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The Plum Island Boathouse Fundraising Campaign
This year, the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands is partnering with The Ridges Sanctuary to monitor the threatened dwarf lake iris on Plum Island through their Forest School for 1st–4th graders. We also plan to collaborate on more citizen science projects supporting US Fish & Wildlife Service.
The boathouse is designated as base camp for this project and the butterfly tagging event we do with the Washington Island School District students. If you have visited Plum Island recently, you may be wondering how we can offer this site in its current condition ... the building requires roof repairs, restoration of the overhead doors, and currently lacks electricity … we're working on that!
At the beginning of this year we launched a capital campaign to replace the roof and add gutters and downspouts, with a fixed estimate of $392,000. So far, we've raised over $90,000 in donations and have approached local philanthropic organizations for support.
Imagine updating the boathouse to provide space for workshops and programs, our ‘Boatique’ nature store, a welcome center and an entertainment venue for artists.
AI helps with the vision; your donation helps make it a reality.
Your Donations Matter!
The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands relies on the generosity of private donors, like you, to fully fund its work and mission.
Together we can preserve these slices of maritime history.
Ways To Donate
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CASH DONATION -
Via Mail
Your gift is tax-deductible.
Mail checks payable to
Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands to PO Box 61; Washington Island, WI 54246
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EMPLOYER MATCH PROGRAM
Does your employer have a matching gift program?
Increase or DOUBLE the impact of your gift by noting the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands as your match!
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STOCKS & APPRECIATED ASSETS
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You can support FOPPI through a gift of appreciated stock you've held for more than one year.
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You will be able to deduct the full value of the stock the day you make the gift, and you won't have to pay capital gains taxes for the increase in value.
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ESTATE PLANNING
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If you have reached the age that the IRS requires you to take an annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Traditional IRA, you may wish to put your RMD to charitable use
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Giving all or part of your RMD to FOPPI can help reduce your tax liability while support historic preservation and restoration in our community.
The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands, Inc. cannot provide you with tax advice or financial guidance. While certain charitable giving vehicles may provide tax advantages, each person's financial situation is unique. Before making your gift decision, FOPPI encourages you to consult your own financial and/or legal professional.