Note: For new or used telescope equipment, please contact the RCA Telescope Library Director: telescope-librarian@rosecityastronomers.org
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
OMSI
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 information
Some 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 Treasurer: treasurer@rosecityastronomers.org
New or used books/videos **
Contact RCA Library Director: library@rosecityastronomers.org
New or used telescope equipment **
Contact RCA Telescope Library Director: telescope-librarian@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. We reserve the right to reject any donations.
RCA will happily furnish a receipt for donations.
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.