Donation Requests

The San Diego Natural History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports other San Diego-based nonprofits in their fundraising efforts through in-kind donations of admission tickets. Each year, the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) sets aside a number of admissions tickets for local nonprofit fundraising events. If approved, your organization will receive four passes valid for admission to The Nat (a $99.80 value; passes do not include films or separately priced events). Requests for cash donations will not be considered.

Due to the overwhelming volume of donation requests received by The Nat, notice will only be sent to those who have been approved for donation. Please, no phone calls.

Eligibility Requirements

• The organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit using the tickets as a fundraising item or as a reward or incentive for program participants. We are unable to donate to other types of not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, or individuals.
• Your organization must be located within San Diego County.
• Requests should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the scheduled event to ensure the request can be processed prior to the event.
• Requests made over the phone will not be considered.
• Requests for donations are limited to one request per calendar year, per organization.

How to Submit Your Request

Please click here to fill out the form to submit your request. You will be asked to provide:

• Contact person name and email
• Name and address of organization
• Organization mission
• Name and date of event
• 501(c)(3) tax ID number

Note: Meeting these conditions does not guarantee a donation. The value of ticketed donations is subject to change at the discretion of the San Diego Natural History Museum.