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Your support helps build a healthier, safer, more sustainable future—and there are lots of ways to give.
The Union of Concerned Scientists is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, funded by foundations and individual members just like you. To maintain our independence we don't accept money from corporations or the government. You can help.
Membership
Members are the backbone of UCS.
Giving societies
Our giving societies help us do even more.
Special gifts
There are multiple innovative ways to support our mission.
Additional information
- Member and donation inquiries can be directed to member@ucsusa.org or to our Member Line, (800) 666-8276.
- Frequently-asked questions
- Give by phone or mail
- Other inquiries: get in touch through our contact form
As a parent, I hope we are leaving the planet in a state that will allow our children to survive and thrive. Every parent can identify with this goal, and it is one of the most compelling reasons to support the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Our pledge to members
The Union of Concerned Scientists has consistently received recommendations from the United States’ premier charity rating agencies, including Charity Navigator, the Better Business Bureau, and the American Institute of Philanthropy. To preserve our integrity we do not accept corporate or government grants. UCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all gifts are tax deductible.
Expenses (2024)
Eighty-five percent of every dollar donated to UCS in fiscal year 2024 directly funded our program work, with the remaining 15 percent spent on the critical administrative infrastructure and fundraising that support our programs. With an annual budget of more than $50 million, UCS continues to strengthen our unique ability to help solve our planet’s most pressing problems with the power of independent science.
