Support Us

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration (BUEI) Institute, a registered non-profit, has been educating and inspiring our community on ocean-focused environmentalism and our unique marine history since 1997. 

Your generous support helps to make our unique facility a vital educational resource for the community as well as an entertaining and informative venue for visitors of all ages.

Annual Campaign

When you make a donation to BUEI’s Annual Campaign, you are underwriting Education for all:
Although BUEI is frequently associated with exhibits and general adult programmes, BUEI has developed an excellent reputation in specialized education programmes for a variety of young audiences.

  • 16,319 school children have participated in specially guided tours through the exhibits.
  • 6,273 school children were taught specifically designed classes to meet their curricula.
  • 1,281 children have participated in the After School Programme; a public service programme operated in support of and in collaboration with the Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs and the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation.

When you make a donation to BUEI’s Annual Campaign, you support our Mission! Your financial support will help every visitor to this unique facility, learn with interest and excitement about our Island’s history, culture, geology, marine science and maritime studies so influenced by the ocean around us. Help us to continue our exciting work, as a valuable resource for educating and entertaining residents and visitors to Bermuda.

Monthly Giving; Donors in our monthly giving program understand BUEI’s need for ongoing, consistent philanthropic support. Your monthly gift will have a direct impact on BUEI programmes and also provide a stable source of funding. Becoming a BUEI monthly donor is Easy: Simply select the amount and the transfer date of your gift. Efficient: Helps to reduce administrative costs. Flexible: If you decide to change your gift amount or suspend your support, we can promptly handle your request. Rewarding: Your financial contribution is critical to BUEI’s education programmes and exhibits, and ensuring a brighter future for our oceans.

Matching Gift; Many companies in Bermuda offer matching gift programmes on behalf of their employees. Please contact your HR department to determine if your gift is eligible. If your company does match your contribution, then your donation to BUEI is doubled or more based on your organization’s policy. Your employer’s matching gift form can be sent in to BUEI along with your contribution. What better way to advance’s BUEI’s mission and show your support!

US Taxpayers may contribute to BUEI via the Friends of Bermuda Community Foundation (FBCF) using the link below. Enquiries regarding tax deductible donations to BUEI should be directed to Friends of Bermuda Community Foundation at or (441) 294-4959.

FBCF is a US registered public charity exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its EIN is 38-3938349.

Donor Bill of Rights

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institutes endorses and follows the Donor Bill of Rights created by the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

The Donor Bill of Rights

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

1. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
2. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
3. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
5. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
6. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

The Donor Bill of Rights has been endorsed by numerous organizations including The National Trust for Historic Presentation, Coast Guard New Zealand, The United Way of America, the Canadian Red Cross, OXFAM and Carnegie Mellon University.

Education Endowment Funds

The BUEI Education Endowment Fund provides permanent support by producing annual income for exhibits, guest lecturers, children’s programmes and other education related activities.

The ocean has played a vitally important role in mankind’s past, and will play an even greater role in our future – this is especially true in Bermuda’s case. The sea is beautiful and captivating – a potential source of wealth, and at the same time, a place of sanctuary in our hectic, modern world.

Residents and visitors alike, need to learn more about the ocean and appreciate how crucial it is to our quality of life, indeed, to our survival. The BUEI’s Education Endowment Fund will help contribute toward this goal and your support is important!

When you make a donation to BUEI’s Annual Campaign, you become a vested partner in our mission:
“To nurture an appreciation for the ocean around Bermuda by offering Education and Experiences relating to our ocean, and through Exploration.”

BUEI’s connection to the community provides the foundation that makes us a successful informal learning facility. We appreciate the generous contributions that you, visitors, members, volunteers and BUEI staff have provided in support of our exciting and educational programmes.

Bermuda and the undersea realm that surrounds her are indeed inseparable. For young and old, resident or visitor, BUEI celebrates their relationships – its past and its future.

Wishlist

Your donations help BUEI Education offer access to high quality ocean and environmental education to more students. If you would like to donate these initiatives, please contact or call at 294-0201.

Teddy Tucker Scholarship Fund

BUEI’s popular Explorer Camps are an exciting way for children to dive in and develop a lifelong interest in ocean advocacy. In the spirit of one of our founders, The Teddy Tucker Marine Education Scholarship was created to encourage future generations of ocean explorers and divers by providing a week BUEI Explorer Camp to students eager to learn more about the ocean.

Transportation Fund

BUEI provides engaging, hands-on classes and educational tours to schools in order to uphold its mission “To nurture an appreciation for the ocean around Bermuda by offering Education and Experiences relating to our ocean, and through Exploration.” However, transportation can be a barrier for schools that wish to participate. Donating to this fund will allow more students access to these education classes and tours.