Birch gratefully accepts in-kind donations of food, household goods, and other essential items. To coordinate a drop-off or learn what we currently accept, please call our In-Kind Donation Hotline at (503) 251-8860

Birch gratefully accepts donations by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Birch Community Services, Inc. and mailed or delivered to:

Birch Community Services
17780 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230

Please include your contact information so we can send a receipt for your records. For security reasons, we recommend avoiding sending cash by mail.

Donating appreciated securities is a simple and tax-effective way to support Birch. You can transfer shares electronically from your brokerage or investment account to Birch’s brokerage account. If you hold paper certificates, let us know and we’ll guide you through the next steps.

TRANSFER DETAILS

• Brokerage: Vanguard

• Account name: Birch Community Services Inc – Brokerage

• Account number: 25276859

• DTC number: 0062

After you initiate the transfer, please email our Development team with the donor name, security name/ticker, and number of shares so we can identify and acknowledge your gift promptly.

Note: For potential tax advantages, many donors give appreciated securities held for more than one year. Please consult your financial or tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

Birch gratefully accepts gifts from Donor-Advised Funds. Many supporters give through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, and other sponsoring organizations. You can recommend a grant directly to Birch Community Services, Inc. (EIN: 93-1156568), and checks or electronic transfers can typically be sent directly from your fund.

If you have any questions, we are happy to help connect you with the right information for your provider.

You can support Birch through a distribution from a retirement plan such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh, or pension plan. This type of gift can also provide valuable tax advantages.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs):
If you are age 70½ or older, you can donate up to $108,000 per year directly from a taxable IRA to one or more charities, including Birch Community Services. This transfer counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may reduce your taxable income.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs):
Once you reach age 73, the IRS requires you to withdraw a minimum amount from your retirement accounts each year. Directing those funds to Birch through a QCD is a simple way to meet your RMD obligation while supporting our mission.

We recommend consulting your financial or tax advisor to ensure this option aligns with your personal goals.

At Birch, legacy means stewardship, caring for today while preparing for tomorrow. Families who build financial stability through our program create lasting impact for generations to come, and we are deeply grateful to those who extend that same vision through planned giving.

You can include Birch Community Services in your will or trust by designating a specific dollar amount, percentage, or asset to support our mission. Below is sample language you can share with your attorney or advisor:

“I give to Birch Community Services, a nonprofit organization currently located at 17780 NE San Rafael Street, Portland, OR 97230, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”

Legal information:

• Legal name: Birch Community Services, Inc.

• Address: 17780 NE San Rafael Street, Portland, OR 97230

• Federal Tax ID: 93-1186020

We recommend consulting your attorney or financial advisor to ensure your plans reflect your intentions and personal circumstances.

Birch welcomes gifts designated for specific programs or campaigns. Whether you want to support financial literacy classes, food recovery efforts, or a special project, your generosity helps advance our shared mission.

Please contact cloie@bcsi.org to discuss current opportunities and priorities.

Note: All designated gifts are used as intended whenever possible, and any excess funds are applied to similar needs to ensure that every donation supports Birch’s mission to build a healthy and stable community.

Yes. Birch Community Services, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Our federal tax ID number is 93-1186020.

Please consult your tax advisor for details regarding your specific situation or to determine the deductibility of your gift.

Birch Community Services, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 93-1186020.

Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for details regarding your specific situation.