We need a boat!

We are hoping to raise $40,000 this season for a new boat at Forfar Field Station.

After many faithful years of service, Andros Rose, lovingly referred to as "Rosie" is going to be retired from our small fleet of boats used to take out groups. It is now time for a new boat to join the ranks at Forfar!  We have found the perfect boat for our operations but we need your help to make it happen! We are looking to raise $40,000 to help offset the cost of the boat, pay for the boat trailer, and to add a top to keep the sun off our divers and snorkelers!  If you have ever been to Forfar, you know the boats (and vehicles) start to feel like extended family! They are vital to our operations and your donation will put a big smile on Cardo's face as we welcome the yet-to-be-named boat into the fold.

Want to be a part of the naming of the boat?

Here is just one more reason to donate!  Have a hand in the naming of the new dive boat by giving at one of the following levels:

Deck Hand: Donate over $50 and participate in the voting of the new boat's name.

Skipper: Donate over $250 and submit a name for the boat and participate in voting.

Captain: Donate $40,000 and we will name the boat after you and your family!!!

Major Donors

A big thank you to the following donors that gave over $250: Justin Bezner, Elaina Breznau, Jane McKee, Kevyn Juneau, Robert Singletary, Jeffrey Fowler, Louise B. Cochrane Charitable Foundation, Jack Hedge, VFW Ohio Charities, Cecillia Go, Chitra Kusnadi


Why Donate to IFS?
IFS Values Transparency

We believe it is important when considering donating to an organization, you feel confident your donation is being used wisely and to promote the most good. To that end, we at IFS want to be transparent so you can see how our funds are spent to provide quality field study experiences to all those who participate in IFS programs. Our Annual Reports gives you more details about our programs and what we do with our funds. We are very proud of the strong financial base we have created over the last 7 years that has allowed us to weather Hurricane Matthew in 2016, do extensive remodeling in 2019, and survive through the global pandemic in 2020-2022 until currently.

— Lindsey Christ, Executive Director

Annual Report 2023

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2021

IFS Gives Back

Curious what all IFS has done to give back to our community? Read our IFS Gives Back Page.


How to Support IFS

Donate online through Paypal or Facebook

Donate your time by helping us with projects in the Columbus Office

Designate International Field Studies as your Community Rewards partner

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IRS 990s

You can view our IRS Form 990s

2021-2022 Form 990 2020-2021 Form 990 2019-2020 Form 990

Employee Matching?

Many companies have programs set up where they will match your donation to a nonprofit. Consult your supervisor or HR department to see what options are available and what paperwork may be required. Our Tax ID/EIN is 31-0806132.