Donations

Join our growing FLBS Business Community!

We recognize that your time and money are important. Thank you for considering an investment in the continuing quality of Flathead Lake.

FLBS programs are heavily reliant on private funding, and we are constantly seeking ways to ensure research and quality educational capabilities. Please consider giving a small donation to one of the following funds.

 

Named Gifts and Endowments

If you are considering a larger monetary donation and would like to discuss the possibility of establishing a named gift, scholarship, or endowment, contact the FLBS Development and Outreach Coordinator at (406) 872-4503 or use the contact form below.

 

Flathead Watershed Research

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Provides critical ecological information about local and global ecosystems and their interactions with society. Current priorities include Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring using environmental DNA, and our long-term river and floodplain research on the Middle Fork Flathead.

Flathead Lake Monitoring

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Contributing to this fund will help maintain the continuity of our 100-year legacy of Flathead Lake research and monitoring. Donations will ensure that your Flathead Lake stays beautiful, clean and clear.

FLBS Opportunity Fund

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Invest in the FLBS vision by contributing to the Opportunity Fund. This fund allows the FLBS Director to distribute contributions to priority projects.

Student Support

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Help provide a deserving student with a scholarship. Training future scientists is a critical part of the FLBS mission. By contributing to the Student Support Fund, you can impact a deserving student's life.

Mail Contributions

Alternatively, if you are not comfortable using this website for contributions, we accept personal checks.

Checks may be made payable to the UM Foundation with a memo noting to which fund you wish to contribute. They may be mailed to the following address:

FLBS
32125 Bio Station Lane
Polson, MT 59860-6815

Gifts made to FLBS through the UM Foundation are tax deductible within the limits of the IRS 501(c)(3) provision.