We take great pride in the fact that our organization is 100% led and operated by dedicated and talented volunteers. However, in order to fulfill our mission to Preserve, Restore, and Celebrate the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, we require the talents and expertise of a host of professionals including engineers, preservationists, architects, project managers, and contractors, as well as the necessary materials, permits and other resources. The list is long, but with your financial support, we can make this project a reality.
Your donations will help us to restore the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, making it accessible to the public and showcasing its unique historical significance. Visiting Chicagoans and tourists will enjoy an unparalleled view of the city, learn about the evolution of lighthouse technology, the role the lighthouse played in Chicago's rich maritime history, and the job of the keepers who served at the lighthouse over its many years of manned operation.
As an IRS-approved 501(c)3 organization, your contributions are tax-deductible, as allowed bt law. Please consider supporting our efforts to preserve this important landmark. By doing so, you will be helping us to ensure that the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse remains a vital part of our city's heritage for generations to come.
Thank you for your consideration, and for helping us to restore the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse.
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Ways you can donate to support our work:
Mail a check to our office:
Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1390
Chicago, Il 60603
Checks should be made payable to:
Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
Click below to contribute through our online donation page
Donate Stock (or other securities)
Donating stock is safe and easy. Stock fundraising is a critical donation revenue driver for nonprofit organizations like Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse.
Are stock donations tax deductible? Stock donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your stock donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law if you pay taxes in the United States. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes. As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.
If you have questions about making a stock donation, email nicknaber@savethelighthouse.org with the subject line: Stock Donation. If you are ready to proceed with your donation, please download and complete the form below.
Click below to download our Gift Notification Form for Publically Traded Stocks Bonds, EFTs and Mutual Funds