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Preserving Our Monuments

Membership Opportunities

BECOME A MEMBER and join a special team of supporters devoted to honoring these enduring symbols of the American spirit.

When you give to the Foundation, you help bring history to life. Your support allows us to continue restoring and preserving the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island; provide free access to millions of passenger arrival records; develop educational opportunities for millions of families, communities, and students; and much more.

Thank you for your support!

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
$25 ANNUAL GIFT

FRIEND LEVEL

The Friend Membership level is an introductory way to support our mission. With your annual gift of $25 you’ll receive:

  • News, stories from the archives, and special offers by email
  • The ability to save documents to your membership account at the Copper level*
  • 10% discount on food at Liberty and Ellis Islands
BECOME A FRIEND MEMBER 
$50 ANNUAL GIFT

LIBERTY LEVEL

The Liberty Membership is the most popular giving level. For an annual gift of just $50, Liberty Members receive all the benefits of a Friend Membership plus:

  • The ability to save documents to your membership account at the Gold level*
BECOME A LIBERTY MEMBER
$86 ANNUAL GIFT

VOYAGE LEVEL

An elevated support level, for an annual gift of $86, the Voyage Membership includes all the benefits of a Liberty Membership plus:

BECOME A VOYAGE MEMBER
$200 ANNUAL GIFT

FREEDOM LEVEL

Freedom Membership is an exceptionally generous way to show your support for Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. You can become a Freedom Member with a gift of just $200.

As a Freedom Member you will receive all the benefits of the Voyage level plus:

  • The ability to save documents to your membership account at the Platinum level*
  • New for 2024: One free Wall of Honor panel reproduction (please contact the Foundation to redeem this benefit)
BECOME A FREEDOM MEMBER
$300 ANNUAL GIFT

DISCOVERY LEVEL

As a Discovery Member, with a gift of $300, you will receive all the benefits of the Freedom level plus:

BECOME A DISCOVERY MEMBER
$500 ANNUAL GIFT

ANNIE MOORE SOCIETY

As an Annie Moore Society Member, with a gift of $500, you will receive the benefits of the Discovery Level plus:

  • One virtual 45-minute Immigration Records Search session and 15-minute follow-up video chat or phone call with the Foundation’s Family History Center research experts (please contact the Foundation at least two weeks in advance to schedule your appointments)
  • Dedicated membership liaison to assist you with your membership and benefits
  • A copy of The Statue of Liberty: The Monumental Dream
BECOME AN ANNIE MOORE SOCIETY MEMBER
EMMA LAZARUS SOCIETY
an exclusive group of leadership supporters
$1,000 ANNUAL GIFT

EMMA LAZARUS SOCIETY
Silver Level

With an annual gift of $1,000, you become a Silver Level member of the Emma Lazarus Society. At the Silver Level you will receive all the benefits of the Annie Moore Society, plus:

  • One personalized Emma Lazarus Society certificate of
    recognition with embossed document holder*
  • Upgraded recognition level at the “Ellis Island Leader” level
    on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island*
  • Concierge service when planning visits to the Statue of
    Liberty and Ellis Island
  • VIP invitations to special events
  • Special recognition at the American Family History
    Center on Ellis Island
  • Exclusive Statue of Liberty Museum medallion created by
    Alex and Ani (supplies are limited)*
JOIN THE EMMA LAZARUS SOCIETY

 

$2,500 ANNUAL GIFT

EMMA LAZARUS SOCIETY
Gold Level

With an annual gift of $2,500, you become a Gold Level member of the Emma Lazarus Society. In addition to all of the Silver Level benefits, you will receive:

  • Commemorative Emma Lazarus Society lapel pin*
  • Upgraded recognition level at the “Benefactor” level on
    the Wall of Honor*
  • Private meeting with family historians at Ellis Island for you and up to 4 guests
JOIN THE EMMA LAZARUS SOCIETY
$5,000 ANNUAL GIFT

EMMA LAZARUS SOCIETY
Platinum Level

With an annual gift of $5,000, you become a Platinum Level member of the Emma Lazarus Society. In addition to all of the Gold Level benefits, you will receive:

  • Upgraded recognition level at the “Patron” level on the
    Wall of Honor*
  • Private tour of Ellis Island with our Advancement team for you and up to 4 guests
  • Invitation to our annual Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island
    Awards Ceremony and Reception
JOIN THE EMMA LAZARUS SOCIETY

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES:

  • The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation’s annual membership cycle is January 1 through December 31.
  • Early renewals (by August 31) are invited to participate in the annual “Member Card Design” poll to choose the next year’s featured image.
  • 10% discounts do not apply to The American Immigrant Wall of Honor or donations.
  • Membership does not include receipt of commemorative medallions. These are either available in our Shop or as a thank-you gift when donating to specific campaigns.
  • Document Saving Levels:
    • Copper
      • 3 Passenger and Ship searches each
      • 15 Passenger and Ship records and Ship manifests each
    • Gold
      • 5 Passenger and Ship searches each
      • 25 Passenger and Ship records and Ship manifests each
    • Platinum
      • 20 Passenger and Ship searches each
      • 75 Passenger and Ship records and Ship manifests each

About The Foundation

In 1982, President Ronald Reagan asked Lee Iacocca, then Chairman of the Chrysler Corporation, to head a private sector effort to raise funds for and manage the restoration and preservation of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for their respective centennials. The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation was founded. Through its generous contributors, the Foundation has raised hundreds of millions of dollars - all from private donations.
Learn More About the Foundation