{"id":12585,"date":"2019-02-03T15:35:06","date_gmt":"2019-02-03T23:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/?page_id=12585"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:32:57","slug":"ways-to-give","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/ways-to-give\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Give"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thank you for considering a gift to Portland Japanese Garden. Your generosity sustains our mission to inspire harmony and understanding through the beauty, art, and culture of Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are several easy ways to make your contribution today: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donate Through Our Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Give now \u2014 directly through our website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Donate Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Donate by Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Please make checks payable to: 
Portland Japanese Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mail to: 
Portland Japanese Garden 
Attn: Development Office 
611 SW Kingston Avenue 
Portland, OR 97205<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Gifts of Stock or Wire Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Donating appreciated securities is a tax-efficient way to give. Use this form for making a gift of appreciated securities or a gift by wire transfer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact\u00a0Director of Development Claire Eisenfeld at 503-542-0281 or ceisenfeld@japanesegarden.org<\/a><\/span><\/a>\u00a0with the name of your stock and the number of shares that you are transferring\u00a0so we can ensure proper acknowledgement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donor Advised Fund <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may make contributions into your donor-advised fund (DAF) account and subsequently recommend distributions to The Japanese Garden Society of Oregon.  Make a gift today by recommending a grant to the Garden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Name:<\/strong> The Japanese Garden Society of Oregon 
Address:<\/strong> 611 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 
Federal Tax ID Number: <\/strong>93-0511171<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donate From Your IRA <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are age 70 1\/2 or older, you can support the Garden and reduce your taxes by making a gift directly from your IRA, commonly called the IRA charitable rollover or qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Beginning in the year you turn age 73, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact\u00a0Director of Development Claire Eisenfeld at 503-542-0281 or <\/span><\/a>ceisenfeld@japanesegarden.org<\/a> for more info on donating from your IRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monthly Giving (Evergreen Society) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Automatic recurring gifts from your checking or credit card account are tax-deductible and provide the Garden with a constant, predictable revenue source. They are the easiest way for you to ensure that Portland Japanese Garden thrives through the change of every season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Give Monthly & Join the Evergreen Society<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Contact Philanthropy Manager Kalei Gadsby Augustine at (503) 542-9374 or kaugustine@japanesegarde.org<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tribute and Memorial Giving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portland Japanese Garden is honored to receive gifts from individuals wishing to honor or memorialize friends and family. Gifts in any amount will be recognized as such in\u202fThe Garden Path<\/em>\u202fmagazine, and notifications will be sent to the person or family members receiving the Tribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make & Tribute or Memorial Gift<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In adherence to the traditions of authentic Japanese gardens, the naming of objects or plants within the Garden as in memory or honor of individuals is not available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some exclusive naming opportunities\u00a0of\u00a0buildings and spaces\u00a0within the Garden are\u00a0still available\u00a0for recognition.\u00a0Please contact\u00a0Director of Development Claire Eisenfeld at 503-542-0281 or <\/span><\/a>ceisenfeld@japanesegarden.org<\/a>\u00a0for further information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donate Books, Art Works, or Objects <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to inquire about donating art works or other items to the Garden, please email Kalei Augustine at\u202fkaugustine@japanesegarden.org<\/a>\u202fwith a description and pictures of the item(s) you would like to donate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matching Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Double or triple of the impact of your contributions to Portland Japanese Garden with employer gift matching. Many employers have matching gift programs for current employees, and some will match gifts for retirees or spouses of employees.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make a matching gift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Check the eligibility of your donation with your company\u2019s HR department.\u202f\u202f <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Follow your company-specific instructions to complete your matching gift request.\u202f\u202f <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. You may need to provide the following information to submit your request:\u202f 
         
        Portland Japanese Garden\u202f 
        611 SW Kingston Ave.\u202f 
        Portland, Oregon 97205\u202f 
        EIN: 93-0511171\u202f <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        For any questions, please contact Corporate Relations Manager Nici Grigg at (503) 542-9301 or\u202fngrigg@japanesegarden.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Double the Donation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Double the Donation<\/em>\u202fmatching discovers matching gift opportunities in real time as your donors give to your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Check if your employer will match your gift<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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