Kohl Council

Your gift will grow a child’s mind through the power of play.

Kohl Council members are parents, grandparents, neighbors, friends, teachers, community leaders, philanthropists and advocates for young children who support the Museum with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. All donations to Kohl Children’s Museum directly impact families with young children.

Kohl Council Impact

Here are some programs that your support can provide when you join Kohl Council:

  • A Kohl Council Membership sends KCM’s mobile learning lab to an underserved community for one day.
  • Kohl Explorers provide one month of supplies for innovative STEAM programs like Science Sleuths and Tinkering.
  • Kohl Educators fund 1,000 learning kits for children that face the greatest academic challenges.
  • Kohl Innovators grant museum access for 150 families through Museums for All.
  • Kohl Funders give 600 children with disabilities—and their families—free, exclusive KCM access during Everyone at Play events.
  • Kohl Society Members allow seven Chicago-area teachers to participate in Early Childhood Connections, a renowned teacher training program.

…and, of course, your generous gift sparks imagination and curiosity for hundreds of children each day at the Museum!

CLICK HERE to Join Kohl Council

Kohl Council Benefits

Six free daily admissions to KCM

Full member benefits

Recognition as a Kohl Council member

Subscription to Kohl Council E-newsletter

Invitation to Annual Philanthropy Dinner

Advance registration access and member pricing for special events

Invitation to sneak peek of new exhibits, Donor Appreciation Sleep Under event, and scheduled donors-only museum hours

Name recognition on the KCM Donor wall

VIP invitation to adult lecture program and up to four one-time use grandparent guest passes

One personal visit with your child or grandchild with a KCM Play Facilitator (weekday)

Invitation to Dinner with Board Leaders and President/CEO

Personal assistance with ticket reservations (24 hour advance notice required)

Invitation for private Family Field Trip to the Museum led by a Kohl Museum Education Specialist

 

Ways to Give

There are many ways you can make a gift to Kohl Children’s Museum:
Give Online
CLICK HERE to Join Kohl Council
Monthly Giving

  • Scheduling a monthly gift is an easy way to spread your contribution over the entire year. Support the Museum all year long, and receive benefits at the total level of your annual support!

Matching Gifts

  • Check with your company regarding matching gifts to 501(c)(3) organizations like Kohl Children’s Museum and double your impact. If your company has a matching gift program, contact your human resources department for a matching gift form.

Gifts of Stock or Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

  • Make a stock transfer or gift through your DAF. For information, call 847-832-6895.

Planned Gifts

  • Planned gifts provide valuable financial support to the Museum and ensure we can give quality STEAM-based educational programming for years to come. By including a gift to Kohl Children’s Museum in your will or estate, you will leave a lasting legacy for future generations of children.

Questions? Contact our Development office at (847) 832-6910