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Your contribution supports the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the hardworking communities that depend on it.

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Your Gift Makes A Difference

An extraordinary community of individuals, foundations, and corporations from near and far make our mission possible.

Ways to Give

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    Send a Check

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    Checks should be made payable to GMRI and sent to:

    Attn. Development

    Gulf of Maine Research Institute

    350 Commercial St.

    Portland, ME 04101

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    Give a Gift of Stock

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    A gift of stock, bonds, or mutual fund shares could have greater tax benefit to you than a gift of cash. Stock gifts are tax deductible at the market value on the day of the gift.

    Transfer Instructions
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    Give Through Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

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    Many donors support GMRI by recommending a gift from a Donor Advised Fund. We work with 30+ fund managers across the country. If you give through Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon, we invite you to use the DAF Direct Link below. If you need help with another fund manager, please contact Julian Burnett at jburnett@gmri.org or (207) 228-1697.

    DAF Direct
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    Initiate a Wire Transfer

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    You may send your gift directly to our business/organization account by initiating a wire transfer in any amount. To make a wire transfer, please call (207) 228-1697 for bank routing and account details.

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    Make a Planned Gift

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    There are many tax-advantaged ways to make a deferred gift to GMRI that will have a profound and lasting impact for Gulf of Maine communities. The most common is a bequest.

    Sample Bequest
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    Fundraising Partners & Certifications

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    We partner with a variety of organizations that provide additional convenience and transparency to our donors.

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"The Gulf of Maine is the powerhouse of our coastal economy and cultural heritage. It’s so important to support the people who depend on this critical resource.

Maggie Hendricks Chief Development Officer

Have a question or request about making a gift?

Maggie Hendricks
Maggie Hendricks Chief Development Officer (207) 228-1626 mhendricks@gmri.org