Foundation status

Scuba Research Collective Foundation is in formation.

The Foundation is being established as a separate Virginia nonprofit corporation for charitable, educational, scientific, and public-benefit programs.

Current status: Federal recognition under section 501(c)(3) has not yet been granted. Contributions are not currently represented as tax-deductible.
Entity roles

Separate structures for separate responsibilities.

Operating entity

Scuba Research Collective LLC

Supports commercial activity, contracts, operations, product development, licensing, and other revenue-producing work.

In formation

Scuba Research Collective Foundation

Intended to conduct charitable, educational, scientific, and public-benefit research and programs under separate governance and accounting.

Governance intent

Independence, transparency, and documented boundaries.

The Foundation will maintain its own governing documents, board oversight, financial records, bank accounts, contracts, and conflict-of-interest procedures. Any relationship with the LLC will be documented, reviewed, and structured to protect the Foundation's charitable purpose.

Support inquiries

Formal giving mechanisms will follow legal and accounting readiness.

Until formation, banking, accounting, and federal tax-exemption steps are complete, this site will not claim that contributions are tax-deductible.

Contact ScubaRC about partnerships or future support →