Contribute to the Ripple Effect

Your Support Makes an Impact


MAKE A DONATION ONLINE

Make a general donation online.
Join the Swim With Mike family by making a donation directly to our general scholarship fund where your gift will be directed to where it is needed most. Each physically challenged athlete's journey is unique and inspirational. You are a pivotal part of helping each one of them overcome adversity and pursue their dreams.
You may also support a campaign or endowment by clicking the link below and choosing where to direct your donation in the drop-down menu.

DONATE ONLINE


MAKE A DONATION BY MAIL

Print out our donation form and fill out the application. Please enclose your donation and mail to:

Swim With Mike Foundation
P.O. Box 51000
Pasadena, CA 91115

Download Mail-in Donation Form

Explore Other Ways to Give

There are many ways to join the Swim With Mike Foundation family. Donate today with a gift that makes a lasting impact in the lives of physically challenged student-athletes. Your donation enables scholarship recipients to advance their education and achieve profound personal and professional goals made possible by your gift.

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

There are many ways you can give through a donor-advised fund.

  • SINGLE GIFTS: You may recommend a single gift of any amount by contacting your fund administrator.
  • RECURRING GRANTS: You can set up recurring grants to help provide scholarships for foundation recipients. You may choose how frequently the automated grants will occur.
  • BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION: You can name Swim With Mike Foundation as the beneficiary of your donor-advised fund.

    Please call (626) 390-7675 or email info@swimwithmike.org to inform our foundation of your intent so we may acknowledge your generosity.

    Please direct your inquiry to Ron Orr, Co-founder and Executive Director.

Planned Giving

Build a Lasting Legacy with the Swim With Mike Foundation.

Consider a charitable gift to support the Swim With Mike Foundation and its efforts to change the lives of physically challenged athletes. Since the first Swim With Mike event was held in 1981, the lasting legacy of the event's friends and supporters has led to a nationwide outreach.

The impact has come full circle with the SWMF offering scholarships to 282 recipients attending 148 universities across 47 states. This legacy transcends beyond the student as they pursue their academic and professional pursuits. We invite you to continue the wave of impact, known as the Ripple Effect, with your legacy gift and offer you membership into the Swim With Mike Foundation Legacy Circle. A Planned Giving Guide to download will be available soon.

Stock Transfer

Please fill out our transfer form and contact us so we can appropriately process  your gift for tax purposes.

Call (626) 390-7675 or email info@swimwithmike.org
Please direct your inquiry to Ron Orr, Co-founder and Executive Director.

download SToCK TRANSFER FORM

Memorial and Honor Dedications

Memorialize the life of a loved one by making a donation or creating a fund to honor their legacy. Honor a friend, family member, or colleague. Birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and professional milestones are cause for celebration. We welcome you to celebrate those close to you while supporting the Swim With Mike Foundation.

Corporate Giving

Partner with the Swim With Mike Foundation to apply a corporate grant or cash donation to the Physically Challenge Student Athletes Scholarship Fund.

Call (626) 390-7675 or email info@swimwithmike.org.
Please direct your inquiry to Ron Orr, Co-founder and Executive Director.

Employer-Matched Fund

Check to see if your employer will match your donation or fundraising campaign. This is a great way to double the impact of your gift.

Scholarship Endowments

Endow a scholarship in your name to create a lasting legacy and sustain our scholarship program. You may make this gift in honor or in memory of a beloved family member or friend.

Call (626) 390-7675 or email info@swimwithmike.org. Please direct your inquiry to Ron Orr, Co-founder and Executive Director.

Non-Profit Grants and Partnerships

We welcome the opportunity to receive grants and partner with local and national nonprofits. Partnership opportunities include funding, information exchange, and resources that may be helpful to fulfill our prospective missions.

Call (626) 390-7675 or email info@swimwithmike.org.
Please direct your inquiry to Ron Orr, Co-founder and Executive Director.