GIFT OF STOCK

One of the most advantageous ways to contribute is through a gift of stock. Making a gift of securities is simple and offers a number of valuable financial benefits:

• You can donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds

• The total value of the stock upon transfer is tax-deductible

• There is no obligation to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation

If you would like to make a stock donation, have questions, or need additional information please contact Michelle Emmons or  541-913-4318.

Donor Advised Funds

You can make a gift to Willamette Riverkeeper through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF).  DAFs can be easily set up through a community foundation or your financial institution to serve as a flexible charitable giving vehicle.  Please contact your local community foundation or financial advisor for specific advice about how to establish a DAF.

If you already have a DAF through an organization that participates in DAF Direct, you can donate directly to Willamette Riverkeeper: Willamette Riverkeeper | 454 Willamette Street #218, Eugene, OR 97401

Qualified Charitable Distributions

Individuals 70-1/2 or older may donate up to $100,000 per tax year directly from an IRA to charities such as Willamette Riverkeeper. Qualified Charitable Distributions may be excluded from income and will qualify towards the donor’s required minimum distribution.

Your institution should make the check out to “Willamette Riverkeeper” and identify you as the donor by name and address.

Mail to: Willamette Riverkeeper | 454 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401

Matching Gifts & Workplace Giving

Matching gifts and workplace giving programs are two ways to increase the impact of your donation.  Company matching programs will double or even triple the impact of your gift and will sometimes also match donations made by spouses, retirees, and board members.

EARTHSHARE OREGON

Willamette Riverkeeper is proud to partner with EarthShare Oregon to help us raise money for our programs.  You can check with your HR office to see if your workplace participates, if not, you can work with EarthShare Oregon to get them started today!