When we work together, our impact is greater.
EEF gratefully acknowledges the individuals and business partners who have generously supported our public school system.
Your tax-deductible donation to EEF allows us to make more enrichment and access grants to schools and district programs, impacting the educational experience of thousands of students. Consider donating online, by mail, through AmazonSmile, or with a stock gift today!
Learn more about how you can support public education through incorporating giving into your financial and estate plans through this recording of EEF’s latest Lunch & Learn.
Donate Online
Make a secure recurring or one-time contribution online.
Donate by Mail
Mail a donation (cash or check) to us:
PO Box 1015
Eugene, OR 97440
Stock Gifts
EEF gratefully accepts gifts of stock through Edward Jones.
To make a gift via stock to our main account, you can download and complete the EEF Stock Transfer Form.
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Eugene Education Foundation policy is to sell shares promptly upon receipt unless otherwise directed by EEF Finance Committee.
Gift value is based on the average trading price on the date of the transfer.
IRA Donations
Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution: Often referred to as a QCD, a Qualified Charitable Distribution is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian, payable to a qualified charity. Unlike a regular distribution from an IRA, amounts donated from your IRA using a QCD are not taxed as income to the owner. In addition, QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year, as long as certain rules are met. While many IRAs are eligible for QCDs—Traditional, Rollover, Inherited, SEP (inactive plans only), and SIMPLE (inactive plans only)*—there are requirements: You must be 70½ or older to be eligible to make a QCD. The maximum annual amount that can qualify for a QCD is $100,000. For a QCD to count towards your current year’s RMD, the funds must come out of your IRA by your RMD deadline, generally December 31. Additional rules and stipulations may apply, so please consult with your accountant to verify you qualify for a QCD before making a donation.
Planned Gifts
Planned or deferred giving enables you to arrange charitable contributions in a manner that maximizes personal objectives and financial goals. Many plans provide flexibility during your lifetime, and the Eugene Education Foundation will realize their benefit sometime in the future. The most common types of deferred plans are bequests, retirement plan designations, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable gift annuities.
Endowment
Endowment
EEF deeply appreciates gifts made to our endowment, which lend enduring support to our work and allow us to build a brighter future for all students in Eugene. EEF’s endowment is managed by the Oregon Community Foundation. Please contact Executive Director Nancy Buffum to make your gift to the endowment.
Additional Ways to Give
Looking for additional ways to support public education in Eugene that require minimal effort? You can support EEF while you shop! We are a registered organization for donation programs through e-Scrip, Kroger Community Rewards (Fred Meyer), and Amazon Smile. Setup is easy! Just follow the links for each program.
*If you have registered to support us through these programs in the past, but your card information has since changed, you can also update your information using the links above.
Thank you for supporting the Eugene Education Foundation with a tax-deductible donation!
We are a 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID #93-1128220.
If best suited, please contact the Executive Director, Nancy Buffum, to discuss your gift.