Support FORSE

Our generous corporate and foundation sponsors and individual donors make FORSE possible. These donations enable MAS to bring free STEM materials, resources, curriculum, mentors, and hands-on learning to K-12 students from populations traditionally underrepresented in STEM in Minnesota.

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SPONSORSHIP NEEDS

FORSE services vary by location, according to the identified needs of our educational partners. FORSE sponsorships fund the following services to the schools and programs we serve.

Introductory robotics projects for 150 elementary school students ($500)
“STEM Play Day” for 30-40 elementary school students ($1,000)
Launch First Robotics or Science Bowl team for grades 4 - 8 ($1,000)
Hardware/software to support hands-on STEM learning ($1,000+)
Mentoring/tutoring for 20 students ($1,000 - $1,500)
STEM experience or field trip for one class ($1,500)
Educational consultation on STEM programming for educators ($1,750)
STEM curriculum tailored to meet educator goals ($2,000 / grade)
STEM/STEAM community event ($2,000)
“Adopt a School” - support all identified STEM enrichment needs of one educational partner for one year ($5,000 - $10,000)

SPONSOR LEVELS & VISIBILITY

MAS will thank and recognize sponsors who provide funding, including in-kind donations, at the following levels:

$1,000 — Listed in MAS monthly e-newsletter as a sponsor

$2,500 — Also thanked specially during FORSE community events

$5,000 — Also featured on the FORSE landing page & in social media posts

$10,000 — Also listed in FORSE media releases as a sponsor and posted on general MAS sponsors page

$25,000 — Custom options available, such as special school/event visibility

$50,000 — Premier sponsorship comes with the highest level of sponsor visibility

WAYS TO DONATE

MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION TO MAS:
Use the DONATE button at the top of this page or visit our General Donation portal.
SEND A CHECK PAYABLE TO THE MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE:
MN Academy of Science
FORSE Donations
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 103
St. Paul, MN 55114
DONATE through your giving or GRANTS platform or via ACH payment:
Contact Executive Director Lara Maupin to provide a grant invitaton or arrange for payment transfer.
PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATIONS SUCH AS:
- Internships, tours, tickets appropriate for K-12 students.
- STEM-related items or packaged food to be given away at in-person events.
To discuss in-kind donations, contact Program Manager Evangeline Holley. Send items to MAS office at the address above or arrange for pick-up.