Your membership protects and restores the mighty Columbia River now and for future generations.
Your membership means you are part of the fight for clean water and a sustainable future. Give at the donation level right for you. Members receive our printed newsletter three times a year and discounted admission to Riverkeeper’s events.
Donating monthly amplifies your support for clean water. Sign up here. Questions or need to make a change in your monthly giving? Please contact us by phone (541) 387-3030 or email at info@columbiariverkeeper.org and we will be happy to assist you.
Columbia Riverkeeper’s professional canvass team builds our membership and has thousands of conversations about clean water each year. Our canvass team reaches new supporters who might not otherwise get involved.
Your employer may match your donation or offer pre-tax payroll deductions. Check to see if your employer is an EarthShare member or click here to see a list of employers with workplace giving programs.
We happily accept donations of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Depending on your age and the type of asset, some gifts are tax-free or tax-deductible. Contact Sandy Wright, Development Director, sandy@columbiariverkeeper.org (541) 387-3030 for details.
By including Riverkeeper in your estate plans, you can continue to protect the healthy river you cherish. If you would like to discuss options of how to include us in your estate plans, please contact us.
We’d love to party with you. Could you host a small house party, add a fundraising component to an existing event, or gather some friends to support clean water? Contact us to discuss ideas.
Columbia Riverkeeper is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 91-1583492. If you prefer to give over the phone or mail, or have questions, please contact us at (541) 387-3030 or info@columbiariverkeeper.org. Columbia Riverkeeper 111 Third St, Hood River, OR 97031.
Do you have a car, truck, or boat that you would like to donate to Columbia Riverkeeper? You can follow this link or contact CARS directly at (855) 500-7433. Our partners at CARS will work with you to schedule a pick up and handle all the details.
Your membership protects and restores the mighty Columbia River now and for future generations.
Community leaders, volunteers, and donors who share a vision for clean water.
“Why? It’s a mystery, isn’t it? The more I probe the Columbia, the deeper it flows and the smaller I get. What, of our place, could be more worth keeping?”
“I support Columbia Riverkeeper because they protect the Columbia River, a beloved treasure. Without their focused efforts, we could not help the river in a meaningful way. ... Since learning about Riverkeeper, I have supported their efforts and encouraged others to do the same.”
“Climate change is probably the greatest threat in history. No one does a better job fighting fossil fuel exports than Columbia Riverkeeper.”
Have you already named Riverkeeper as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, retirement fund, or will? Please let us know so we can acknowledge your commitment to the future.
Ways to give:
Become a member
Columbia Riverkeeper is primarily funded by our members. That means we are accountable to you, our grassroots base. Your membership means you are part of the fight for clean water and a sustainable future. A fight we are winning! Give at the donation level right for you ($35, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1000, other). Members receive our printed newsletter three times a year and discounted admission to Riverkeeper’s events. Join online here or by check to Columbia Riverkeeper, 407 Portway Avenue, Suite 301, Hood River, OR 97031.
Sustaining member
Sustaining members give monthly, which is a wonderful way to support clean water. Join online here, by mail, or email info@columbiariverkeeper.org for more information. Need to make changes to your monthly contribution? Please contact us by phone (541) 387-3030 or email at info@columbiariverkeeper.org and we will be happy to assist you.
Employer matching gifts
Your employer may match your donation dollar-for-dollar or more, making it easy to multiply your support for Columbia Riverkeeper. Check with your company so see if it has a matching gift program. We are happy to provide any documentation your employer may need—just let us know. You can do a quick search here (not exhaustive list so please ask your company).
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRAs
We happily accept donations of stocks, bonds, IRAs, or mutual funds. Depending on your age and the type of asset, some gifts are tax-free or tax-deductible. Contact Sandy Wright, Development Director, sandy@columbiariverkeeper.org, (541) 387-3030.
To transfer stock or securities:
- Call or email us for our brokerage account information and then transfer stock/securities to Columbia Riverkeeper through your broker. We can provide you the information or work directly with your broker if you prefer. Contact Sandy Wright, Development Director, sandy@columbiariverkeeper.org, (541) 387-3030, for details.
- Columbia Riverkeeper will sell your securities and uses the proceeds for its programs.
Legacy giving
You can leave a legacy of clean water and healthy communities with a bequest to Columbia Riverkeeper. By including the environment in your estate plans, you will continue to protect the healthy river that you cherish. If you would like to discuss options of how to include Columbia Riverkeeper in your estate plans, please contact Sandy Wright, Development Director, sandy@columbiariverkeeper.org, (541) 387-3030, for details.
Canvass
Columbia Riverkeeper’s professional canvass team builds our membership and has thousands of conversations about clean water each year. Our canvass team reaches new supporters who might not get involved otherwise. Meet our canvass team here.
Workplace giving
If your employer participates in a workplace giving campaigns like EarthShare, you can easily designate your donations to Riverkeeper in the form of payroll deductions. Check with your employer to see if they participate.
Fundraisers
Do you want to support clean water and healthy communities with your next event? We’d love to plan with you. You could host a small house party, add a fundraising component to an existing event, or gather some friends to support clean water. Contact (541) 387-3030 or info@columbiariverkeeper.org to discuss ideas.
Donate a vehicle
Do you have a vehicle that you would like to donate to Columbia Riverkeeper? You can follow this link or contact CARS directly at 855-500-7433. Our partners at CARS will work with you to schedule a pick-up and handle all the details.
Columbia Riverkeeper is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 91-1583492. If you prefer to give over the phone or mail, or have questions, please contact us at (541) 387-3030, info@columbiariverkeeper.org. Columbia Riverkeeper [a1] 407 Portway Avenue, Suite 301, Hood River, OR 97031
For other ways to support Riverkeeper's mission, including major gifts and foundation grants, please contact Sandy Wright, Development Director, sandy@columbiariverkeeper.org, (541) 387-3030.
Columbia Riverkeeper
407 Portway Avenue, Suite 301
Hood River, OR 97031