Support the Frontiers of Discovery
The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) brings together the world’s leading researchers to collaborate intensively in long-stay, scientist-curated programs that foster international connections across disciplines and career stages. Your support helps create opportunities for the public to learn from and engage directly with these renowned physicists throughout the year. Together, we explore the biggest questions in theoretical physics: What is dark matter? Are quantum computers possible? How does the brain really work? Why do stars explode?
Become a Friend of KITP
If you seek an intellectually stimulating community, Friends of KITP will reward you! By becoming a Friend, you gain exclusive access to interact with our visiting scientists through special gatherings, engaging presentations, and small-group discussions. Friends also receive KITP Annual Reports, Newsletters, and quarterly email updates about KITP’s early-career scientists, current research programs and other news from the institute.
Legacy Society
Sustaining KITP as a critical resource for the international scientific community requires long-term investment. Legacy gifts are a powerful tool for building KITP’s endowment, which supports our early-career scientists, scientific programs and community outreach. KITP’s Legacy Society recognizes visionary supporters who have left a planned gift for the institute that will have lasting impact.
You can join the KITP Legacy Society by including KITP in your will or living trust, naming KITP as the beneficiary of your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or life insurance policy, or establishing a charitable bequest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my partner and I share a membership?
Yes, couples may join Friends of KITP under one membership. Please indicate your membership type when filling out the Friends of KITP membership application.
Are there discounts for students and educators?
Yes. Students and employees of educational institutions may join any circle with a gift of half the regular amount. Please let us know your institutional affiliation when filling out the Friends of KITP membership application.
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
Yes, your annual gifts to KITP are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact Our Development Team
For general questions about your gift or membership benefits:
- Email: friends@kitp.ucsb.edu
- Phone: 805-893-6350
- Mailing Address:
Friends of KITP
Kohn Hall, UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4030
To connect with KITP’s Development team:
Kristi Newton, KITP Senior Director of Development: 805-893-6307 or kristi@kitp.ucsb.edu
Demi Cain, KITP Development Coordinator: 805-893-6350 or dcain@kitp.ucsb.edu