As a registered 501(c)(3)
charitable organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service,
donations to the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association are tax
deductible to the fullest extent of current tax laws.
A donations
to GLLKA can take many forms: |
- Cash, check or credit card
- Future gifting (click HERE to learn
more)
- Sponsorships
- Real property such as boats,
cars or real estate.
- Wire Transfers and Gifts of
Securities
- Equipment and supplies
- Lighthouse artifacts and books
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Donations
at every level are vital to our continued operations, with one-third of
our annual operating budget coming directly from individual gifts
Contributions can be made to
support a variety of different purposes, such as:
- To help grow our endowment funds
to better ensure long-term sustainability
- To fund Lighthouse restoration
and preservation
- To support our education
outreach programs
- To support a specific project
- To serve as a memorial gift for
a departed loved one
- As a celebration of a wedding,
birthday or anniversary.
To
donate securely online, simply click on the "donate" button
above. To make a donation by check or money order, simply click
HERE for a printable form to complete and mail. Or call us at any time
during business hours at 231-436-5580 to use any major credit card or
to ask any questions..
Within
one week of our receiving your donation you will receive a
letter
of thanks from our office. This letter will include the specific amount
of your donation, and will serve as proof of your donation for your tax
records. |
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