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 International Community Foundation (ICF), our fiscal agent and charity partner in the United States. The ICF is a 501(c)(3) organization; any donation processed through them will be fully tax-deductible for U.S. donors. To process your gift through the ICF, please click the Donate Now button below:
Make a donation via wire transfer
Donations from other countries, or from U.S. citizens not seeking tax deduction are received directly at the Charles Darwin Foundation’s bank account with S.G. Hambros Bank Ltd. in London, United Kingdom, in which case no fee is withheld from your donation. If selecting this option, please contact us at cdrs@fcdarwin.org.ec.
Account | Charles Darwin Foundation |
Bank | S.G. Hambros Bank Ltd. |
Account/IBAN | GB26 HAMB 4048 5849 2345 01 |
SWIFT | HAMBGB2L |
Address | 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 cdrs@fcdarwin.org.ec.
Account | Fundación Charles Darwin |
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:

