If joining or donating by mail, please send your completed form and check to the following address, made payable to “FILA”:

Fox Island Lighthouse Association
P.O. Box 851
Traverse City, MI 49685

Membership/Donation Form

Donations of $25 or more entitle you to membership benefits, including our annual print newsletter, e-newsletters, invitation to FILA Annual Meeting, and opportunities to volunteer.

Additional Ways to Give:

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD): If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can donate up to $108,000 annually from your IRA to a public operating charity.

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): We welcome grants from Donor-Advised Funds. Look for “Fox Island Lighthouse Association” to select us for a gift.

Legacy Gifts: A planned gift can ensure your support in perpetuity. One option is through a Charitable Bequest, where you designate funds via your will or trust to gift to FILA after your death. Or, include FILA as a beneficiary of your IRA, life insurance or DAF.

If you have any questions or are interested in donating through a QCD, DAF, or Legacy Gift, please reach out to use for further information. Please note that it is advisable to  contact your tax advisor for questions on setup and potential tax deductions. FILA does not provide tax advice.

The Fox Island Lighthouse Association (FILA) is a 501c (3) charitable organization. Your gift is tax deductible, as provided by law.