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Academy Collaborators

The Academy Collaborators is an upper-level membership program that provides critical support for the Academy of Natural Sciences’ mission to understand the natural world and inspire everyone to care for it.

Through annual unrestricted gifts, Collaborator members directly impact cutting-edge science and research, as well as groundbreaking exhibitions and educational programs.

Collaborator members enjoy VIP access to the Academy through curated benefits, opportunities to participate in research, collections explorations and more. Benefits may be waived for a fully tax-deductible gift.

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Levels and Benefits

Headwaters Club | $250

All but $98 of Headwaters Club membership dues are tax deductible.

  • One year of unlimited admission to the museum and special exhibits for three named adults and up to five children under age 18, plus two guests each time you visit.
  • Two complimentary general admission tickets to share with friends or family.
  • Invitations to exclusive Collaborator programs behind the scenes and out in the field.
  • Discounts on Academy public programs and Academy Shop purchases.

Pinelands Club | $500

All but $159 of Pinelands Club membership dues are tax deductible.

All the above, plus:

  • Three additional complimentary general admission tickets to share with friends and family (five total).
  • Priority registration for Academy member trips.
  • Recognition in the Academy’s Annual Report.

Meadow Circle | $1,500

All but $247 of Meadow Circle membership dues are tax deductible.

All the above, plus:

  • Five additional complimentary general admission tickets to share with friends and family (10 total).
  • Complimentary daytime parking at Logan Square Garage for up to four visits per year.
  • Personalized assistance from Academy staff when planning a visit.

Rainforest Circle | $2,500

All but $267 of Rainforest Circle membership dues are tax deductible.

All the above, plus:

  • Private behind-the-scenes tour of the Academy’s collections for you and a guest.

Salt Marsh Circle | $5,000

All but $357 of Salt Marsh Circle membership dues are tax deductible.

All the above, plus:

  • You and a friend become field scientists for a day and join Academy scientists for a day of research in a local natural setting.

Mangrove Circle | $10,000

All but $450 of Mangrove Circle membership dues are tax deductible.

All the above, plus:

  • An additional friend (two total) can join you for a day of research in a local natural setting with Academy scientists.
  • Complimentary Family membership to gift friends or family.

Seagrass Circle | $25,000

All but $689 of Seagrass Circle membership dues are tax deductible.

All the above, plus:

  • Become curator for a day to learn all about your favorite collection, its history and current research.

More Ways to Support the Academy

Gifts of Stock Donations

Planned Giving

Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC)

Contact Us

If you have questions about supporting the Academy Collaborators or supporting the Academy of Natural Sciences, please contact friends@ansp.org or 215-299-1011.

The official registration and financial information of the Academy of Natural Sciences may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.