Unrestricted gifts provide the most flexibility because they allow us to nuture promising, but untested, ideas and other programs that are not supported by established funding entities, such as NASA and the National Science Foundation.

Special project gifts support a specific research or education effort - or scientist - and may be paid over several years or in phases.

Memorial and honorary gifts recognize individuals or loved ones with a passion for curiosity-based research and public outreach in the sciences.

Corporate and Foundation Giving
A broad range of corporations and private foundations support the Observatory's research, education and outreach, fellowships and scientific instrumentation through cash and in-kind contributions. To learn how your organization can help the Observatory, please contact the Advancement and External Affairs Office.