Support Scouting through your donations!

The San Diego - Imperial Council of the Boy Scouts of America relies on friends like you for financial support. Every contribution you make to our council goes directly to the funding of Boy Scout programs in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Your gifts are used to provide a top quality program to our 26,000 youth members and 8,500 volunteer adult leaders. You make a difference in the lives of today's youth, helping to shape tomorrow's leaders.

Gifts of Cash / Friends of Scouting

Gifts of cash have always been the most basic and important source of support for Scouting. They are easy and popular, and offer a tax deduction equal to the full value of the gift. You can make a gift of cash to the San Diego - Imperial Council by phone, through the mail or by internet:

1. By Phone: Make a gift of cash using your Visa or Mastercard by calling (619) 298-6121.
2. By Mail: Make a gift by check, cash, or money order using our Donor Form. Checks should be made to the "San Diego - Imperial Council." Mail the completed form and your donation to:
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   • San Diego - Imperial Council
   • Boy Scouts of America
   • 1207 Upas Street
   • San Diego, CA 92103
3. By Internet: Make a gift of cash using your Visa, American Express, Discover or Mastercard by clicking here.

Should you have any questions about cash donations, please call (619) 298-6121 and ask for the Finance Department.

Memorial Contributions

Memorial contributions provide a truly meaningful way to remember or honor your friends or loved ones. You may make a memorial gift in the same way you make a cash gift (above). We can accept memorial donations either over the phone or mail. If you are using the mail-in Donor Form, please make sure you fill in the appropriate sections, including the name and address of the person to be notified of your gift.

An acknowledgement of your generosity will be sent to the designated person, and the name of the person being remembered will be printed in the letter. The amount of your gift will only be revealed if you so choose. A receipt of your gift will be sent to you.

Gifts of Vehicles and Boats

The San Diego - Imperial Council accepts gifts of boats, vehicles, motorhomes and trailers. Some boats and vehicles will be used at our Youth Aquatic Center or Mataguay Scout Ranch. Others will be sold, with proceeds going to support our Scouting programs. To find out more, click here.

Gifts of Stocks

The San Diego - Imperial Council accepts gifts of stocks. This is a great way for donors to give and receive the tax benefit. The council office will give you the necessary information on how to make an easy transfer of stock. If you wish to inquire about a donation of Stock please contact the council office at (619) 298-6121 and ask for the Finance Department.