)
Corporate
With a $20,000 contribution:
- All 4 low-income schools in walking distance to the Museum can visit free of charge
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Sponsorship of an SDCDM event will allow 100% of ticket sales to directly benefit SDCDM
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A new exhibit can be created for expanded interactive learning
With a $10,000 contribution:
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A year's worth (100) family memberships to SDCDM for graduates of the Escondido LEAP program, which is supported by First 5 San Diego's Healthy Development Services Initiative
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Sponsorship of a portion of an SDCDM event will allow a greater portion of ticket sales to directly benefit SDCDM
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A current exhibit can be enhanced for expanded interactive learning
With a $5,000 contribution:
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An entire low-income school can visit the Museum free of charge (aprx. 700 students)
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In your honor, SDCDM can offer 1 day a month free of charge to the public
With a $1,000 contribution:
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In your honor, SDCDM can host a family free night for a low-income school
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10 annual family memberships to SDCDM for graduates of the Escondido LEAP program, which is supported by First 5 San Diego's Healthy Development Services Initiative
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An entire grade level of a low-income school can visit the Museum free of charge (aprx. 150 students)
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9 reciprocal memberships can be offered to low-income families
Consider making a larger pledge and make monthly payments throughout the year!
(This list is not meant to serve as an exhaustive menu, but as an example of how far we are able leverage each donation.)
Corporate
Corporate contributions are significant to SDCDM and its visitors. Review the list below to see the power of your contribution and the impact it can have.
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For more information on how to donate, contact:
Rebecca Greene at (760) 233-7755 ext. 1003
Or write:
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
Attn: Development Department
320 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with federal tax ID number 33-0912735.
Scholarship Visit for a Classroom $300 Your 100% tax deductible donation will be used to give a deserving classroom a free field trip to visit the Escondido Children's Museum. The visit will include self exploration of the museum exhibits as well as an educational workshop facilitated by one of our museum educators!
NOTE: Clicking the Donate buttons above will take you to the PayPal site. A shipping address will be required even though no product is being purchased. You do not need a PayPal account to donate.




