Support Us - Four Ways to Give
There are many ways to support the ongoing preservation, restoration, and educational efforts of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association. Please review the following programs to decide which are the best for you. Thank you or your support.
Memorial Brick Program: Step Into History
Help us maintain the historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station by participating in the Memorial Brick Program. Memorial bricks are a wonderful and meaningful way to honor loved ones and to celebrate birthdays, weddings, special events, and family vacations.  Proceeds from the purchase of your personalized brick will help fund ongoing restoration and preservation efforts, educational programming, and exhibit development at the Lighthouse. Each brick features a laser engraved image of the Ponce Inlet Light Station logo and up to three lines of text. Bricks will be installed in the Light Station’s Memorial Walkway for perpetuity. Full and miniature sized duplicate bricks are also available for display in your home and office. Individuals interested in purchasing a Memorial Brick may do so online at by selecting the following link: Memorial Bricks Online.
Endowment Funds: Investing in the Next Century
 Today this National Historic Landmark is one of the preeminent Light Stations in the country. As state assistance declines and the cost of restoration and maintenance rises, private support becomes critical to the Light Station's growth and ability to maintain its standards of excellence. The generosity of members and visitors has made possible extraordinary achievements in restoration and public service.
Many of these members and visitors realize that the Association's strength in the future depends on building a foundation through endowment today. Following are the answers frequently asked by those who consider an endowment gift to the Ponce Inlet Light Station Endowment Fund.
Edowment Fund capital, which is held in purpetuity, protects the Light Station by providing financial security for long-term preservation, operations, and museum growth. Cash, stocks, mutual funds and real estate are all donor options. Please contact Preservation Association staff via email at info@ponceinlet.org or by phone at (386) 761-1821 for more information about the Endowment Fund. Answers to commonly asked questions related to the Endowment fund may also be reviewed by selecting the link to the Commonly Asked Questions PDF link below.
Make A Donation: Contribute Online or by Mail
The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that derives less than 1% of its annual operating budget from State grants, and no direct financial support of any kind at either the local or Federal level. Although virtually self-sufficient, the Association relies heavily on the generosity of private and corporate donors to fulfill its ongoing mission to preserve, protect, and interpret this National Historic Landmark.
There are many reasons to give. Keep history alive and help us ensure that the beacon will continue to shine for future generations by giving today. Donations may be made online or by mail. Those wishing to contribute online may due so by selecting the donations link below. Donations may also be made by mail by filling out the donation form below and mailing, with check or credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) information, to:
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
4931 S. Atlantic Ave.
Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Please make checks payable to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Credit card information should include the credit card number, expiration date, and 3-digit security number (found on the back of your card).
Become a Member:
Membership is one of the more popular methods of supporting the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. Members enjoy many benefits including; free admission to the Lighthouse and Museum throughout the year, discounts on gift shop merchandise, a subscription to the Preservation Association's quarterly newsletter, invitations to members-only events at the Lighthouse and more depending on level of membership. All membership proceeds help finance the ongoing efforts of the Association to preserve and disseminate the maritime and social history of hte Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse. Individual wishing to become a member may do so by visiting the Membership Page on this website.
Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services Charitable Organization Information and Statement
The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, Inc. (FL Registration #: CH137) has complied with the registration requirements of Chapter 496, of the Florida Statutes, Solicitation of Contributions Act. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (1-800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendations by the state of Florida.
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