Your gift matters. We will put your donation to immediate use in our work to end the marine debris crisis. Thank you for investing in our efforts.

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Ways to Give

By check
Make check payable to “Marine Debris Foundation” and mail it to:

If your employer has an Employee Matching Gift Program you can notify them of your gift so that they can match it, doubling the impact.

Gifts of Stock 
There are major advantages to donating appreciate securities instead of a cash gift. When you donate stock, you will not pay capital gains tax on the appreciation and, generally, you receive a tax deduction for the full value of the security on the day you donate it. Giving appreciated securities can save you significant money while benefiting MDF. To make a gift of stock, contact info@marinedebrisfoundation.org.

Legacy Gifts 
By naming the Marine Debris Foundation as a beneficiary in your will, you can create a legacy of support for the work that matters to you. Including MDF in your will is very easy. Here is language you can use:

I give and bequeath and devise to the Marine Debris Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation organized under the laws of Washington, DC, [and now you choose the option that works best for you]

% of my estate [or] the sum of $ [or]
all rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to be used [for the purpose deemed most important to the organization [or] for the purpose of _].

Other legal details:
Legal name: Marine Debris Foundation
Tax ID: 88-4011690

Please talk to your attorney or estate planner to determine the best choice for you.

Are You Age 70^1/2 or Older?
Federal law allows people age 70½ and older to make direct transfers up to $105,000 per year per person to charitable organizations from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA), without the withdrawal being treated as taxable income. The withdrawal can be counted toward your Required Minimum Distribution. Please consult with your financial manager and then be in touch with MDF at info@marinedebrisfoundation.org.

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The Marine Debris Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable partner of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the United States’ lead government agency addressing ocean plastics and debris. Contact: info@marinedebrisfoundation.org

The Marine Debris Foundation is a 501(c)3 – Tax ID #88-4011690.
Donations are 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law.