Partner with Purpose: Announcing Our 2026 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

The Coast Guard Foundation invites you to partner with purpose in 2026. As the premier nonprofit supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, we offer unique corporate sponsorships to align your brand with the respected values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty.

A U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules airplane flies above the clouds.

by Ron LaBrec

September 25, 2025

For over 55 years, the Foundation has strengthened the Coast Guard community by providing essential resources for education, morale, and emergency assistance. Our commitment to fiscal responsibility and impact is independently verified, earning us a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, and full compliance with the BBB’s 20 Standards for Charitable Accountability.

A partnership with the Foundation is a powerful statement of your company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and support for our nation's military members.

Why Partner with the Coast Guard Foundation?

Brand Alignment: Connect your brand with the integrity and heroism of the U.S. Coast Guard.
National Visibility: Gain exposure to a dedicated audience of community, business, and military leaders across the country.
Targeted Impact: Direct your support to programs that resonate with your company's philanthropic goals, from education to emergency assistance.

2026 Corporate Sponsorship Tiers

Year-Round Brand Recognition: Anchor Sponsorships

Our Anchor Sponsorships offer the highest level of year-round national visibility. As an Anchor Sponsor (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, or Silver), your company receives prominent logo recognition at all our 2026 events, on our website, and in national press releases. This is the premier opportunity for maximum brand alignment and impact.

The Coast Guard Foundation's Salute to the Coast Guard in New Orleans is held annually in March at the WWII Museum.

The Coast Guard Foundation's Salute to the Coast Guard in New Orleans is held annually in March at the WWII Musem.

High-Profile Events: Coast Guard Salute Sponsorships

Honor Coast Guard heroism at our signature tribute dinners. These events are held in key markets nationwide and offer an unparalleled opportunity to thank Coast Guard members and engage a patriotic audience.

New for 2026: Presenting Sponsorships are available in select cities. These top-tier, customizable packages are designed to meet your specific business objectives with exclusive benefits and brand integration.

Our 2026 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard events will be held in:

New Orleans, LA: March 6
Hollywood, FL: April 17
Seattle, WA: May 12
Washington, D.C.: June 9
Anchorage, AK: August 11
New York, NY: October 8
Houston, TX: November 12
Long Beach, CA St. Louis, MO & Honolulu, HI: (Dates TBD)
New York Scholarship Golf Tournament: May 4 | Staten Island, NY
Washington, D.C. Scholarship Golf Tournament: May 18 | Fairfax, VA

A corporate sponsorship for a Washington D.C. charity event or a tribute dinner in New York or Houston provides exceptional visibility in Top 10 markets.

Community Engagement: Scholarship Golf Tournaments

Support the education dreams of Coast Guard children by sponsoring a scholarship golf tournament. These events offer excellent business and government networking opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere while funding our vital scholarship program.

View our 2026 Corporate Partnership Opportunities

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Direct Your Impact: Named Program Sponsorships

Make a lasting difference through a Named Program Sponsorship. This nonprofit partnership allows you to underwrite a specific area of need and receive recognition for your contribution. Opportunities include:

Education: Fund scholarships for Coast Guard children and professional training for service members and spouses.
Emergency and Tragedy Assistance: Provide rapid financial support to families during natural disasters or personal crises.
Morale, Wellness, and Community Building: Fund fitness centers, mental resilience initiatives, and youth enrichment programs.

Coast Guard Foundation programs support the entire Coast Guard community -- units, members, and families.

Become a Coast Guard Foundation Corporate Partner

Aligning your business with the Coast Guard Foundation demonstrates a deep commitment to the well-being of those who protect our nation's communities, coasts, and waterways.

To explore a customized corporate sponsorship package that meets your philanthropic and marketing goals, please contact our team today.

CAPT Ron LaBrec, USCG (Ret.) Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
rlabrec@coastguardfoundation.org, 860-415-6673

Jean Brown, Senior Director of Events
jbrown@coastguardfoundation.org, 860-457-1805

Becky Ketterhagen, Events Manager
bketterhagen@coastguardfoundation.org, 860-457-1413

by Ron LaBrec

Featured Partner

Anchor Sponsors generously pledge a full year of support to the Coast Guard Foundation's Mission.

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Featured Partner

The Foremost Group is a leading supporter of the Coast Guard Foundation's merit scholarship program for the children of Coast Guard members. The Foremost Group charters out eco-friendly ships to transport dry bulk cargos worldwide.

Featured Partner

Kirby supports several of the Coast Guard Foundation's greatest needs enabling programs that support the men and women of the Coast Guard. Kirby Corporation is the premier tank barge operator in the United States, transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and along all three U.S. Coasts.

Featured Partner

The Run to Remember program is successful because of the many dedicated volunteers and our generous partners who are dedicated to the Foundation's work. We are especially grateful to the American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association, Inc. (The American Club), the official corporate sponsor of the Run to Remember.

Featured Partner

Cheniere Energy is a full-service global provider of clean, secure, and affordable LNG. Cheniere supports the Coast Guard Foundation across an array of events and programs.

Featured Partner

Marathon is a national partner of the Coast Guard Foundation sponsoring events and programs for more than 26 years. Marathon is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company that operates the nation's largest refining system as well as retain stations.

Featured Partner