How to Support our Work
You can support the work of the Willamette River Preservation Trust in several ways. Right now is a perfect time, as the land trust model can make real strides for conservation, even in challenging times.Your support enables us to identify conservation lands, work on their purchase, facilitate access and steward them over time.
Ways to Give
1)Donate Online - by clicking here or the button below. This is fast, easy, and supports our work immediately. Our online platform is secure and you will receive an immediate acknowledgment of your gift for tax purposes via email. You can also Give Monthly, which is a great way to support local land trusts!
2)Send a Check - to P.O. Box 117, Scotts Mills, OR 97375. Please make checks payable to the Willamette River Preservation Trust. We typically cash checks within 5 days of when they are received. Giving via check is easy and secure and avoids transaction fees when donating larger amounts.
3) Gifts of Stock - The Trust receives stock through our Fidelity Account. Simply get in touch with us at info@wrtrust.orgor (503) 890-1683, and we can provide the Account number and DTC number to make stock transfers quick, and easy. Gifts of stock can help us purchase lands and restore them.
4)IRA Distributions - You can direct your Qualifying Charitable Distribution (QCD) or Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to Willamette River Preservation Trust by getting in touch with your wealth management company or advisor. Be sure to provide them with our mailing address and EIN/Tax ID number (found at the bottom of this page). There are many benefits to giving this way!
5) Donation of Conservation Property -You may have a property that has ecological attributes that are meaningful for the long-term. Get in touch with us to discuss your idea. Such gifts have been central to land conservation for many decades.
6) Donation of Property - The WRT can receive property in a variety of forms that can be transformed into needed funding for conservation properties. From residential or commercial properties, vehicles, or artwork - please get in touch with us today to discuss your potential donation!
7) Planned Giving - You can support the long-term work of the Trust by including us in your will. This can be a gift of a percentage of an estate, or a specific asset. You can also name the Trust as a beneficiary of your IRA or pension plan. This can be tax-efficient because retirement assets are often heavily taxed when left to individuals. There is also an option to name the Trust as a beneficiary of your Life Insurance Plan.
For planned Giving you should consult an attorney to set things up. For legal wording, please consult your attorney. In any planned giving include the legal description of the Trust below.
Willamette River Preservation Trust
Tax ID #99-1167411
P.O. Box 117
Scotts Mills, OR 97375