how you can help

The Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation relies on the generosity of its donors. You can help make a difference for the Marines, Sailors, and their families by making a donation to the Foundation. Your support will help the Foundation continue to provide the services needed by these Marines and Sailors.

Your help ensures they can focus on their physical and emotional recovery during this extraordinarily trying time.

donations

To donate, please send your check to:

Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation
75 East Market St.
Akron, OH 44308

Or click our Pay-Pay button.

All donations are tax deductible.

Please allow 2-4 weeks to receive your receipt.

Foundation Trustees serve voluntarily. We have no paid staff. We welcome not only your financial assistance, but also any in kind contributions or services that would benefit our Marines and Sailors.

If you are interested in joining the Foundation, please call Jim Gorian at 330-650-2300.

Thank you for your support.

Donations Made "In Honor Of" or "In Memory Of"

If you wish to make a donation "In Honor Of" or "In Memory Of" someone, we ask that you notify us with your check or that you follow up your online donation by contacting us.

For "In Honor Of" donations, please make sure that you include the mailing address of the person that you are honoring, so that we are able to notify them of your donation.

For "In Memory Of" donations, please include the name and address of the deceased’s family, so that we are able to notify them of your donation.

Donations Made "In Lieu of Flowers"

For donations made in lieu of flowers, we ask that you include with your check or in a message via the Contact Us form, the name and address of the family making the request and the name of their loved one.

For the families requesting that donations be made to the Fund, in lieu of flowers for their loved one, we ask that you notify us via the Contact Us form that you have made this request.

frequently asked questions

Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. The Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a tax receipt in the mail once your donation is processed. If you need a copy of our IRS determination letter, please contact us.

How do you apply for support?
A Marine or Sailor need only ask! This can be done through his or her chain of command, or by contacting the Foundation directly. A representative of the Foundation will be assigned to contact the Marine or Sailor concerned to evaluate the request.

What do families typically use the grants for?
Many families use the financial assistance to help balance the loss of income when an injured Marine is unable to return to full-time employment. Financial obligations start to pile up, and families use the help to ease that burden. We see families use it for childcare, mortgage payments, car repairs, bills, groceries, and other living expenses, among many other needs.

Do you assist only Marines?
We assist the Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, other active duty and reserve Marines and Sailors residing within the geographic area served by the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines and other honorably discharged Marines and Sailors residing within the geographic area served by the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines.

How do I know my money will go directly to support our Marines and Sailors?
We are a volunteer organization. We have no paid staff. We do not reimburse board members for expenses incurred. Virtually all of your donation will go to support our Marines and Sailors.

Who makes up the Foundation?
Our trustees come from various walks of life. Many are retired or former Marines and Sailors; many are civic and community leaders, business owners and professionals.