501(c)(3) Nonprofit · EIN: 41-3685663
Help Preserve a Living Piece of History
The USS Laffey DD-724 survived 6 kamikaze strikes and 4 bomb hits on April 16, 1945. Your gift ensures her story — and the sacrifice of her crew — is never forgotten.
6
Kamikaze strikes survived
1945
Year of the battle of April 16
501(c)(3)
Tax-deductible nonprofit
Choose Your Giving Level
Every gift — large or small — makes a direct impact. Choose a one-time donation or become a sustaining monthly member.
Friend of Laffey
$25
Support the Foundation with a one-time gift. Every dollar goes directly toward preserving the USS Laffey DD-724.
Crew Member
$10/month
Become a sustaining Crew Member with a monthly gift. Your recurring support ensures we can plan and execute long-term preservation projects.
Patriot Supporter
$100
A generous one-time gift that funds critical hull, deck, and systems restoration work aboard the USS Laffey.
Guardian of Laffey
$50/month
Monthly giving at the Guardian level provides sustained funding for crew story preservation, educational programs, and ongoing maintenance.
Where Your Gift Goes
Hull & Structural Preservation
Ongoing maintenance of the ship's hull, decks, and structural systems to keep her seaworthy and safe for visitors.
Crew Story Collection
Recording, archiving, and sharing the personal accounts of the men who served aboard the Laffey — before those stories are lost forever.
Educational Programs
School visits, veteran tributes, and public programming that bring the history of the USS Laffey to new generations.
The USS Laffey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 41-3685663
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