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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


Click below to contribute through our online donation page 

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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.


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DONOR LIST

 We wish to express our sincere thanks to the following individuals and organizations who have made donations to Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. Note that this list excludes the names of donors who asked to remain anonymous.     THANK YOU, one and all; we couldn’t do it without you. 


* Includes In-kind donations 

Donations Over $20,000

Anonymous Donor - $40,000


$10,000 - $19,999

 Shelby E. Rogers and Jerry Gurthet 


$5,000 - $9,999

Nicholas Naber and Matthew Wolf 


$1,000 - $4,999

Anonymous (1)

The Rober C. Albert Fund  (3)

Nick and Kristin Anson (2) 

Kristina Berg and Randall Schmidt (2)

Steve Clements and CJ Dillon (4) 

Pam and Larry Clennon (2)

The Croll Family Charitable Fund 

Barry Butler *

Ed Falkenhayn (2)

Richard Frendt 

Kurt and Dena Lentsch (4) 

Patricia A. Monigold (In Memory of Kirsten A. Monigold 1971 - 2024) 

Michele Moore (2)

Eric Morrisroe  (2)

Randy Podolsky, Navy Pier Marina (2)

Marilyn Schweitzer (2)

Vitaly Slobodsky (3)   

Kenn Allen Wolf & Loren Wolf 

Michele and Pierre Zimmermann 


$500 - $999

Anonymous (5)

Jim Blake 

Michael Burkett  (4) 

Culper Ring Agent 355 NSDAR  (2)

Gregg Elstien & The Gregg and Wendy Elstien Charitable Fund (4)

Jeanette Lynn Flom 

Jerry Gurthet 

Heather Hall (3)

Chris Hill 

Island Goat Sailing Society

Robert and Maryann Kelman (In Memory of Patricia Hammond)  (2) 

Walter Lisowski (2)

Chris Moskos 

Michael Reed (3) 

Kristin Schultes 

Rick Stage *

Edward Torrez 


$250- $499

Anonymous (1)

David Ainley 

Carey & Brett August (3)

Nick Berberian 

Pamela Cameron 

Catalina Sailing Fleet - Chicago 

Edward Claffy 

Mark Corter

Violet Dammeyer 

Julia Deem  

Michael and Nancy Doherty  (2)

Ronald Durchin (2)

Mihamad Elsahli

Joanne Guennewig  (2)

The Hass Hite Charitable Fund 

David Hengesh 

Virginia and Chris Hill 

Christopher Hunt 

Marie T. Huscher 

Martin Jones 

Matt Keagy  (3)

Gary Kochanek (4) 

Jim Miller 

Laura Minnis 

Eileen Murray 

Scott Nelson 

Tom O'Toole 

Richard Peloquin (2)  

Robert Persa

James Richter 

Joseph Rickard 

Michael Riordan 

Kevin Puskaric (In honor of Edward J. Puskaric USCG and USN)

George Van Geem  (2)

Greg W. 

William Wilson & Janet M. Taylor-Wilson (3)

Weber Yachts

Peggy Zegley

Joseph Zettel (2)  

 

Up to $249

Anonymous (55)

Patricia Adamski

Marci Albrecht

Linden Allen

Sandra Andrews 

Robert Angone 

Evie Ansell 

Albert Barkus

Bay Marine 

Kimberely Bares

Pamela Barkulis

George Bateman

Emilia Bates 

Kristine Baumstark 

Megan K. Benbenek

Dharmang Bhavsar 

Robert Biddle 

Craig Bixler

Barry Brenner

Daniel Buckley

Larissa Burke

Burnham Park Yacht Club Auxilliary

Barbara Butz

Cliff Carlson

Nikki Carter 

Mary Cattell

Connie Cezlatdko

Frank W. Chambers

Chicago Yacht Detailing 

Michael Cizmar

Jim and Nancy Clarke 

Jeanette Cole

Dave Colen 

Chris Connor 

Cindy Crescenzo

Joan Curry

Marjorie Czop

Erica Danos
Shari Davis 

Lisa Deegan

Gayle Deja-Schultz 

John Deters 

Jeanne DeVore 

Timothy W. DeVore (2)

Dave Diamond 

Laura Dicrosta

Sharyn Disabato 

Maura Doherty 

Michael C. Dombai

George Dorsch 

Laura Dowling (2)

