The Bay Foundation (TBF) is dedicated to implementing impactful projects that restore Santa Monica Bay and its watershed for all.
Fieldwork
Scientific Research & Monitoring
Community Collaboration
Measurable Success in the Community
10,000+ hours
were invested in revitalizing 56.88 acres of kelp forest, aiming to sequester carbon, boost biodiversity, and alleviate ocean acidification
3,200+ endangered white abalone
were cultured and released in the ocean to help prevent extinction
1 community garden
was created in Inglewood to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables
3 community compost bins
were created in Inglewood, Gardena, and Lawndale for food waste disposal, to prevent methane emissions, and to build healthy soil
10,000 pounds of invasive iceplant
was removed and replaced with native plants at the Malibu Living Shoreline Project sites
6 acres of beach restoration and living shoreline projects
were completed for a landscape that provides protection from coastal erosion and flooding
34.5 tons of iceplant
was removed from the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve to benefit native plants, water quality, flood protection, and wildlife sanctuary
1,000+ community volunteers
came together to restore the LAX Dunes
3,000+ boaters
boaters were educated to prevent sewage, oil, and marine debris from polluting our ocean
300+ students
from 60 universities spent 25,000+ hours on research with TBF and LMU to advance coastal research and restoration planning
1 program
was co-established at LMU called the Coastal Research Institute to inform national, state, and regional planning with science-based advocacy
Is my donation tax deductible? What is The Bay Foundation's tax i.d.?
The Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law for U.S. citizens. The Bay Foundation’s federal tax identification number is 33-0420271.
Prefer to give by check?
Please make your check payable to The Bay Foundation and mail it to:
The Bay Foundation
c/o Heather Burdick
8117 W. Manchester Ave. #750
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Does The Bay Foundation issue tax receipts?
Yes, you will receive an email confirmation immediately after submitting your donation, which can serve as a receipt for tax purposes. You can also request a physical (paper) acknowledgment of your gift.
If I decide to set up monthly donations, how can I update my information or cancel?
You can modify or cancel your monthly donation at any time by contacting us via email at admin@santamonicabay.org, or by phone at (888) 301-2527.
How much of my donation will go toward The Bay Foundation's programs and services?
85% of your donation will go directly to our restoration projects and programs.