Support Purpose, Connection, and Community.
Your support helps connect people to service, maritime careers, and the enduring importance of freedom of the seas.
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Make an immediate impact by supporting the programs, preservation, and public experiences that bring the National Museum of the Surface Navy and Freedom of the Seas Campus to life.
General Gift →
Support the organization’s greatest needs and help keep our mission moving forward.
Pathways Programs→
Help students, veterans, and community members discover maritime careers, build real-world skills, and connect with new opportunities.
Ship Preservation →
Preserve and protect spaces, structures, and artifacts that carry forward the legacy of freedom of the seas.
*The Pacific Battleship Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with federal tax ID 26-3934742. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
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- Join our free Patron community to stay connected, receive special updates and invitations, and be a part of our growing mission.
- Earn points for your support and redeem them for experiences, apparel, and more.
- Unlike traditional memberships, all supporters are included as Patrons and recognized for their commitment in our Quarterdeck of Honor. Log in to your Patron dashboard for more information.
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Annual Leadership Society
Join a dedicated group of annual donors whose leadership gifts provide steady support for our programs, preservation, and community impact.
Annual Leadership Society members contribute through one-time or recurring gifts totaling $1,500 or more per year, including monthly gifts of $125 or more.
John Paul Jones Legacy Society
Create a lasting legacy by including Pacific Battleship Center in your estate plans and helping ensure future generations can connect with service, history, and freedom of the seas.
Freedom of the Seas Campaign
Invest in the next major chapter of our campus through new Pathways experiences, public spaces, and facilities that expand our impact on the Los Angeles Waterfront.
Together, we will connect people to the maritime sector, change perceptions, and chart paths toward service, careers, and community impact.
*The Pacific Battleship Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with federal tax ID 26-3934742 Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Life of a Sailor Experience
Guests are immersed in the lives of sailors, connecting with the people, missions, teamwork, technology, and decisions that define service at sea, charting their own path toward service, careers, and community impact.
Freedom of the Seas Pavilion & Waterfront Memorial Park
Help build the Freedom of the Seas Pavilion and Waterfront Memorial Park, creating new spaces for programs, gatherings, remembrance, visitor engagement, and community impact.
Legacy Pavers
Leave a lasting mark on the Freedom of the Seas Campus with a personalized paver honoring your family, service, or connection to our shared vision of freedom of the seas.
Scholarships
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Open doors for students by supporting their pursuit of higher education, trade certifications, and leadership development.
PATHWAYS PROGRAM
Sponsor student participation in Pathways programming, waiving fees for budget-restricted schools and organizations.
TRANSPORTATION
Provide access to the Freedom of the Seas Campus through sponsorship of transportation fees for budget-restricted schools and organizations.
Corporate Giving & Sponsorships
LA Fleet Week →
Support Southern California’s largest Memorial Day Weekend celebration of service, community, and maritime connection.
Freedom of the Seas Awards→
Align your company with a premier leadership event honoring service, civic impact, and the people advancing America’s maritime future.
LA Disastery Recovery & Resilience Collective →
Join a regional network of businesses, nonprofits, and civic partners strengthening Los Angeles’ ability to prepare, respond, and recover during times of crisis.
More Ways to Give
Donor Advised Fund →
Recommend a grant from your donor advised fund to support the programs and priorities that matter most to you.
Employer Matching
Amplify the impact of your gift through your employer’s matching gift program. To find if your gift can be matched, we recommend contacting your employer’s Human Resources department, or utilizing a free online tool.
In-Kind Gift →
Contribute goods, services, or professional expertise that help advance our mission and strengthen our operations.
Volunteer →
Share your time and talents to help bring our mission to life for visitors, students, veterans, and the community.
Donor Stories
- The Crail-Johnson Foundation saw an opportunity to create one-of-a-kind overnight experiences. Their investment in the program has generated a revenue return of over 10x for our organization.
- CA Assemblymember Mike Gipson believed in the power of community connection and led the charge to secure a $6.7M gift to kickstart the Freedom of the Seas Pavilion capital project in 2022.
- Governors Terry Branstad and Kim Reynolds remained committed to preserving Iowa’s battleship, providing over $4M toward hull and deck preservation efforts since 2012.
- Marathon Petroleum recognized the importance of PBC’s education, veteran, and community-focused programming, and continue to be a lead sponsor and advocate, inviting numerous other organizations to get involved.
- Longtime volunteer crew member Greg Bishop saw the beauty of Battleship IOWA through his own lens, capturing magical moments through his photography. We lost Greg in 2024, but his commitment to our future continues through his inclusion of PBC in his estate planning.
Contact Our Development Team
Prefer to donate by mail? Please address your check to :
Pacific Battleship Center
Attn: Development Dept.
250 S. Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90731
Have questions about ways to give or get involved?
Email: development@surfacenavymuseum.org
Call: 877.446.9261 x 2
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