About The Sapphire Project
The Sapphire Project’s mission is to educate and inspire our Australian community to unite in taking action to protect our oceans.
Their goal is to provide a platform to showcase organisations committed to ocean conservation and connect the Australian philanthropic community to this critically underfunded area.
Led by Ryan Gollan and Hayley Baillie, they are a diverse group of volunteers from all walks of life sharing a passion for ocean sustainability and conservation in Australia. Building on the legacy of the international conservationist and philanthropist, Susan Rockefeller, they work together to further create awareness for the much-needed funding of our oceans.
The Sapphire Project has proudly partnered with The Great Barrier Reef Foundation as the payment processor to administer and distribute raised funds with no administration costs. All supported organisations are registered charities (DGR1) in Australia and are eligible to accept tax-deductible donations. The foundation will provide tax-deductible receipts for all donations for Australian tax purposes. Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible in Australia.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Australia
You can claim a tax deduction for gifts or donations to charities that have the status of deductible gift recipients (DGRs). The Great Barrier Reef Foundation is a DGR in Australia.
Therefore, donations of $2 or more to the foundation in Australia are fully tax deductible. Donate to Great Barrier Reef Foundation Australia here.
United States
In the USA a charity must have 501(c)3 status if you plan to deduct your donation on your federal taxes. The Great Barrier Reef Foundation USA has 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
Therefore, you can make a tax deductible gift in the USA to the Foundation. Donate to Great Barrier Reef Foundation USA here.