How to Get Involved

You can make a difference! Your commitment will help to bring the students of our community face to face with experts in the world of marine science and technology and to empower them with the excitement to learn, grow and thrive through education.

To make a donation through our website, please visit our secure donation page. If you'd like to read more about Oceanswide's Annual fund and Student Scholarships before making your decision, please click here. If you'd like to see some of Oceanswide's other supporters, please click here.

There are many ways to support Oceanswide. Every gift, whatever its size, makes a difference! Choose how you would like to contribute, whether it is by cash or check, donating equipment, or making a gift of stock. We have many options to suit your giving needs.

Ways to Give

• Gifts of Cash, Check or Charge
  Tax-deductible gifts of any amount are welcomed and can be made in the form of cash, check, money order or Mastercard and VISA. An official gift receipt will be sent to you, which can be used for income tax purposes.
• In-Kind Gifts
  Oceanswide occasionally welcomes non-cash gifts such as marine equipment, lab supplies, copiers, fax machines, furniture, and expendable materials for the office and classroom. Book collections, artifacts, and art objects with a maritime theme may also be desirable gifts. If you are considering such a gift, please contact us to determine how we might best utilize your donation.
• Matching Gifts
  Many companies encourage charitable giving by matching employee contributions. The impact of your gift to Oceanswide may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, complete and sign the form, then return it to Oceanswide. We will do the rest!
• Planned Gifts
  Planned gifts are a contribution to the future that can provide you immediate tax relief. Gifting of stocks and bonds, real estate, life insurance, wills and trusts, or other appreciated assets may be a tax efficient way of supporting Oceanswide. To make a planned gift, please contact us to assist you in structuring your donation to best suit your financial and philanthropic goals.

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For general questions about Oceanswide giving program and to discuss how best to structure your contribution, please contact:

Traci Conlin
Oceanswide, Development Director
(831) 601-1557
tconlin@mlml.calstate.edu