Win a Trip to the Galapagos

Event Details

Imagine exploring the legendary Galápagos Islands, home to extraordinary wildlife, pristine landscapes, and one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth. Now’s your chance to visit this natural wonder!

Enter to win an unforgettable trip while supporting FIND Outdoors’ education programs across Southeast Public Lands! Proceeds directly support FIND’s vision to create a lasting community of appreciation of the outdoors by connecting people of all ages to nature through hands-on learning, conservation, and outdoor experiences.

Your Adventure Includes:

• 6-night Galápagos getaway:
  • 3-night Galápagos cruise for 2 guests with Golden Galapagos 
  • 3-night stay at La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat for 2 guests
  • Expert-led excursions and unforgettable experiences
• Travel & lodging stipend for airline tickets

How to Enter:

• • Purchase raffle tickets using the “Get Raffle Tickets” button on the left.

Ticket Information:

• $20 per entry
• Multiple entries are allowed
• Winner announced: November 14th
• Final tickets must be purchased by November 11th

Why It Matters:

Proceeds benefit FIND Outdoors programs that:

• Provide forest-based education to students and families
• Maintain and enhance outdoor recreation sites
• Inspire the next generation of conservation stewards

Details:

• • This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit FIND Outdoors. 
  • FIND Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN# 56-1302500
  • The drawing will take place on Saturday, November 14th at 8:00 PM EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, November 11th .
  • The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $20 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax-deductible. By entering this raffle, entrants accept and agree to be bound by all the rules, limitations, and restrictions set forth here and that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by FIND Outdoors for publicity purposes. 
  • Trip voucher valid for travelling within one calendar year beginning January 1st 2027, except for high-season dates.
  • Trip voucher is non-transferable.
  • The gross winnings of the raffle will be reported to the federal and state tax authorities at the Fair Market Value (approximately $13,000), and the winner is responsible for income tax withholding prior to taking title to the prize (approximately $3,000). 
  • Individuals may purchase as many tickets as they wish. 
  • Participants must be 18 years old or older. 
  • FIND Outdoors employees, faculty, and students 18 or older are eligible to participate.
  • Winnings are not redeemable for cash.
  •  If a minimum of 250 tickets is not sold, all ticketholders will receive a full refund, and the raffle will not occur. 
  • FIND Outdoors does not make or provide any representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, in connection with the Galapagos trip, and accepts no liability or responsibility therein.

Winnings:

• • 1. Once the winner has been decided, partnered donating organizations will notify FIND Outdoors of the fair market value (FMV) of the trip, and FIND Outdoors will calculate the required federal income taxes due.
    2. The raffle winner is responsible for remitting the funds to FIND Outdoors for the federal income tax. 
    3. FIND Outdoors is required by law to report the base FMV of the trip the winner chooses as gaming income to federal and state authorities and to withhold and deposit federal income taxes equal to 24% of the FMV less the wager (raffle ticket). The winner’s payment of the federal taxes to FIND Outdoors will be deposited with the US Federal Treasury, and the winner will receive credit for the taxes remitted. In order for the companies to release the travel waiver, the winner will need to provide the following to FIND Outdoors
       1. A completed form W-9.
       2. Payment to FIND Outdoors of the appropriate amount of federal tax withholding in cash or certified check.

Once both of these are received, FIND Outdoors will authorize the travel companies to release the trip vouchers. The winner will receive a Form W-2G by January 31, 2027 to use in preparing their 2026 income tax return.