Many Ways to Give and Support the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center inspires people with values of growth, curiosity, inclusivity, resilience, stewardship and respect. Please join us in enhancing these values within our community!
Make a Single Gift Today
Giving from the heart happens for good reason – you give because of what you love! You’re invited to make a gift today that will allow us to provide transformative experiences and increase Oregon’s community of environmental advocates. These opportunities happen because of your commitment and your gifts.
Join the Pelton Program of Monthly Donors
Our electricity comes from the flow of water in Flume Creek that drives the spinning Pelton wheel of our small hydropower system. The Pelton wheel powers the lights and systems of Jawbone flats. Your partnership as a monthly Pelton Program donor similarly provides constant power to our organization and infuses energy into our Board and staff. Please commit to making a monthly gift so we can plan with confidence, and in turn make sure our mission aligns with your vision. Together we can make a meaningful difference for the community of people who love Opal Creek’s rich geological, ecological and human history.
Other Ways to Give
Explore other numerous giving opportunities below, and then be in touch with Laura Ford at 503-892-2782 or lford@opalcreek.org for more information. You're also invited to share the following gift options with your tax advisor. Please share our contact information and 501(c)(3) tax identification number below with your advisor who may need it to make your gift. We look forward to partnering with you soon.
Legal name: Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center
Address: 721 NW 9th Ave., Suite 236, Portland, OR 97209
Tax ID number: 94-3112973
When you include Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center in your estate planning, you join others as a member of our Canopy Circle and you gain peace of mind. Legacy gifts elevate future generations who will rely on nature as they grow and mature into scientists, career professionals, and advocates for Opal Creek. Please visit our Canopy Circle webpage for more information about how you can make a gift that matters!
Giving stock to Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center is a relatively simple process with potentially significant advantages over giving cash. Your gift avoids capital gains tax, and you gain a charitable contribution tax deduction based on the current market value if you've held it for a year or more. Plus, if your stock has appreciated you may be able to make a larger gift to support major efforts designed for long-term impact.
Opal Creek has a brokerage account set up and ready to receive stock donations. To get the account information, contact Laura Ford at 503-892-2782 or lford@opalcreek.org as most banks and brokerage firms require a letter of instruction.
Donating to Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a seamless and impactful way to lay the groundwork for next generation youth. If you’d like to know more about how you benefit from a DAF, contact Laura Ford at 503-892-2782 or lford@opalcreek.org.
We accept donations from all DAF funds including Oregon Community Foundation and many other charitable firms.
Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees to qualified nonprofits like Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center. To find out if your employer offers matching gifts, check with your Human Resources department or benefits team. The impact of your support for Opal Creek and the youth we engage could be doubled or even tripled.
If you are 70-1/2 or older, you can make a tax-free gift from your IRA directly to Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) benefit you in two ways: you support Opal Creek lands, waters, wildlife and youth without paying income tax on the funds, and you make a gift that counts towards your annual required minimum distribution.
Instead of taking a disbursement and paying taxes on these funds, a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA is worth considering. To realize the tax savings, funds must be directly transferred from the financial institution to Opal Creek, an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Each financial institution has its own process for initiating a QCD, so please follow their instructions.