Giving Beyond the Checkbook

Derek Loeb

There are almost as many ways to support conservation as there are reasons to love Oregon’s desert. Here, we highlight a few ways to donate to preserve the environment you love that may not be top of mind. With creativity and generosity, millions of acres of public land across Oregon’s high desert will gain and sustain the protection they so richly deserve.

Thank you for all you do to conserve Oregon’s high desert. Because of you, this stunning region is vibrant and brimming with opportunities to inspire and explore, now and always.

Oregon Natural Desert Association’s federal non-profit tax ID is 94-3098621.

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Young Desert Horned Lizard

Young Desert Horned Lizard

In the summer these lizards begin foraging for food as soon as their body temperature rises as the heat of the day increases. They feed on slow-moving, ground-dwelling insects. In the fall they hibernate by burying themselves in the sand.

Latin name: Phrysonoma platyrhinos

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Spring Basin Wilderness

Spring Basin Wilderness

With 10,000 acres of undulating terrain, secluded canyons and spectacular vantages of the John Day Country, Spring Basin is magnificent to explore This public treasure, forever protected as Wilderness, offers a profusion of desert wildflowers in the spring and year-round recreational opportunities for hikers, horseback riders, hunters

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Reid Williams, 2021 Conservationist of the Year

Reid Williams, 2021 Conservationist of the Year

How far are you willing to hike for conservation? Reid Williams offered to put in more than 20 miles a day, by himself, walking and monitoring fence lines on Beatys Butte. And that was on top of weekly visits to the ONDA office, where he is always eager to help with extra projects. In acknowledgment of his willingness and helpful spirit, ONDA named him our 2021 Conservationist of the Year.

Giving stock to Oregon Natural Desert Association is a relatively simple process with potentially significant advantages over giving cash. Your gift avoids capital gains tax, and you gain a charitable contribution tax deduction. Plus, if your stock has appreciated, you may be able to make a larger gift to support critical high desert conservation than you ever thought possible.

ONDA has a brokerage account set up and ready to receive stock donations. To get the account information, contact our staff or fill out our stock donation interest form below. Most banks and brokerage firms require a letter of instruction, and some may have a specific form for this purpose.

Email Claire Cekander or call 503-703-1006 for additional information.

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This one’s for all ONDA supporters age 70.5 or older. You can make a tax-free gift from your IRA directly to Oregon Natural Desert Association. This type of gift is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and it benefits you in two ways: you support high desert conservation without paying income tax on the funds, and you make a gift that counts towards your annual required minimum distribution.

At age 73 or older, you must begin taking required minimum distributions if you have a traditional IRA, even if you don’t want or need the money. Instead of taking a disbursement and paying taxes on these funds, a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA is worth considering. To realize the tax savings, funds must be directly transferred from the financial institution to ONDA, an eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Each financial institution has its own process for initiating a Qualified Charitable Distribution, so follow their instructions and email Claire Cekander or call 503-703-1006 for additional information about how your gift will benefit Oregon’s high desert.

Donating to Oregon Natural Desert Association through your donor-advised fund is a straightforward and impactful way to support high desert conservation. To recommend a grant to ONDA, you’ll need to give your donor-advised fund provider the following information:
Legal name: Oregon Natural Desert Association
Tax ID number: 94-3098621
Address: 50 SW Bond Street, Suite 4, Bend, OR 97702

We accept donations from all donor-advised funds, including Oregon Community Foundation. For questions about donating to ONDA through your donor-advised fund, contact Claire Cekander, ONDA’s Donor Relations Manager.

Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees to qualified nonprofits like ONDA. This includes major companies such as Intel, Nike, KEEN, Google, Salesforce, and U.S. Bank to name a few, as well as many smaller businesses and privately owned firms.

To find out if your employer participates, check with your Human Resources department or benefits team. The impact of your support for Oregon’s high desert could be doubled or even tripled.

Donating your car, truck, RV or other vehicle is an easy way to support Oregon’s high desert. You can clear out your old vehicle, you may qualify for a tax deduction, and your gift will support conservation priorities in Oregon’s desert land. The process is free and convenient. A third party partner will sell your car and donate the proceeds directly to ONDA. Learn more and start the process today.

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