| BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES | |
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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.
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 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $2.92 |
| 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 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $4.17 |
| 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. | |
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Make a Single Contribution of $100 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $8.34 |
| 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 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $20.84 |
| 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 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $41.67 |
| 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 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $83.34 |
| 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 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $208.34 |
| 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 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $416.67 |
| * Not a Voting Membership | |