Become a Friend of Lamont-Doherty
Become a Friend of Lamont-Doherty (FOLD)
Unrestricted annual gifts to Lamont-Doherty give the Director unparalleled flexibility to direct support to research areas most in need or to fund special projects. By making an unrestricted gift to Lamont-Doherty, you enable the continued advancement of research by its scientists and students.
Associate: $500 – $999
- Invitation to an annual dinner featuring a talk by one of Lamont-Doherty's renowned scientists
- Subscription to the Observatory's biannual newsletter
- Recognition in Lamont-Doherty's biennial report
Fellow: $1,000 – $2,499
Includes all of the above plus reserved seating at the Spring Public Lecture Series and special accommodations at Lamont-Doherty's annual Open House.
Adventurer: $2,500 – $4,999
Includes all of the above plus lunch for you and a guest with a scientist in the research field of your interest.
Observer: $5,000 – $9,999
Includes all of the above plus a private campus tour for you and four guests and lunch with the Director.
Explorer: $10,000 – $24,999
Includes all of the above plus an invitation to participate as a volunteer on a land-based research trip (reasonable fitness required).
Visionary: $25,000 – $49,999
Includes all of the above plus an invitation to participate as a volunteer on a near-shore research trip (reasonable fitness required).
Director's Circle: $50,000 & Above
Includes all of the above plus an invitation to participate on an ocean-based research trip (reasonable fitness required). Also includes an annual invitation to meet with the Director and select senior scientists to learn about current trends in earth and environmental science research as well as the Observatory's future plans.
Make a gift now or for more information, please contact Sarah Huard, Director of Development at 845-365-8599.
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is a part of Columbia University and is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts to the Observatory are tax-deductible in accordance with law.