Why Do We Need Donations?
The Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks are community fireworks, funded by donations, and organized by volunteers. We need your support to put on our safe & sanctioned fireworks display off Lewes Beach on the Fourth every year!
Please help us by funding the fireworks with your donation.
How to Donate Online or by Check
We value and appreciate donations at every level and it is easier than ever to donate! Just use the QR code on the left or click on link below to link directly to our secure portal through the GLF. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO GO FOURTH ONLINE
Our fireworks are funded solely by community support and every dollar brings us closer to fireworks flying over Lewes Beach. Thank you for supporting Go Fourth.
Donations of checks made payable to "Go Fourth" can be mailed to:
The Go Fourth Fund
c/o Greater Lewes Foundation
PO Box 110
Lewes DE 19958
302-644-0107
Donations to Go Fourth are Tax-Deductible
Go Fourth is a component fund of the Greater Lewes Foundation, as we do not have our own independent 501(c)3 designation. All donations are processed on our behalf by the GLF, and thus are tax-deductible.
All donations are acknowledged and a formal letter for tax purposes will be provided from the GLF for donations in excess of $250.
Please Donate to Support our Fireworks
Why Donate to Go Fourth Lewes? We are "For the People! By the People!"
- The Go Fourth Fireworks are truly community fireworks, funded by our neighbors and organized by volunteers. These are not municipal fireworks or sponsored by any other entity, but we work in collaboration and cooperation with our local government, police, fire, EMS, and other organizations.
- So, who pays for the fireworks? Donors. That is why we need your help. Please try to donate annually if you think fireworks on the 4th are a valuable Lewes tradition. In 2025 we received almost 250 donations. About 30,000 people go to the beach every year and countless numbers watch from town. How much money would we raise if every person who loves the fireworks made a small donation?
- Fireworks are expensive, and our present costs are pushing $100,000, as costs increase every year. Expenses include the professional fireworks show by Schaefer Fireworks PLUS the barge to launch the fireworks, compensation for emergency staff and law enforcement, facilities clean up, Porta Potties, and much more. It costs a lot to put on a show like this. Private donations pay for this beloved event.
- All donors are acknowledged and thanked, by level, on our website and in an ad in the Cape Gazette.
- Donations over $250 will receive a formal tax acknowledgement letter.
- Donors who donate over $1000 can request a donation picture for press submission and submit logo for website display.
Please don't wait for a letter to ask for a donation. We try to keep costs down, so the only mail solicitation we send is a mailer around Memorial Day. Otherwise, the asks will be on social media. Go Fourth Lewes wants to reach out to everyone in our greater community who enjoys the July 4th Fireworks and ask all to donate. Signs around Lewes are out to remind the community too.
Thanks in advance for your support!
It takes all of us to make the fireworks fly on the Fourth!
