Ursa Major Society
Like the constellation that has guided travelers for centuries, members of the Ursa Major Society helps guide the future of Sleeping Bear Dunes through its enduring legacy.
It honors the Mother Bear who watches over her cubs eternally, mirroring how your legacy donors are looking over the future of the park forever.
Benefits of the Ursa Major Society
As a member you will enjoy special benefits and unique access to our work.
You will receive invitations to exclusive events.
You will be recognized in an annual publication.
You will receive insider updates from the Friends, along with our annual Impact Report.
As part of our community, you can tap into our insider knowledge for personalized recommendations on must-see sites, scenic hikes, and unforgettable park experiences.
Above all, you’ll take pride in knowing your legacy creates a deeper, lasting impact on the parks you cherish.
Leave a Legacy With Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes
There are many ways to make a lasting impact:
Leave a gift in your will or living trust
Designate the Friends as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, life insurance policy, or other financial account
Join the Ursa Major Society
Joining the Ursa Major Society is straightforward. If you have already remembered Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes in your estate, you can easily confirm your gift by filling out our online form or downloading the Estate Gift Notification Form.
For more information or assistance, please contact the Team of Planned Giving at (231) 882-6981 or PlannedGiving@FriendsofSleepingBear.org
If you wish to name The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes in your estate plan, we should be named as:
The Friends of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the state of Michigan, with principal business address of 9922 W Front Street, Empire, Michigan 49630.
Our tax identification number is: 38-317881 | Date of incorporation:
Sharing the natural wonder and awe of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Ongoing Goals of the Friends
Building organizational sustainability: staffing, fundraising, and board
Strategic, efficient, and impactful FOSBD programs
Signature project defined, vetted, and implementation started