We are currently accepting donations to fund the 2026 owl banding project. Please join us in our efforts to continue this important research!
General Donations & Wish List
The Friends of Whitefish Point is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization through Lake Michigan Bird Observatory. Your donation goes directly to our research, monitoring, and education programs. All of our funding comes from donations and small grants. This year, our budget to run all of the owl monitoring, programs and events is about $75,000.
This annual campaign provides funds that may be used where they are needed and matter most. Your donation is the key to our success. Thank you!
We are seeking some specific items for the upcoming year to keep the owl banding program running. Please contact us at fowpoffice AT gmail DOT com if you can help with any of these.
Yagi antenna and reciever (donation or loan) for our Long-eared Owl project.
Storage facility or barn near Whitefish Point from November-March for the banding station trailer.
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All donations to the Friends of Whitefish Point are processed through our financial sponsor Lake Michigan Bird Observatory and are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
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Yes, upon completion of the donation transaction you will automatically be sent a receipt to the email that was listed with the donation.
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In addition to donations, we also welcome any assistance in the form of equipment donations, nest box monitoring, and volunteering. If you’d like to help, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you still have questions, please contact us.