In 1989, the Lighthouse Park District established a permanent Lighthouse Preservation Fund. Through capital campaigns, the Fund has been able to undertake development projects on the lighthouse and grounds using non-operating income, separate from the District's tax generated operating budget. Through the Fund, work to restore, preserve and interpret Grosse Point Lighthouse has been recognized with awards for superior achievement from national and regional preservation, museum, and history organizations including: 

The American Association for State and Local History
Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois
Illinois Association of Museums
Evanston Preservation Commission
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Garden Club of America
Smithsonian Institution

For information on making a contribution to the Lighthouse Preservation Fund, contact the District by email at lpdnhl@grossepointlighthouse.net or phone at 847-328-6961.