Ways to Give
No matter your connection to the sea services, the Navy League offers many programs of giving so your dollars go to the cause that matters most to you. Learn about our different options to explore how you can help our sea services and our youth.
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Donor Recognition and Appreciation
When you make a gift to Navy League of the United States, you not only ensure our continued mission, you’re also making a financial decision that will benefit sea service men, women and their families for years to come. Depending on the size of your gift, there are a number of benefits that are open to you, including membership in one of our giving societies.
Navy League Foundation
The Navy League Foundation is the Navy League’s premier program to support the children of the men and women of the sea services through scholarships. Visit our foundation page to learn more and select your donation amount.
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STEM Institute
Your donations enable our local councils to implement grassroots programs in science, technology, engineering and math for middle and high school students. These disciplines are proven to grow kids’ confidence and create a skilled workforce for our future. Learn more at our STEM Institute page.
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Teddy Roosevelt Society
The Teddy Roosevelt Society celebrates and recognizes Navy League of the United States’ most loyal donors. This society is eligible for all gifts under $1,000 down to $100.
Become a Society Member
President's Circle
The President’s Circle is a giving society that recognizes steadfast supporters who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more. By making a yearly commitment at this level, these donors lead by example and help further the Navy League’s mission of advocacy, education, and youth programs support. Donors of $1000 or more during the calendar year of ANY NLUS affiliated program* will be acknowledged as Active Members of the President’s Circle.
President’s Circle Donation Levels:
*Members will be recognized as a Lifetime Member of the Circle after one single donation of $25,000 or after 20 years of consecutive giving at the $1,000 President’s Associate level.
For more detailed information on “Standing in the Circle” click here or contact our Director of Philanthropy at Development@navyleague.org
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1902 Society
Leaving a legacy that remains long after we move on is important to everyone. The Navy League established the 1902 Society to honor and remember those friends who indicate their enduring support for the sea services through designation of the Navy League as a charitable beneficiary in their will, living trust or other type of deferred giving arrangement.
Join 1902 Society
Help Our Sea Services
If there was ever a time when the U.S. sea services need a strong voice, it is now. We know that a strong national defense is essential to realizing a lasting peace at home and around the world. Your generous contribution plays an important role.
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Trust in Our Transparency
You can be certain you are donating to an organization that has pledged the highest level of charitable transparency when you give to the Navy League. Our GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency shows that you know exactly how we spend our dollars that you donate.
Legal Disclaimer
The Navy League is an exempt organization, duly qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, contributions to which are tax deductible in accordance with federal law.
If your donation is for a scholarship, the Navy League Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization: Federal Tax ID 31-1677884.