Businesses and foundations have a unique opportunity to partner with McDonald Observatory and Texas Astronomy to make a difference in the lives of students and teachers nationwide. The Observatory’s Education and Outreach Office is dedicated to increasing science literacy in the U.S. For information, please contact McDonald Observatory Development Manager Joel Barna at jwbarna@astro.as.utexas.edu or 512-471-6335.

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Endowments

Endowed gifts to McDonald Observatory have the potential to create a legacy for generations to come. For information on how create an endowment to benefit science education, please contact McDonald Observatory Development Manager Joel Barna at jwbarna@astro.as.utexas.edu or 512-471-6335.

Matching Gifts

More than a thousand corporations will match employee gifts to a non-profit organization. When giving to McDonald Observatory, please check to see if your employer supports employee giving at our Matching Gift Information site.