We invite you to join us as we celebrate our storied past, present successes and exciting future. Benefactors Society members enable Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute to continue expanding our core initiatives to make a significant and timely impact on critical ocean issues. Our work depends on strong partnerships with our supporters. From preserving thousands of plant and animal species, to buoying coastal communities’ economies, to understanding the interconnection between human health and ocean health; we can only make a difference together.
Founders Society $10,000 and above
- FAU Harbor Branch Founders Society recognition at our Ocean Discovery Visitors Center
- Recognition on the FAU Harbor Branch website, in newsletters and at events
- Recognition in the FAU Harbor Branch Annual Report
- Exclusive invitation to the inaugural FAU Harbor Branch Founders Society dinner
- Invitation to FAU Harbor Branch 50th Anniversary special events
- Invitation to Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series special events
- Private tour of FAU Harbor Branch for up to six people
- FAU Harbor Branch Behind-the-Scenes Experience for two people
- Invitation to the FAU Harbor Branch Deep Dives Lecture Series for two people
- Invitation to the FAU Harbor Branch Learning Luncheon for two people
- Reserved seating at the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- Premier access to the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- FAU Harbor Branch commemorative pin
- FAU Harbor Branch Gift Shop discount (20%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Campus Immersion Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Indian River Lagoon Boat Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Exploration Tour ticket discount (10%)
- One-year access to the Elliott Museum and Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge Museum for two people
- Opportunity to schedule a private Behind-the-Scenes Garage Tour at the Elliott Museum
- Access to Elliott Museum lectures and exhibit related events
Captains Society $5,000
- Recognition in the FAU Harbor Branch Annual Report
- Invitation to FAU Harbor Branch 50th Anniversary special events
- Invitation to Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series special events
- Private tour of FAU Harbor Branch for up to four people
- FAU Harbor Branch Behind-the-Scenes Experience for two people
- Invitation to the FAU Harbor Branch Deep Dives Lecture Series for two people
- Invitation to the FAU Harbor Branch Learning Luncheon for two people
- Reserved seating at the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- Premier access to the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- FAU Harbor Branch commemorative pin
- FAU Harbor Branch Gift Shop discount (20%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Campus Immersion Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Indian River Lagoon Boat Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Exploration Tour ticket discount (10%)
Skippers Society $2,500
- Recognition in the FAU Harbor Branch Annual Report
- Invitation to Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series special events
- FAU Harbor Branch Campus Tour for two people
- Invitation to the FAU Harbor Branch Deep Dives Lecture Series for two people
- Invitation to the FAU Harbor Branch Learning Luncheon for two people
- Premier access to the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- FAU Harbor Branch commemorative pin
- FAU Harbor Branch Gift Shop discount (15%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Campus Immersion Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Indian River Lagoon Boat Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Exploration Tour ticket discount (10%)
Stewards Society $1,000
- Invitation to the FAU Harbor Branch Learning Luncheon for two people
- Premier access to the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- FAU Harbor Branch commemorative pin
- FAU Harbor Branch Gift Shop discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Campus Immersion Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Indian River Lagoon Boat Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Exploration Tour ticket discount (10%)
Family $75
- FAU Harbor Branch Explorer special activities and programming
- FAU Harbor Branch Junior Scientist certificate
- FAU Harbor Branch marine science activity book
- Premier access to the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- FAU Harbor Branch Gift Shop discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Campus Immersion Tour ticket discount (10%)
Individual $50
- Premier access to the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- FAU Harbor Branch Gift Shop discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Campus Immersion Tour ticket discount (10%)
FAU Owl Student and Alumni $25
- Premier access to the FAU Harbor Branch Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science Lecture Series for two people
- FAU Harbor Branch Campus Immersion Tour ticket discount (10%)
- FAU Harbor Branch Gift Shop discount (10%)
Contact Brandon McHenry, membership coordinator, at 772.242.2214 or HBbenefactors@fau.edu for additional information.
FAU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and its Tax Identification Number is 59-0917284.
The value of goods and services provided is a good faith estimate of the fair market value of all benefits related to each sponsorship level. Per IRS rules, tax deductions for federal income tax purposes are limited to the excess of money contributed by you over the value of goods or services provided to you.
Consult your tax advisor regarding the charitable deduction involved in this transaction and the manner of reporting and substantiating the gift.