Institute for Wildlife Studies
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There are many ways that you can help support the Institute for Wildlife Studies, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, using the options on the left. Your tax-deductible contribution to the
Institute will help us continue our bald eagle and peregrine falcon conservation efforts. You may make a secure contribution on-line
using PayPal (no PayPal account necessary) or send a check made out to Institute for Wildlife Studies to:
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| Single and Recurring Contributions top | To make a single or recurring donation, click the Donate Button |
| Membership Levels and Benefits top | |
| By becoming a
Supporting Member* of the Institute for Wildlife Studies you help
sustain our efforts to study and restore bald eagles and peregrine falcons on the California Channel Islands. Memberships are tax-deductible to the full extent of the
law.
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| Sponsor (Level I): $35 contribution | |
| You will receive an IWS membership card (good for 1 year from date of enrollment) and an IWS window decal. | |
Make a Single Contribution of $35 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $2.92 |
| Naturalist (Level II): $50 contribution | |
| 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 | |
| You will receive the benefits of the previous levels, plus an embroidered IWS t-shirt (eagle logo on blue t-shirt or baseball cap. | |
Make a Single Contribution of $100 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $8.34 |
| Eagle Guardian (Level IV): $250 contribution | |
| Benefits of previous levels, plus an embroidered IWS hooded sweatshirt or long-sleeved t-shirt. | |
Make a Single Contribution of $250 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $20.84 |
| Wildlife Enthusiast (Level V): $500 contribution | |
| Benefits of previous levels, plus an invitation for up to 4 people to spend 3-4 hours with Dr. Peter Sharpe on Catalina Island during your next visit. Learn about our work with bald eagles, peregrine falcons, island fox, and other wildlife as you explore the island. | |
Make a Single Contribution of $500 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $41.67 |
| Patron (Level VI): $1000 contribution | |
| Benefits of previous levels, except tour invitation is for 6-8 hours. | |
Make a Single Contribution of $1000 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $83.34 |
| Leadership Circle (Level VII): $2500 contribution | |
| Benefits of previous levels, plus enjoy a prepared picnic lunch at a beautiful island vista during your visit with Dr. Sharpe. | |
Make a Single Contribution of $2500 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $208.34 |
| Benefactor (Level VIII): $5000 contribution | |
| You will receive a life-time membership that includes the benefits of the previous levels (only one all-day visit to Catalina). | |
Make a Single Contribution of $5000 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $416.67 |
| * Not a Voting Membership | |
| Adopt A Nest top | |
| Your tax-deductible contribution to the Institute for Wildlife Studies will help support our research and maintain our live nest cams. | |
| Adopt a Nest (Level I) | |
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$1000 Contribution (fully tax-deductible)Your nest adoption will help cover the costs of monitoring the nest, banding the eaglet(s), and tracking the birds once they leave the nest. Groups can raise funds to adopt a nest and split the benefits among their members. What are the benefits of adopting? |
Make a Single Contribution of $1000 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $83.33 |
| Adopt a Nest (Level II) | |
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$250 Contribution (fully tax-deductible)Your nest adoption will help cover the costs of monitoring the nest, banding the eaglet(s), and tracking the birds once they leave the nest. What are the benefits of adopting? |
Make a Single Contribution of $250 |
Make 12 Monthly Contributions of $20.84 |
| IWS Clothing, Hats, and More top | |
IWS Hooded Sweatshirt (Your gift for a $50 minimum contribution. $25 value) |
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A comfortable hooded sweatshirt (50% preshrunk cotton/50% polyester) with the IWS eagle logo.  |
IWS Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Your gift for a $40 minimum contribution. $18 value) |
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Long-sleeved blue t-shirt with the IWS Bald Eagle logo. This t-shirt is 90% cotton/10% polyester.
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| IWS T-Shirt (Your gift for a $35 minimum contribution. $12.50 value) | |
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A comfortable 90% cotton/10% polyester blue t-shirt with the IWS bald eagle logo.
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| Channel Islands Hat (Your gift for a $25 minimum contribution. $12 value. Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery) | |
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An embroidered hat designed by Sarah Melling. This hat features the northern Channel Islands with a bald eagle on one side and a peregrine falcon on the other side. Hat has a velcro closure to easily fit most head sizes. |
| IWS Notecards (set of 5) (Your gift for a $15 minimum contribution. $6 value) | |
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A set of 5 blank notecards with images of some of the species IWS has studied: Bald Eagles, American Kestrels, Peregrine Falcons, Osprey, and Golden Eagles. |
| Nest Photos | |
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$5 per photoReceive a digital version of a nest photo from your favorite nest(s). A file (10 MB maximum) will be emailed to you.
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Choose your photos and add them to your cart. | |
