Thanks to you, more than 175,000 students have participated in nature-based education programs with Dunes Learning Center.
Help build the stewards of tomorrow, today!
Make a One-Time Gift:
Make a Monthly Gift:
Join the annual Giving Society
with a gift of $250 or more!
Receive unique benefits, including invitations to special events and more.
Visit the Giving Society page for details!
You can help more children fall in love with nature.
The experiences kids have here at Dunes Learning Center make them better students, and better people.
Stock Gifts
Your gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can help sustain programs that benefit at-risk students in low-income communities. You avoid capital gains taxes and receive a full deduction! Call 219-395-9555 or email friends@duneslearningcenter.org for information.
IRA Required/Rollover Minimum Distribution (RMD)
Are you age 70.5 or older? Consider directing your RMD directly to Dunes Learning Center to reduce your taxable income. Gifts must be sent directly from your IRA custodian.
Matching Gifts from Corporations
Does your employer match charitable gifts? Many local corporations, including Cleveland Cliffs, BP America, Cargill, and Air Products match donations to qualified organizations like Dunes Learning Center. Check with your employer for details!
Crypto Currency
Are you interested in donating crypto currency to Dunes Learning Center? We are happy to accept a wide variety of currencies. Click the gray button to the right to give crypto!
Give a gift of nature
Make a donation in honor of someone special and we’ll send a card notifying the recipient of your thoughtful gift.
Thrivent Choice Dollars
DLC is an approved organization to receive Thrivent Choice Dollars from eligible members. If you hold Thrivent insurance or investments, please recommend Dunes Learning Center for funding.
Corporate partnerships make our programs possible through event sponsorships and grants. Contact us today to tailor a sponsorship for your business.
Learn more about event sponsorships HERE
Donor Privacy Policy: Commitment to our Donors
We will not sell, share, or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by Dunes Learning Center, both online and offline, on any Platform ("Platform" includes the Dunes Learning Center website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.
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