By supporting the Cook Museum Annual Fund, Donors can help engage, excite, and educate visitors of all ages at the Museum! This Fund assists areas such as animal care, education materials, and more.
Donations can be one time, weekly, or monthly. Contributions of $50 or more will be featured in the Museum’s Annual Gratitude Report and on signage within the Museum for each year after contribution.
Cook Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services will be exchanged for donations made to the Annual Fund.
For more information you may contact:
- Dr. Jeanne Payne, Director of Development at 256-351-4507
- Or email donate@cookmuseum.org
| Donor Level | Donation Amount |
| Diamond | $100,000+ |
| Emerald | $75,000 – $99,999 |
| Sapphire | $50,000 – $74,999 |
| Ruby | $25,000 – $49,999 |
| Pearl | $10,000 – $24,999 |
| Opal | $5,000 – $9,999 |
| Jade | $1,000 – $4,999 |
| Amethyst | $500 – $999 |
| Turquoise | $100 – $499 |
| Topaz | $50 – $99 |
Honor Someone Special
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by making a donation in their honor. When you make a gift in honor or memory of someone, the Museum will mail a special card to the honoree or their family notifying them of your thoughtful gesture. Donations of $50 or more will be recognized in the Museum’s Annual Report.
Workplace Matches To Your Contribution
Increase your personal donation by using your company’s matching gift program. Please contact your employer’s Human Resources Department to see if your company offers this benefit.
Your company may send the match to:
Cook Museum of Natural Science
Attn: Development Department
P.O. Box 2955
Decatur, AL 35602
Donate Through Securities
Help support the Museum by donating appreciated securities, bonds, or mutual funds. Please contact us at the information below to discuss a transfer of stock to the Museum:
- Dr. Jeanne Payne, Director of Development at 256-351-4507
- Or email donate@cookmuseum.org
Monthly Giving
Would you consider being a monthly donor?
Having a reliable monthly income stream for the Museum is very important! These donations will help with animal care, education materials, and much more. Donations can start as low as $10 per month.
Donations over $50 total in one year will be listed in the Annual Fund section of the Gratitude Report, and on signage within the Museum for one year.
Please click below to set up your monthly donation or, if you prefer to donate by check, you may mail it to:
Cook Museum of Natural Science
Attn: Development Department
P.O. Box 2955
Decatur, AL 35602