CORAL Forever
Where visionary donors protect the irreplaceable and shape the future of coral reef conservation. Join us by selecting a donation level below.
What is CORAL Forever?
CORAL Forever is our community of major donors—individuals who believe coral reefs are worth fighting for. Together, we’re backing bold conservation efforts to ensure coral reefs will survive…forever.
Your Impact
Coral reefs are one of the most critical and vulnerable ecosystems on Earth. With your support, CORAL works at the global, regional, and local levels to reduce direct threats and create the conditions reefs need to adapt to climate change. As a CORAL Forever member, you’re investing in a legacy of resilience and real-world results.
The Perks
From exclusive experiences to meaningful keepsakes, each tier offers a way to deepen your connection with our mission—and with the reefs you help protect.
Reef Champion
$50,000+
Host our Executive Director at your private event, receive a donor spotlight in the CORAL Current Magazine, and plan a personalized site visit with CORAL team. Enjoy the perks of the Reef Guardian and Reef Protector tiers as well.
Reef Guardian
$10,000 – $49,999
We’ll send you a special World Ocean’s Day Gift (every June) and an exclusive Reef Guardian enamel pin, as well as the perks of the Reef Protector tier.
Reef Protector
$5,000 – $9,999
Get early access to CORAL Connections and an exclusive subscription to the CORAL Insider newsletter (for CORAL Forever members only). Plus, a welcome swag bag and your name proudly listed on our website.
Together, we can save coral reefs.
Interested in more information? I’m standing by, happy to talk through how funds are used, what you can expect from your CORAL Forever membership, and answer any questions.
Mandy Norman
Development and Marketing Director
[email protected]
(510) 370-0506
Meet Our Members
REEF CHAMPIONS
Anonymous
Robert Watt and Dawn Bradford
Shannon and Tammy Williams
REEF GUARDIANS
Anonymous
The B&B Enrichment Fund
The Bear Gulch Foundation
Michael Belanger and Megan Frost Fund
The Better Natures Foundation
Zack Boger and Arielle DiGiacomo
Melvin Brody
Jacqueline and Michael Casey Foundation
Jeff and Mary Ann Chanin
Steve and Debbie Cohen
Elmo Foundation
John and Fletcher Forbes
Peggy Gennatiempo
Renee Herzing
Sara Hinkle
Hutton Family Foundation
The Kennedy Foundation
Anne and Andrew London
The Erin Byrne Lynch Fund
Chris and Melody Malachowsky
Robert Markovic
W. Scott and Judith N. McNary Charitable Fund
The Minarik Family Charitable Fund
Claudia Morawetz and Kevin Tate
Harry Saddler
The Templeton Family Foundation
Jim and Ginger Tolonen
Jeff and Elizabeth Toretsky
Cathy and David Turino
The Jennifer and James Wood Foundation
Trip and Michelle Zedlitz
REEF PROTECTORS
Anonymous
Joseph Adams
James Anderson Family Gift Fund
The B & W Family Foundation, Inc
Bernd Bassalleck
Joe and Melissa Casale
Julie Chaiken and Ethan Grigsby
Lynann Chance
John and Sueyin DeBorde
Michael W. & Linda M. Fisher Advised Fund
Cindy and John Glancy
Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation
Gollnast Family Charitable Fund
James and Victoria Handa
Rick Heller
Doug Huestis and Barb Klencke
Roger Janeway
Mark Keleher and Elaine Leung
Murray and Jeanie Kilgour
Marjorie Klayman
C.B. Laub Family Foundation
Heather Runes and Rodney Prell
Betsy and Noah Silverman
Joyce Sjoberg
Heather Starck
Brewer Stone
Tui Sutherland and Adam Sterns
Patricia Wade
C. Elizabeth Wagner
Roger Weisberg and Karen Freedman
Chris and Brooke Winterhalter
Nancy and Rod Van Sciver
Kris and Mollie Van Stralen
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