Support
Dear Friends of SBMM,
Thank you for considering a donation to SBMM.
Our commitment to the community is to showcase our rich maritime history, present inspirational programs, and prompt insightful discussions about the future of our coastal community. We invite you to read our 2021-2026 Strategic Plan to learn more about our vision and goals for membership, volunteers, programs, exhibits and collections, and community engagement.
Your support makes our work possible. Please make your contribution today.
Thank you for your enthusiasm, commitment, and contributions during our closure. Together we are creating quality exhibits and educational experiences that celebrate the Santa Barbara Channel and illuminate our rich connection to the sea.
Sincerely,
Don Barthelmess, Board President Greg Gorga, Executive Director
(Pictured: 1. Maritime on the Move: Santa Barbara Harbor 2. Dwight Brooks 3. Dr. Chris Lowe, Professor in Marine Biology & Director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach 4. Students in our Marine Science Program)
SBMM is a nonprofit organization (Nonprofit Tax ID#: 77-0392953) that relies of funds raised through ticket sales, membership, education programs, private events, and generous donations from the community. More information can be found on our 2019-2020 Annual Report, 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, Donor Bill of Rights, Donor Privacy Policy, IRS 990 (FY 16, FY 17, FY 18), and Audited Financial Statements (FY 16 , FY 17, FY 18, FY 19 , & FY 20)
You can contribute by:
Check (Please make checks payable to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and mail to SBMM 113 Harbor Way, Ste. 190 Santa Barbara, CA 93109)
Online or with a credit card by phone (805) 456- 8744
Gifts of Securities (Please contact Greg Gorga for brokerage firm & stock transfer information.)
Bequests & Legacy Gifts
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) & Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) from IRAs
Matching Gifts ( Please check with your respective company’s policies to learn more about employer gift matching.)