DONATIONS to PERKINS OBSERVATORY
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Perkins
Observatory is a non-profit, educational institution.
All donations are tax-deductible! There are many ways to give. Please select one of the options to the right. |
Give to the Endowment Fund |
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Perkins Endowment Fund! We Need YOUR Help to Survive!!
Our Goal is $2,000,000! With two million dollars, an endowment fund would generate $100,000 each year. This is a 5% payout rate, which will allow for principal growth as well. This would be enough to maintain our programs at their current level indefinitely. With more money, we can expand our programs and add more exhibits, hire more staff, and conduct more and better programs. The endowment currently contains just over $ 1,500,000!! This is more than 3/4 of our goal already! Please write "Endowment Fund" in the memo part of your check. You will receive a letter from Ohio Wesleyan University acknowledging your donation for tax purposes. |
The Perkins Adoption Program is part of our push to complete our endowment fund. You can contribute to the endowment fund by adopting something at the observatory.
Participants can adopt practically anything at the observatory. Computers, light bulbs, critters, you name it, we'll price it!
Download the Adoption Program Brochure, complete with an order form.
Of particular interest is Adopt A Star. We have created a HUGE star map near our exhibit area with thousands of stars plotted on it, all by hand. For $75 you can adopt one of these stars. We will not only give you a nice certificate acknowledging your adoption, but we will also put your name on the map itself! A computer located near the map will also list the names of those who have adopted stars, and will allow you to point-and-click around to find your star.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be adopting the star on our star map, and not up in the sky.
We are always on the lookout for certain items. If you have something you would like to donate, please give us a call and see if it is something we might have use for. Don't trash it before calling us! who knows, it might be something we need!
While almost anything might be of use to us (furniture, lumber, picture frames, tools, telescopes, books, etc. etc.), there are a few specific items we have need of right now. Some of the items on our "wish list" are below.
Picnic Tables
Perkins has a small picnic area with a couple of tables. They come in handy when small groups of people or families want to eat lunch or dinner on our beautiful grounds. But when we have large daytime groups of school children, there are not enough seats to go around. If you have an old (or new) picnic table that you are not using, please give us a call. we can even come out and pick it up from you!
Baby Changing Tables
We do get lots of families at our programs, and many of them have small children in diapers. Right now, we don't really have a good place for babies to be changed. While everyone has managed so far, we would really like to get a good used changing table for our guests to use. If we could get a couple of changing tables, we could have one for the men's restroom as well as for the ladies. That way, Perkins will be nice and non-sexist.Computers and Software
The library at Perkins has many used computers running astronomy programs for our guests to enjoy. We are always seeking to upgrade and improve these computers to keep them as up-to-date as possible. Perkins can use Macintosh or PC computers. Right now, we are only taking high-end G4 Macintosh computers or Pentium 3 and above PC's. Software (especially about astronomy), and other related items may be needed as well. We are not currently accepting printers (unless they are laser printers), Monitors (unless over 17"), Mice, or Keyboards. Please call us first to see if what you have is something we need.
Astronomy Toys and Memorabilia
Perkins is constantly trying to improve its exhibits. One of the ideas we have is a large display case full of toys and other items about space exploration. Models, photographs, key chains, commemorative glasses, toys, stamps, or just about anything else could be used. They don't even have to be very old (after all, someday everything will be an antique). If you have such items, but do not want to just give them away, perhaps you would consider loaning them to us to display. Don't forget that if you do want to donate them, it can be a great tax write-off for you!
Display Cases
Going along with our desire to improve our exhibits, we could also use some nice cases to put them in. In you have something you think we could use, please call us and somebody can come out and look it over to see if it meets our needs.
By joining the Friends of Perkins Observatory, you will enjoy the privilege of attending any of our regular Friday and Saturday night programs at no additional cost! Family memberships are also available. While a membership is not a tax-deductible donation, it does go a very long way to help keep Perkins Observatory's public programs going since it goes directly into the operating fund.
| Individual ($50) | Sponsor ($100) | Family ($90) | Family Sponsor ($200) | Corporate ($300) |
To join the Friends of Perkins, just send us a check for the appropriate amount listed above. If you want a family membership, be sure to include the names of your family members. We will send you your membership badge(s) which will allow you to attend our Friday or Saturday night programs.
If you want an order form, just call our office number. (740) 363-1257
Honorable Mentions Page - We thank those who given and help us continue to do our mission
If you'd like to contribute, or have any questions, here's how to reach us:
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If you wish to contact us, send e-mail at perkinsw (at symbol here) owu (period here) edu or call us at (740) 363-1257
