Make an Impact
Dyer Observatory is a non-profit organization sustained by the generosity of the university community, friends, and neighbors. Your gift will make a tremendous difference in our efforts to bring science and exploration to the next generation.
Real Results
We welcome everyone to visit our unique tree-top grounds to share in the expanding understanding of the universe and our special place in it. We invite your help by providing funds to expand our free and low-cost programming and update our exhibits.
How Your Support Matters
General Fund
Addresses current needs and will be released to us within the fiscal year
Endowment
Builds a legacy source of income that grows with donations and allows us a yearly stipend on investments
Checks Accepted
You may mail a check made out to Vanderbilt University. Please write “Dyer Observatory Donation” in the memo line with “general fund” or “endowment.”
Send checks to:
Attn: Contributions
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Vanderbilt University
PMB 407727
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235
For more information, please contact us.