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Become a Member

Support our work through an annual gift of $250 or more. Giving Circle members help sustain what happens here today and shape what comes next.

Giving Circle Levels

Each Giving Circle level reflects a deeper level of support, with added access, recognition, and ways to engage more closely with what’s happening here. Each level is named for individuals who helped shape Yerkes, reflecting a legacy of discovery that continues through the people who support it today.
Benefits are based on availability and are subject to change without prior notice.
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George Ellery Hale Patrons

($5,000 annual gift)
Experience Yerkes at a more personal level, with priority access and support tailored to you and your guests.
50% off Space & Spaces and Hidden Spaces tours for you and a guest
15% off in the Yerkes Gift Shop
Invitation to the Summer Giving Circle event
Quarterly Giving Circle newsletter
A special Yerkes gift
Invitations for two to pre-Speaker Series receptions
Concierge support for booking tours for you or your guests
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Nancy Grace Roman Society

($2,500 annual gift)
Go further with added access, exclusive moments, and opportunities to engage more closely with what’s happening here.
50% off Space & Spaces and Hidden Spaces tours for you and a guest
15% off in the Yerkes Gift Shop
Invitation to the Summer Giving Circle event
Quarterly Giving Circle newsletter
A special Yerkes gift
Invitations for two to pre-Speaker Series receptions
Photo illustrating the Giving Circle program at Yerkes Observatory

Mary Calvert Society

($1,000 annual gift)
Unlock more of what’s here, with expanded access and opportunities to explore beyond the usual experience.
50% off Space & Spaces tours for you and a guest
50% off Hidden Spaces tours for you and a guest
15% off in the Yerkes Gift Shop
Invitation to the Summer Giving Circle event
Quarterly Giving Circle newsletter
A special Yerkes gift
Photo illustrating the Giving Circle program at Yerkes Observatory

John Charles Olmsted Circle

($500 annual gift)
Spend more time here, with greater access to tours and a few added touches along the way.
50% off Space & Spaces tours for you and a guest
15% off in the Yerkes Gift Shop
Invitation to the Spring Giving Circle event
Quarterly Giving Circle newsletter
A special Yerkes gift
Photo illustrating the Giving Circle program at Yerkes Observatory

Henry Ives Cobb Circle

($250 annual gift)

Enjoy a deeper connection to Yerkes with access to tours, savings, and exclusive updates throughout the year. Spend more time here, with greater access to tours and a few added touches along the way.

25% off Space & Spaces tours for you and a guest
15% off in the Yerkes Gift Shop
Invitation to the Spring Giving Circle event
Quarterly Giving Circle newsletter

Join a Giving Circle Today

Your annual gift helps sustain the work happening here year-round. As a Giving Circle member, you play an ongoing role in supporting programs, preserving the space, and shaping what comes next.

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Other Ways to Give

Choose the path that fits how you want to be part of the Yerkes community.
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Make a Donation

Make a one-time or recurring gift to support the programs, preservation, and experiences that bring Yerkes to life.
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Planned Giving

Include Yerkes in your estate plan through a will, trust, or other legacy gift, and help inspire discovery for generations to come.
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Corporate Partnerships

Partner with Yerkes to support programs, events, and initiatives while connecting your organization to a place of discovery, creativity, and community.
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Grow Beyond Our Galaxy

Grow Beyond Our Galaxy is a long-term effort to expand what happens at Yerkes, from new spaces and programs to major restoration and preservation work. With your support, Yerkes will continue to evolve as a place for discovery, creativity, and connection.
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