Donor Toolkit
Financial donations from individuals help Oregon's nonprofit organizations provide the valuable services our communities rely on. We've compiled a few resources to help you make informed giving decisions:
Top Tips for Donors
- Get advice about making donations from the Oregon Department of Justice Wise Giving Guide
- Get help evaluating Oregon charities from GuideStar Charity Check
- Download these Tips for Making the Most of Your Charitable Contributions (pdf), developed by Independent Sector, a national organization promoting integrity and accountability in U.S. nonprofits
Find the Right Nonprofit
- Use the National Center for Charitable Statistics database to find nonprofits in your area and learn more about how they are impacting your community
- To find arts, culture, and historical organizations, search the Oregon Cultural Trust database of 1,000 arts, culture, and historical nonprofits
- To find nonprofits serving Washington County, check out I Give Where I Live to learn more about local giving opportunities
Enter a broad term (Example: “Training”) or specific phrase (Example: “How to start a nonprofit”) to search (the entire site will be searched).

