Foundation and Government

Science literacy has become of crucial importance to all people, not just the technical elite.  Science is all around us and it’s essential that our children learn to solve problems, collect and analyze information, present results and develop optimism for the future.

McWane Science Center offers age-specific, grade appropriate educational programs for children in the K-12th grades.  Every educational program meets Alabama Course of Study Standards to compliment what is being taught in the classroom.

Since McWane Science Center opened in 1998, 450,000 students have experienced field trips to McWane Science Center. An additional 70,000 students participated in outreach programs. 

This is possible due to the generous support of philanthropic organizations and municipalities which provide funding for McWane Science Center’s educational mission.

McWane Science Center gratefully acknowledges the following organizations and governments for their support.

To request more information about how your organization can help our community e-mail Lara MacGregor, Associate Vice President of Development, or contact her at (205) 714-8392.

Government, Foundation and Organization Donors

Jacques Cousteau Circle ($40,000+)
City of Birmingham
Birmingham Regional Planning Commission
Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Hill Crest Foundation, Inc.
Jefferson County Commission
Hugh Kaul Foundation
Robert R. Meyer Foundation
Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust

Alan Shephard Circle ($20,000+)
State of Alabama
Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation
The EyeSight Foundation of Alabama
The A. McDonald Family Foundation
The Shelby County Commission

George Washington Carver Circle ($10,000+)
Discovery Guild for McWane Center
Junior League of Birmingham, Inc.
Bruno's Memorial Classic Foundation
City of Mountain Brook

Madame Curie Circle ($5,000+)
C. Eugene Ireland Foundation
The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation
City of Vestavia Hills

Albert Einstein Circle ($1,000+)
Ehney A. Jr. & Mildred F.T. Camp Foundation, Inc.
Cawaco Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.