Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and the McKenzie River Trust tax I.D. number.

We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record.

The McKenzie is our homewaters. Western Oregon is our home.

Q: How do I join the Living River Circle?

Living River Circle members give $1,000 or more in unrestricted funding annually. As a member, you'll receive special event invitations to join us on the land and in our office. You can join through a one-time gift of $1,000 or more, or set up a monthly contribution of $83.50+ to join today!

Q: Is my donation secure?

Yes. Your security and privacy are our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.

Q: How is my personal data handled?

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy and also in accordance with the privacy policy of GoFundMe, our website partner. McKenzie River Trust never buys or sells contact lists.

Q: How do I change or cancel my membership?

You can increase, decrease or stop your donation at any time by calling our Donor Services Manager at (541) 345-2799.

Let's do good together. Join us in our mission to protect and care for the lands and rivers you cherish in western Oregon.

Bringing people together for land, water, and community.

McKenzie River Trust is a nonprofit land trust formed in 1989 to protect critical habitats and scenic lands in the McKenzie River basin. Today, our service area includes the watersheds of the Long Tom, Upper Willamette, Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette, Umpqua, Siuslaw, and coastal headlands, rivers, streams, and lakes from Reedsport to Lincoln City. Throughout our history, we have partnered with caring landowners, foundations, partner organizations, and community members like you to protect and care for land and water in western Oregon.

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Become a McKenzie River Trust Member and make a lasting impact today.

Your gift provides the steady support we count on to protect clean water, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and build healthier, more resilient communities across western Oregon.

As our network grows, we become stronger, more responsive, and better prepared to act on behalf of Oregon's lands and waters from the Cascade Mountains to the Central Coast.

Give today and protect what matters—now and for generations to come.

"I believe in the mission of McKenzie River Trust and what they are doing to help fight climate change. Being a Sustaining Member is a small way to help decrease my carbon footprint. The work McKenzie River Trust does to protect clean air and water helps everybody in our community."

Anita Larson, Sustaining Member since 2022

Frequently asked questions

How do I join the Living River Circle?

Is my donation secure?

Do I get a receipt?

How is my personal data handled?

How do I change or cancel my membership?

Invest in your values monthly with a Living River Circle gift.

Monthly giving is an easy way to join the Living River Circle, a community of donors who contribute $1,000 or more in unrestricted donations each year. These members are invited to special tours and events where you can connect with our staff and fellow supporters. Your leadership gift is a commitment to clean water, healthy fish and wildlife habitat, and productive natural lands in our region.

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