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Protect the Ocean Forever

Leave a gift in your will or trust and power direct action to defend marine wildlife for generations to come.

Why Leave a Legacy?

Your legacy can protect endangered species, expose illegal fishing, and keep our ships on the front lines.

Legacy giving powers:

  • Ship patrols like Seahorse and Bob Barker
  • Sonar, drones, and interceptors
  • Rescues of vaquita, sea lions, whales, and dolphins
  • Global campaigns where marine life is most at risk

Sea Shepherd is a registered 501(c)(3), your gift may reduce estate taxes and will go directly to defending ocean life.

Ways to Give

You can include Sea Shepherd in your estate plans in just minutes:

Bequest in your will or trust

Include a fixed amount, percentage, or remainder of your estate.

IRA Charitable Rollover (age 70½+)

If you’re 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA. This counts toward your required minimum distribution and may reduce your taxable income.

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

You can recommend a grant from your DAF or name Sea Shepherd as your successor beneficiary.

Appreciated assets

Sea Shepherd accepts appreciated securities, stocks, personal property, valuables,  and real estate.

Beneficiary designation

Name Sea Shepherd as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance, or bank account.

donations@seashepherd.org | (212) 220-2302

Bob Barker’s Legacy

When broadcaster Bob Barker passed away, he left more than a legacy — he left a warship.

He funded his first Sea Shepherd vessel during his lifetime — the Bob Barker, which famously chased down illegal whalers and exposed pirate fishing vessels.

His estate later funded a second ship, also bearing his name. Today, it patrols the Sea of Cortez, defending the last remaining vaquita porpoises.

One man. Two ships. A legacy still protecting life at sea.

Join the Shepherds Forever Society

When you include Sea Shepherd in your estate plans, you become part of the Shepherd’s Forever Society — a growing community protecting the ocean long into the future.

Let us know you’ve made a commitment, and we’ll welcome you into the Shepherds Forever Society, established in 2002 to honor legacy donors like you.

Suggested legal language:

“I give to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oregon, EIN 93-0792021, the sum of $________ or ________% of the residue of my estate to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

donations@seashepherd.org | (212) 220-2302

Articles of Incorporation
SSCS was founded in June 1977 and incorporated in the State of Oregon on April 6, 1981

Already Included Sea Shepherd in Your Will?

Thank you so much for making such a meaningful and lasting commitment to the future of ocean conservation. If you’ve already included Sea Shepherd in your will or estate plans, we’d be deeply grateful if you could take a moment to let us know by completing this short Gift Intent Form.

Sharing your intentions helps us plan for the future and ensure your legacy is honored exactly as you envision. Thank you for standing with us to defend, conserve, and protect marine wildlife – your impact will make waves for future generations.

Trusted & Transparent

At Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, we take pride in our commitment to transparency, accountability, and making a tangible impact on marine conservation. We’re honored to have earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest possible distinction, reflecting our dedication to responsible stewardship of your support.

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Sea Shepherd runs lean. A legacy gift helps keep poachers out and marine life safe — long into the future.

donations@seashepherd.org | (212) 220-2302

Articles of Incorporation
SSCS was founded in June 1977 and incorporated in the State of Oregon on April 6, 1981