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Giving and Investing in Your Park
Friends of the Apostle Islands works to support important projects of the National Park Service in the areas of Stewardship, Accessibility, Education and Service. Your investment in Friends ensures the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will be preserved and protected far into the future. Explore the many ways to give.
Become a Member
Join us as a member to get access to our e-blasts, first chance at volunteer opportunities and more.
Become a Sustaining Member
You can support the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore all year by committing to a monthly donation for as little as $10/month. It is a safe, secure, and convenient way to support our Islands.
Become a Business Member
Our business members join Friends because the Islands are a vital part of our community and the local economy.
Together we can do so much more to support one another and in turn protect the islands which will strengthen our business community.
Access for All!
Want to make a donation that goes straight to work as soon as you send it?
Each year, Friends features one important project and this year it is our Access for All campaign. Support the park’s efforts to build boardwalks, accessible campsites, include accessibility features on interpretative signs and websites, and make our park accessible to all. Make a difference now.
Other Ways to Give
Just as there are many islands, there are many ways to give to protect them.
Explore the options and pick the one that is right for you and for the place you love.
Learn more about your rights as a donor:
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Gift of Stock
To make a gift of stock, please complete this form and provide it to your stockbroker or financial advisor. It’s helpful if you let the Friends know this gift is coming by contacting us at 715-449-6900 or info@friendsoftheapostleislands.org
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Tax EIN is: 20-0079065
Donor Advised Funds
Make Friends a part of your giving plan by working with your financial advisor to establish a donor-advised fund, or DAF. This is a giving process established at a public charity and allows charitable contributions. With a DAF, you will receive an immediate tax deduction and then, in conjunction with your financial advisor, recommend grants from the fund over time.
By using the widget you will be directed to your financial institution. Select Friends of the Apostle Islands as your directed charity. Select the amount and you are all set. If your fund is not listed in the widget, simply choose “other” and type in Friends of the Apostle Islands as the charity of choice when directing a donation. If you have questions along the way, please email info@friendsoftheapostleislands.org
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Tax EIN is: 20-0079065
Estate Planning
Long term planning is important to you and to the islands. You can help to ensure a vibrant future for Friends through long term Estate Planning. By planning ahead, you can designate a long-lasting gift to Friends while ensuring your financial security. Estate plans may also provide special tax advantages for you. Above all, you will have the satisfaction of helping to sustain the natural jewels that are the Apostle Islands.
If you already have a planned gift for Friends in place, please inform us so we may thank you and include you in our Friends Legacy Society. You also may complete this Letter of Intent form and return it to:
Friends of the Apostle Islands
P.O. Box 1574
Bayfield, WI 54814.
The Federal Tax Identification Number Friends is 20-0079065.
Friends Legacy Society recognizes those who have provided for the Friends of the Apostle Islands through their estate planning.
Planned gifts can be made through a bequest in your will, a living trust agreement, life insurance, retirement plan or real estate and other property.
Workplace Giving
Work and giving can go hand-in-hand. Many employers support charitable giving through matching gift programs. Ask your workplace if they have programs in place or would be interested in learning more about this method of giving. Please contact info@friendsoftheapostleislands.org
Memorials and Tribute Gifts
Know someone who loved the islands? Someone you would like to honor the memory of with a memorial or tribute gift? Dedicated contributions in memory or in honor of a loved one are a special way to say you care. Memorial or tribute gifts will be recognized in our annual donor list, and we’d be happy to send a card to a friend or family member informing them of your gift.
Complete this form:
Give a Gift Membership
The best gifts show you really care – for the people in your life and the places they love. Whether it is a birthday, graduation, wedding, or just a “thinking of you” moment, a gift membership from Friends will help your loved one stay in touch with the latest island news, get the information they need to plan their next adventure, and show them you care. Give us the name and address of your lucky gift recipient and we’ll do the rest including sending them an elegant gift card announcing your gift.
Complete this form:
Volunteering: The Gift of Time
Roll up your sleeves and pitch in to help the islands — planting beach grass, tending historic lighthouse gardens, clearing trails, assisting with events, and more. Sometimes the greatest gift is the gift of time.
Click below to find out more.
Making the Most of your Gift:
Friends wants every dollar of your donation to work hard for the park you love. By deducting only 15% from certain restricted fund donations to cover our administrative costs, we are able to both make the most out of your donation in support of the park and keep Friends successful. Thank you for your support.
Friends of the Apostle Islands is a 501(c)3. Donations are tax deductible within applicable laws.
