Opportunities
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Annual Fund
Help us inspire tomorrow! Your gift supports our public science center, new science discovery and learning initiatives and experiences, and immediate and critical needs across all our programs.
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Animal Discovery Zone Fund
Help us to reimagine learning encounters with live animals, as we redesign our beloved Animal Discovery Room.
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Biotechnology Learning Lab Fund
Inspire and prepare the next generation of citizens and scientists for the world of possibilities that biotechnology offers.
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Children’s Scholarship Fund
Connect diverse children with STEM learning through need-based scholarships.
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Global Issues Fund and the Future of Food
Support the design, development, and operations of the Global Issues exhibition space and related educational exhibits, programs, curricula, and professional learning programs focused on STEM issues with global implications.
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The Robert and Elizabeth Karplus Outdoor Nature Lab Fund
Support this rich and inclusive learning environment combining innovative outdoor learning experiences with renowned environmental education activities and professional learning programs.
Mail in Your Donation
Prefer to mail in a donation? Please make your check payable to UC Berkeley Foundation and send it to:
The Lawrence Hall of Science
Development Department
1 Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94720
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Donor-Advised Funds and Charitable Giving Programs
Please visit your donor-advised/charitable giving fund website or contact your fund manager to submit your gift recommendation.
Matching Gifts
Many organizations will generously match employee contributions, which multiplies the impact of your personal giving. Please check with your employer to see if they have a corporate matching gift program.
Planned Giving
Your legacy gift may enable you to support The Lawrence more than you thought possible, while at the same time allowing you to achieve your financial, philanthropic, and estate-planning goals.
Stocks and Securities
We encourage donors to transfer gifts of publicly-traded securities to one of the UC Berkeley Foundation’s brokerage accounts.
For more information, or to make a gift, contact us at: develop@berkeley.edu.
Tax Information
The Lawrence Hall of Science is a unit of the University of California, Berkeley, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are accepted through either the UC Berkeley Foundation 94-6090626, or UC Regents 94-6002123. If you do not know which Tax ID number to use, please contact UC Berkeley Gift Services at 510-643-9789.