Why Give to SoundBio?

SoundBio Lab is Seattle’s only nonprofit community biology lab, and we rely on generous donations of materials, equipment, and expertise to keep science accessible to all.

From lab supplies that fuel hands-on learning to specialized equipment that advances community research, your in-kind contributions help us create a space where curiosity thrives and innovation flourishes.

Donations of Goods & Services

We greatly appreciate gifts of goods or services. To learn more or contact us about donation, email info@sound.bio.

• Share your space with us: The Lab is looking for spaces to host in-person events.

• Volunteer: To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer page.

• Participant in an event: Lead a school outreach event or be a panelist for a career development seminar.

• Mentor: Help review project proposals for the Lab or serve as a mentor on a community or private project.

• Donate items from our wishlist:

  • LTS and universal pipette tips (all sizes)

  • Petri dishes

  • 50 mL conical bottom tubes

  • Kim wipes

  • Dry LB media mix

  • Isopropyl alcohol

  • Toiletries such as brown paper towels, facial tissues, and hand sanitizer

  • Microvolume spectrophotometer and shaking incubator with attachments for different culture vessels

  • Quantus fluorometer for DNA quantification

  • 96-well magnet plate

  • Microplate reader

  • Real-time PCR/qPCR system