Each year, Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts receives hundreds of requests for ticket donations. As a non-profit organization, we understand the significance of community fundraisers and do our best to support other organizations. While we aim to fulfill as many requests as we can, we are limited to the number of donations we can offer per quarter. The organization donates four general admission tickets to the UPMC Science Center to nonprofit organizations, community organizations, and schools on a limited basis.
Donations requests for events happening in Q1 (January – March) are due by December 1. Donations will be mailed by December 7 if selected.
Donations requests for events happening in Q2 (April – June) are due by March 1. Donations will be mailed by March 7 if selected.
Donations requests for events happening in Q3 (July – September) are due by June 1. Donations will be mailed by June 7 if selected.
Donations requests for events happening in Q4 (October – December) are due by September 1. Donations will be mailed by September 7 if selected.
All requests must be submitted by the appropriate date via Google form or by mail to be considered. Requests must be on organization letterhead and include the following information:
- Primary contact name, email address, and phone number
- Mailing address
- Short description of the organization and its purpose
- How Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts will be advertised during the event
- What focus area of Whitaker Center will your request address? (Children, STEAM, Local Community)
Requests can also be mailed to:
Whitaker Center
Attn: Donation Requests
222 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Please Note:
- Up to one in-kind charitable donation per organization per calendar year
- Priority is given to non-profit organizations, and organizations that focus on children, STEAM, and/or communities that are within 50 miles of Harrisburg.
- We do not offer donations to Independent or Third-Party Fundraisers (Organizations or events that support other individuals or organizations like a Fun Run to Support John Doe, Bike Ride to Support the ABC Foundation)