POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE FRIENDS OF

FRANKFORT, MI

Joan at Empire Beach Sleeping Bear Dune in the distance.
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Point Betsie Lighthouse Friends of Frankfort MI is a non-profit organization established in 1984 to preserve and maintain the historic Point Betsie Lighthouse located in Frankfort, Michigan. The lighthouse was built in 1858 and is one of the oldest and most recognizable landmarks in the area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist destination.

The organization is dedicated to preserving the lighthouse and its history for future generations. They operate a museum and gift shop on the premises and offer tours of the lighthouse and grounds. They also host events throughout the year, including an annual art fair and a holiday open house.

The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse rely on donations and volunteers to help with the upkeep of the property. They have completed several restoration projects over the years, including the restoration of the fog signal building and the installation of a new roof on the lighthouse.

In addition to their preservation efforts, the organization is committed to educating the public about the history of the lighthouse and its significance to the community. They offer educational programs for school groups and other organizations and have published several books on the history of the lighthouse.

Overall, Point Betsie Lighthouse Friends of Frankfort MI is a vital organization that plays an important role in preserving the history and culture of the Frankfort area. Their dedication and hard work ensure that this iconic landmark will continue to be enjoyed by visitors for many years to come.

POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE FRIENDS OF is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FRANKFORT MI. US MID #8402600437

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 635,465 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE FRIENDS OF

FRIENDS OF POINT BETSIES LIGHTHOUSE INC
PO BOX 601
FRANKFORT
MI
49635-0601

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MID # 8402600437
Name FRIENDS OF POINT BETSIES LIGHTHOUSE INC
Alternate Name POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE FRIENDS OF
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371451508
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 657,948
REVENUE 635,465
LAT/LONG 44.635618, -86.223776
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 000400
US Census Block: 2026