Fuel the Future of Neuroscience
Your donation directly supports the NeuroSpark Brain Challenge and our dual mission: empowering students and funding our non-profit partners.
Fuel the Future of Neuroscience and Community Health
Your donation is the spark that ignites our entire mission. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us create a world-class educational experience for students. By covering the essential costs of the NeuroSpark Brain Challenge, you empower our participants to turn their passion for science into tangible support for our partners, the Lake Washington Schools Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association.
This is how your single donation creates a ripple of impact.
One Donation, Double the Impact
Team NeuroSpark operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Hack Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. When you give to Team NeuroSpark, you are making a single, tax-deductible contribution that powers our entire mission. We believe that strong operations enable significant community impact.
Your Donation → Team NeuroSpark (via Hack Club) → Funds are allocated to
Student Programs
Competition costs, study materials, prizes, and fee waivers to ensure accessibility for all
Community Give-Back
A significant portion of net proceeds is donated to our designated partners, including the Lake Washington Schools Foundation and Alzheimer's research initiatives.
Where Your Support Goes: A Unified Mission
We believe in complete transparency. Your contribution powers the two core pillars of our "Science + Service = Impact" model:
Empowering Students
Your gift helps cover the direct costs of creating a professional and accessible academic competition. This includes essentials like study materials, prizes for our champions, and our "no-questions-asked" fee waiver program that ensures every curious student can participate, regardless of their financial situation.
Impacting Our Community
Because our event costs are covered by your generosity, we can dedicate the net proceeds directly to our partners. This means every participant's effort is transformed into vital funding for Alzheimer's research and educational enrichment programs for students across the Lake Washington School District.
Your Gift in Action: Choose Your Impact
See how your specific contribution can make a difference.
$25
Spark a Journey
Provides a comprehensive set of study materials, giving one student the tools and confidence they need to begin their neuroscience journey.
$50
Ensure Equal Access
Funds a full fee waiver, covering the entire event experience for one student and ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of a passion for science.
$100
Champion the Winners
Contributes directly to the prize fund, recognizing and rewarding the incredible hard work and dedication of our top competitors.
$250
Build the Foundation
Becomes a foundational contribution that helps us secure essential event resources, from venue support to the technology needed for a seamless competition.
$500
Become a Community Pillar
As a pillar of support, your gift provides a cornerstone for our community donation pool, ensuring a significant and impactful contribution to our non-profit partners.
Our Inaugural Goal: $3,000
Help us reach our goal for the 2026 NeuroSpark Brain Challenge!
Choose How to Help
Support our mission through the Lake Washington Schools Foundation or directly fund Team NeuroSpark operations