How Can You Help?

There are many ways that you can support Leonardo's Basement.

Contribute Money so we can continue our work to inspire girls and boys to design and build innovative technology, engineering, art and science projects. We teach young people the critical thinking and technical skills needed to be curious, creative and confident learners. You can request that your tax-deductible gift supports a specific program (Teens, After school classes, Studio Bricolage), be used for general operating support or be dedicated to the Outreach Initiative (scholarship fund). Please check with your employer to see if your gift can be matched and the process for doing so. You can mail a check or use the online service below.

Contribute now and your gift will be matched 100% by generous donors who are especially interested in our effort to attract more girls and children from economically disadvantaged families. They want to encourage more individuals to support our programs by providing a $10,000 challenge grant. Give $25 and Leonardo's Basement receives $50!

Online donations will be processed through GiveMN, a new program to help donors find giving opportunities in Minnesota and across the United States. GiveMN helps nonprofits like Leonardo's Basement raise money through easy-to-use fundraising pages and social media tools. There is no fee for processing your gift so Leonardo's receives 100% of your donation.

Your gift of any size will help us continue our work to inspire participants to design and build innovative technology, engineering, art and science projects. We teach young people the critical thinking and technical skills needed to be curious, creative and confident learners. We prepare them for a life of successful problem solving.

If you have questions, or if you have another idea for supporting Leonardo's Basement, please contact Steve Jevning at 612-824-4394 or stevej@leonardosbasement.org

Donate Stuff from your workplace or home. We need building materials, art and craft supplies, tools, hardware and many other things. For suggestions look at this list. If you have something that is not on this list ask us if we are interested.

• - assist instructors
• - take photographs
• - organize events
• - promote our program
• - write grants and raise money
• - manage database
• - organize and maintain workshop
• - maintain computer lab
• - procure donated materials

Offer Ideas for new classes or projects or programs. We count on kids and parents for class and program ideas. We are constantly looking for fresh approaches to market our program and raise money. Likewise, we are very open to new ideas about management and organization of our program. We like change! To throw your suggestion into the pot, or discuss your idea in more detail, contact Steve Jevning at stevej@leonardosbasement.org

Building Materials and Tools Needed

Leonardo’s Basement relies upon donations of materials and supplies. You can help us by looking for great items and donating your own when cleaning. Once you have identified stuff that we need give us a call at 612-824-4394 or send an email to info@leonardosbasement.org and we can confirm that we need the donation. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS AT THE WORKSHOP WITHOUT CHECKING WITH US.

Where to Look:

• Businesses - retail, manufacturers, sales reps, distributors. Ask buyers, environmental people, warehouse workers for sales samples, promotional materials, marketing stuff, office supplies, out-of-stock items, seconds, etc.


• Home (Kitchen / Bath / Bedroom / Family and Living Room / Basement / Garage / Attic / Art Studio)


• Alleys and Garbage Containers


• Rummage and Garage Sales

What to Look for: