Why Donate?
For more than a century, Harford and Cecil Counties have been at the forefront of world-changing innovation. Anchored by Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), our region helped shape technologies that transformed everyday life, from computing and the Internet to artificial respiration and high-speed photography.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
Our vision is to create a place where learners of all ages can explore, experiment, invent, and play with technology while building curiosity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of science and its history. Through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences, we spark excitement around STEM, especially for young minds.
A Community Asset With Lasting Impact
Your support helps make the Discovery Center a vibrant community resource, offering:
Hands-on STEM exhibits designed to ignite a love of science
Interactive displays that showcase our region’s technology heritage
Facility rentals for birthday parties and special events
Multi-purpose spaces for nonprofit classes, workshops, and meetings
Together, we’re creating an inclusive space where discovery is accessible to everyone.
We envision the Discovery Center becoming one of the most visited attractions north of Baltimore, drawing families, students, educators, and visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic. Most importantly, we aim to ignite a lifelong love of discovery in every visitor who walks through our doors.
Your Gift Makes a Difference
The Discovery Center at Water’s Edge is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and donations are generally tax-deductible. Every contribution helps inspire curiosity, preserve innovation, and light a lifelong passion for learning.
Our goal is simple: to spark curiosity, inspire innovation, and help prepare the next generation to succeed in a STEM-driven world.
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Ignite Curiosity. Inspire the Future.
Your support of the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge helps spark innovation through hands-on STEM education and preserves our region’s rich technological heritage. Every gift one-time or monthly supports exhibits, programs, and immersive learning experiences that bring us closer to opening our doors and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Business Membership
Join the movement to build the Discovery Center at Water's Edge
Position your business at the forefront of innovation and education by joining the Discovery Center as a Business Member. This unique opportunity elevates your brand and demonstrates your commitment to contributing to the economic growth of our region. Invest today in the workforce of tomorrow, and align your company with everything the Discovery Center represents – progress, creativity, and the boundless potential of the next generation of scientists and inventors.
Xenon
$15k a year
- Naming rights for one Discovery Center exhibit for one year
- Free facility rental for corporate events
- Customized employee team building volunteer activity
- Unlimited free admission for employees and their families for one year
- Logo, name, and corporate link on website for 12 months
- Lead Sponsorship of Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival
- Monthly social media recognition
- VIP invitations to Receptions and Special Events
- Logo on Business Membership Plaque on the Visionaries Wall
- Featured in Discovery Center electronic newsletter
- Included in outreach presentations given at public and special events
Krypton
$10k a year
- Free facility rental for corporate events
- Customized employee team building volunteer activity
- Unlimited free admission for employees and their families for one year
- Logo, name, and corporate link on website for 12 months
- $2,000 credit toward Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival sponsorship
- Monthly social media recognition
- VIP invitations to Receptions and Special Events
- Logo on Business Membership Plaque on the Visionaries Wall
- Featured in Discovery Center electronic newsletter
- Included in outreach presentations given at public and special events
Argon
$5k a year
- 50% off facility rental for corporate events
- 100 free admission passes + 50% off individual and family memberships
- Logo, name, and corporate link on website for 12 months
- $1,000 credit toward Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival sponsorship
- Monthly social media recognition
- VIP invitations to Receptions and Special Events
- Listed on Business Membership Plaque on the Visionaries Wall
- Featured in Discovery Center electronic newsletter
- Included in outreach presentations given at public and special events
Neon
$2.5k a year
- 25% off facility rental for corporate events
- 50 free admission passes + 50% off individual and family memberships
- Logo, name, and corporate link on website for 12 months
- $500 credit toward Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival sponsorship
- Social media recognition
- Invitations to Receptions and Special Events
- Listed on Business Membership Plaque on the Visionaries Wall
Helium
$1k a year
- 10% off facility rental for corporate events
- 10 free admission passes + 50% off individual and family memberships
- Logo, name, and corporate link on website for 12 months
- $200 credit toward Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival sponsorship
- Social media recognition
- VIP invitations to Receptions and Special Events
- Listed on Business Membership Plaque on the Visionaries Wall
CFC Gving
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Giving
The Discovery Center at Water’s Edge is pleased to be included as a charity in the 2024/2025 Combined Federal Campaign. We have created this page to provide CFC participants with a description of the goals of the Discovery Center, its status, and its planned development.
Our CFC Code is 11621.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CFC's website?
How is the Discovery Center identified in the CFC's list of Charities, and what is its CFC Number?
For the 2024/2025 giving campaign, the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge’s CFC number is (and will remain) 11621.