Support The Search For Life Beyond Earth

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Why Your Support Matters
Although answers to fundamental questions such as "Are we alone?" might not come for generations, the SETI Institute is investing in long-term research to potentially find those answers and help us understand our place in the cosmos. Your support brings us closer to making this extraordinary breakthrough.

Support the SETI Institute and Help Us Explore the Cosmos
At the SETI Institute, our mission is to explore, understand, and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe. We are on the frontier of scientific discovery, pushing the boundaries of knowledge as we search for signs of intelligent life beyond our planet. We are the only scientific research organization solely dedicated to the search for life beyond Earth.

How You Can Help
Donate today and be a part of this incredible journey. Your contribution, no matter the size, fuels our mission and brings us one step closer to answering the profound question: Are we alone in the universe?

Your gift will fund the following projects:

  • Surveys for signs of distant civilizations at the Allen Telescope Array.
  • Expansions to LaserSETI, which searches for laser light flashes from other civilizations.
  • 13 summer research intern positions to train and inspire the next generation of SETI scientists.
  • Lectures to educate the general public about SETI and astrobiology.

Other ways to give:

Gift Stock/Equity

Your stock or equity can support the search for life beyond Earth.

Mail / Phone / ACH / DAF

Support SETI and astrobiology research via mail or over the phone.

Crypto

Your virtual currency can fund the search for life in our solar system and beyond.

Legacy / Planned Giving

Ensure the future of SETI and astrobiology research by including the SETI Institute in your will or trust.

Contact Us

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions regarding donations to the SETI Institute.

Mail your check to SETI Institute 339 Bernardo Ave, Suite 200 Mountain View, CA 94043 United States Donate by Phone (650) 960-4515

You may do so at: https://www.seti.org/opportunities/give-by-mail-phone-daf-crypto/ If you have any questions regarding DAF gift kindly reach out to us at development@seti.org

Yes, you may do so at: https://www.every.org/seti/donate/crypto

You can make your pledge payment online or by mailing us the check to: SETI Institute 339 Bernardo Ave, Suite 200 Mountain View, CA 94043 United States. Note: Please note in the memo portion of the check mentioning that this is a pledge payment, or notify us at development@seti.org. For payment methods other than online or by mail, please contact us at development@seti.org.

Yes, if your stock is held in a brokerage account, you can transfer your gift electronically. Please provide your brokerage with the following information: Brokerage: Morgan Stanley, Palo Alto Account #: 112-123448-152 DTC: 015 Acct. Name: SETI Institute

Yes, when your stock is transferred to our account, it is possible that we will not receive any information that identifies you as the donor. Please notify us at development@seti.org when you transfer stock and provide the following information: 1. Name of the stock 2. Number of shares 3. Your name and address

Our tax id number is 94- 2951356.

Many companies have programs to help their employees facilitate their gifts. You can designate SETI Institute as the beneficiary of your contribution through an automatic payroll deduction or through other workplace giving platforms pke Benevity, Mighty Cause, etc. Check if your employer will match your donation here: https://www.seti.org/opportunities/matching-gift/

That depends on your employer. Please contact your HR representative to find out if your employer offers a workplace giving program. Read more here: https://www.seti.org/opportunities/workplace-giving/

Yes, we accept your paper stock certificate. Please contact us at development@seti.org for more information.

You can email us at development@seti.org or reach out directly to one of our development team members here: https://www.seti.org/opportunities/contact-us/