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Support discovery, inspire innovation, & help build the future of STEM education.
Invest in Innovation
Your gift powers the next generation of scientists, engineers, & inventors.
For over 100 years, the people of Harford and Cecil Counties have been changing the world. From Aberdeen Proving Ground have come groundbreaking innovations — computing, the Internet, artificial respiration, high-speed photography, and more — technologies that now shape everyday life for millions.
The Discovery Center at Water’s Edge exists to tell that story and inspire the next chapter. Through hands-on exhibits, interactive demonstrations, and engaging STEM programming, we ignite curiosity in learners of all ages — especially our youth. Your donation directly supports this mission and helps ensure our community’s extraordinary legacy of innovation lives on for generations to come. The Discovery Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your gift is tax deductible.
A Community Asset With Lasting Impact
Your support helps make the Discovery Center a vibrant community resource, offering:
Hands-on STEM exhibits designed to ignite a love of science
Interactive displays that showcase our region’s technology heritage
Facility rentals for birthday parties and special events
Multi-purpose spaces for nonprofit classes, workshops, and meetings
Together, we’re creating an inclusive space where discovery is accessible to everyone.
We envision the Discovery Center becoming one of the most visited attractions north of Baltimore, drawing families, students, educators, and visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic. Most importantly, we aim to ignite a lifelong love of discovery in every visitor who walks through our doors.
Your Gift Makes a Difference
Our mission is simple: spark curiosity, inspire innovation, & empower future problem-solvers.
The Discovery Center at Water’s Edge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are generally tax-deductible. Every contribution helps support new exhibits, educational programs, and immersive STEM experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity.
Your support helps us preserve our region’s history of innovation while preparing the next generation to thrive in a STEM-driven world.
Donate Now
Ignite Curiosity. Inspire the Future.
Your support of the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge helps spark innovation through hands-on STEM education and preserves our region’s rich technological heritage. Every gift one-time or monthly supports exhibits, programs, and immersive learning experiences that bring us closer to opening our doors and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Business Membership
Partner With Innovation
Join the movement to build the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge.
Businesses have a unique opportunity to support STEM education while demonstrating their commitment to innovation and community development. By becoming a Business Member, your organization helps support the Discovery Center’s mission while positioning your company as a leader in education and workforce development.
Your investment helps inspire future scientists, engineers, and inventors while strengthening the region’s future STEM workforce.
CFC Gving
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Giving
Support Through Federal Workplace Giving.
The Discovery Center at Water’s Edge is proud to participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which allows federal employees and retirees to support charitable organizations through workplace giving.
CFC participants can support the Discovery Center’s mission of expanding STEM education and community learning opportunities.
CFC Charity Code: 11621
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CFC's website?
How is the Discovery Center identified in the CFC's list of Charities, and what is its CFC Number?
For the 2024/2025 giving campaign, the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge’s CFC number is (and will remain) 11621.