Guardavidas Costa Ballena

Community Support

Unlike many countries, lifeguard programs in Costa Rica receive limited public funding.

The Guardavidas Costa Ballena program operates thanks to the generosity of:

Local businesses
Individual donors
Community supporters
Volunteers

Together, this network of support allows our lifeguards to remain present on the beaches where they are needed most.

Gold - $5.000

  • All blue, red, black and silver benefits

  • 2 Gold Stickers

  • Bi-annual hosted dinner with leadership (direct dialogue)

  • Expense and strategic planning review access

  • Logo on rescue tower signage

  • Public acknowledgment in press or documentaries

Silver - $2.500

  • All blue, red and black benefits

  • 2 Silver Stickers

  • Personalized thank-you video from lifeguards

  • Invitations to sponsor-only gatherings

  • Named equipment (optional)

Black - $1000

  • All blue and red benefits

  • 2 Black Stickers

  • Name or logo listed as supporter on the website (optional)

  • Invitation to annual appreciation gathering

  • Ability to direct funds toward specific needs

  • All blue benefits

  • Red Sticker

  • Early access to events or updates

  • Optional recognition in social media (group recognition)

Red - $500

  • Blue Sticker

  • Quarterly update

  • Weekly lifeguard training.

  • Name listed on annual donor board or website

Blue - $100

Choose how you want to help

We have a vision. Help us bring it to life.

(annual)

(annual)

(annual)

(annual)

(annual)

Platinum - $25.000+

(annual)

  • Includes all preceding tier benefits

  • Private quarterly strategy access

  • Influence on key decisions

  • Big logo on rescue tower

  • Featured as Platinum Sponsor (top website placement)

  • Invitation to private dinner with leadership & Platinum donors

  • Limited spots available

Membership Terms

Annual members receive full benefits upon joining and benefit from a discounted rate.

Monthly members receive benefits progressively, with full tier benefits unlocked after 12 months of consistent support.

This structure allows us to honor long-term commitment while keeping participation open to all.

All donations have the option to be tax deductible in the US.
If you prefer no public recognition, you can choose to be an Angel Donor.

Every contribution—monthly or annual—plays a vital role in keeping our beaches safe.

How to Donate

U.S. Tax-Deductible Donations
To make a one-time or annual tax-deductible donation (to the extent allowable under U.S. law), please donate through our partner, Amigos de Costa Rica, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit: https://www.classy.org/give/258087/

PayPal
If you prefer to donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ACBS9J3CKSHFS

Costa Rica Bank Transfer (Banco Nacional)
Account Name: Asoc. Guardavidas de la Zona Sur de Costa Rica
Cédula Jurídica: 3-002-738759

Cuenta en colones:
200-01-195-003885-0
IBAN: CR39015119520010038851

Cuenta en dólares:
200-02-195-002023-9
IBAN: CR45015119520020020237

Important

To help us identify your contribution and send your donor benefits:

Every supporter is different. This form helps us understand your intentions and how you’d like to be part of this mission.

  • Please include your name in the payment description

  • Send your payment confirmation (screenshot) to:
    Email: lifeguardcostaballena@gmail.com
    WhatsApp: +506 8371 7882

This allows us to contact you and coordinate your stickers and donor benefits

If you would like to direct your funds directly to either Playa Dominical or Playa hermosa, please specify in your message along with your payment confirmation