Mission of the Oregon State Grange Foundation
To promote the ideals of the Grange
within and without the boundaries of the state of Oregon.
The Oregon State Grange Foundation is
not a part of the Grange, but supports the ideals and principles of the
Grange as an incorporated 501(c)(3) organization.
See the
vision,
projects,
scholarships,
donations,
recognition,
grants,
disclosure information,
and
trustees and officers.
Education
 | Provide $10,000 in scholarships to
higher education annually |
| Provide $10,000 in grants to community education and charitable projects
annually |
| Provide $10,000 in grants to research in
agriculture and natural
resource areas |
Training
| Provide and support programs to teach
leadership and community activism to Grange members |
| Provide and support training programs to assist new Subordinate/Community and
Pomona Grange Masters and officers |
Service to Grange members
| Provide opportunities to allow people
to invest in the future |
| Provide legal and prudent tax shelters |
| Provide for remembrances |
Size by 2020
| $1,000,000 in endowments |
| Have at least 1 multi-purpose operating camp |
| A new portable stage
for the State Grange |
| Education |
| Multi-purpose camp |
| Memorial scholarships |
| FFA scholarships |
| 4-H scholarships |
| Junior Grange camp scholarships |
| Grange endowment scholarships |
| Agricultural and natural resource
education |
| Training |
| Officer leadership development |
| Service |
| Community development |
| Disaster relief |
| Fraternal concerns |
The Oregon State Grange Foundation
offers these scholarships:
| Marcel “Muzzy” Mandel Memorial
Scholarship |
This scholarship is in memory of an
active member of Sherwood Grange in Washington County. Any Oregon high
school senior or college student is eligible.
Print Mandel Application Form
| Mary Hell Sauter Ramm Memorial
Scholarship |
This scholarship is in memory of a
life member of Colton-Foothills Grange in Clackamas County. It is for a
female student who has returned or wants to return to college after a
5-year break and major in education, history, or family
history/genealogy.
Print Ramm
Application Form
| Junior Grange Camp Scholarship |
This scholarship is open to any camp
eligible Junior Grange member. Contact your
district trustee or an officer for
more information.
Note: Applications
cannot be filled in online. Print, enter information, and mail.
Send all communications to the Oregon
State Grange headquarters (643 Union Street NE, Salem, OR 97301) or to
your District Trustee.
What Can You Donate?
Donations can be made to the Foundation
by individuals or corporations. Your donation can take many different
forms. Below are some examples, but you are not limited to these.
| Dollars |
| Straight cash donation |
|
Pledge a cash donation |
| Life insurance benefit |
| Transfer of a payable contract |
| Trust |
| Securities |
| Stocks |
| Bonds |
| Mutual funds |
| Real property |
| Commercial property |
| Residential property |
| Agricultural property |
| Forested property |
| Recreational property |
| Personal property |
| Vehicles |
| Antiques |
| Collectibles |
| Services to the Foundation |
| Services that can generate funds for
the Foundation |
How to Donate
Send a check made out to the Oregon
State Grange Foundation to the Oregon State Grange
headquarters (643 Union Street NE, Salem, OR 97301). Contact your
district trustee or an officer
to explain what you want to donate and the specific fund. The Trustee will
help you to accomplish your goals.
We urge you to consult with your
tax advisor or attorney before making donations to any charitable
organization.
Why Should You Donate?
| Benefits you. As a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization, your donation is deductible from your income
tax. Check with your tax advisor or attorney to find how you can best
benefit from your gift.
|
| Promotes Grange ideals. The
Foundation promotes the ideals and principles of the Grange. These
values built America. Your donation ensures that these values will
continue to be an important part of Oregon and America.
|
| Lasting legacy. The knowledge
that your money, property, or possessions will continue working on your
behalf far into the future for a cause you believe in.
|
| Personal satisfaction. You
will know that you have helped others with your donation.
|
Recognition levels are accumulative.
Therefore, a donation of $1,000 is recognized at both the Supporter and
Builder levels.
| Supporter: for a donation of $100 or more,
the donor's name is engraved on our annual Support Plaque, which is hung
at the State Grange headquarters.
2008 supporters:
Jerry and Caroline Freeman
Mark and Susan Noah
|
| Builder: for a donation of
$1,000 or more, a small permanent plaque is hung at the State Grange
headquarters. |
2001: Vera H. Everman
2002: In memory of Hilda Reiher, Marilyn Reiher
2003: Roger Neff
2005: In memory of John Reiher
2006: In memory of Bonafay Yancey; in memory of Mary Ramm
| Benefactor: for a donation of
$10,000 or more, a large permanent plaque is hung at the State Grange
headquarters. |
2002: Vera H. Everman
2004: In memory of Hilda Reiher, Marilyn Reiher
2006: Sherwood Grange, in memory of Marcel 'Muzzy' Mandel
The
501(c)(3) tax-status allows the Foundation to apply for and distribute grant monies.
Therefore, your Subordinate/Community Grange needs to coordinate grant
applications with the Foundation. Contact your
District trustee or an
officer.
Disclosure
Information
(The boring, but important legal stuff.)
Contact the OSG Master or your District
Trustee for the two legal disclosures that any person is entitled to
view:
| Report to the IRS (990EZ)
|
| Oregon Department of Justice (CT-12) |
Financial statements and reports are
also available at the annual meeting each June.
|
Oregon State Grange Foundation
