Oregon Zoo Foundation Charitable Donation FAQs

Donation FAQs

• What does Oregon Zoo Foundation do with my donation?
• How do I make a donation?
• What is employee giving?
• How do I make a donation in honor of someone?
• How do I make an in-kind donation?

Tax-related FAQs

• Is my membership tax-deductible?
• What is the Oregon Zoo Foundation’s tax ID number?
• Is Oregon Zoo Foundation a tax-exempt organization?
• Is my donation tax deductible?
• Where is my donation receipt?

Giving Circle

• What is Giving Circle?
• How does my Giving Circle membership donation support the zoo?
• Is my Giving Circle membership donation tax deductible?
• How does Giving Circle membership differ from the foundation’s basic membership program?
• How do I join Giving Circle or renew my membership?
• Can I make a Giving Circle membership donation through my Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)?

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Other ways to give

• Can I make a gift through my Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?
• Can I make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)?
• How do I include the Oregon Zoo Foundation in my will?
• How do I designate the Oregon Zoo Foundation as a beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan or other financial account?
• Can I make a gift of stock?
• Can I make a gift of real estate?

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Monthly Giving

• Will I receive a year-end tax statement for my monthly contributions?
• When will my debit or credit card be charged for my monthly gift?
• How do I update my monthly donor information?
• How do I increase my monthly donation amount?

Other donor FAQs

• What are my rights as a donor?
• Can I donate my animal to the zoo?
• How do I make a donation without being added to Oregon Zoo Foundation’s email or mailing list?
• How can I contact you about a donation?