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Ways to Give
Almost everything we run is free or heavily subsidized, and it stays that way because people give. Here is every way you can help.
Put someone on the water
Choose a one-time or monthly gift on the form, or enter any amount you like. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Shake-A-Leg Miami is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 65-0611917. To give in honor or in memory of someone, use the dedication option on the form.
Financial records and Form 990A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (1-800-HELP-FLA / 800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING FDACS.GOV. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Other ways to give
Every option on this page supports the same thing: programs on Biscayne Bay that are free or low-cost for the people who need them.
Not sure which fits? Email the team →
What your gift keeps afloat
Your tax-deductible donation maintains our fleet and facilities and provides scholarships to our programs.
Scholarships
Everyone should be able to take part, whatever their finances. Most of what we run is free or low-cost, and families can apply for a scholarship for programs with a fee.
See the programs →
An adaptive fleet
Sailboats, kayaks and a safety fleet, each designed or modified so that a wide range of disabilities can get out on Biscayne Bay.
Meet the fleet →
The waterfront campus
Our Watersports Center, the 1932 Coast Guard seaplane hangar, the docks, boat ramp and boatyard, and our islands on the bay.
Our story →
Impossible Dream, our 60-foot accessible catamaran, was acquired and funded by Deborah Mellen. Three Creating Abilities adaptive kayaks were given by the Woody Foundation.
Give a boat, or the gear to sail it
The fleet has grown because people gave it hulls and the money to keep them in the water. Every boat here was designed for sailors with disabilities or modified until it was, so our team reviews each offer first.
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Tell us what you have
The type, size and condition, where it is, and a few photos.
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We check the fit
Our team looks at whether it can serve the fleet or our programs, and tells you honestly.
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We arrange the handover
We agree the details with you and provide the paperwork for your tax records.
Partner with Shake-A-Leg Miami
Adopt a program, a facility, an island or a boat. A sponsorship keeps these resources safe and open to the community, and gives your people real ways to volunteer and connect.
Sponsorships
Put your company's name on a program, a boat or an event, with recognition on campus and online. We shape each package around what you want to achieve.
Matching gifts
Many employers match what their employees give. Ask your HR team, or search your company's giving portal for Shake-A-Leg Miami, EIN 65-0611917.
Team building on the bay
Bring your team for a day on Biscayne Bay and see what your support makes possible.
Team Building →
Checks, transfers, stock and more
Prefer not to give by card? Each of these reaches the same programs. For a bank or stock transfer, contact us and we'll send the details directly.
Mail a check
Make it payable to Shake-A-Leg Miami Inc. and mail it to 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133. Add a note if it's for a particular program.
ACH bank-to-bank transfer
Contact Harry Horgan, our President & CEO, at HarryH@shakealegmiami.org or 305-527-5602. He'll send you our transfer details directly; we never publish account numbers online.
DTC stock transfer
Gifts of stock can be transferred through DTC. Contact Harry Horgan at HarryH@shakealegmiami.org or 305-527-5602 for our brokerage details, and ask your advisor about the tax benefits.
Donor-advised fund
Recommend a grant to Shake-A-Leg Miami, EIN 65-0611917, through your fund's sponsor.
IRA charitable distribution
If you're 70½ or older, you may be able to give straight from your IRA as a qualified charitable distribution, which can count toward your required minimum distribution. Ask your IRA custodian to send it directly to Shake-A-Leg Miami Inc., EIN 65-0611917, and let us know it's coming.
Give Miami Day
Our biggest fundraising day of the year, every November.
Our Give Miami Day page →Join the newsletter →In honor or in memory
Dedicate your gift to someone. Use the dedication option on the online form, or write their name on the memo line of your check.
Leave a legacy
Name Shake-A-Leg Miami Inc. (EIN 65-0611917) in your will or trust, or as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy. Let us know, so we can thank you.
Giving, answered
Quick answers about tax deductions, monthly gifts, matching gifts and boat donations.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Shake-A-Leg Miami is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 65-0611917, so your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Keep your receipt for your records.
Can I give monthly, and change it later?
Yes. Choose monthly on the online form. If you ever want to change or stop your monthly gift, email info@shakealegmiami.org or call 305-858-5550 and we'll take care of it.
Can I choose which program my gift supports?
Yes. You can support a specific program or event. Write it on your check's memo line, or if you give online, email info@shakealegmiami.org with the program's name, and we'll make sure it gets there.
Can I give in honor or in memory of someone?
Yes. Use the dedication option on the online form, or write the person's name on the memo line of your check.
Will my employer match my gift?
Many employers match their employees' donations. Check with your HR team or your company's giving portal and search for Shake-A-Leg Miami, EIN 65-0611917.
What happens when I offer a boat?
Our team reviews every offer first, because an adaptive fleet has specific needs. We'll tell you honestly whether it's a fit before anything is arranged, and give you the paperwork for your tax records.
Where can I see how the money is used?
Our audited financial statements, IRS Form 990 and annual report are on our Financials and Public Records page.
Help us make waves
Join a community of donors and volunteers providing an inclusive environment for people with disabilities, veterans, and their families.
Children and adults of all abilities came to Shake-A-Leg Miami.
Adult and teen mentors and volunteers gave their time on the water.
Awarded to Miami-Dade children and adults with disabilities or economic challenges.