Defend San Francisco Bay Today
Your gift to San Francisco Baykeeper will protect the Bay and ensure a thriving Bay Area for the future.
For 35 years, Baykeeper has defended San Francisco Bay from polluters and held government agencies accountable. Baykeeper’s unique combination of investigate + advocate + litigate has delivered over 300 wins for the Bay, wildlife, and residents.
You can count on Baykeeper to be on the front lines for the Bay – investigating pollution, standing up to polluters, and securing the strongest possible protections for the Bay.
…I support Baykeeper so that the Bay will be protected and future generations can experience the magic
Kim Chambers, World-Record Holding Open Water Swimmer
San Francisco Baykeeper has earned the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. 85% of every dollar you contribute goes to programs to protect the Bay and stop polluters. (See our Annual Reports and finances.)
Baykeeper is a nonprofit that doesn’t accept money from corporate polluters or regulators, so that we can stay independent. Individual donors provide the foundation for our work, accounting for 58% of Baykeeper’s funding.
Your support is critical to keeping Baykeeper on patrol and in court, fighting for a protected Bay and thriving Bay Area.
Give Now to Defend the Bay
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Send your gift by mail to:
San Francisco Baykeeper
1736 Franklin Street, Suite 800
Oakland, CA 94612
DONOR-ADVISED FUND GIFTS
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. This tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used and notifies Baykeeper of your intentions.
Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs. Give from my DAF
Stock Gifts
Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve.
If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link above to notify Baykeeper of your gift.
I.R.A. GIFTS
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it!
By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts. Give from my IRA
CRYPTO Gifts
Baykeeper now accepts donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies!
This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.
Your Legacy for the Bay
Leaving a gift for Baykeeper in your will is lasting way to make a longterm impact on the health of San Francisco Bay. Create your legacy to ensure future generations will inherit a Bay as beautiful as the one you cherish today.
Leave a LegacyBaykeeper is honored to be a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner.
If your business is certified through 1% for the Planet, please complete our partner form to become a Supporting Member of Baykeeper. Together we’ll defend San Francisco Bay for the wildlife and communities who depend on it.
Defend the Bay with Baykeeper, a Platinum 4-star Charity
San Francisco Baykeeper has earned the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the highest possible Platinum Seal from Candid. This recognizes our organizational performance, accountability, and transparency.
We are committed to sound financial management, effective use of our resources, and a targeted focus on our mission to protect the Bay’s health and resilience. You can donate confidently, knowing your gift will have an effective impact to defend San Francisco Bay.
Supporting Baykeeper
San Francisco Baykeeper is a charitable, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Baykeeper’s tax ID number is 68-0120240.
For more information about Baykeeper and ways to support our work, please contact Eliet Henderson, Development Director, at (510) 735-9700 ext. 101 or [email protected].
The information contained on this web site is solely for the purpose of informing you about ways to give to Baykeeper. Please consult your attorney regarding your personal financial and tax situation.
Membership Policy
Baykeeper defines members of the organization as anyone who has made a financial gift or donated goods or services to Baykeeper within the past 24 months. Additionally, those who volunteer 3 hours or more in the past 12 months are members.
Privacy Policy
Baykeeper is committed to protecting your privacy. Baykeeper does not sell or share our donors’ personal information with anyone else, and we do not we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. Read our full donor privacy policy.