How to Donate to CIMWI
1) Make a Financial Contribution
CIMWI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law (Tax I.D. 77-0648677). 100% of your donation will be applied to helping CIMWI fulfill our mission.
Mail your check to Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI)
PO Box 4250, Santa Barbara, CA 93140
To make a donation with a Credit Card, Debit Card or PayPal, use this link…
2) Visit our Amazon Wishlist
You can donate items CIMWI needs directly through our Amazon Wishlist in the Amazon Shopping app on your mobile phone or on smile.amazon.com (click on icon for direct link).
These items help us rescue marine mammals in distress, provide medical and rehabilitation care for our patients and keep our hospital disinfected and facility clean as well as take care of volunteers who make CIMWI a success each and every day!
3) AmazonSmile
You shop. Amazon gives.
Help CIMWI rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured, orphaned and oiled marine mammals and return them to the wild… while you shop!
Select Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) as your AmazonSmile charity and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to CIMWI.
To learn more about AmazonSmile, click here…
4) Give an In-Kind Donation
You can help by donating something that is on CIMWI’s Wish List below. If you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please contact us for more details at info@cimwi.org.
RESCUE
- Four Wheel Drive Pick-up Truck – new or used in excellent condition
- Rescue Nets (specific requirements)
- Catch Poles (specific requirements)
- Dog Kennels – small, medium, large, extra large
REHABILITATION:
- Fish (specific requirements)
- Rain/Foul Weather Wear Bibs – waterproof, small, medium, large, extra large
- Exam Gloves (Nitrile) – small, medium, large, extra large
- Welding Gloves – Tillman Blue Welding Gloves – 1250
- Heat Mats (specific requirements)
- Freezers – large chest freezers and walk-in freezer
- Refrigerator – large walk-in refrigerator
MEDICATION & MEDICAL SUPPLIES:
Please contact us for details about medication and medical supply needs at info@cimwi.org
CLEANING / FACILITY SUPPLIES:
- Paper Towels
- Dawn
- Bleach
- Simple Green
- Deck Brushes
- Scrub Brushes
- Scouring Pads
- Squeegees
- Heavy Duty Trash Bags (not force-flex) – various sizes (33 gallon – 55 gallon)
- Ziplock Bags – quart, gallon
- Industrial/Heavy-Duty Hoses
GROUNDSKEEPING / LANDSCAPING:
- Tractor
- Riding Lawn Mower
- Lawn Mower
- Weed Whip
- Chainsaw
GIFT CARDS:
- Gas – CIMWI is an all-volunteer organization with very dedicated individuals that donate their time and money to help marine mammals in need. Gas cards will go a long way to help sustain our volunteers’ passion, commitment and ability to respond to reports of stranded marine mammals and volunteer at CIMWI’s facility to help with rehabilitation shifts
- Costco and Smart & Final – snacks/water/soda for volunteers, cleaning supplies, etc.
- Home Depot – general and cleaning supplies
SERVICES:
- Tree Trimming and Removal
- Construction
- Painting
- Roofing
- Refrigeration/Freezer Maintenance and Repair
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Boat Maintenance and Repair
We value your support. Your donations help us make a difference!