The Adler Planetarium—America’s first planetarium—is more than a museum; it is a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the Universe together. The museum’s scientists, historians, and educators inspire the next generation of explorers and invite you to explore space with us!
Adler Planetarium Community Donation Program
The Adler Planetarium considers requests from nonprofit organizations for four complimentary guest passes to support fundraising events.
Qualifying charitable organizations are eligible to receive one donation per calendar year. Below are the guidelines for receiving a ticket donation.
“Requirements
- Your organization must be a nonprofit in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, or Indiana and must be using the donation to raise funds (through an auction, raffle, etc.). We support the following types of organizations:
- Public and Private Schools, Universities and Collegiate Organizations, PTAs and PTOs
- Space and STEM-focused organizations
- Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops
- YMCAs and YWCAs Boys and Girls Clubs
- Your organization must have attained 501(c)(3) status, you must provide a description of what funds will be used for and your Tax Exempt letter must be uploaded and attached to your online request. Requests without uploaded 501(c)(3) letters will not be considered.
- Your donation request must be submitted via the online donation request form at least four weeks prior to the date of the fundraising event. We are sorry that fax, email, letter or phone requests are not accepted.
- Your organization must have attained 501(c)(3) status, and your Tax Exempt letter must be uploaded and attached to your online request”