SAVE THE FROGS!

Frogs can't save themselves. But together we can SAVE THE FROGS!

Your financial support is crucial to the success of our mission and the future of amphibious and human life on this planet.

SAVE THE FROGS! is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity and thus all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

A Darwin Wallace Poison Dart Frog (Epipedobates espinosai) taken by Melvin Grey during the 2017 SAVE THE FROGS! Ecuador Ecotour.
Photo of a Darwin Wallace Poison Dart Frog (Epipedobates espinosai) taken by Melvin Grey during the 2017 SAVE THE FROGS! Ecuador Ecotour.

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You’ll finish your gift on savethefrogs.com.

“Hi Dr. Kriger. I love your website. I also love frogs. Your absolute passion for frogs and life won me over. I’ve enclosed a check for membership. I’m so impressed by you and SAVE THE FROGS! I’m committing to donate $20 a month!”

— Phyllis Chavez, Santa Monica, CA (who has kept her commitment every month for over ten years!)
Cascade Treefrogs (Litoria pearsoniana) in amplexus taken in Springbrook National Park by SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger while conducting his doctoral research in eastern Australia (2003-2007).
Photo of Cascade Treefrogs (Litoria pearsoniana) in amplexus taken in Springbrook National Park by SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger while conducting his doctoral research in eastern Australia (2003-2007).

Your donation matters

Imagine a world where every person respects and appreciates nature and wildlife; a world where the frogs we grew up with are still around for our children and their children. That’s our goal and that’s where we’re headed. And with your help, we will get there.

Your generous donation to SAVE THE FROGS! will help us spread amphibian awareness, campaign for threatened amphibians and train the next generation of amphibian conservationists. We appreciate and rely on your support and thank you for your assistance!

10ways to help SAVE THE FROGS!

On this page, we provided numerous ways that you can support SAVE THE FROGS! and our worldwide amphibian conservation efforts.

Every one of them is real, and every one of them is on this page.

Other Ways to Give

Check or money order

If you would like to donate by check or money order, please make your donation payable to SAVE THE FROGS! and mail to the address on our contact page.

Find the address on our contact page

Monthly and annual giving

You can schedule a monthly or annual donation. This helps us plan for the future, and it saves you time. Set it and froget it!

Choose a monthly or annual amount

Stock, bonds or mutual funds

Donating stock, bonds or mutual funds to SAVE THE FROGS! is a fabulous way to assist amphibians, and can even lower your taxes.

Learn About Stock Donations Here

Bequests and estate gifts

By adding SAVE THE FROGS! to your will or other estate plans, you will be ensuring a lasting legacy that will secure healthy habitats for frogs and other amphibians.

Learn About Bequests Here

Donor advised funds

Donor Advised Funds (DAF’s) are an excellent way to get a large up-front tax deduction and maintain your privacy when making charitable donations. You can set up a DAF by contacting Vanguard, Schwab or Fidelity.

You can read about DAF’s here

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Vehicles and boats

SAVE THE FROGS! gratefully accepts donations of cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, RV’s, snowmobiles, heavy equipment, all-terrain vehicles, farm equipment, personal watercraft, motorhomes and classic cars. Our vehicle donation partners will pick up your vehicle in any of the 50 US states!

Learn All About Vehicle Donations Here

Sell on eBay for the frogs

Are you an eBay Seller? If so, you can sell your goods AND give back to SAVE THE FROGS! at the same time.

  1. When listing your goods, look for “Donate a portion to charity”; then…
  2. Designate SAVE THE FROGS! as your preferred charity. Your listing will be highlighted with an eBay For Charity ribbon. When your listing sells, eBay sends your designated portion to SAVE THE FROGS! and they also credit back a portion of the seller fees to you. A win for all of us, and the frogs!
Choose SAVE THE FROGS! on eBay

Donate a book

We encourage you to donate a book to SAVE THE FROGS! in order to further the continuing education of our staff and volunteers. We’ve chosen the books on this Amazon Wishlist specifically because they will help us be more effective nonprofit leaders and environmental conservationists.

Donate A Book To SAVE THE FROGS!

Donate a working computer

SAVE THE FROGS! is seeking donations of working computers (Apple or PC) to support our worldwide amphibian conservation efforts. New, recently purchased, or old: it all helps, as long as the machine still works.

