Corporate Partners

Corporate partners of the Danforth Center play a pivotal role in our mission. We invite you to partner with us to advance science and innovation. Together we are building a brighter future for St. Louis and the world.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center’s corporate partners play a pivotal role in the mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Being a corporate partner aligns directly with your company’s goals relating to sustainability, enhancing STEM education outreach, and strengthening the region.

Through annual support, corporate partners provide critical support to:

  • Building economic development with investments in cutting-edge technology, internships and training for a skilled workforce, and early-stage projects to nurture new products, companies, and jobs and to strengthen St. Louis as a hub for innovation and new opportunity.
  • STEM education programs, which reach thousands of students each year through hands-on learning opportunities to prepare the next generation of great scientists.
  • Events that invite the community to engage with the challenges and discoveries that impact our community and our world.

 

Recognition

Corporate partners receive recognition in print, online, and on site. Partners are also invited to exclusive events, providing opportunities to connect with individuals and new and established businesses that share a commitment to the sustainability and success of the St. Louis region and the world.

In addition, corporate partners ($5,000 and above) are invited to appoint a senior-level representative to the Center’s Danforth Leadership Council (DLC). This exclusive group, which meets twice annually, offers valuable opportunities to engage with other industry leaders and foster innovative ways to create a better future.

Join the Corporate Partners today.

Interested In Sponsorship?

Many corporate partners choose to sponsor public events, such as Conversations: Big Ideas, Seeds of Change, Party with the Plants, and BioBash. By becoming an event sponsor, partners receive additional recognition at the event. For more information, contact the Development team via email or call 314.587.1234.

Corporate Partners

The Danforth Center is grateful to our corporate, industry, and organization partners for their generous support in 2024:

$100,000+

$50,000+

$25,000+

$10,000+

Genective
Hjelle Advisors
Novus International, Inc.
Moneta Group Investment Advisors
Polsinelli
Verizon Communications Inc.

$5,000+

Agrich Global Inc.
Aon
Bunge North America Foundation
Christner Architects
Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
ICL Specialty Products, Inc.
KWS Saat AG
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Paycom Payroll LLC

$1,000+

The Advertisers Printing Co.
Butler's Pantry
Clements Food Foundation
Color Art Palette Inc.
CoverCress Inc.
CSI Leasing, Inc.
Elemental Enzymes
First Bank Inc.
Hermann Companies, Inc.
Hilliker Corporation
Katie's Pizza and Pasta
Lewis & Clark AgriFood
Limitless Horizons Consulting
Maritz Inc.
McKee, Vorhees & Sease, PLC
Midland States Bank
National Corn Growers Association
New Growth Horizon Foundation
Saluna
St. Louis County Farm Bureau
The St. Louis Trust Company
Stifel
Stupp Bros. Bridge & Iron Co. Foundation
Tarlton Corporation
Mary R. Wolff Real Estate Management Co.