Urgent The Tower is closed for preservation — help us reopen her.
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Your gift, her next hundred years.

Every dollar goes to the restoration fund. Water Tower & Park Preservation Society is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) — 100% of donations are tax-deductible.

Our progress

$348,000 raised of our $8M goal.

We're just getting started on the road to fully funding the restoration. With your help, scaffolding goes up this fall.

$348,000 raised $8M goal
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$25
Friend

A square foot of scaffolding. Your name on our digital wall of supporters.

$500
Patron

Stabilize one foot of the limestone base. Behind-the-scenes conservator Q&A invite.

$2,500
Guardian

Fund a full day of specialist restoration work. Recognition plaque at the tower.

Where your money goes

  • 72% — Direct preservation work (masonry, terra cotta, limestone base, roofing)
  • 14% — Specialist conservators & structural engineers
  • 8% — Permits, inspections, and compliance
  • 6% — Community engagement & education programming

Full audited budget available on request. Water Tower & Park Preservation Society has no paid staff; our board is 100% volunteer.

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Prefer to mail a check? Water Tower & Park Preservation Society, PO Box 2156, St. Louis, MO 63158

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Made out to Water Tower & Park Preservation Society, mailed to [STREET ADDRESS], St. Louis, MO 63118. We'll send a tax receipt.

Stock & DAF gifts

Donate appreciated securities or give through your Donor-Advised Fund. Email giving@watertowerfoundation.org for transfer details.

Matching gifts

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"I gave what I could. It felt small. Then I drove past the tower that evening with my kids and realized — that's not a small thing. That's the thing."
— Donor, April 2026