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. 

Below are several easy ways to make your contribution today: 

Donate Through Our Website

Give now — directly through our website.

Donate by Check

Gifts of Stock or Wire Transfer

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.

Please contact Chief Development Officer Jennifer Baumann at (503) 595-5225 or jbaumann@japanesegarden.org with the name of your stock and the number of shares that you are transferring so we can ensure proper acknowledgement.

Donor Advised Fund 

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. 

Legal Name: The Japanese Garden Society of Oregon 
Address: 611 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 
Federal Tax ID Number: 93-0511171

Donate From Your IRA 

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).

Please contact Chief Development Officer Jennifer Baumann at (503) 595-5225 or jbaumann@japanesegarden.org for more info on donating from your IRA.

Monthly Giving (Evergreen Society) 

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.

Contact Philanthropy Manager Kalei Gadsby Augustine at (503) 542-9374 or kaugustine@japanesegarde.org for more info.

Tribute and Memorial Giving

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 The Garden Path magazine, and notifications will be sent to the person or family members receiving the Tribute.

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. 

Some exclusive naming opportunities of buildings and spaces within the Garden are still available for recognition. Please contact Chief Development Officer Jennifer Baumann at (503) 595-5225 or jbaumann@japanesegarden.org for further information.  

Donate Books, Art Works, or Objects 

If you would like to inquire about donating art works or other items to the Garden, please email Kalei Augustine at kaugustine@japanesegarden.org with a description and pictures of the item(s) you would like to donate.

Matching Gifts

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 ngrigg@japanesegarden.org.

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