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Help us make the water safer for everyone
Every gift to BoatLife Foundation goes toward boating safety, marine conservation, public education, and waterway access. Choose the way of giving that fits you.
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BoatLife Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. You will receive an emailed acknowledgment for every gift.
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Other ways to give
Sponsorship, legacy, and tribute gifts
Larger and bespoke gifts are arranged directly with our team, in writing, before anything is processed.
Corporate sponsorship
For marinas, marine businesses, and companies whose customers are on the water.
Sponsorship can be tied to a specific program, a specific waterway, or a season of safety instruction. We will put the terms in writing before anything is announced.
Arrange this giftLegacy giving
A bequest or planned gift that supports the work beyond your lifetime.
Legacy gifts are arranged with your attorney or financial advisor. Contact us and we will provide our legal name, formation details, and identifying numbers in writing.
Arrange this giftMemorial and tribute gifts
A gift in memory or in honor of someone who loved the water.
Tell us the name and, if you wish, who should be notified. We will acknowledge the gift with care and without publishing anything you have not approved.
Arrange this giftQuestions about giving
Talk to a person before you give
If you want to understand exactly how a gift would be used, or you are considering a sponsorship or a planned gift, we would rather have the conversation first.
Write to us at info@boatlifefoundation.org or use the contact form. We are based in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.