Donate
- Annual Fund – donations to this fund supports the general operating budget of GRCM. With your contribution, staff can wash more than 1,000,000 sticky fingerprints from windows & mirrors, clean more than 30,000 Legos, and tie more than 5,000 balloons. For example, a $600 donation would pay for one full year of BUBBLES!
- Have-Heart Scholarship Fund – this fund provides scholarships for disadvantaged school children to discover the Museum. For example, a $1,000 donation would give 500 students the opportunity to explore and learn!
- Sponsorship – there are many exhibits and programs throughout the year that are in need of underwriters. A wide array of benefits is tailored to maximize your company’s marketing needs and exposure. For example, a $2,500 sponsorship would allow the Museum to provide a FREE DAY to the community. Please call (616) 235-4726 to make a contribution to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum today!
- Matching Gifts-Double your Donation- many companies throughout West Michigan give employees and retirees the chance to increase their personal gifts to non-profit organizations by matching the gift with company funds or corporate foundations. These funds may double or triple your own gift!
Click here for a list of some matching gift companies. However, if your company is not on this list, they may still offer matching donations. Your personnel or human resource office should be able to tell you if your company offers this type of program and what the guidelines are. They will also provide you with the appropriate forms.
Wish List
If you can make any of our wishes come true, please call (616) 235-4726 ext. 212 or e-mail msierz@grcm.org. View our current Wish List.

