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 to share with your broker:

• Brokerage: Vanguard

• Account name: Birch Community Services Inc – Brokerage

• Account number: 25276859

• DTC number: 0062

After you initiate the transfer, please email our Development Director cloie@birchcommunityservices.org so we can identify and acknowledge your gift promptly.

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 Community Services through a distribution from your retirement account. Many donors choose to give using funds from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), which can provide meaningful tax advantages.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to a qualified charity such as Birch Community Services.

• You may donate up to the annual IRS limit (indexed for inflation) each year - in 2026 that's $111,000 per individual, so a married couple can donate $222,000!

• QCDs must be made directly from your IRA to the charity.

• The amount donated through a QCD is excluded from your taxable income, which may reduce your overall tax burden.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Beginning at age 73, the IRS requires you to take annual Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from most retirement accounts.

• A QCD can be used to satisfy all or part of your RMD, while supporting Birch’s mission.

• Because QCDs are not included in taxable income, they are often more tax-efficient than taking an RMD and then making a separate charitable donation.

• Alternatively, you may take your RMD as income and donate a portion to Birch. If you itemize deductions, you may be eligible for a charitable deduction. However, this approach typically does not provide the same tax advantages as making a QCD.

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.