FAQs

We would be delighted to accept an unrestricted gift of any size to address the greatest needs in our schools. Typically, unrestricted gifts help us amplify our impact in high priority areas determined by the Board of Trustees, such as graduation rates, enrichment, and educational access.

Yes. Your gift can support a specific school, department, or program. Just note the designation and we will direct your gift to the program that most closely aligns with your stated preference. In the event that funds are not fully spent by the specified program, remaining funds may be redirected to the closest area of need.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept gifts earmarked for individuals. However, you are welcome to make a gift to a school, program, or department. Please contact us if you have questions.

Yes! If you’re making an online donation, simply check the “make this a monthly donation” box. If you’re interested in establishing a fund over a period of years, please contact us.

Yes! Monthly giving, our Partners In Education (PIE) program is a valuable resource for the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation and is as easy as pie. Our PIE participants are “core” to our success! As a PIE participant, you are able to change or cancel your donation at any time. To maximize your gift, consider arranging a monthly check directly from your banking institution. If you are interested in learning more about the PIE Program for monthly donations, please contact us.

Receipts for online gifts are automatically sent to your email inbox. Tax receipts for all other donations are mailed as gifts are processed. If you do not receive a tax receipt or you need an additional copy, please contact our office.

Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Federal Tax Identification Number is 93-1208608.

To ensure that we can continue to provide meaningful support to Corvallis schools, the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation funds ongoing operations through a combination of gift fees and a small amount of direct support from the Corvallis School District. A 5% gift fee is assessed on all gifts to CPSF up to $499,999. Gifts of $500,000 or more are assessed a 2.5% gift fee. These fees help maintain our fundraising operations and maximize the support we provide to our schools.

Establishing an endowed fund with the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation is a wonderful way to benefit students for generations to come. We require a minimum investment of $25,000 to establish an Endowed Designated Fund supporting school programs and activities. A minimum of $50,000 is required to establish an Endowed Scholarship Fund supporting scholarships for graduating seniors. Donors may elect to contribute in annual installments for up to four years to meet the minimum investment level.

The donor may designate the program or area the fund will benefit and CPSF will administer annual grants from the distributable income in accordance with current financial policies. Available distributable income is based on a 13-quarter rolling average of the endowment’s market value. This minimizes upswings and downswings in the market, helping provide a reliable stream of income to the designated programs.

We would be glad to work with you to create a scholarship in your name or in honor of someone important to you. CPSF scholarships are endowed and require a minimum investment of $50,000, which you may give in annual installments over up to four years. Recipients are chosen by the CPSF Grants and Scholarships Committee and are encouraged to connect with donors by writing thank-you notes and other meaningful communications.