Donate & Get Involved
Save the Lighthouse. Save the Reef.
The Carysfort Reef Lighthouse has stood for 172 years. The reef beneath it has existed for millennia. Both are in danger. Your support makes preservation possible.
The lighthouse has stood — and needs to stand longer
Of Florida Keys coral lost in the last four decades
Of sanctuary waters that need better chart protection
Of donations go directly to preservation and advocacy
Make a Donation
Choose Your Level of Support
Every contribution — large or small — directly funds lighthouse preservation, reef conservation advocacy, and the push for better boating charts in the Florida Keys.
Reef Steward
A recurring monthly gift of $10 sustains our ongoing reef conservation advocacy, chart improvement campaigns, and lighthouse preservation outreach.
Reef Guardian
A one-time gift of $25 supports reef monitoring, coral restoration outreach, and lighthouse preservation advocacy.
Lighthouse Keeper
A one-time gift of $100 directly funds structural assessment work and emergency stabilization efforts for the Carysfort Reef Lighthouse.
Secure payments processed by Stripe. You will be redirected to Stripe's checkout page.
The reef and the lighthouse are inseparable. To save one is to honor the other. To lose either is to lose something that cannot be replaced.
— Carysfort Reef Lighthouse Foundation
Get Involved
More Ways to Help
Advocate for Better Charts
Contact your representatives and urge NOAA and chart publishers to include sanctuary boundaries in all recreational navigation products. We provide the talking points.
Spread the Word
Share our mission with fellow boaters, divers, and Florida Keys visitors. Every person who understands what is at stake is a potential advocate for the reef and the lighthouse.
Read the History
Neil Hunley's two-volume history of the Carysfort Reef Lighthouse is the definitive account of this remarkable structure. Understanding the history deepens the case for preservation.
Stay Informed
Sign up for updates on preservation progress, reef conditions, and advocacy campaigns. We send occasional newsletters — never spam.
Contact & Inquiries
Get in Touch
Have questions about the foundation, our preservation work, or how your donation is used? We'd love to hear from you.