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FAQ

• How will my donation help preserve lighthouses?

  You can direct that your donation be used to support any one of the Society's initiatives:

  • Lighthouse Preservation Fund - your donation would be added to the Preservation Fund, whose investment income is used to provide grants to lighthouse organizations each year
  • Lighthouse Research Catalog - your donation would be used to expand the Society's online research catalog
  • Point Wilson Lighthouse Restoration
  • Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Restoration

• Is my donation to the USLHS tax deductible?

  Yes, the Society is an IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so you are able to take an income tax deduction.

• Are the online transactions secure?

  Yes, your donation is handled by a reputable online payment company that uses encryption to make sure your transaction is secure. 

• Are there other ways I may donate?

  If you prefer, you may donate by mailing a check to the U.S. Lighthouse Society. You may also establish an endowment to the Society by naming it as a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy or financial account.