Each year, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) raises money to support worthy causes. SEEC receives funding through the CFC Campaign, typically about $20,000 to $25,000 annually.  Payroll deductions make this an easy means to support the SEEC program.  The CFC Code for SEEC is # 28194.

Please inform SEEC of your contribution to the Combined Federal Campaign by completing the gift/pledge form.

Download Gift/Pledge Form

Help SEEC by enrolling your loyalty and credit cards at your grocery store.

The Giant, Superfresh and Safeway loyalty-card programs raise money and products for SEEC.  There is no cost to register your card to benefit SEEC.  Registration must be repeated each fall.

Giant
Enroll in Giant's Bonuscard in under a minute. Go to Giant’s A+ BONUSBUCKS program web site to register:
https://www.giantfood.com/bonuscard_aplus_pin.cfm

You enter a) your last name's first 3 digits, b) your 12-digit Bonuscard number (on the card's back) with no spaces, then c) SEEC's school ID =04349.  You may register friends, extended family, and other supporters to designate SEEC for support, in addition to other schools.

SuperFresh
http://www.superfreshfood.com/school/member01.asp
Print out a form, fill it out, and bring it into the store. 

Safeway
Register and renew your card at:
https://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp
To designate SEEC, enter the zip code 20013 (alternately write out SEEC, or use our Group ID = 148861823 )

Every book ordered through Scholastic, Inc. generates points that SEEC uses to order books and supplies.  On average, SEEC secures enough points to receive approximately 100 free books for the Center per year.

SEEC engages in a variety of development activities aimed at strengthening the program through corporate, foundation, and individual giving.  The funds help enrich the museum-based curriculum and program, increase staff salaries and benefits, build the scholarship endowment, and provide additional income for educational outreach and special projects.

Individual Giving/Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Unrestricted funds from individual donors are raised primarily through the yearly Annual Giving campaign, which seeks support from our community of parents, alumni families, teachers and staff, grandparents, and other supporters, and the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).  Since 1989, SEEC has participated in CFC, which allows Smithsonian employees and workers from other Federal agencies to make contributions to SEEC through payroll deduction. SEEC's CFC # is 28194.  To date, over $150,000 has been donated to SEEC from the Combined Federal Campaign.

Scholarship Fund

SEEC conducts various fundraising activities each year to garner financial support for the scholarship program.  The annual SEEC Benefit Auction is the primary fundraiser and largest single source of income for scholarships.  First held in 1994, the Auction now attracts close to 400 guests and raises approximately $30,000 each year.  In-kind donations of goods and services from Smithsonian museums and offices, as well as sponsorship from corporations, minimize costs, which ultimately leads to an increase in funds for the scholarship program. 

Other fundraising initiatives are being developed in order to increase general scholarship funds and SEEC’s endowment.  This endowment, established in 2001 by Smithsonian Secretary Lawrence M. Small with the transfer of $100,000 in Trust funds to SEEC, provides tuition assistance for children of Smithsonian employees who hold positions no higher than the GS grade 8 level or equivalent.  

Foundation and Corporate Support

The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center seeks financial support for the scholarship program, as well as for educational outreach activities and special projects, through grant proposals to foundations and corporations.  Grants to SEEC support a range of initiatives, including scholarships for professional training for Washington area teachers serving low-income families. 

To make a contribution to SEEC, please print this form and mail with your check to:

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
National Museum of Natural History
Room CE-G50, MRC 184
P.O. Box 37012
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012

Download Gift/Pledge Form

In-kind Donations

SEEC relies on the generosity of parents, grandparents, and friends to support an array of needs at each Center.  Not all contributions need to be financial.  Support can take many forms, from volunteering to handle tasks at each Center; helping to clean the Centers on clean-up days and volunteering professional services such as marketing and communication services, business expertise and a variety of other services.  Please touch base with each Center Director to determine how your skills and expertise can be put to good use at SEEC.