Support
Our Mission
The USS Missouri
Memorial Association (UMMA) is a federally registered Hawaii-based 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization designated by the U.S. Navy as caretaker of the
Battleship Missouri. In this privileged role as caretaker of the Battleship
Missouri, UMMA is not supported with government funding.
Our mission is to preserve the Battleship Missouri and share
her story and place in history.
Donations of any size to support this
mission are gratefully accepted.
Togive a secure online donation click here. (Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.)
How
will my donation be used?
Donations are utilized to support the following key initiatives:
Preservation: Painting
the ship’s exterior and interior spaces; improving the ship’s energy
efficiency; collecting and recording
historical artifacts related to the USS Missouri and her crew. To learn more about
our preservation of historical artifacts and records
Restoration: Working to mitigate rust and corrosion; replacing and refurbishing the classic teak wood deck.
Education: Sponsoring experiential learning programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); leading local students in overnight, aboard ship, encampments; arranging performing arts presentations for Battleship Missouri guests by local, national, and international groups. To learn more about education initiatives, click here.
Community Outreach : Hosting military ceremonies for our Armed Forces personnel and guests. To learn more about our community outreach click here .
Special
Events
: Hosting the following annual commemorative
events: Anniversary of the Launch of the Battleship Missouri and Opening of the
USS Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor; The Attack on Pearl Harbor; The End of
WWII; Veteran’s Day. To learn more about these special events
click
here
.
THE
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) promotes philanthropy among federal employees in the Hawaii-Pacific region. Our region raised over $4.5 million last year. The USS Missouri Memorial Association CFC Code in the Hawaii region is #68961. If you would like to contribute to the mission of the USS Missouri Memorial Association through the Combined Federal Campaign, please click here. Thank you for your contribution.
CORPORATE
MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers offer
matching gift programs that can double your donation to the USS Missouri
Memorial Association. If your company has a matching gift program, please
consider submitting your donation for matching funds. Please check with your
employer regarding the process for matching gifts, as each company has its own
guidelines.
VOLUNTEER
When the Battleship Missouri was in commission, there were
2,500 Sailors maintaining the ship. Today, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has
less than 25 ship maintenance staff working on the ship. Volunteers are needed
to restore and preserve teak decks, metal decks, bulkheads, displays and
equipment. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please
MEMBERSHIP
“Friends of the Mighty
Mo” is the membership organization for the Battleship Missouri. For more
information on how to become a member and support the USS Missouri Memorial Association, please
