Ways to Give

Membership

Become a Member

Join the special community of people who care about the Gorge.

Renew Your Membership

Keep your membership current and continue to support the critical work of Gorge protection.

Give Monthly

Protect the Gorge every month of the year by joining our Best Friends monthly giving program.

Business Membership

Show that your business cares about the Gorge and enjoy special marketing opportunities.

Give a Gift

Tribute Gifts

Recognize someone special with an honor or memorial gift in their name.

Planned Giving

Leave a lasting legacy for the Gorge by including Friends in your will or estate plans.

Gift Membership

Give the gift of Gorge knowledge and spread the circle of protection with a one-year gift membership.

Giving Circles

Be a leader for Gorge protection by becoming a Conservator or Guardian of the Gorge.

Vehicle Donation

Your used vehicle can have new life protecting the Columbia Gorge - and you get a tax deduction, too.

You can also make your gift by donating appreciated securities including stocks and bonds. By donating securities, you may avoid paying capital gains tax and you may receive a charitable income tax deduction for your gift. To transfer stock from your brokerage account to ours, you will need to provide this information to your broker:

Friends' account number: Charles Schwab #84870709
DTC number: 0164, Code 40
Friends' Tax ID: 93-0782467
Friends' Account Manager: Adam Nilsen at Ferguson Wellman, 800-327-5765 | adam.nilsen@fergwell.com

We want to thank you, so please let us know when you transfer stock and ask your broker to include your name with the transaction.

If you would like to give from an IRA or other Qualified Charitable Distribution, ask that checks be made out to "Friends of the Columbia Gorge."
Your institution may also ask for the following information:

Friend's mailing address: PO Box 40820, Portland, OR 97240
Friends' EIN: 93-0782467

If you have questions or would like to donate by phone, please contact Development and Database Coordinator Libby Martin:

971-634-2025 libby@gorgefriends.org

To donate by mail, please send your check to:
Friends of the Columbia Gorge
PO Box 40820
Portland, OR 97240