Learn more about computer donations here

Accountable, transparent, and tax-deductible

501(c)(3) public charity

SAVE THE FROGS! is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity and thus all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Our IRS determination letter is available upon request.

America’s Best Charities Seal of Excellence

SAVE THE FROGS! is a proud recipient of the America’s Best Charities Seal of Excellence, which is awarded to charitable organizations that meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.

America’s Best Charities

GuideStar Silver Seal of Transparency

SAVE THE FROGS! has also received the GuideStar Silver Seal of Transparency.

SAVE THE FROGS! on GuideStar

1% For The Planet

SAVE THE FROGS! is proud to be a part of the 1% For The Planet network, which connects businesses and nonprofits to protect the planet. If you own a business, consider joining 1% for the Planet and naming SAVE THE FROGS! as your beneficiary.

SAVE THE FROGS! on 1% For The Planet

How we use your donations

Your financial support enables SAVE THE FROGS! to:

  • Build wetlands;
  • Plant trees in degraded amphibian habitat;
  • Provide free educational resources to thousands of schools;
  • Give educational presentations to students, government agencies and community groups;
  • Fight the pesticide companies;
  • Campaign for legislation to protect amphibians and humans;
  • And a whole lot more!

The frogs and our worldwide network of volunteers appreciate your support! Thank you so much for helping SAVE THE FROGS!

Not only does SAVE THE FROGS! use your donation on the most important amphibian conservation activities, we use your donations extremely effectively, to ensure the maximum of every dollar you donate goes directly to our conservation programs.

We promise to convert your hard-earned dollars into time-tested, proven amphibian conservation actions that spread amphibian awareness to the farthest corners of the planet.

You can read about how effectively we use donations and examine our financials.

Hypsiboas rufitela by SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger, Kekoldi Reserve in Costa Rica
Photo of Hypsiboas rufitela by SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger, Kekoldi Reserve in Costa Rica

Why people donate to SAVE THE FROGS!

Curious why people donate to SAVE THE FROGS!? We like to ask new donors what inspired them to donate to SAVE THE FROGS! and we created a page with many of the replies we received.

“The reason that I have started donating to SAVE THE FROGS! more than many other environmental organizations that compete for our support is because I can get a personal response and interaction with you folks. It feels like I know where my money is going, I can see the good things you are doing, and I can actually make a difference. I have decided to change my will and make SAVE THE FROGS! the organization that is the primary beneficiary of our trust – because I can trust you. Happy Save The Frogs Day!”

— Carol from Palo Alto, CA

“Your work and message is too important not to be a supporter.”

— SAVE THE FROGS! Member Deborah Blake Dempsey

“Your passion for the mission is exceptional and admirable. We will donate today.”

— Rob and Sophie Guarasci, California

“I really admire your work and me signing up for monthly donations was a long overdue thing on my list! Keep up the fantastic work and take care.”

— SAVE THE FROGS! Member Diana Solis

“It was super easy donating with my DAF. My mom is obsessed with frogs and after I heard about you all I knew it was a perfect fit! Now she’s very interested in your merchandise haha. Hope you’re enjoying your holidays!”

— Mitch S., DAF Donor

“Thanks very much, again, for all the great work you do. Your dedication is so inspiring!”

— Ann DeBolt, Donor
Galaxy Frog Art by Quiara Herrera of the USA, Semi-Finalist, 2024 SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest
Galaxy Frog Art by Quiara Herrera of the USA, Semi-Finalist, 2024 SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest

Read Why People Donate

Become a member of SAVE THE FROGS!

Your membership directly supports our global amphibian conservation efforts and makes what we do possible!

SAVE THE FROGS! Members gain access to SAVE THE FROGS! Academy online courses; receive discounts on merchandise; and gain access to the SAVE THE FROGS! Community, where members of our worldwide community connect and get their amphibious questions answered by experts.

Your membership enables us to award a SAVE THE FROGS! Scholarship to a frog enthusiast who can not afford a membership.

“I love the SAVE THE FROGS! Academy, which is huge collection of knowledge. Beside this, your programs and conservation awareness also are very impressive.”

— Suman Sapkota, SAVE THE FROGS! Scholarship Recipient, Nepal
A spotted gladiator frog on a green leaf, with the words Become a member of SAVE THE FROGS!

The people and frogs your gift reaches

Your support makes all the difference for the amphibians and the future of the planet! Together we can SAVE THE FROGS!

“Giving is actually a shortcut to happiness.”

— Arianna Huffington