Donate
Whitaker Center was founded to make Central Pennsylvania a better place to live, work, and play!
As a non-profit organization we rely on donations from those who support world -class learning experiences, inspiring live performances, and amazing films.
Your gift will help Whitaker Center continue to be an accessible and inclusive place where people of all ages can discover the wonders of art and science.
Whether you are an individual looking to make a direct or planned gift or a company interested in supporting your community and cultivate new connections, we have a variety of giving programs to meet your needs. For information on giving options, please see the information below or contact the Development Office at development@whitakercenter.org or call 717-724-3886.
Give Online
For assistance in making a credit card donation over the phone, call the Development Office at 717-724-3886.
Give By Check
Checks made payable to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts can be mailed to:
Development Office
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts,
222 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Other Ways to Give
The generosity of individual donors helps support Whitaker Center’s day-to-day operations and keep our cutting-edge programs and unique performances accessible to all. We accept and appreciate donations of any size and recognize each contribution at various times throughout the year. To send a donation, please see the “How to Give” section above.
Stock Gifts
To make a tax-free stock gift to Whitaker Center, please contact the Development Office by email or call 717-724-3886 for transfer instructions.
Matching Gifts
Your contribution could go twice as far with a matching gift!
Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. By taking advantage of your company’s matching gift program, you may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your contribution. To find out if your company participates in a matching gift program, please check with your company’s Human Resources Department. To send a matching gift, please request a matching gift form from your company and send a completed copy with or following your contribution to the Development Office
Planned Giving
Create a lasting legacy!
There are many ways to affirm your commitment to our mission through a legacy gift. An outright bequest, a gift of life insurance, and a charitable gift annuity are just a few of the many ways you can have a lasting impact on the future of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
We would be happy to work with you to determine the best way to create your legacy with us. For more information on planned giving, please contact the Development Office at development@whitakercenter.org or call 717-724-3886.
For those individuals interested in making an even greater impact with their gift, we have created the following special Societies.
The Slate & Stone Giving Society
The foundation of Whitaker Center’s building is slate and stone, and the foundation of our mission is made possible by our donors. We created the Slate and Stone Giving Society to recognize those donors who have played a vital role in shaping our future and demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to our mission.
Individuals become members of Slate and Stone based on their outright or cumulative giving over time. The society recognizes donors when their cumulative giving to Whitaker Center exceeds $100,000.
Donor recognition will appear at four levels:
- Visionary: $1 Million
- Architect: $500,000-$999,999
- Engineer: $250,000-$499,999
- Builder: $100,000-$249,999
Legacy Society
The Legacy Society recognizes benefactors who have decided to support our mission for generations to come, through planned giving with a minimum value of $25,000. Please contact Whitaker Center’s Development Office to complete a legally binding Legacy Society Gift Commitment Form.
Whitaker Society
Become a Whitaker Society member and make a multi-year pledge commitment. Contact the Development Office for more information.
Sponsorship
Corporate sponsorship is a great way to support the arts and culture in the Harrisburg community and gain exposure among Whitaker Center patrons and members. We tailor sponsorship packages to meet the needs of your organization.
Without our corporate partners, Whitaker Center would not be able to provide the diversity or high quality programming that has become our hallmark. We offer companies sponsorship opportunities for many of our films, performances, exhibits, and educational programs. For a current list of sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact the Development Office at development@whitakercenter.org or call 717-724-3886.
Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
EITC, or the Education Improvement Tax Credit, is a PA Department of Community and Economic Development program that provides incentives for eligible businesses when they donate to eligible organizations. Whitaker Center is registered as an eligible Educational Improvement Organization. We use EITC funding to help public school students take part in our many educational offerings, such as trips to the UPMC Science Center, STEM Education Labs programs, Documentary Films live performances at our Sunoco Performance Theater and more!
Companies eligible for EITC are invited to call our Development Department at 717-724-3886 for more information about giving to Whitaker Center through the EITC program. For a description of the EITC program, eligibility requirements and application deadlines, please visit www.newPA.com/EITC .
Sponsorship
25th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Celebrate 25 years!
Whitaker Center is proud to celebrate 25 years in 2024. You can support by registering for any of the 25th Anniversary events, sponsoring an event, or by making a gift online.
For more information on the 25th Anniversary, please contact the Development Office at development@whitakercenter.org or call 717-724-3886.
Whitaker Center is committed to making sure that as many children as possible have the opportunity to learn and explore through our various educational programs. Thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate donors, The Whitaker Center Educational Outreach Fund (WCEOF) allows us to offer reduced admission fees for Title 1 schools and Central PA nonprofits that serve low income or disadvantaged youth ages 4-18.
WCEOF assists with the cost for UPMC Science Center visits, STEM Design Studios, Select Medical Digital Cinema documentary films, and may provide assistance with transportation costs. These funds also provide discounts for Surgery Live! programs, summer Discovery Camps, and Whitaker on Wheels. Once funds are awarded, the cost of admission is determined by the number of events your school will be participating in, the type of programs requested, and funding availability. A Whitaker Center staff member will work with you personally to ensure that your needs are met.
For more information on WCEOF or to find out how you can donate, please contact the Development Office at 717-724-3886. If you would like to request funding for a school group or youth program, please contact Whitaker Center’s Group Sales Office at 717-724-3862 or groupsales@whitakercenter.org.