Donation Opportunities & Donor Lists

The USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber relies heavily on contributions in order to continue operating. Approximately 50% of it's operating budget must be raised each year. There are many ways in which you can help to support the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. Although monetary donations make up the majority of the gifts we receive, donations of needed equipment, supplies, and services are also welcome. Many diving companies support the Chamber by graciously donating items for our annual Chamber Day Raffle. Some of the ways you can support the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber are listed below:

• Individual Donations
  Most of the donations we receive are from individuals who very generously give what they can (Donation Form).

• Dive Club Donations
  Various Dive Clubs in Southern California set aside a portion of their funds annually to help support the Chamber.

• Payroll Deduction Programs
  Some companies have payroll deduction programs which allow donations to non-profit organizations. Check with your employer to see if they have set up a payroll deduction program

• The United Way
  One of the most well known payroll deduction donation program is The United Way. If you wish to contribute to the Chamber through the United Way the Designee Codes are:
  31856 in LA County & 210456 in Orange County

• Foundation Matching Funds Programs
  Some companies have foundations or  programs which will match contributions to non-profit organizations. Checking with your employer could help double your contribution.

• Corporate Monetary Donations
  While many companies help sponsor fund raising events like the Chamber Day/Evening, the Avalon, and Two Harbor Clean-Ups, some companies directly contribute funds to the Chamber in association with these fund raisers.

• Participate in Fund Raising Events
  There are various fund raising events that are held during the year that the proceeds either fully or partially go to help fund the Chamber. Information and dates will be hot linked to the following events as they are scheduled:

  • Avalon Chocolate Gold Star Dive
  • Avalon Underwater Clean-Up
  • Chamber Day/Evening
  • Two Harbors Underwater Clean-Up

• Donations of Equipment, Supplies, or Services
  The donation of Equipment, Supplies, and/or Services is highly valued. Many companies donate equipment or services as raffle prizes for our Chamber Day raffles. Other companies provide equipment or services that can be used in chamber operations or is of benefit to the volunteer Chamber Crew.

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  • Patrons       $10,000 +
  • Benefactors   $ 5,000 - $ 9,999
  • Sponsors      $ 2,500 - $ 4,999
  • Supporters    $ 1,000 - $ 2,499
  • Friends       $   500 - $   999
  • Donors        $   100 - $   499

The Chamber is grateful for all the support it receives. A listing of the various contributors, by year, can be found by clicking on the category donation level above (the lists include contributors of funds, equipment, services, and fund raising raffle items who received no premium items for their contributions)