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STEAMZONE
Review for Museum Of Science And Industry Endowment Inc, Tampa, FL, USA
I made the first donation $10,000 to MOSI to start the Endowment. I believe that a mature institution like MOSI has much to offer everyone of all ages and talents but this science center needs a significant endowment to provide scholarships in the Tampa Bay Community so that all can enjoy and learn from the hundreds of experiences that they offer. My donations go to a restricted endowment account for summer science camp classes. I can start my own named endowment account for a minimum gift of $25,000 which will remain in perpetuity. There is the Dr. Carl Riggs fund for supporting a scientist in residence program, another for supporting Hispanic children at MOSI, the Dr. Richard Bowers Memorial Fund and others. A separate board meets monthly to maximize the investments and has grown my investments. I think this year the fund was up just over 16%.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make the mission of this important Endowment more well known in the community. Great return on your investment; young people experiencing STEAM; science, technology, engineering, art/design and math for enjoyment and potential careers
Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
Review for Museum Of Science And Industry Inc, Tampa, FL, USA
I have been donating to MOSI, the Museum of Science & Industry for the last 26 years. Their use of my money has provided for scholarships for young people to participate in a fabulous summer science classes, built the 8th largest science center in the U.S. My own son took classes and now is a professor at LSU in digital art and design. His knowledge of technology, appreciation of a free choice learning environment and his love of creativity came mainly from MOSI. My daughter is a health sciences major in college an got her start in science fairs, experiments, and love of working with people from her participation on the The Kids in Charge Board. I gave $10,000 to help start the MOSI Endowment and it has grown nicely by the volunteer work of the Endowment Board. My funds are in a restricted account for Scholarships for young people so they can have the same benefits from MOSI that my children had.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
get rid of the inflammatory post by that person who obviously holds a very disturbing grudge.
Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
