BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES

By becoming a Supporting Member* of the Institute for Wildlife Studies you help sustain our efforts to study and restore wildlife populations around the world. Memberships are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. You may join on-line using Paypal's secure server (you do not need to have a PayPal account), with the option of either making a single contribution or spreading your membership contribution out over 12 months. If you prefer, you may use a mail-in form to become a member (coming soon; single contributions only).

Each new or renewing member will also receive the new bald eagle lunch tote as a special "Thank You" gift.

Lunch Tote

See below for the benefits of each membership level.

 
Sponsor (Level I): $35 contribution ($30 tax-deductible) 
You will receive an IWS membership card (good for 1 year from date of enrollment), an IWS window decal, an annual newletter (electronic or hardcopy), discounts at partner businesses and on the IWS website, and your name on our website.

Make a Single Contribution of $35

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Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $2.92

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Naturalist (Level II): $50 contribution ($40 tax-deductible)
You will receive the benefits of the previous level, plus a set of 5 IWS notecards.

Make a Single Contribution of $50

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Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $4.17

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Conservation Partner (Level III): $100 contribution ($80 tax-deductible) 
You will receive the benefits of the previous levels, plus an embroidered IWS t-shirt (eagle logo on blue t-shirt or Island fox logo on gray t-shirt) or baseball cap.
Fox Logo Front Back

Make a Single Contribution of $100

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Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $8.34

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Eagle Guardian (Level IV): $250 contribution ($210 tax-deductible) 
Benefits of previous levels, plus an embroidered IWS hooded sweatshirt.

Make a Single Contribution of $250

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Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $20.84

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Wildlife Enthusiast (Level V): $500 contribution ($400 tax-deductible) 
Benefits of previous levels, plus an invitation for 3-4 people to visit our captive eagles on Santa Catalina Island, California with an IWS biologist (~2 hour trip).

Make a Single Contribution of $500

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Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $41.67

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Patron (Level VI): $1000 contribution ($750 tax-deductible)
Benefits of Levels I-IV, plus an invitation for 3-4 people to visit Santa Catalina Island for a 3-4 hour visit with an IWS biologist. Learn about our work with bald eagles, island fox, and other wildlife as you explore the island.

Make a Single Contribution of $1000

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Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $83.34

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Leadership Circle (Level VII): $2500 contribution
Benefits of Levels I-IV, plus an invitation for 3-4 people to visit Santa Catalina Island, California for an all day visit with an IWS biologist. Explore some of the remote areas of Catalina and enjoy a prepared picnic lunch at a beautiful island vista.

Make a Single Contribution of $2500

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Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $208.34

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Benefactor: $5000 contribution ($4500 tax-deductible) 
You will receive a life-time membership that includes the benefits of the previous levels (only one all-day visit to Catalina), plus invitations to special occasions, and the opportunity to name a bald eagle chick from one of our nests.

Make a Single Contribution of $5000

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Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $416.67

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* Not a Voting Membership