Support The Adler

We all have the potential to discover something great. Help the Adler unlock the potential in every mind with a tax-deductible gift.
For questions or more information about your individual giving options, please contact our Development Office by emailing [email protected].
Ways To Support The Adler
We all have the potential to discover something great. Help the Adler unlock the potential in every mind with a tax-deductible gift.
Your tax-deductible contribution will support:
- Dynamic and innovative programs, exhibitions, and sky shows
- Observing opportunities and frontier research in astronomy and astrophysics
- World-class collection of scientific artifacts
- Hands-on engagement and mentorship opportunities for early learners, teens, and STEAM professionals
Members of The Alan B. Shepard Society make annual gifts of $1,000 and greater to support the Adler’s exhibitions, sky shows, visitor programs, and help the Adler serve 550,000 visitors a year with inspiring science experiences. Shepard Society members also enable education, outreach, and research programs.
Members of The Max and Sophie Adler Society leave a legacy that ensures the Adler will provide extraordinary visitor experiences for generations to come through a life-income gift or bequest.
Matching gifts can double the impact of your gift to the Adler! Check with your human resources department to see if your company has a matching gifts program. For more information about matching gifts, please contact the Development Office by emailing [email protected].
Every year, the Adler hosts Celestial Bash—a night dedicated to celebration, connection, and philanthropy. Members of our community gather to explore our museum after hours, network with fellow Chicagoans, and support our mission of connecting people to the universe and each other.



