Get Involved!
The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota exists thanks to the support of generous donors, many wonderful volunteers, our incredible members and visitors, and the entire Greater Mankato community. A big thank you goes to everyone who has supported us along the way!
Donate
Your gift to the Museum is vital for us to continue to offer a place where all can play, and continue to provide new, creative, and interactive exhibits, and develop quality, educational programs.
Ignite Society
Become a leadership donor by joining CMSM’s Ignite Society and ensure that we’re always at the forefront of innovation and creating new opportunities for every child in our region to realize the benefits of the Power of Play.
Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role at CMSM. We appreciate the time and talents of those who share our passion for the Power of Play.
Become a member
The best way to get involved with the Children’s Museum is to become a member! Choose from several levels including the option to pay for membership monthly or annually.
2022 Annual APPEAL Contributors
$25,000 - $50,000
- L & N Andreas Foundation
- Minnesota Department of Education – Grants Services Division
- Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
$10,000 - $24,999
- Brad & Ann Hendricks
- Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation
- Compeer Financial
- MEI Total Elevator Solutions
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Olseth Family Foundation
- Page Jones Richards Family Fund
- South Central College
- Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
- The Mayo Foundation
- U.S. Bank Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
- Alltech
- Consolidated Communications Community Fund
- Dennis & Carol Dotson
- ISG
- J.R. Merritt Controls
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- MinnValley Mutual Insurance
- RDO Equipment Company
- Ryan McKeown and Danielle Mehia Financial Advisory Team Community Fund
- Schwickert’s Techa America
- The Stevens Family Charitable Fund
- Wade & Mary Jo Hensel
- Xcel Energy Foundation
$500 - $999
- American Legion Post #475
- Barb & Don Overlie
- Brian Peterson
- Cheryl & Jon Rippke
- Christine & Chad Wilking
- CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
- Coldwell Banker Commerical Fisher Group
- Dan Corcoran
- Donald Putzier
- Duct Cleaner’s Supply
- Dunkin’
- Dustin Buchert
- Elizabeth Peters
- Fred Lutz
- Gregg Andersen
- Howard Haugh
- John Walser
- John Rippke
- Jones Metal Products, Inc
- Katherine Krueger
- Katie & Scott Thompson
- Linda Good
- Lisa Keyes
- Louise & William Dickmeyer
- Mankato Sunrise Lions Club
- Matt Norland
- Melinda Wedzina
- Michael Bolz
- Paul Graupmann
- Paul Shnieder
- Samantha Haseltine
- Tara Torseth
- Tim Bode
- VFW Post 1803 Le Center
$1000 - $4,999
- Abdo
- All American Foods, Inc.
- Arizona State University
- Baird Foundation
- Bill Lorentz
- BLK Electric, Inc.
- Bolton & Menk, Inc.
- Tom & Bridget Weigt
- Carly and Brad DeLeu
- Catherine and Michael Brennan Charitable Fund
- Charles Danish
- City of North Mankato
- Crystal Valley
- Dan Anderson
- David Christensen and Jill Evans Fund
- Doug Sandahl
- Elizabeth Peltola
- Federated Insurance Co.
- Fraternal Order of Eagles 269
- Heather Carlson
- Jean Preston
- Jessica McNamara
- John Kanyusik
- Kato Engineering – Nidec
- Keith Luebke
- Lonnie Bristol
- Mankato Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary
- Mankato Motor Co
- Mark & Mary Davis Foundation
- Minnesota Corn Growers Association
- Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital
- Monarch Healthcare Management
- Nuss Truck & Equipment Donor Advised Fund
- Pamella Willard
- Pinewood Stables
- Prairie Ecology Bus Center
- Pub 500
- Riley Family Foundation
- Ronald Geppert
- Safety & Security Consultation Specialists
- Sandra Parks
- Sarah Christensen
- Scheels
- South Central Regional Fire Department Association
- Stifel
- Sue Olson
- Target Foundation
- The Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A.
- United Prairie Bank
- Vickie Senne
- Walmart Foundation
- Wendell Lorentz & Sons Construction, Inc.
In-Kind Donors
- Wendell Lorentz & Sons Construction, Inc.
- J. R. Merritt Controls
- Karen Wahlstrom
- BLK Electric, Inc.
- Duct Cleaner’s Supply
- ISG
- Delores Buege
- RDO Equipment
- Express Auto Service & Repair
- Diann Boudreau
- Just Ask Rental
- Jake Schindle
- Cub Foods
- Tim Bode
- Drummers Garden Center & Floral
- D&K Powder Coating, LLC
- Oak Grove Farm