Portland Japanese Garden cherishes our business community partners

Corporations and organizations provide essential support to the Garden’s operations and programming, helping maintain these beautiful spaces, provide immersive cultural programming, and exist as a restorative place.

Portland Japanese Garden proudly serves audiences from around the globe, representing all 50 U.S. States, 90 countries, communities of color and other traditionally underserved populations. 66% of this audience is under the age of 45 and 16% identify as Asian

By partnering with Portland Japanese Garden, companies can raise brand awareness, reach key customers, engage employees and demonstrate its commitment to inspiration, serenity, tranquility, and the aestheticism of nature, environmental awareness and conservation, diversity and inclusivity, and the expression of Japanese culture and tradition. 

Portland Japanese Garden offers numerous opportunities to fit with your organization or company’s values, priorities and goals.  

Join our growing list of corporate partners!

Learn more about our exclusive benefits by contacting our Corporate Relations Manager Nici Grigg at (503) 542-9301, or via email at Email ngrigg@japanesegarden.org

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Corporate Golden Crane Society Memberships 

The Corporate Golden Crane Society Membership is a distinguished group of  businesses and organizations that provide vital support to the Garden’s operations and programming, helping to sustain the Garden’s beauty and serenity, and enabling us to continue serving about 400,000 visitors every year.

With membership starting at $1,500, Corporate Golden Crane Society members enjoy Garden access for employees and benefits for client entertaining and more.

Membership Levels

Gardeners Circle
$1,500+
  • One transferable corporate membership card for groups up to five people
  • Recognition of your company’s contribution in The Garden Path magazine
  • 20% admission discount for all employees throughout the year
  • Invitations to Golden Crane Society Events throughout the year
  • 20% discount at the Garden Gift Shop with corporate membership card
  • $10 membership discount for all employees
President’s Circle
$2,500+
  • Pre-arranged Garden Tour available upon request for up to twenty people
  • Two transferable corporate membership cards for groups up to five people per card per visit
  • Recognition of your company’s contribution in The Garden Path magazine
  • 20% admission discount for all employees throughout the year
  • Invitations to Golden Crane Society Events throughout the year
  • 20% discount at the Garden Gift Shop with corporate membership card
  • $10 membership discount for all employees
Founder’s Circle
$5,000+
  • One employee Free Day at the Garden annually
  • Pre-arranged Garden Tour from a member of the curatorial team for up to twenty people
  • Three transferable corporate membership cards for groups up to five people per card per visit
  • Logo recognition on website
  • Recognition of your company’s contribution in The Garden Path magazine
  • 20% admission discount for all employees throughout the year
  • Invitations to Golden Crane Society Events throughout the year
  • 20% discount at the Garden Gift Shop with corporate membership card
  • $10 membership discount for all employees
Bronze Circle
$10,000+
  • One employee Free Day at the Garden annually
  • Pre-arranged Garden Tour from a member of the curatorial team for up to twenty people
  • Four transferable corporate membership cards for up to five people per card per visit
  • Logo recognition on website
  • Logo recognition in The Garden Path magazine
  • 20% admission discount for all employees throughout the year
  • Invitations to Golden Crane Society Events throughout the year
  • 20% discount at the Garden Gift Shop with corporate membership card
  • $10 membership discount for all employees
Silver Circle
$25,000+
  • Free admission for all employees throughout the year
  • Pre-arranged Garden Tour from a member of the curatorial team for up to twenty people
  • Five transferable corporate membership cards for groups up to five people per card per visit
  • Logo recognition on website
  • Logo recognition in The Garden Path magazine
  • Invitations to Golden Crane Society Events throughout the year
  • 20% discount at the Garden Gift Shop with corporate membership card
  • $10 membership discount for all employees
Gold Circle
$50,000+
  • One-time use of Garden events space for a private corporate event, contingent on availability and mutually agreed-upon details
  • Free admission for all employees throughout the year
  • Opportunity for article featuring your company’s contribution in The Garden Path magazine
  • Pre-arranged Garden Tour led by the Executive Director or Garden Curator for up to twenty people
  • Five transferable corporate membership cards for groups up to five people per card per visit
  • Preferred logo recognition on website
  • Preferred logo recognition in The Garden Path magazine
  • Invitations to Golden Crane Society Events throughout the year
  • 20% discount at the Garden Gift Shop with corporate membership card
  • $10 membership discount for all employees

Portland Japanese Garden welcomes the opportunity to customize these benefits to best serve your company’s goals and needs. Please Contact Corporate Relations Manager Nici Grigg at (503) 542-9301, or via email at ngrigg@japanesegarden.org for more info.


Corporate Sponsorships

Sponsoring Portland Japanese Garden’s art exhibits, festivals, culture programming and events affiliates your brand with one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan and among the foremost Japanese cultural organizations in the world. 

Sponsoring Garden events – from art exhibitions to cultural programming to annual festivals – helps you reach an engaged audience while supporting your company’s values and marketing priorities.

Download the Corporate Sponsorship Investment Opportunities brochures below:
Investment Opportunities Fact Sheet 2025
Investment Opportunities One Page List by Amount 2025

Consider Joining us as a Sponsor Today!

We can work with you to customize a special sponsorship and Golden Crane Society membership that is right for you! Contact our Corporate Relations Manager Nici Grigg at (503) 542-9301, or via email at ngrigg@japanesegarden.org.

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Employer Matching

Donate today and make your gift go further!  

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. 

How to make a matching gift 

  1. Check the eligibility of your donation with your company’s HR department.  
  2. Follow your company-specific instructions to complete your matching gift request.  
  3. You may need to provide the following information to submit your request: 

    Portland Japanese Garden 
    611 SW Kingston Ave. 
    Portland, Oregon 97205 
    EIN: 93-0511171 

For any questions, please contact Corporate Relations Manager Nici Grigg at (503) 542-9301, or via email at ngrigg@japanesegarden.org.

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 Corporate Golden Crane Recognition Society

The Corporate Golden Crane Recognition Society is made up of organizations and corporations who give a total of $1,500 or more annually through Golden Crane Society membership, corporate sponsorships, tribute gifts, general donations, in-kind donations, and more. These gifts ensure Portland Japanese Garden’s immediate and long-term vitality. Recognition in this society indicates the extraordinary impact these contributions have on the Garden’s holistic operations. 

As a token of our gratitude, we will extend special event invitations. These invitations are above and beyond the benefits affiliated with Portland Japanese Garden memberships and sponsorships. 

Gifts recognized through the Corporate Golden Crane Recognition Society are gifts of hope for the Garden’s future.

Become a Part of the Corporate Golden Crane Recognition Society.

Support Portland Japanese Garden and enjoy exclusive event invitations and special recognition for your impactful gift. Contact our Corporate Relations Manager Nici Grigg at (503) 542-9301, or via email at ngrigg@japanesegarden.org.

Make a lasting difference today.


Thank you to our Corporate Partners

Silver Circle

Bronze Circle

Founders Circle

Environmental Partner

Portland Japanese Garden has joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner! This partnership is intended to advance our impact as well as involve more businesses in the environmental movement.