Planned Giving

Leave a Legacy for Florida’s Coastal Future

 

Inspire Conservation Today. Protect Our Waterways for Tomorrow.

Since 1964, Florida Oceanographic Society has worked to safeguard Florida’s treasured coastal ecosystems. From restoring seagrass meadows to educating the next generation, our mission depends on forward-thinking supporters who believe in leaving the world better than they found it.

A legacy gift is a powerful way to ensure that the beauty and vitality of our waterways, wildlife, and coastlines will endure for generations to come.

Ways to Make a Lasting Impact

You can create a legacy of conservation without changing your current lifestyle:

  • Bequest in your will or living trust
    Leave a specific amount, percentage, or asset to Florida Oceanographic Society.

  • Beneficiary designation
    Name us as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy.

  • Charitable trust
    Work with your advisor to create a trust that supports your loved ones while ensuring lasting protection for Florida’s coastal ecosystems.

(Please consult your professional advisor to determine what option works best for you.)

The Difference Your Gift Makes

Legacy gifts provide long-term support for:

  • Education – Inspiring thousands of visitors and students each year.

  • Research – Advancing science to restore seagrass, oysters, and marine life.

  • Advocacy – Giving a voice to our waterways and ensuring they are protected.

The Ocean Legacy Society

When you make a legacy gift, you become part of our Ocean Legacy Society—a community of dedicated stewards who share a vision for a healthier coast.

As a member, you’ll:

  • Join others who care deeply about Florida’s environment.

  • Receive recognition (if you choose) and invitations to special events.

  • Inspire others to follow your example.

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“Florida Oceanographic Society has long been a voice for those of us who remember when our rivers teemed with life. Growing up along the St. Lucie in the 1950s and 60s, and witnessing the many changes upon returning, I’ve come to realize just how essential that voice truly is.”
— Mary Jo Askew, Ocean Legacy Society Member

It’s Easy to Begin

  1. Choose the type of legacy gift that fits your plans.

  2. Include Florida Oceanographic Society in your estate documents.

  3. Let us know, so we can welcome you to the Ocean Legacy Society.

Suggested Bequest Language:
“I give to Florida Oceanographic Society, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation [EIN #59-1114306], at 890 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996 [the sum of $____ / ___% of my estate / specific asset] to be used for its general purposes.”

Safeguard the Future of Our Waterways

Through your legacy, you ensure that Florida Oceanographic Society can continue inspiring environmental stewardship through education, research, and advocacy—for generations to come.

For more information: Contact our Development Department at 772-225-0505, ext. 121, email us at gifts@floridaocean.org, or fill out the form below.

Together, we can leave a legacy as enduring as the ocean itself.

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