Ways to Donate

Help Us Give the Ocean a Voice




One of the best and easiest ways you can help protect ocean habitats is by making a donation to the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization (Tax ID # 94-3370994).

You can make a donation via text on your cellphone, online via PayPal, or by mailing a check.




 Make a secure tax-deductible contribution using PayPal
Or mail a check to:
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Attn: Donations
8601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 501
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Text REEF to 20222 to donate $5 to the NMSF. Text SEA to 20222 to donate $10 to the Monterey Bay NMS Exploration Center.

A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Messaging & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to short code 20222; Reply HELP to 20222 for help.

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