Contribute
to the NSCC
The
NSCC is always looking for individual and corporate donors. Contributing
to the Sea Cadets is making an investment in the youth and future
of this country. As a non-profit charitable organization under
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, any contribution
made to NSCC National Headquarters is tax deductible. (View
our IRS Letter of Determination)
How
to become an individual donor:
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You can send your donation directly to Sea Cadet Headquarters
at the address below. Make checks/money orders payable to: Naval
Sea Cadet Corps.
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If you would like to contribute to a local Sea Cadet unit, use
the Unit Locator to find a unit in your area and contact them
directly.
**Individual units are not covered under the headquarters exemption,
so contact the local unit commanding officer to find out their
tax exempt status.**
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Can't donate money? How about your time? The NSCC Officer Corps
is an all volunteer corps of officers made up of parents to
active military. Check out Adult
Leadership for more information.
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For bequests, trusts, or donations of securities (stock) please
contact the Executive Director directly at the address or phone
number below.
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If your company would like make a financial contribution to
the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, please contact Michael L. Campbell
at mcampbell@seacadets.org.
**You
should consult your tax advisor regarding any questions about
your donation.**
National
Support
At the national level the Naval Sea Cadet Corps receives financial
support from the Navy League of the United States and individual
contributors from the Combined Federal Campaign. In addition the
NSCC receives various grants from the government and private foundations
to help offset the costs of training for cadets. The Sea Cadet
program is also made possible through the countless hours that
volunteer Sea Cadet officers put into the program.
The
armed services provide invaluable support the NSCC. They support
the program to the extent permitted by available resources, providing
the support does not interfere with military missions. Support
includes use of bases and ships for cadet training, textbooks,
training aids, berthing and messing facilities under certain circumstances,
airlifts and surplus uniforms. Also each service provides a valuable
asset of personnel, who volunteer to instruct cadets in their
area of expertise at Sea Cadet summer training and as members
of the NSCC Officer Corps.
Official support of the NSCC by the Navy is promulgated in OPNAVINST
5760.5B. The Chief of Naval Operations has delegated the Commander,
Naval Recruiting Command responsibility for coordinating Navy
support of the NSCC. The Recruiting Command's Youth Programs Organization
helps ensure Navy facilities and resources are made available
for Sea Cadet training.
The Coast Guard has designated the Naval Sea Cadet Corps as the
primary youth program that it supports. Official support of the
NSCC is outlined in the USCG Public Affairs Manual (COMDTINST
M5728.2C).
Local
Support
Local NSCC and NLCC units are normally sponsored by a local Navy
League Council. In certain instances, other patriotic organizations
such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the
Fleet Reserve Association sponsor Cadet Corps units. The sponsoring
organization, through a standing NSCC Committee, is charged with
the continuing responsibility of providing moral and financial
support without which their unit would have difficulty in surviving.
The
NSCC Committee is responsible to the sponsoring organization for
all phases of unit operation. In forming a unit, the Committee's
primary functions are to conduct liaison with persons and groups
willing to assist in forming the unit and in identifying adult
leadership. When the unit is in full operation, the NSCC Committee
continues to provide the unit Commanding Officer with assistance
in administration and cadet training. While the NSCC Committee
is responsible for ensuring that a training program of the highest
possible caliber is established and maintained, ultimate responsibility
for internal administration and operation of the unit is vested
in its Commanding Officer. Sponsorship of either a NSCC or NLCC
unit provides Navy League Councils and other patriotic organizations
with a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the development
of American youth and to provide a unique service to our maritime
services.
