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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 hands-on space experiences that open students’ eyes to new opportunities and spark their curiosity in STEM fields.

90 cents of every dollar you give is invested in our educational programs.

 

Join the Challenger Corps!

Giving $40 per month or $400 in a year will automatically enroll you as a member. Get behind-the-scenes emails showing how your donations make an impact in students’ lives, and be invited to exclusive events, such as an upcoming Q&A with best-selling author, Andy Weir.

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.

Shop Challenger Center

Support our mission by sporting exclusive Challenger Center merchandise! Every purchase contributes to our programs that help inspire students to reach for the stars.

Donor Stories

Donor Stories

NASA Legend Turns Memorabilia into a Gift for the Future

NASA Legend Turns Memorabilia into a Gift for the Future

NASA Legend Turns Memorabilia into a Gift for the Future

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Press Releases

Challenger Center Receives $1.4 Million from Overdeck Family Foundation

Challenger Center Receives $1.4 Million from Overdeck Family Foundation

Challenger Center Receives $1.4 Million from Overdeck Family Foundation

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Blogs

Giving 2,208 Students a Ride to Challenger Learning Centers

Giving 2,208 Students a Ride to Challenger Learning Centers

Giving 2,208 Students a Ride to Challenger Learning Centers

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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 Street NE, Suite 1050, Washington DC, 20002.

Recurring Gift

Support our programs on an ongoing basis by giving an automated monthly gift. Select “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. For support with this, please email giving@challenger.org.

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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