Unrestricted Support
Become a Friend of Lamont-Doherty (FOLD)
Unrestricted annual gifts to Lamont-Doherty give the Director unparalleled flexibility to direct support to research areas
most in need or to fund special projects. By making an unrestricted gift to Lamont-Doherty, you contribute to the pioneering research conducted by the Observatory's scientists and students.
Gifts of $500 and above grant admittance into the Lamont-Doherty FOLD. Membership includes:
- Invitation to an annual private event featuring a talk by one of Lamont-Doherty's renowned scientists
- Subscription to the Observatory's biannual newsletter
- Recognition in Lamont-Doherty's biennial report
Make a gift now or for more information, please contact Barbara Charbonnet, Acting Director of Development at 845-365-8585.
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is a part of Columbia University and is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts to the Observatory are tax-deductible in accordance with law.
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