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Coral reef restoration in the Philippines

Fund the dive that brings a reef back.

Your gift pays for real coral restoration in Cebu. Every dive is filmed, every coral is tracked, and every donor sees the proof.

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? Questions

Is this donation tax deductible?+

Reef Without Borders is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We will send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

How can I make the biggest impact with giving?+

By setting up a recurring monthly donation, you can help us plan ahead and decrease our operating costs. Plus, your ongoing support allows us to respond more quickly to emergencies as they arise.

Can I make donations through my workplace or get my donation matched?+

Many workplaces offer payroll deduction and matching donations. Contact your employer's HR or Finance department for more information.

Can I donate to a specific program or project?+

Per our gift acceptance policy, we are only able to restrict gifts of $10,000 or more to go towards a specific program or project. Should you be considering a restricted gift, reach out to our team at donate@reefwithoutborders.org; we are happy to chat with you.

How is my donation spent?+

Reef Without Borders uses donations to support coral reef restoration work in the field. Most funds go directly toward field operations, including dive-based restoration activities, followed by scientific documentation and community training with local partners. Administrative costs are kept as lean as possible to maximize impact in the water.

As a newly formed nonprofit, we are building our first active restoration program. Our financial reporting, including Form 990 filings, will be published as required once our first fiscal year is complete.

If you have questions about how funds are used, you can contact us at any time.

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Who is behind this

I’m Clarisa Strohmeyer, founder of Reef Without Borders. I’ve been diving in the Philippines for over 25 years.

During that time, I’ve seen reefs I know well gradually decline; bleaching events, dynamite fishing, typhoons, overfishing, and warming waters have changed ecosystems that were once thriving.

Reef Without Borders was created to focus on practical coral restoration in the water, working alongside local communities who depend on these reefs every day.

Our goal is straightforward: restore damaged reef systems and support the people and ecosystems connected to them.

Dindo C. Paquibot, Director of Dive Operations

In the water

Dindo Paquibot

Director of Dive Operations

Dindo leads field diving operations for Reef Without Borders in the Philippines. He supports coral restoration activities, assists with underwater assessments, and coordinates local dive logistics for our restoration work.

He works closely with local partners and ensures field activities are conducted safely and efficiently.

What we do

Simple mission. Hard work.

Reef Without Borders restores coral reefs in Cebu, Philippines. We grow coral fragments, plant them on damaged reefs, and track whether they survive. We work with local divers and fishing communities, and we film every dive so you can see exactly what your money paid for. Our first restoration mission is scheduled for Q4 2026.

Where your money goes

How we budget the first mission.

We are pre-launch, so instead of claiming a spending history we do not have, here is how funds are budgeted for the first Reef Rescue mission.

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Field operations, largest share

Dive costs, boat, equipment, and coral nursery materials in Cebu

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Science and documentation

UP Marine Science Institute collaboration, filming, and GPS survey work

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Community training

Training local divers and fishers in Cebu in restoration techniques

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Administration, kept lean

Compliance, accounting, and Form 990 filing, smallest share by design

Request our financial documents →

Who we work with

Real partners. Real credentials.

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UP Marine Science Institute

Our science partner, the Philippines' national leader in coral reproduction research.

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Local Cebu dive team

Led by Dindo Paquibot, PADI Instructor since 2007, with 20+ years in Philippine waters.

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Governed by a real board

A licensed attorney, a CPA, and a management consultant oversee the organization.

Partner and field photos will be added here after our first mission.

Why coral reefs matter

Small ecosystems. Enormous stakes.

Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but the impact of losing them reaches a billion people.

✓Reefs support about 25% of all marine life despite their tiny footprint

✓Over a billion people rely on reefs for food, income, and coastal protection

✓Reefs shield coastlines from storms, surge, and erosion

✓The Philippines sits in the Coral Triangle, the most biodiverse marine region on Earth

✓Restoration works: damaged reefs can recover when coral is replanted and protected

Give once. See the reef come back.

Your donation funds the dive, the coral, and the science. Every dollar is documented and reported back to you.

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