A US nonprofit foundation · since 2011
Connecting good intentions.
Altruistica makes it simple to save the world: we match your time and resources with the organizations that can put them to work.
Why we exist
Even if we want to help, we always tend to find an excuse that delays us in acting on our good intentions.
Our current project
Save the Riviera Maya.
The Sian Ka’an Beach Reclamation Project: sixty-four kilometres of once-virgin beachfront inside a UNESCO World Heritage biosphere reserve, polluted by local and global waste.
- 64kmof coastline to reclaim
- 339bird species recorded in the reserve
- 4of 6of Mexico’s sea-turtle species live here
- 1987declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Real Help
Clean-ups, coordination, awareness.
Your contribution initiates clean-up of the beaches, coordinates local organizations, and raises global awareness. This is what it looks like on the ground.
Beach clean-up — Altruistica archive 
Litter collected and sorted 
Volunteers of all ages
We Recommend
Thirty-three organizations we stand with.
From ocean conservation to second chances: the foundations, charities and schools Altruistica has promoted over the years. One from each of the six causes — all 33 are recommended alike. Give to them directly.
Become an Altruist
“If only I knew how or who to help…”
Register as a donor, a volunteer or an organization. There might be someone right around the corner who really needs your help — and it won’t take much of your time.
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Donate
It does not take much money to make a big difference. Your contribution funds beach clean-up, local coordination and global awareness.
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Volunteer
Tell us what you can help with and where. We will connect you with a suitable organization as soon as possible.
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Organizations
Charities, institutions and foundations: tell us what you need help for and where, and we will look for a solution.
I need help
Get in touch
Talk to Keith.
Keith Maryanovich, co-founder. A message reaches a real person — there is no contact form to fill in.