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Wonderscope’s mission is to spark a lifelong love of learning through the universal and uniting power of play.
Generous contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations enable us to keep admission fees affordable and our exhibits looking and operating at their best. Please take a few minutes to read our Donor Spotlight which celebrates a recent donor gift and along with organizations and individuals that, through their support, are help us make a big impact on our little friends.
Join us in serving the many children, families, schools, and communities that are our future. Your support will help them learn and play now and will help Wonderscope grow to make even more of a difference for Kansas City’s children.
Ways to show your support
Wonder Fund
Donor Spotlight
Owen & Lynne Buckley
Through their recent gift of $100,000, the Buckley’s passion and commitment for Wonderscope is extended.
“From the time we started our family, we have always believed in the importance of early childhood development and preparing our children for kindergarten. We have been fortunate to experience, first-hand, Wonderscope’s ability to create learning experiences through play. Not only has Wonderscope had a truly profound impact on our own grandchildren, but also on the young people across our community regardless of their circumstances. Wonderscope is an exceptional organization that is an asset for Kansas City – drawing families locally and regionally. As such, it plays an important role in helping build a vibrant and engaging community in South Kansas City. Our family is delighted (honored) to support this wonderful, child-centered institution in order that children will be able to play, learn and find joy in discovery for generations to come.” – Lynne and Owen Buckley
Thank you to our other supporters!
Listing reflects generous gifts over $10,000 from January 2024 to date.
Catherine M. Regnier Fund
Feist Charitable Foundation
Heartland Utilities for Energy Efficiency: A-Mazing Airways Grant
Meta: 2024 Data Center Community Action Grant: Design Lab Equipment
Sally Stanton
Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation
Children's Services Fund of Jackson County Parenting with Play Programming Grant
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
KC CAN! 2024 Giving Day: Everbright Exhibit Grant
V & H Charitable Foundation
Lida L. Moffett Foundation: Wonder Camp/Wonder Fund Grant
Kelly and Brandon Buckley
Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation
Kansas City Royals Foundation: Naturescape Exhibit Grants
Lynne and Owen Buckley Foundation
Hulston Family Foundation: Wonder Camp Grant
Kona Ice of West Jackson County
Shumaker Family Foundation
Meta: 2025 Data Center Community Action Grant: Design Lab Equipment
Wonderscope is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible.
Checks made payable to Wonderscope Children’s Museum may be dropped off at the front desk or mailed to Wonderscope at 433 E Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. Thank you!