The Battleship New Jersey Needs YOU!

As a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Battleship New Jersey would not exist without the support of donors and volunteers. It is because of the generosity of individuals, corporations and the public sector that we can continue to maintain the ongoing restoration, preservation and educational programs that take place onboard the ship.

Thanks to your support, we can continue to fulfill our mission to preserve, restore, exhibit and educate.

Support Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial by leaving us a review!

If you love the work we do, then tell the world! Stories about us from people like you will help us make an even bigger impact in our community. GreatNonprofits – the #1 source of nonprofit stories and feedback – is honoring highly regarded nonprofits. Won’t you help us raise visibility for our work by posting a brief story of your experience with us? All content will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. It’s easy and only takes a few minutes! Click here to get started!

Love your recent visit to the world's most decorated battleship? Leave us a review on TripAdvisor! Your support helps keep the Battleship New Jersey and our mission going strong! If you had a great experience onboard, we’d love for you to share it. Leaving a review is completely free and takes just a few minutes, but it makes a huge impact—helping more visitors discover the history, restoration, and stories we work hard to preserve. Click here to leave a review!

Get Battleship New Jersey plates!

Support your favorite ship by ordering specialty license plates! There is an initial $50 fee, USS New Jersey Battleship is a $15 annual renewal fee. In addition, you can personalize your specialty plates with up to five characters for an initial $100 fee plus the annual renewal fee.

HELP SUPPORT THE BATTLESHIP ONE BRICK AT A TIME!

Create a lasting tribute aboard the Battleship New Jersey with a custom-engraved Memorial Brick. Whether you’re honoring a veteran, remembering a loved one, or commemorating a special milestone, your brick will become a permanent part of the ship’s historic pier.

Place your name or a family/friend's name, or any message on a brick for $200. The brick will then be placed on the Memorial Pier for all to see. You can also get a replica brick for your home or office for an additional $200. Your donation will serve as a permanent reminder of your support of our nation's most decorated battleship.

Click the button below to learn more and reach out to S.Fernandez@BattleshipNewJersey.org with any questions.

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CHARITABLE GIFTING, RMD’S AND QCD’S

Many “Friends of the Battleship” have charitable intent and want to help financially support this historic warship for posterity.

If you own an IRA, and are over the age of 70 1/2, the IRS mandates that you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) each year.  This requirement was suspended in 2020, but is due to reappear in 2021.

Are you aware that you can designate a portion of your RMD to the Battleship New Jersey in the form of a Qualified Charitable Contribution (QCD)?  Here are the specifics on how it works, and the many advantages to the taxpayer:

Using your RMD as a charitable contribution will exclude that amount from your adjusted-gross income (AGI) for the year, which means that in addition to reducing your income taxes, it also can decrease the amount of Social Security that is subject to tax and potentially lower your Medicare premiums. (You may be able to take a QCD from a Roth IRA, but there is no tax advantage.)

If this sounds like a strategy that could work for you, click the button below.

Other ways you can support Battleship New Jersey:

Become a corporate sponsor

The Corporate Sponsors program affords the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial an opportunity to extend educational support throughout the region by helping underwrite free admission for underprivileged school children, providing access to a historical attraction for those without such opportunities. In addition, your company's support will help us sustain our ongoing maintenance, restoration, preservation and education programs.

Listen to WETSU: A BattleshipNJ Podcast

WETSU dives into the untold stories of America’s most decorated battleship. Hosted by the Battleship’s CEO, Marshall Spevak, this podcast features interviews with veterans, historians, and key figures connected to the ship’s legacy. We’ll explore life aboard the Battleship, spotlight New Jersey’s military and veteran community, and connect the past to the present. Listen or watch today!

Become a volunteer

Volunteering aboard the Battleship New Jersey is a unique opportunity. Volunteers can work with veterans and youth groups, participate in certain events, attend specialized lectures and tours. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available including lecturer, librarian, historical researcher, restoration specialist, maintenance, radio club, clerical support, or stationed tour guide. Inquire today!