Your support keeps this movement strong, and you can choose the way that feels right for you. Maybe you want to honor a loved one, give through your workplace, make a lasting gift for the future, or turn your everyday actions into support for a cause you believe in. However you choose to give, you are helping protect the places you love and powering real change in our ocean and coastal communities. Dive in and find the option that inspires you!
Donate Cash
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.
Mail a Check
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
Electronic Transfer (ACH or Wire)
Send support straight to the source. Please contact our development team at development@surfrider.org. Don’t forget to let us know when you do send a gift and include special designations or requests, if any!
Turn Your Investments into Impact: Donate Stock
Giving stock or other appreciated property is a smart way to make a big impact. It can allow you to:
It’s a win-win for you and for the ocean. Your generosity today can create waves of change for years to come. For information about how to donate stock, please contact our development team at development@surfrider.org. Don’t forget to let us know when you do send a gift and include special designations or requests, if any!
Give with Crypto
Put your digital assets to work. We accept online donations of a large variety of crypto currencies.
Give through Work
Platforms like Benevity, YourCause, Bonterra (CyberGrants), and Groundswell make workplace giving 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. Many companies will match your donations too! Ask if your workplace offers a way to give back.
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 The 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.
IRA Rollover
Make a gift directly from your IRA and help protect the places you love for generations. Your support fuels campaigns that safeguard clean water, healthy beaches, and thriving ocean life. An IRA charitable rollover, also called a Qualified Charitable Distribution, lets you give more without increasing your taxable income.
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:
Simple Steps to Get Started
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.