Support Education
Reaching every classroom and community
Education has always been at the core of the Smithsonian’s mission, and today, our work is more urgent than ever.
As one of the nation’s most trusted resources for learning, the Smithsonian Institution is at the forefront of opening pathways to knowledge for anyone, anywhere.
While public funds ensure free access to our museums, we primarily rely upon philanthropic support from individuals to fund our education programs and learning resources.
Your tax-deductible gift of any size will make a profound difference in our ability to reach every classroom and community, especially those that need it most.
Ways to Give
The Annual Fund
Your gift of $25 or more helps us share the Smithsonian’s extensive learning resources that inform, inspire, and spark inquiry with every school and community across the nation.
Smithsonian Council for Education
Join a distinguished group of philanthropists passionate about the important role education plays in transforming lives.
Fund an Internship
Give the gift of mentorship, career development, and training at the largest museum and research complex in the world by funding a paid internship.
Sponsorship Opportunities
From educator professional development programs to online interactive toolkits, sponsorship is pivotal to enable education programming and provides customized benefits for prominent exposure on a national scale.
Planned Giving
Learn more about designating the Smithsonian as a beneficiary of your will, establishing an annuity, and other planned giving opportunities to leave a lasting legacy.
Endowment Opportunities
Endowment Opportunities
With a gift of $50,000 or more, you can establish the ultimate legacy—a named endowment to provide funding for education programs and positions in perpetuity. Endowed opportunities are available for education departments and disciplines across the Smithsonian.
Mail Your Gift
Checks may be sent to the Bank of America fulfillment center at:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of the Under Secretary for Education
PO Box 418320
Boston, MA 02241-8320
Please be sure to indicate "OUSE" in the memo line of your check.
For information about giving, including wire transfers, please contact:
Mark Mills
202.633.7122
millsmr@si.edu