Making a Gift
Online Donation
Columbia Springs is able to engage 1000's of students in hands-on environmental education thanks to the support of generous individual donors and partners. We welcome all levels of donation, whether it's a one-time gift, a monthly donation or the establishment of amatching gifts program. Click the Donate Now button to make a gift.
For Columbia Springs Development questions please contact Marci Caputo (360) 882-0936 ext. 222 or via email at development@columbiasprings.org.
Forever Fish Wall
Become a part of the historic trout hatchery by purchasing a Columbia Springs' Forever Fish! Recognize a special person or family on our Forever Fish Wall. Commemorate a special occasion, personalize with your name, your business, a relative, or, of course, that of a much-beloved pet. Make a lasting impression while helping Columbia Springs inspire thousands of students and community members through our work in environmental education. Your handcrafted, local artisan fish will remain a permanent tribute to your generosity and support for decades to come. Click here to order your Forever Fish online. For more information, please email development@columbiasprings.org.
Sustaining Patrons
Sustaining Patrons truly sustain the programs, 100-acre site, and educational opportunities of Columbia Springs through monthly donations. To become a Sustaining Patron, please email development@columbiasprings.org. Community members interested in supporting Columbia Springs are invited to attend one of our regularly scheduled Sustaining Patron Tours. The next one will be on Thursday, September 15th from 5-7pm.
2010-2011 Giving Guide
Want to see how your donations help? We are proud to now offer this informative and fun annual giving guide, which outlines the many programs Columbia Springs offers and how every dollar can help to insure the continuation and growth of these programs. Click here to view the online version of the Giving Guide. If you would like a physical copy mailed to you, please email development@columbiasprings.org.
Order a Columbia Springs debit card!
Show your true nature with a custom Columbia Springs debit card from Columbia Credit Union. Order your card for $12 and the credit union will donate $5 directly to Columbia Springs. Click here to order.
Mailing in a Donation
Form required to mail or fax a donation.
To mail or fax in your donation, print the following form:
Making a Gift of Stock
Join other community members in investing in education and stewardship by making a gift of stock.
Columbia Springs accepts gifts of stock to support our educational programs. Donating the full value of your shares is a tax-efficient method of contributing to life-long learning and community stewardship. Columbia Springs sells all shares of stock immediately upon receipt.
For more information on making a gift of stock to Columbia Springs, please contact:
Marci Caputo
Development Director
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 882-0936 ext. 222
development@columbiasprings.org
Planned Giving
By designating Columbia Springs in your will you can create a legacy of education and stewardship of the environment.
There are many ways to make a lasting contribution in supporting children, education and commuinity stewardship for generations to come. Columbia Springs offers a variety of planned giving options to ensure that our educational programs are accessible to children throughout Clark County.
These include:
- Outright gifts of stock or cash during your lifetime, reducing your estate tax-burden.
- Including Columbia Springs in your will.
- Making Columbia Springs a beneficiary or partial beneficiary in an insurance policy.
- Creating a charitable remainder trust.
All information discussed is confidential. Columbia Springs is not engaged in rendering legal or tax advisory services. For advice or assistance in specific classes, the services of an attorney or other professional advisor should be obtained. Advise from legal counsel should be sought when considering these types of gifts.
In-kind Donation
From individual contributors and volunteers, to major corporations and foundation supporters, the community provides the support needed to ensure the success of Columbia Springs on-site and community programs.
Contributions of time, talent and funds helps us to fulfill our mission to provide environmental education to the community in an urban setting.
If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Marci Caputo at (360) 882-0936 ext. 222 or development@columbiasprings.org.
Columbia Springs Wish List
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| Arts and crafts supplies for summer camps |
| Materials to build raised beds (2x12 or 2x6 and 4x4) |
| Materials to build bird houses (1x6) |
| CFL light bulbs 60 and/or 100 watt |
| 8.5 x 11 recycled copy paper |
Corporate Matching Donation
Matching gifts are an easy way to enhance your contribution. Many companies have a matching gift program to support employee interests and demonstrate their commitment to the community.
Ask your human resources or personnel department for a matching gift form to enclose with your contribution. Fill out your part, and we will do the rest! Below find a list of organizations that have matching gift programs.
Matching Employers
Twice the gift!
If you work for, or are retired from, one of the community-minded companies listed below, your contribution to Columbia Springs is twice as valuable.
Your employer will match your gift dollar for dollar, some companies even double or triple the amount of your gift -- at no cost to you!
Ask your human resources office for a Matching Gift form. Fill it out and mail the form to: Columbia Springs: 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683.
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* Matches through employee giving campaign only
** Matches through company online giving system only