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Give to the Charles Darwin Foundation today and support our scientific research and conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands and across the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
or select an amount:
$20
Can help us plant one Giant Daisy Tree on Isabela Island$50
Will enable our scientists to travel to the field site to monitor landbirds$100
Can help us purchase one light trap for fish larvae$250
Allows us to track baby tortoises for one full year no matter where they try to hide$500
Allows our scientists to publish one academic paper$1,000
Will help us rent a boat for half a day to conduct marine research fieldworkBecome a Monthly Donor
Monthly donations enable us to continue our mission to safeguard Galapagos by bringing needed continuity for long-term impact. By scheduling a recurring monthly gift, you will increase your impact on Galapagos conservation.
or select an amount:
$10
$120 per year can help us buy a cooler for the transport of deep-sea samples$15
$180 per year can help us service 3 sets of diving equipment$20
$240 per year supports a beach clean-up awareness day for 30 local kids$30
$360 per year will help us buy supplies for the Natural History Collections$50
$600 per year enables us to buy a weed cutter to control invasive blackberry$100
$1,200 per year can help us purchase a solar GPS tracking device for sustainable monitoring of the tortoises over a decadeOther Ways To Give
If you are based in the U.S. and wish to make a donation via check, you can address it to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation and send it to:
3630 Hill Boulevard, Suite 202, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535
To gift stock, please refer to the following details:
- Charles Schwab
- DTC - 0164
- For the Benefit of
- Account number: 1148-5132
- Client's name: Friends of the Charles Darwin Fdn for the Galapagos Islands
- Client's mailing address: 3630 Hill Boulevard, Suite 202, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535
- Client's phone number: 914-769-5005
Please inform us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec.
You can make a bequest addressed to the Charles Darwin Foundation or to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation (if a U.S. tax-deductible receipt is required).
Download a document with a suggested charitable bequest language.
Tax-deductible donations for U.S. donors can also be made via wire transfer to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands bank account in the U.S. If you would like to select this option, please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec
For donations from Ecuador, you can also make a direct transfer to our bank account with the Banco del Pacífico. If you would like to select this option, please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec
Donations from other countries can also be received directly at the Charles Darwin Foundation’s bank account with Kleinwort Hambros Bank Ltd. in London, United Kingdom. If you would like to select this option, please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec
Give through a donor-advised fund
Many Charles Darwin Foundation supporters give through a donor-advised fund (DAF)—a charitable investment account that makes it easy to support conservation while reaping significant tax benefits.
If your DAF is with Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon, you can recommend a gift to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation using the DAF Direct form.
Your advisor can also mail the grant with your name, contact information, and a check payable to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands to the following address:
3630 Hill Boulevard, Suite 202, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535
Our tax identification number (EIN) is 86-2660112.
Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What does my donation support?
All donations support the operations of the Charles Darwin Research Station in Galapagos. With more than 25 projects and over 100 scientists and staff, each donation, no matter the amount, represents an important contribution to our work.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, the Charles Darwin Foundation works with the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All gifts made through our website can be deducted from your taxes. You will be provided with a gift acknowledgment that shows the amount and date of your tax-exempt donation.
You can also send a check, make a gift of stock, transfer funds electronically, include Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation in your charitable estate plans, and much more. Please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec if you would like to learn more about any of these options.
Is my online donation secure?
Yes, all donations made through our website are securely processed by Fundraise Up, a digital giving platform that partners with many impactful non-profits around the world and integrates various payment methods, including PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, payment by credit and debit cards (through Stripe), and even crypto payments (through Gemini wallet).
Can I set up a recurring donation?
Yes, to set up a recurring donation online, please choose the “Monthly” option upon checkout. If you choose to give monthly, you will become a member of our Wild Club.
Can I donate in honor or memory of someone?
Of course! If you donate online, you will be asked to provide us with their name upon checkout. If you donate in honor of someone, please provide us with their email address so we can inform them of your donation. If you choose to use a different payment method, please make sure you attach the details of the honoree.
How can I update my payment method online?
Upon making your first donation to the Charles Darwin Foundation online, you will gain access to a Donor Portal, where you can see your donation history, manage your fundraisers, and pause, cancel, or adjust recurring gift plans. You can access your Donor Portal by clicking “Manage my donation” in a thank you note you received upon making a gift.
Are there any fees associated with my donation?
If you donate online, Fundraise Up charges a small fee of 2.75% on each gift. Additionally, a small fee is charged by Stripe, depending on your payment method:
- 2.2% + 30 cents per transaction for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, etc.
- 3.5% for American Express
- 0.8% with a $5 cap on ACH/Bank-to-Bank payments
You can choose to cover these fees upon checkout, in which case your entire donation comes to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation and subsequently to the Charles Darwin Foundation.
If you donate using any other method (e.g., check, stock, wire transfer), no fees will apply.
How do I get a tax receipt for my donation?
For online donations, an acknowledgment email containing a gift receipt attachment will be sent to you within a few minutes of donating. If you would like to request an acknowledgment reissue for a previous gift, please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec.
For other gifts made to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation, an acknowledgment will be mailed within two weeks of our receipt of your donation.
Can I receive updates on the impact of my donation?
To receive updates, please regularly check out the blog section on our website and follow us on our social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube).
If you make a donation of $5,000 or more, we can send you personalized updates and you can have direct access by phone and email to your personal Charles Darwin Foundation liaison.
How can I get involved beyond making a donation?
The Charles Darwin Foundation offers volunteering opportunities at the Charles Darwin Research Station and sometimes even remotely. For more information visit our volunteer webpage.
Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation
Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation
You can support the Charles Darwin Foundation through the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation, our fiscal sponsor and charity partner in the United States. The entirety of your donation will be transferred to the Charles Darwin Foundation.
Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and any donation received is fully tax-deductible for United States-based donors. We accept cheques, wire transfers, stocks, and cryptocurrency.
For any queries contact our team
Jim Boyle
Chief Development Officer
Liza Nagode
Deputy Director of Fundraising
Daniel Angel
Grants Manager
Mónica Verduga
Donor Relations Officer
Ursula Ellecosta
Donor Relations Officer
Jordi Chias
Adopt a species
You can support our work by becoming a custodian of one of the Galapagos Islands' most iconic species! Learn more about Galapagos giant tortoises, the endangered Little Vermilion Flycatcher, and many other unique species.
Joshua Vela
Fundraise for us
You can help inspire others to protect and preserve the wildlife and ecosystems of Galapagos. From donating for your birthday to running a marathon, or organizing a garage sale. There’s no limit to how you can get involved!
Protect Galapagos, Impact the World
The impact you make on this small ecosystem of enormous biodiversity is part of a larger footprint you are leaving for the world's future. Join us on our mission to safeguard one of our planet’s most important natural treasures through science and conservation action by making a donation today. Thank you for making an impact with us.