Donation Request Policy
To support our local community, the Aquarium provides donations to help other non-profits in the Coastal Bend with their fundraising efforts.
Donation Requirements
Be a non-profit organization.
Be asking for a donation specifically for a fundraiser.
Be located within a 150-mile radius from the Texas State Aquarium.
Has not already received a donation in the calendar year.
Provide a written or online request including the event’s name, name of the organization, event date, contact name/number, and a mailing address on the non-profit organization or school letterhead. Please do not send duplicate requests.
Give at least six weeks written notice before their event.
Requests We Cannot Assist
Contributions to political campaigns.
Requests for money/sponsorships.
Incentives, appreciation parties, individual prizes, door prizes, or holiday parties.
Individual requests (ex: a benefit where all proceeds go to an individual and their family).
A large number of tickets.
Requests received less than six weeks before the event.
Important Notes
Submitting a donation request does not guarantee the request will be approved. If your request is selected, you will receive a donation by mail 2-3 weeks before your event date. Donations expire, and we want to ensure that whoever receives the donation will have plenty of time to use them.
The Texas State Aquarium receives many requests each month, and unfortunately, we cannot provide donations to some worthy non-profits.
Due to the large volume of requests received, the Texas State Aquarium does not respond to phone requests or follow-up emails.
The Membership Department will sort through the requests each month and mail out donations. Priority will be given to fundraisers with similar missions to the Texas State Aquarium.
Membership Donation Request
Please provide your contact information and details about your request.
Contact
Membership Department
