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Never before has our children's relationship with nature been so at risk, and so important for the future of our region. Thanks to you, hundreds of students each year have educational experiences in nature that lead to a lifetime of conservation and a love of wild places.

Ways to Give

Contact info | Monthly giving | Rewards giving | Planned giving | Giving stock | In-kind giving

Monthly Giving – the Pelton Program

By joining the Pelton Program, your monthly gift sustains Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center year-round. Your gift through the Pelton Program entitles you to all the same membership benefits as a one-time annual donation.

To join the Pelton Program without a Paypal account, please fill out this form (PDF) and mail to our office with a voided check.

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Rewards Giving

Link your Fred Meyer Rewards card to Opal Creek under their Community Rewards program and Fred Meyer will make a donation for every purchase!

Support Opal Creek by shopping at Smile.Amazon.com and selecting Opal Creek as your non-profit to support! Amazon will make a small donation for every eligible purchase!

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Planned Giving

You can help ensure that the Opal Creek legacy lives on through future generations with a gift through your will or trust, or as a beneficiary of your retirement account.

We would love to hear from you if Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center is one of your beneficiaries. While it places you under no financial obligation, this gives us the opportunity to thank you and welcome you to our family of supporters. Please contact our team at info@opalcreek.org with any questions or to notify us of your intentions.
Our volunteer board of directors is strongly involved in our financial leadership and vision, so you can be confident that your gift will be considered strategically and put to use in the best possible way to further our educational mission. Opal Creek’s tax identification number is 94-3112973.

Bequest Information

A bequest to Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center will qualify your estate for a charitable deduction equal to the entire amount you bequeath.

Sample language:

I give to Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, whose current legal address is 721 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 236, Portland, OR 97209, the sum of $______ [or specifically state the percentage of the estate or residual], to be used for its general charitable purposes as the Board of Directors of Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center shall determine.

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Give stock

Make a gift of stock! Stock donations are tax-deductible and not subject to capital gains tax.

RBC Wealth Management
Acct # 309-66831
DTC # 0235

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In-kind Giving

In-kind donations are fully tax-deductible and can meet some of our most urgent needs. We are currently looking for:

  • Light Field Equipment: chainsaws, hand saws, pruners
  • Educational/Teaching Material: whiteboards, daypacks, weather-proof storage lockers or cabinets
  • Backpacking gear: 45-75 liter backpacks, 30 degree or less sleeping bags, sleeping pads, lightweight bowls and cutlery, p-chord, and lightweight warm clothing

Please contact us with any in-kind donation offers so we can arrange for pick-up or drop-off.

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