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The Aquarium is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations to fulfill its mission of education and conservation.
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There are many ways to donate to the South Carolina Aquarium:
An outright gift of cash is the simplest and most popular way of making a donation. It goes to work immediately, meeting the most urgent needs of the Aquarium.
An outright gift of appreciated securities or real estate provides an extra tax benefit. In addition to receiving an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the security, you also avoid capital gains tax. Real estate gifts can be in the form of undeveloped property, private property, rental or commercial property. The owner of the property is entitled to an income tax deduction based on the appraisal value of the property. The Aquarium can refer you to an independent tax attorney who can further identify your individual gains with this type of gift.
We are available to work with you and your financial advisors in planning your estate. Carefully planned gifts can offer significant estate tax and income benefits, while at the same time allowing donors to make larger gifts to the Aquarium than would otherwise be possible.
The Aquarium seeks grants on a continual basis to meet the needs of our education, community outreach, animal care and conservation efforts.
Tributes and memorials are a wonderful way to remember or honor loved ones and colleagues. The gifts will be noted in a special section of the Annual Donor Wall. The Aquarium will notify family members or honorees of these gifts.
The Aquarium has several naming opportunities available. Your name will be prominently displayed as the donor next to the exhibit. This is an excellent way to contribute to the educational mission of the Aquarium.
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