Surfrider San Diego Partnerships

Our Partners

The Surfrider Foundation has a rich history of inspiring stewardship and recreation through our mission. Founded by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu in 1984, our organization has grown into one of the largest and most effective conservation organizations in the world. The San Diego County Chapter, established in 1991, is now the largest chapter. We rely on financial contributions from individuals, foundations and companies to ensure our ability to achieve our mission and grow our impact.

Become A Partner

The Surfrider Foundation has over twenty years of experience collaborating with companies through our partnerships programs. Our goal is to provide brands, corporations and small businesses with a philanthropic opportunity that will create meaningful and recognized impact around our mission and their stake in protecting the health of our coasts and ocean.

OUR IMPACT

Our efforts are paying off, see what we've accomplished in 2024

150

Beach Cleanups

12,853

Pounds of Trash Removed

259

Water Quality Tests

Coastal Victories

2023 San Diego County Beach Cleanup Report

Surfrider Foundation San Diego County and San Diego Coastkeeper partner each year to host volunteer-powered beach and park cleanups across San Diego County to address the issue of trash along our coast and in our inland waterways.

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We Love Our Partners

Become a Partner

Working with Surfrider Foundation San Diego County

Join Surfrider San Diego to help protect our ocean, waves, and beaches! Engage with our passionate community through beach cleanups, program teams, and campaigns like Beacon’s Beach protection and plastic reduction. Become a sponsor to support our efforts and reach over 65,000 supporters, members, and volunteers. Your partnership makes a lasting impact on our coastline! Fill out this form to submit your partnership inquiry.

Partnership Opportunities

Programmatic Impact Support

Support our volunteer-led program teams focused on clean water, coastal access, plastic reduction, and climate action solutions.

Corporate and In-Kind Sponsorship

Support our initiatives through financial contributions or in-kind donations of products and services for events, cleanups, and campaigns.

Collaborative Products

Partner with Surfrider to create co-branded products, with proceeds supporting ocean protection and environmental initiatives.

Event Sponsorship

Host or sponsor events that align with Surfrider's mission, from local beach cleanups to our annual fundraising event.

Employee Engagement

Organize company volunteer days for cleanups or encourage employee donation matching to support Surfrider San Diego’s efforts.

Beneficiary/Collaborative Events

Host events where a portion of proceeds supports Surfrider’s mission, helping fund our ocean conservation and environmental programs.

Outside of our official corporate partnerships program, there are additional ways to support Surfrider San Diego!

How can I support Surfrider San Diego?

Make A Donation

At anytime, brands, companies or corporations are encouraged to make a monetary donation. All donations are tax-deductible in accordance with the tax law, acknowledged with a formal receipt and recognized in Surfrider's Annual Report (unless the donor prefers to be anonymous). Making a no-strings-attached donation does not require any approval, agreements or formal arrangements. Donate here directly to Surfrider San Diego County.

Volunteer With Us!

We carry out regular activities, campaigns and programs. Get involved here!

1% for the Planet

Business members of the 1% for the Planet network can commit to donating the equivalent of 1% of gross sales through a combination of monetary, in-kind and approved promotional support directly to the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County. 1% for the Planet certifies all member donations to legitimize the members’ commitment by reviewing and confirming sales and donation details annually.

Become A Member

Your donation makes you a Surfrider member. Join a passionate group of ocean enthusiasts who have been at the forefront of ocean protection for over forty years. Donate here directly to Surfrider San Diego County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Surfrider San Diego County name and logo on my website (or elsewhere) without a partnership?

No. Out of respect for our current partners and to maintain the integrity of our partnership alignment standards, use of the Surfrider San Diego County name or marks to reference partnership, a portion of proceeds donation, collaborative product or any commercial program is prohibited without explicit approval.

Can I tag Surfrider San Diego County on social media to promote my donation?

Any promotion referencing commercial or monetary support of the Surfrider Foundation and any promotion tagging Surfrider must be reviewed and approved by Surfrider.

How do I organize a corporate beach cleanup?

Please visit the Sponsored Beach Cleanups opportunities to learn more.

Will Surfrider San Diego County promote my products or business?

Surfrider San Diego County does not and shall not endorse or otherwise promote in-kind donated products or services. Surfrider has the authority to engage in collaborative product promotions, which we may recognize in our marketing.

Will Surfrider support my kickstarter campaign?

Surfrider San Diego County does not align with or promote Kickstarter or any crowdsourced fundraising campaigns.