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Donation Requests
Madison Children’s Museum receives many donation requests from nonprofits and other organizations holding fundraisers.
Who may request a donation
We will consider requests that meet all three of the following criteria:
- are for an event, organization, or school
- directly benefit children or families
- serve our region (Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, the midwest)
What we can donate
If your request qualifies, MCM may donate a 4-person play pass. This pass grants admission to up to 4 people to the museum for a single visit, during regular business hours. (Value $48)
Play passes may not be redeemed at the museum for cash value and cannot be transferred by your organization for use by another organization/individual. Lost, stolen, or expired play passes will not be replaced.
MCM does not donate memberships, goods, or money.
How to request a donation
All requests must be received at least 6 weeks in advance.
To request a donation, use the link below to send an email with your request.
Your request must include the following information:
- The name of the event, organization, or school requesting the donation
- How the passes will be used (i.e. in a silent auction)
- The date it is needed
- Indicate if your organization is a tax-exempt nonprofit under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Website or event listing (if available)
- Name and phone number of a contact person
- How you will pick up the donated play pass. Your options are:
- Pick up the donated play pass at the museum’s admission desk during open hours
- Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope
Due to the high volume of donation requests we receive, we may be unable to honor every request.