It's a Big Job but Together We Can Make a Difference
The Bay Foundation (TBF) is dedicated to implementing impactful projects that restore Santa Monica Bay and its watershed for all.
Fieldwork
Scientific Research & Monitoring
Community Collaboration
Make a one-time gift—or give monthly to further our mission.
Celebrated 10 years of kelp restoration and restoring over ~60 acres of kelp forest off Palos Verdes to sequester carbon, increase biodiversity, and mitigate ocean acidification
Celebrated 5 years of white abalone outplanting and successfully outplanting 6,230 endangered white abalone off Palos Verdes to date
Established 3 community compost hubs with Environmental Chater Schools, recycling nearly 2,000 pounds of food scraps to prevent methane emissions and build healthy soil
Distributed native shrubs and planted 8 fruit trees in Environmental Charter School-Inglewood’s parkway
Improved coastal resilience along Santa Monica Bay by introducing California native coastal vegetation to sandy beaches from Zuma Beach to Manhattan Beach
Engaged thousands of boaters in pollution prevention and environmental stewardship
Is my donation tax deductible?
The Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law for U.S. citizens.
Prefer to give by check?
Please make your check payable to The Bay Foundation and mail it to:
The Bay Foundation
c/o Heather Burdick
8117 W. Manchester Ave. #750
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Does The Bay Foundation issue tax receipts?
Yes, you will receive an email confirmation immediately after submitting your donation, and that email can serve as a receipt for tax purposes. Upon request, you can also receive a physical (paper) acknowledgement of your gift.
If I decide to set up monthly donations, how can I update my information or cancel?
You can modify or cancel your monthly donation at any time by contacting us via email at admin@santamonicabay.org, or by phone at (888) 301-2527.
How much of my donation will go toward The Bay Foundation's programs and services?
85% of your donation will go directly to our restoration projects and programs.