Robert and Susan Ecker

Frederick Emmel 

Tim Esplin 

Patti Eylar 

Thomas L. and M.D. Falck 

Richard Feffer 

Nancy Felhofer 

Colleen Flanigan 

Gina Foley 

Kelly Fulscher 

Martin and Nancy Gahbauer 

Matthew Gallagher 

Diane Ganden 

Michael Garber 

Lawrence Garcia

Samantha Gaspar

Cindy Giannoni 

Michael Gillian 

Kathy Glaser

Diane Glezen 

Caroline Goebel 

Chuck Goes

Robin Goldman

Nancy Goldstein 

William G. Grams

Michael Granberg

Noel Granberg 

Jarrod Grant 

Douglas Graye

Alaina Greene

Hugh Griffin 

Patricia Hammond

Kerry Hardy

Christopher Harnack

Karen Harris 

Marsie Hass 

Michael Heffernan

Amy Heinrichs

Lynn Heinrichs

Michael Herman

Linda Higgins 

Nancy Hill

Robert and Sandy Hoffmann

Gregory Hopkins (2)

John Hue

Christine Hunt

John Ivory

Charles Jaeger 

Anne Jaenicke 

Carol Jones

Catherine Karenas 

Bjorn Karlstrom 

Cindy Kellogg 

Kathleen Kelly 

Katherine King-Hughes 

Rebecca Kling

Brian Koloms 

Stephanie Kowalyk 

Barbara Koziol

Douglas Kuper 

Meagan Harlow Kuzucu 

Alan Lamore

Karen Lange

Kathleen Larkin

Trent Latta 

Richard Lauric 

Denis Lentsch

Mary Ellen Lester

Erica Lord

Marko Lucht 

Samantha M 

Emilia Malysko

Karalyn D Marselle 

Eric Martin (2)

Iva Maxova

Tim McCann

Michael McCauley

Melissa McCormack 

Mike McElroy  (2)

William McGuinn 

Meagan McKinnon 

Karen McLane  (2)

Donna McLean 

Judith and Ross McLean (2)

Rebecca McMillan 

Cookie Merens (2)

Kirsten Monigold 

Edward Morris 

Joann Murphy (In Memory of Patricia Hammond) 

Therese Murphy

Mary Nagelvoort 

James F. and Lynn K. Neils Trust  

Leticia Nieto 

Kevin Oatess 

Jennifer O'Brien 

Filip Ondriskovic 

Mary Ann O'Rourke

Maralyn Owen

Richard Panerali 

Jamie Paplaczyk 

Mary Parks

Sue Patzkowsky 

Louise Pauley

Diane Pedersen 

Caroline Pendleton

Aviva Patt

Cynthia Phillips 

Laura Plecki

Jill Polizzi (2)

Ginette Principe

Gloria Racanelli 

Nikola Ranguelov 

Tod Reynolds

Susan Richardson

Carol Rickards

Heather K Rivera

John Roeser

Rand Rozier 

Adrienne Rubinkowski 

John Saletta

Allen Salyer

Catherine Sandow (2)

Florence Sarabia 

Nicole Scardigno 

Andrew Schmidt

Martha Schneider 

Jeffrey Schultz

Alexander Schwartz

Kevin Segerson 

Mark Segraves 

John Sheehan 

Stephanie Sheehan 

Nathaniel Sher 

Jason Shintani

Terry Shoemaker

Joshua Simpson

Jyoti Singh 

Jennifer Skalitzky 

Barbara O. Smith 

Patricia Sotak (2) 

Gail Spreen

Nancy Stahl 

Scott Stantis 

Gary Stern (2)

Scott Stevenson 

Jennifer Stipp

Chris Stompanato 

James Sugrue 

Scott Sullivan 

William Sullivan

Avery Sundling

Nikki Swafford

Robert J. and Marie Szyman 

Mary Lou Taylor

Susan Beth Thomas 

Stephen Thompson (2)

Dustin Toale 

Susan S. Tonon 

Maria Torrez

Debra Bailey Trail 

Hugo Trevino

Alexandra Uth

Dan Wallenberg

Robert Warkenthien 

Gloria Warshaw 

Charlene Wein 

Charles Wettersten (2)

Felicia Wilhelm 

Peter Williams

Kevin Wright

Jared Wunsch

Cynthia Xerogianes

Yohei Yamada 

Nick Yambura 

Joshua Z.

Maggie Zellers 

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