The Oregon Historic Trails Fund

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 Historic Trails Fund
 c/o The Oregon Community
 Foundation
 1221 SW Yamhill Suite 100
 Portland OR 97205
 503-227-6846
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Celebrate Oregon's heritage

Become an Oregon Trailkeeper: Build the Endowment

On the Applegate trailAs someone who treasures Oregon’s unique heritage, you can help! Your support will create a lasting endowment to enliven Oregon history.

Send a tax-deductible contribution to strengthen the Oregon Historic Trails Fund. Please send your check to the Historic Trails Fund c/o The Oregon Community Foundation, 1221 SW Yamhill Suite 100, Portland OR 97205.

Place the Oregon Historic Trails Fund in your will so that part of your estate will be dedicated to this important endowment fund.

Contact the The Oregon Community Foundation about other opportunities to contribute, such as gifts of stock, real estate or other assets.

Contributions of $10,000 or more may be designated for specific trails or projects.

Your participation as an Oregon Trailkeeper will be acknowledged by the Oregon Historic Trails Fund Committee and in publications of the Oregon Community Foundation. Join a group of citizens who care about the past – and the future.

Grant calendar
September 1
Grant applications due.

September/October
Committee reviews grant proposals and develops recommendations.

November
The Oregon Community Foundation board makes grant decisions.

August 1
Progress reports due from 2004 grant recipients

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