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Donate today to help students discover new possibilities for their future.

We’re inspiring the next generation of explorers and innovators to reach for the stars. But we can’t do it without you.

When you support Challenger Center, you’re providing experiential STEM opportunities that will open students’ eyes to their educational and career potential.

90 cents of every dollar you give is invested into our educational programs. Your donation is used to provide students of all backgrounds with simulated space exploration, scientific research, and STEM-career role-play opportunities.

A contribution to Challenger Center is an investment in our future.

Your Gift

Your gift to Challenger Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our tax ID is 76-0192067.

Donor Stories

Blogs

Support from Teacher in Space Participant Dr. Melanie Vickers

Support from Teacher in Space Participant Dr. Melanie Vickers

Support from Teacher in Space Participant Dr. Melanie Vickers

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Blogs

Limited Funding is Impacting Field Trips—And the Cost is Our STEM Professional Pipeline

Limited Funding is Impacting Field Trips—And the Cost is Our STEM Professional Pipeline

Limited Funding is Impacting Field Trips—And the Cost is Our STEM Professional Pipeline

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Blogs

Former Astronaut Bill Readdy: Supporting STEM Education and Challenger Center Since 1986

Former Astronaut Bill Readdy: Supporting STEM Education and Challenger Center Since 1986

Former Astronaut Bill Readdy: Supporting STEM Education and Challenger Center Since 1986

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Additional Ways to Give

Donate by Mail

Please make checks payable to Challenger Center and mail to: Challenger Center, Attn: Development, 750 First St., NE, Suite 1050, Washington DC, 20002.

Recurring Gift

Join our Dream Team with an automated monthly gift by selecting “monthly” when making your online donation.

Matching Gifts

Check with your employer to learn if they’ll match your personal contributions to Challenger Center.

Planned Gift or Bequest

When including Challenger Center as a beneficiary in your will, trust, life insurance policy, or other assets, please fill out our Planned Gift Confirmation form and email to giving@challenger.org.

Stocks, DAF, and IRA Rollovers

To make a grant from a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, follow this link to give directly to Challenger Center with no transaction fees. To make a contribution from an IRA rollover, via wire transfer, or to donate stock, please email giving@challenger.org.

Fundraise

Establish fundraisers through 5K races, walk- and dance-a-thons, friend-raisers, networking socials, bake sales, theme parties, holiday events, and gift auctions.

Combined Federal Campaign

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace-giving campaign for federal employees and retirees. Each year, the selection period for organizations receiving CFC contributions is September 1 to January 15. Use CFC number 11927 to direct your donations to Challenger Center.

Partner with Us

Challenger Center works closely with government organizations, leading businesses, nonprofits, and foundations to inspire the next generation of STEM explorers and innovators through immersive simulations and hands-on STEM activities.

We are deeply grateful for their support and are eager to collaborate with additional outstanding organizations that care about our mission.

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