Oregon Cultural Trust : Donate and receive your tax credit

Contributing to the Oregon Cultural Trust is easy, takes just a few moments, allows you to support arts and culture in Oregon, and qualifies you for a generous tax credit on your Oregon tax return. Here's how it works:

step 1 Step One: If you haven't already, make a donation to one or more of your favorite qualifying Oregon cultural non-profit organizations. If you have already donated to a qualifying non-profit organization please proceed to step 2. If your preferred organization is not on this list please contact us and we will let you know if they qualify.

step 2

Step 2: Add up all your gifts to cultural organizations from the calendar year and make a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust. Don't forget to make your donation by December 31st!

step 3 Step 3: Claim your 100% tax credit when you file your Oregon tax return. The "identify" code for the Oregon Cultural Trust is 722. Your entire contribution to the Oregon Cultural Trust - up to $500 for individuals, $1000 for couples filing jointly or $2,500 for Oregon corporations - qualifies for the tax credit.

A donation in 2008 enables you to claim the tax credit on your 2008 Oregon tax return. Keep a record of your contribution in your tax files.

Mail Your Contribution to the Trust
Click Here to print this Mail-in Form and mail to:
Oregon Cultural Trust
775 Summer Street NE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 986-0088
Fax: (503) 986-0260

Or:
Stock Contributions
The Oregon Cultural Trust can also be supported through donations of stock. To learn more about stock donations ony, call Shannon Planchon at the Oregon Arts Commission, 503-229-6062 so that she may explain the process. Stock Contribution FAQ

Cultural Trust Tax Credit FAQ
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