The work of our scientists is only possible through your donations. Your gift supports research, conservation and outreach efforts. Help us achieve our goal of preserving the wonder that is the Galapagos Islands. Choose your way to donate below. We appreciate your generosity!
Make a donation online
All of our donations are processed securely through the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation (FCDF), our fiscal agent and charity partner in the United States. FCDF is a 501(c)(3) organization and any donation received is fully tax-deductible for U.S. donors. To process your gift through FCDF, please click the Donate and Support button below.
Make a donation via wire transfer
| Tax-deductible donations for U.S. donors can also be made via wire transfer to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands bank account in the U.S. If selecting this option, please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec. | ||||
| Account | Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands | |||
| Address | 420 Columbus Avenue, Suite 304, Valhalla, NY 10595-1382, United States | |||
| Bank | Citibank | |||
| Routing Number | 21000089 | |||
| Account Number | 6780613592 | |||
| SWIFT | CITIUS33 | |||
| Address | Thornwood, NY, United States | |||
| Donations from other countries can also be received directly at the Charles Darwin Foundation’s bank account with Kleinwort Hambros Bank Ltd. in London, United Kingdom. If selecting this option, please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec. | ||||
| Account | Charles Darwin Foundation | |||
| Address | 54 Avenue Louise, 1150 Brussels, Belgium | |||
| Bank | Kleinwort Hambros Bank Ltd. | |||
| Account Number | 49234501 | |||
| IBAN | GB26 HAMB 4048 5849 2345 01 | |||
| SWIFT | HAMBGB2L | |||
| Bank Address | 8 St. James’s Square, SW1Y 4JU London, U.K. | |||
| For donations from Ecuador inferior to $5,000 you can also make a direct transfer to our bank account with the Banco del Pacífico. If you select this option, please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec. | ||||
| Account | Charles Darwin Foundation | |||
| Bank | Banco del Pacífico | |||
| Current Account | 1664468 | |||
| SWIFT | PACIECEG 871 | |||
| Address | Avenida Charles Darwin, Galápagos, Ecuador | |||
| Reference | Donación para la Fundación Charles Darwin | |||
| RUC | 1790985105001 | |||
Make a donation on-site
Donations can be received at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora when you visit Galapagos. Please stop by our reception or Exhibition Hall for more information.
Conservation Costs
Running an independent scientific research station in a remote place like Galapagos, now costs almost $5 million annually. Have a look at the following examples of project costs:
