Make a Pledge

Every dollar removes a barrier. Help us open the Hudson River to everyone.

Why Give Now?

We are in our founding year. Early investment unlocks the entire model. Every dollar removes a barrier.

Your Impact

$50Supports a skills clinic
$120Funds an intro paddling class
$350Sponsors wilderness first aid certification
$700Creates a new paddling instructor
$1,000Provides 10 paddling experiences
$5,000Launches a full multi-scholarship cohort

Make a Pledge

Tax Status Notice

Open Waters Network has applied for recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our application is pending with the IRS.

If approved, pledges will be tax-deductible retroactively to the date of filing. If our application is not approved, pledges will not be tax-deductible.

Transparency & Accountability

15–20%

Target Overhead

55–70%

Program Funding

100%

Data Transparency

Open Waters Network is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status pending IRS approval.
Tax ID: 41-3160731

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