Raise The Sail FOUNDATION · SANTA CRUZ, CA

Public Governance

Privacy & Public Transparency

Our commitment to safeguarding donor, volunteer, and community member information.

1. Organizational Classification

Raise The Sail Foundation operates as a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) under Federal Employer Identification Number 82-2045463.

2. Donor Privacy Policy

We do not sell, trade, rent, or distribute donor contact records or personal information to any third-party commercial marketing entities under any circumstances.

3. Information Collected

Information voluntarily provided through our website—including general inquiries, volunteer applications, and gift pledges—is utilized strictly for program administration, IRS tax receipts, and direct correspondence.

4. Data Transmission & Retention

All transmissions across our website are secured using modern 256-bit SSL encryption. Contact and inquiry logs are accessible only to authorized foundation administrators.

5. Inquiries & Data Custodian

To inspect your information on file or for governance inquiries, contact our foundation office at:

Raise The Sail Foundation
Attn: John Paul Salazar, Founder & Marine Program Director
711 Darwin St
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Telephone: (818) 917-0837
Electronic mail: contact@raisethesail.org