Old Island Restoration Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in 1960 dedicated to preserving and promoting the architecture and cultural heritage of Key West by providing grant funding to eligible nonprofits and individuals while restoring, preserving, and managing History Museums and the Foundation Collection located in historic sites.
Through private donations and memberships from individuals, foundations and corporations, the
Foundation is working to raise the additional funds necessary to restore, preserve and manage its two
museums and the Foundation Collection; provide additional, innovative programming; and increase grant awards for significant and worthy historic restoration projects in Key West.
Benefits of General Membership
Individual Member $50 ($30 tax-deductible)
- Unlimited free admission to the Oldest House Museum & Gardens & the Mallory Square Museum (upon re-opening)
- Member T-shirt
- Museum Stores Discount - 10% off
- Invitations to Members Only Appreciation Celebration
- Advance notice of programs and special events
- Two guest passes to the Museums
- Old Island Days brochure with Calendar of Events
Dual Member $100 ($70 tax-deductible)
- Individual benefits for two
Family Member $125 ($95 tax-deductible)
- Individual benefits for two and admission benefits for two children under 18
- 10% discount on museums rental for private functions
Friend $250 ($210 tax-deductible)
- Dual benefits, plus:
- Two additional Guest Passes to the museums (6 total)
- Additional 5% discount at museum stores (15% total)
Benefits of Preservationist Club Membership
Members of the Preservationist Club make an annual contribution of $500.00 or more, to ensure that the Foundation remains a preeminent organization preserving the architecture and cultural heritage of Key West, FL.
In recognition, members are invited to exclusive social events with the Board of Directors, other members, and the Executive Director as well as additional benefits listed below.
Donor $500 ($450 tax-deductible)
- Friend benefits, plus:
- Preservationist Club Polo-shirts instead of T's
- Guest privileges for two to museums when accompanied by the member
- Additional 5% discount on museums rental (15% total discount)
- Complimentary admission for two to Club events
Contributor $1,000 ($930 tax-deductible)
- Donor benefits, plus:
- Private Sunset Experience with wine and cheese for two on the porch of the Mallory Square Museum
- Oldest House Museum Tour for four with the Director
- Additional 5% discount at museum stores (20% total discount)
- Additional 5% discount on museums rental (20% total discount)
- Complimentary admission for two more people to Club events (4 total)
Supporter $2,500 ($2,400 tax-deductible)
- Contributor benefits, plus:
- Private Sunset Experience for two more people on the porch of the Mallory Square Museum (4 total)
- Two additional museums Guest Passes (8 total)
- Complimentary admission for two more people to Club events (6 total)
Leader $5,000 ($4,880 tax-deductible)
- Supporter benefits, plus:
- Private Sunset Experience for two more people on the porch of the Mallory Square Museum (6 total)
- Two Additional Guest Privileges when accompanied by the member (6 total)
- Additional 5% off museums rentals for private functions (25% total discount)
- Complimentary admission for two more people to Club events (8 total)
Guardian $10,000 ($9,087.50 tax-deductible)
- Leader benefits, plus:
- Private Sunset Experience for two more people on the porch of the Mallory Square Museum (8 total)
- Complimentary use of one museum for an elegant private function
- Complimentary admission for two more people to Club events (10 total)
Visionary $25,000 & up ($23,415 tax-deductible)
- Guardian benefits, plus:
- Private Sunset Experience with additional cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for eight people on the porch of the Mallory Square Museum
- One additional complimentary use of a museum for an elegant private function (2 total private rentals)
- Complimentary admission for two more people to Club events (12 total)
- And additional custom designed benefits
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