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By selecting 'Donate' you acknowledge that we’ve filed for federal tax-exempt status and are currently awaiting IRS approval. Until the determination letter is issued, your contribution is not yet guaranteed to be tax-deductible. If the IRS grants approval, donations made today should qualify retroactively. We’ll notify you the moment the ruling is final. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance.

  • Your gift launches a midshipman’s journey.

    • Recognition: You’ll receive our quarterly members only e-newsletter with impact updates.

  • Stand watch over tradition with our limited-run Heritage Mug.

    • Take-home: 14-oz ceramic mug featuring the Scarlet & Gold crest.

    • Recognition: All Cadet Supporter perks, plus placement in the Sentry section of the Roll of Honor.

  • Join the nerve-center of the ship with a numbered challenge coin.

    • Take-home: numbered challenge coin.

    • Recognition: Bold listing (or company/personal link) on our supporters page.

  • Fuel tomorrow’s leaders—and display both coin and mug in your office.

    • Take-home: Heritage Mug and numbered coin.

    • Recognition: Public thanks at every Heritage Night event (Marine/Navy Ball, Leadership Symposiums, etc.) + all perks above.

  • Put tradition on center-stage.

    • Take-home: Full coin & mug set plus four complimentary Navy–Marine Corps Ball tickets. (2025 only)

    • Recognition: Verbal & printed sponsor shout-out in all event programs, along with every benefit listed above.

  • Leave your mark on ship and shore.

    • Take-home:

      • Your own engraved wooden plank (10" × 3" reclaimed teak, laser-etched with your name & donor number) suitable for office or home display.

      • Framed, low-serial (sub-#50) challenge coin.

      • 14-oz ceramic mug featuring the Scarlet & Gold crest.

      • Complimentary Table at the Navy–Marine Corps Ball for a total of eight tickets. (2025 only)

    • Recognition:

      • Brass nameplate bearing your name on the permanent Plank Owner plaque displayed at all Heritage-Night events.

      • Every acknowledgment offered to lower-tier supporters.

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  • Check

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  • DTC stocks

  • DAF Transfers

 FAQs

  1. Tax & Receipts

  • We’ve filed Form 1023 and are awaiting 501(c)(3) approval. Once granted, deductibility is retroactive to June 15, 2025.

  • Instant e-mail confirmation, followed by a PDF receipt within 48 hours.

  • Yes—an updated acknowledgment will be e-mailed automatically.

  • Yes, receipts list any fair-market value so your employer can process the match.

3. Payment, Security & Refunds

  • Yes—Stripe processes all cards via SSL; we never store card numbers.

  • Toggle “Make this a monthly gift” on the form; change/cancel anytime via e-mail.

  • Contact contact@scarletandgold.org and we’ll handle it.

5. More Ways to Help

  • Yes—mail checks to our address, e-mail cburrell@scarletandgold.org for DTC stock instructions or DAF details.

  • Many do—submit your receipt once our exempt status is final; we’ll sign any forms.

  • Absolutely—join event setup teams or mentor midshipmen; reach out to contact@scarletandgold.org for more information.

  • Subscribe to our e-newsletter at the bottom of any page.

2. Giving levels and benefits

  • Cadet Supporter ($50 +), Sentry Circle ($250 +), Quarterdeck Circle ($500 +), Leadership Cohort ($1k +), Heritage Sponsor ($2.5k +), Plank Owner ($5k +).

  • • Mug at $250 +

    • Numbered coin at $500 +

    • Mug + coin set at $1k +

    • Framed low-serial coin at $5k +.

  • All donors appear on the Online Roll of Honor; higher tiers add bold listing, program shout-outs, and plaque nameplate (Plank Owners).

  • E-tickets are e-mailed ≈ 60 days before the event; physical passes available at Will-Call.

4. Delivery & Fulfillment

  • USPS or UPS within 3 weeks; we’ll confirm your mailing address first.

  • We ship worldwide!

  • Two tickets at $2.5k +; four at $5k +. Delivered electronically.