Giving to the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

"The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development at Vanderbilt University is entering its most exciting time of growth, branching and outreach to the entire community, to help all those with developmental disabilities blossom to reach their full potential."

- Pat Levitt, Ph.D., Director

Your contributions make a difference...

Each year, gift contributions from individuals and organizations drive the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center closer to its mission by allowing it to expand its research, training, clinical services, and more.

Funding Vision and Needs:

  • Endowed Chairs for senior researchers
  • Endowment for major research programs
  • Discovery Grants to fund novel research
  • Scholarships to support clinics, as well as recreation and arts programs
  • Ongoing operational support

 

Ways to Give

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center accepts donations of any amount either online or with our printable mail-in form. Vanderbilt employees may also choose automatic payroll deductions.

Types of gifts include:

  • General donations of any amount.
  • Tribute donations in honor or in memory of a friend or loved-one. (learn more)
  • Nicholas Hobbs Society donations of $1000 or more. (learn more)