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Ensure that this coastal heritage will endure forever by preserving it and making it accessible to the public to enrich the visitor experience and community. Thank you for your financial gifts!

Find the donor level that is right for you. 

Pioneer $35 Settler $50 Homesteader $100 Tiller $250 Cultivator $500 Barnraiser $1000 Harvester $2,500 Preservationist $5,000 Any level!

PAYPAL or CREDIT CARD*

OR   SQUARE

*Paypal users: After clicking the yellow button log into paypal with the yellow “DONATE WITH PAYPAL” button OR use the DONATE WITH DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD” and use a different card from the one linked to your paypal account.

MAIL OPTION:

Mail this form to: PHSB, P.O. Box 453, Empire, MI 49630

Stock Donations

Did you know that when you donate stock, you avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution? When you give stock, you may earn 2-3x the tax savings vs. donating cash. Deduct fair market value of the stock and let the non-profit keep the proceeds that would have gone to the IRS. It’s a win-win for you and us. And now it’s fast, safe and easy to do.

Sleeping Bear Forever has partnered with DonateStock.com to enable our supporters to make stock donations in 10 minutes or less. Our DONATE STOCK page enables you to donate stock directly to our account through a secure portal, making the gifting process fast, safe and easy. Give smart and save more by putting stock in something that matters.

Donor Advised Funds (DAF’s)

Donor Advised Funds offer additional tax benefits. Have a Fidelity or Schwab Charitable fund? Request a grant directly from your fund to Sleeping Bear Forever using the widget below. Direct Link to Donor Advised Giving

EIN # 38-3486616

Charitable Contribution (QCD)

A qualified charitable contribution (QCD) is a direct, tax-free donation from an IRA to a qualified charity for individuals aged 70½ or older. This strategy allows you to satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) and reduce your taxable income, as the money is not included in your adjusted gross income. A maximum of $111,000 can be contributed per individual annually.

EIN # 38-3486616

“… when I read the newsletter, I was blown away by all you have accomplished. A great impact on the Park and surrounding community.”  –Tom P.

“Thanks for all that you do to help preserve this beautiful area!!”- Don & Jeannette B.

“To the fab folks at PHSB. Thank you for all you do – I’m inspired by all of your work!” – Josephine and Jeffrey R. 

“I am so happy to be able to donate this year to PHSB. As I did quite a bit of biking and hiking this summer, I really loved seeing the barns and other old structures still standing for my enjoyment…” –Nancy G.

“We value the preservation efforts at this truly historical (and beautiful) site. Many thanks to you and the volunteers for their unselfish efforts to define and carry out the mission to tell the story of this land and the people that settled it. Enclosed please find an additional contribution to assist in your efforts”- Pete and Sheila M., Spring Lake, MI

“You and PHSB are doing great work. Our favorite – the Port Oneida area.  We’ve hiked, skied and run there over the years. Thankfully, due to you and PHSB, the Park Service came to realize and embrace the natural and cultural treasure of Port Oneida. Keep up the wonderful work….”  Ed and Kathleen D.

“We joined because we were so impressed by the community spirit of PHSB’s work.”  – anonymous