Just like the coasts, Surfrider’s conservation work is always changing. Threats keep rolling in, political tides keep turning, and yet the need to act remains constant.
With the multiple challenges our ocean, waves, and beaches face, Surfrider offers multiple avenues to support our mission. This holiday season, explore the numerous financial avenues to become a Friend of the Ocean!
Donate Online or By Check
There are many ways you can donate to Surfrider, whose Tax ID (also known as EIN) is 95-3941826. One of the easiest is to donate online by filling out our donation form here. We can accept online donations with a variety of payment methods including credit or debit cards, ACH, ApplePay, GooglePay, PayPal, and Venmo.
Yes, we can still do offline donations and will happily accept your check in the mail. Please make your check payable to Surfrider Foundation and mail it to us at:
Surfrider Foundation
P.O. Box 73550
San Clemente, CA 92673
Workplace Giving
Workplace giving is an easy and efficient way for employees of a business or corporation to make tax-deductible donations to the charities you care about, typically with donations taken directly out of your paycheck.
Donate Stock
For information about how to donate stock to Surfrider, please contact our development team at development@surfrider.org.
Crypto
We also accept online donations of a large variety of crypto currencies.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are a fast-growing charitable giving instrument and are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to your favorite charity. Reach out to the advisor of your Donor Advised Fund to request a donation supporting Surfrider Foundation. Please include your name and any acknowledgment or restriction requests you may have for your donation. As a reminder, Surfrider's Tax ID (also known as EIN) is 95-3941826.
Planned Giving
Making an estate gift is an impactful way to leave a legacy of ocean protection for generations to come. Surfrider is now offering a powerful and tax-smart way to help protect the places you love — by making a gift to Surfrider directly from your IRA.
Your support fuels grassroots campaigns that safeguard clean water, healthy beaches, and thriving ocean ecosystems. With an IRA charitable rollover (also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD), your impact can go even further — without increasing your taxable income.
How It Works:
If you’re 70½ or older, you can donate up to $108,000 per year directly from your IRA to a qualified nonprofit like the Surfrider. These gifts:
- Count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) if you’re 73 or older.
- Aren’t taxed as income, which may lower your overall tax burden.
- Directly fund Surfrider’s mission to protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches.
Simple Steps to Get Started
- Contact your IRA administrator to request a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to the Surfrider Foundation (Tax ID: 95-3941826).
- Have the check sent directly to:
Surfrider Foundation
P.O. Box 73550
San Clemente, CA 92673 - Notify Surfrider at donate@surfrider.org so we can ensure your gift is properly credited and celebrated.
Fundraise for Surfrider
You can create your own fundraiser for Surfrider and raise money in support of our mission. Once created, you can manage your fundraiser from your Donor Dashboard.
Memorials & Tributes
You can make a donation in someone's memory, and you can also make a donation in tribute to someone's special occasion or accomplishment. For more information about making an estate gift, including to request sample language or to let us know that you are including Surfrider Foundation in your estate planning, please reach out to us at development@surfrider.org.