Make A Donation

Inspiring young minds to explore science, engineering and technology is not only our work, it´s our passion!  As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, The Bakken Museum relies on the generosity of donors, corporate and community partners, members and volunteers to continue providing electrifying experiences for children and all members of the Twin Cities community.  With your gift, the museum can expand existing programs, create new partnerships and develop fun, innovative and high quality learning experiences.

Please consider giving a tax deductible gift to help The Bakken Museum fulfill its mission of inspiring a passion for science and its potential for social good by helping people explore the history and nature of electricity and magnetism.

Gift Levels

Annual Giving:

You are invited to make an annual gift at any of the following levels.

$1,000 - Transformer
$500 - Pacemaker
$250 - Generator
$100 - Connector
$50 - Conductor

The Bakken Circle:

You are invited to join The Bakken Circle with an ongoing 5-year pledge of support.

$1,000 for 5 years - Spark an Interest
Your gift will enable The Bakken Museum to give approximately 2,400 visitors hands-on science activities including take-home experiment supplies so children and families can continue to explore the wonders of science together.

$5,000 for 5 years - Ignite a Dream
Your gift will make it possible for three talented student inventors to participate in a full year of The Bakken Museum´s individual mentoring programs including a summer camp session.  Your gift may allow us to mentor the next Bill Gates or Earl Bakken!

$10,000 for 5 years - Transform a Life
Your gift will make a far-reaching impact on our community, such as allowing The Bakken Museum to facilitate partnerships with three Minneapolis or St. Paul schools, impacting 360 students a year integrating arts and science into the classroom!

Types of Gifts

Honorarium
Donate to The Bakken Museum in honor of a friend or loved one´s birthday, wedding, anniversary, graduation or other special occasion.  A hand-written card is sent to the person you wish to honor.

Memorial Gifts
A gift may be made in remembrance of a loved one, friend or person who touched your life in a special way.  A hand-written card is sent to a designated family member of the person you are remembering.

Gifts of Appreciated Stocks
Donating stock is an excellent way to support The Bakken Museum while avoiding capital gains taxes.  If you have held stock for more than one year, you are entitled to an income tax deduction for its full fair market value for up to 30% of your adjusted income.

How to Donate

You may donate to The Bakken Museum in the following ways:

Mail:

Download and complete the PDF form and mail it to:

Attention: Development Office
The Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN  55416

Fax:

Download and complete the PDF form and fax it to:

Attention: Development Office
Fax: 612-927-7265

Phone:

Contact Kristi Sebey, Development Manager at 612-926-3878 ext. 252.

Online:

Give an online gift to The Bakken Museum through the GiveMN website.  No transaction fees will be charged, so 100% of your gift will go to support The Bakken´s educational mission.

For more information about gift levels, types of gifts or how to donate, contact Kristi Sebey, Development Manager at 612-926-3878 ext. 252 or via e-mail using her last name @thebakken.org.