Tax Deductible Donations to support RCA Activities
The Rose City Astronomers (RCA) is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and education of astronomy and related subjects to its members and the general public. RCA relies on donations to fund special projects and activities such as:
Youth Education and Scholarship Fund
Observing Site Fund
General Fund Outreach and Education
Donations can be made in a variety of ways.
Cash
Please do not put cash in the US Mail. If you wish to make a cash donation please contact the RCA Treasurer
Check
Please note which Fund you wish the donation to go to and Mail to:
Rose City Astronomers Treasurer
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1945 SE Water Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214-3356
One-time or Monthly donations via Credit Card or PayPal:
Click HERE for more information
Other financial asset (such as stock certificate, life insurance policy, estate gift)
Contact RCA Treasurer: treasurer@rosecityastronomers.org
Corporate Loyalty Programs
Fred Meyer Community Rewards: Click HERE for more information Amazon Smile Foundation: Click HERE for more informationSome companies will pay for volunteer time. Click HERE for more information.
Payroll Deductions
Contact your company payroll department to see if they have a charitable withholding program. Many companies also match personal donations.
In-kind services (such as printing, legal, bookkeeping)
Contact RCA President: president@rosecityastronomers.org
New or used books/videos **
Contact RCA Library Director: library@rosecityastronomers.org
New or used telescope equipment **
Contact RCA President: president@rosecityastronomers.org
** NOTE – donations must be in good working condition and acceptance is subject to current needs and plans of RCA; and may subsequently be donated to another club or organization, or sold to produce income for RCA.
Our Mailing Address is:Rose City Astronomers
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, Oregon 97214-3356
The RCA was qualified by the IRS on May 31, 2000, as a Non-Profit (EIN 93-1205364) entitled to exemption from federal income tax under the provision of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, donors may deduct contributions to the RCA from federal income taxes as provided in section 170 of the Code.
RCA will happily furnish a receipt for donations.
