Naming Opportunities
The Overfalls Foundation offers the opportunity to sponsor a part of the ship. Ship part sponsors will receive a signed certificate of ownership suitable for framing, will be listed in the ship’s Honor Roll of donors available here and in the Ship’s Store, and be appropriately honored near the ship in the Area of Recognition.
The table below provide a list of the ship parts and the suggested donation.
| SHIP ITEM | SUGGESTED DONATION |
|---|---|
| Ship’s Canalfront Slip | $300,000 |
| Main Anchor on Shore | $150,000 |
| Fog Horn | $100,000 |
| Ship’s Bell | $75,000 |
| Ship’s Wheel in Pilot House | $50,000 |
| Engine Order Telegraph in Pilot House | $50,000 |
| Rudder | $25,000 |
| Running Lights | $25,000 |
| Galley Range | $15,000 |
| Air Compressor – port | $5,000 |
| Generator | $5,000 |
| Galley Lockers with Art Deco Doors | $3,000 |
| Mess Deck Tables | $2,000 |
| Fuel Tanks | $1,000 |
| Galley Utensils | $1,000 |
| Watertight Doors | $1,000 |
| Portholes | $500 |
| Seaman’s Sewing Kit | $250 |
| Rivets | $250 |
| Memorial Brick | $250 |
Submit Inquiry
Send a message to the treasurer to express your interest in a naming opportunity.
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Individual Giving
One-time or recurring gifts
Link to the Future
Invest in our future
Corporate Giving
Partner with us
Books & Benches
Youth education initiative
Books & Benches
Youth reading initiative
Naming Opportunities
Sponsor a piece of the ship
Charitable IRA Giving
Qualified charitable donations
Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy
Why Donate?
Support the Overfalls Foundation’s mission of preserving our floating and land-based assets and educating our visitors about the history of lightships and their mariners protecting sailors and shipping. Your gift may be used to support day-to-day operations, maintain our floating and land-based assets, promote community-wide events such as the annual Anchor Drops, support youth-oriented programs, and fund our scholarships to Sussex County graduating seniors who study the maritime sciences.