About The BoatUS Foundation

The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is an innovative leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to reducing boating accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of our waterways and keeping boating a safe and enjoyable pastime.

The BoatUS Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our work is primarily funded by grants and individual donations.

What does boating mean to you?

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Meet the Team

Learn more about the staff that makes our mission possible.

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Board of Directors

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Donor Bill of Rights

Your rights as a donor to the BoatUS Foundation.

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Annual Reports – 990

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Not for Profit, For the Greater Good

Supported by Your Donations

As a 501(c)(3), your gifts help fund our work furthering safe and responsible boating through courses like the Free Boating Safety course, the Child Life Jacket Loaner program, and initiatives like the cataloging and removal of Abandoned and Derelict Vessels.

Help us to educate boaters and protect our waterways for the next generation.

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