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Giving to the NSTMF
Your contribution not only serves to celebrate scientific advancement, ingenuity, & exploration, but also symbolizes your commitment to building a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive future in STEM.
Providing access to all
The NSTMF has made a fierce commitment to lowering the barriers of access to our programming across the board.
We recognize the importance of meeting students where they are and positioning our programs in a way that ensures the maximum engagement for students of all backgrounds, resources, and abilities.
To bolster the inclusivity and accessibility of our initiatives, support our Virtual Programming.
Increasing retention of undergraduates in STEM subjects
The NSTMF has made a fierce commitment to lowering the barriers of access to our programming across the board. We recognize the importance of meeting students where they are and positioning our programs in a way that ensures the maximum engagement for students of all backgrounds, resources, and abilities. To bolster the inclusivity and accessibility of our initiatives, support our Virtual Programming.
Honoring the greatest minds in STEM
The NSTMF’s programming would not be nearly as effective without the incredible group of experts in our orbit. Not only have these individuals accomplished great feats in science and technology and have been recognized for it at the highest levels of STEM in the United States, they are also incredibly generous with their greatest resource: their time.
These experts are integral to our efforts in building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable future in STEM and we are proud to have them involved with our programs. To honor their accomplishments and thank them for their commitment to DE&I, support our Expert Connect network.
Sponsorship and Support Opportunities
There are many ways you can support the NSTMF today. The Foundation encourages general operating support, program support, and event sponsorship. We are pleased to collaborate with corporations, foundations, and individuals on our efforts and welcome new partners.
Unrestricted support affords the NSTMF the greatest flexibility. We use unrestricted funds where they are needed most, whether it be to fill in the gaps in program expenses, event sponsorship, or general operating costs.
Restricted support directly funds the program of the contributor’s choice. The NSTMF will work with a donor who is interested in restricting their funding to direct the funds according to the donor’s areas of interest.
Event sponsorship supports a specific event, or suite of events, that is of particular interest to the donor. We will work with contributors interested in sponsoring one of more of our events to find a good fit for partnership.
Ways to Give
Making a donation is easy, and we greatly appreciate all levels of support. The NSTMF accepts a variety of different payment options including credit/debit, PayPal, check, e-check, wire, stock, and donor-advised fund.
To donate via credit/debit, click here.
Checks can be made out to National Science and Technology Medals Foundation and sent to the following:
National Science and Technology Medals Foundation
C/O Andy Rathmann-Noonan
3222 N Street NW STE 300
Washington, DC 20007
To donate by stock or wire, or to discuss additional donation methods, contact [email protected].
To direct a gift via your Donor-Advised Fund, please note that the National Science and Technology Medal’s Foundation’s Tax-Identification (EIN) number is 52-1703587.
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Supporters of the NSTMF make our programs possible. We are so grateful for all they do to contribute to the construction of a more equitable future in STEM.
FAQs
IS MY DONATION TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
The NSTMF is a nonprofit organization incorporated under section 501(c) 3 of the IRS code. All charitable gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The NSTMF’s EIN is 52-1703587.
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AS A DONOR?
CAN I DONATE SECURITIES?
Yes. Contact Kate Biddle at [email protected] for stock, equity, and wire instructions.
CAN I MAKE A DONATION ANONYMOUSLY?
The NSTMF will never publish the name of a donor without explicit consent. Please select the ‘Anonymous’ box on our Credit/Debit giving form to express your desire for your name to not appear on any public donor materials. Should you wish to remain anonymous to the Foundation itself, you may donate through a donor-advised fund where the fund does not provide the Foundation with any of the donor’s information. You may also contribute cash anonymously, though the Foundation does not recommend mailing cash due to the potential for theft or postal service interruptions.
CAN I SPONSOR A SPECIFIC EVENT OR SUPPORT A PARTICULAR PROGRAM?
WHAT NON-MONETARY OPTIONS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE NSTMF DO I HAVE?
CAN MY COMPANY MATCH MY CONTRIBUTION?
52-1703587. If your company uses a separate matching gift platform that you would be interested in seeing the NSTMF join, please contact [email protected].
CAN I INCLUDE THE NSTMF IN MY WILL?
Of course! Legacy giving is one of the best ways you can ensure that the future of STEM is as diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible as can be. If you would like to include the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation in your estate plan, please contact [email protected] for further discussion.
CAN I DONATE IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF SOMEONE ELSE?
Yes. Please indicate the name of the individual your gift is honoring on your method of payment, the description box, or by email to [email protected] in advance/at the time of your donation. We would be happy to accommodate your request.
We are grateful for your interest in our work and your commitment to our shared values.
For more information on donating to the NSTMF,
please contact Kate Biddle, Assistant Director of Development ([email protected] | 202.556.0258).
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