Fund Today’s Wonder,
and Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs.
We're building a national movement to put science in people's hands, and we want you to be part of it!
Wonder Deserves Tools
People are already drawn to science. They binge space documentaries, stop to look at the moon, and ask big questions about how the universe works. The Science Haven exists to turn that wonder into participation.
Through our flagship program, Stellar Dreams, we put telescopes in the hands of children, adults, and community organizations. We teach them how to use them, connect them to a community of learners, and keep them engaged long after their first look at the night sky.
This October, we're taking Stellar Dreams national during World Space Week, and we're looking for partners who want to be part of it.
Hands-On Tools. Meaningful Learning. Lasting Impacts.
Our model is built on four pillars:
Tools
We give people scientific instruments they can keep and use for years to come.
We teach skills that stick, from first-time stargazing all the way to credit-bearing astronomy pathways.
Training
We partner with libraries, museums, schools, and community centers to meet people where they are.
Community
Our virtual hub (in development) will keep participants engaged year-round with curriculum, live sessions, and ongoing support.
Continuity
27 telescopes distributed through Stellar Dreams Phase 1 in Buffalo
27 CuriosityStream subscriptions provided to participants
Access to 325,000+ engaged science enthusiasts through founder network
Partnerships with Celestron and CuriosityStream secured
National expansion launching World Space Week 2026 (October 4-10)
What we’ve accomplished so far:
We're just getting started, and there's room at the table for partners who want to help us scale!
Put Your Brand Behind Science That Matters!
We're looking for corporate sponsors who believe science should be accessible to everyone and want to help us prove it at scale. When you partner with The Science Haven, your investment comes with clear impact and outcomes, so you can see exactly where your dollars go and the change they create.
Local Activation Sponsor
Fund a Stellar Dreams site in a specific community. Your sponsorship covers telescopes, training, and local partner support, with logo placement on site materials and recognition in all related communications.
Virtual Cohort Sponsor
Support a year-long cohort through the Stellar Dreams Community Hub (launching 2026). Your investment funds curriculum development, live sessions, and ongoing engagement, with featured recognition in the hub and participant communications.
National Activation Sponsor
Become the lead sponsor for World Space Week 2026. This tier includes premier visibility across all activation sites, media coverage, and the opportunity to co-brand the national campaign.
Custom Partnerships
If you have something else in mind, we'd love to design a partnership that aligns with your goals.
Invest in the Infrastructure for Long-Term Impact
Foundation partners make the long game possible. Your grant support funds program development, expansion into new communities, and the systems that turn a single telescope experience into a lifetime of science engagement.
Your investment goes toward:
Program Expansion
Fund the national rollout of Stellar Dreams, including new activation sites, telescope procurement, and training for local partners across the country.
Community Hub Development
Support the technology and content behind our year-round engagement platform, including curriculum, live sessions, and participant resources.
Credit Pathway Development
Help us build an optional, credit-bearing Intro to Astronomy pathway through academic partners, creating educational mobility for participants who want to go deeper.
Research & Evaluation
Fund evaluation of program outcomes so we can demonstrate impact, refine our model, and prepare for national scale.
Individual Donors Power This Moment
You don't have to be a corporation or a foundation to make an impact. Individual donors are the heartbeat of The Science Haven, and every gift helps us put more telescopes in more hands.
Our Partners and Sponsors
National Partners
These organizations power Stellar Dreams at scale. Their support funds telescopes, curriculum, and the infrastructure that makes our national expansion possible.
Site Partners
Site partners bring Stellar Dreams to life in their communities. These libraries, museums, schools, and community organizations host local activations and connect participants to the program.
