Giving
Giving comes in many different forms. Forward Stride offers several engaging ways for you to become involved in our organization as a supporter. While we always welcome monetary contributions, we also accept gifts of time and resources. We appreciate all of our donors and would love to include you in our community!
The IRS recognizes Forward Stride as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our federal tax ID number is 32-0082786.
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I’m grateful for the chance to invest in a nonprofit that is making lasting contributions to the wellbeing of people, horses, and the greater community.
Donate Cash
Support One of Our Herd
We invite you to partner with Forward Stride to maintain the health of our amazing therapy herd by becoming a Herd Helper!
Workplace Giving
Many community-minded companies in our region have employee giving campaigns during which employees can make a one-time gift to Forward Stride or give through payroll deductions. Dollars can also be donated to Forward Stride through workplace charitable campaigns such as United Way by choosing Forward Stride as a recipient on your pledge form. Code numbers vary among local chapters of the United Way. Please check with your workplace-giving administrator to ensure that your contribution goes to Forward Stride.
Employer Matching
If you work for, or are retired from, one of the many community-minded companies that match employee donations to nonprofit organizations, your contribution to Forward Stride could have twice the impact! Some companies may even pay for your volunteer time in the form of a donation to Forward Stride. Contact your human resources office to find out how your company can match your donation of time or money. If you require any information from us, feel free to reach out to our office:
Donate When You Shop Online
Make an account with Giving Assistant and get cashback when you shop online! You also have the option to donate some of that cash to a charity of your choice. Choose Forward Stride as your charity and support your favorite non-profit while you save on your shopping!
Donate Stock
By transferring your appreciated shares of stock directly to Forward Stride, you can avoid all capital gains and resulting taxes while supporting a worthy organization. Additionally, the IRS allows you to claim, on your itemized Federal income taxes, the full fair market value of the shares (calculated as the average of the high and low prices on the day Forward Stride receives the shares as a charitable gift). To make a gift of securities, or for more information, please contact:
Amber Varner
Executive Director
(503) 217-2058 x 1
amber.varner@forwardstride.org
Planned Giving
Donate Services
Forward Stride is a 501(c)(3) registered non profit organization and you can change lives for the better by making a tax-deductible donation today. In addition to financial support, we often need and appreciate donations of equipment, feed, or services.
To donate equipment, feed, or services please call our office at (503) 217-2058 or email us at info@forwardstride.org.
Donate a Vehicle
When you donate your used car other vehicle to Forward Stride, the income generated from your donation will go to our general operations. Forward Stride’s vehicle donation program handles all of the details at no charge to you, and your donation is tax deductible.
Simply contact Speed’s Towing, our vehicle donation partner, and they’ll arrange the pickup of your vehicle.
phone: (503) 234-5555
email: donations@speedstowingpdx.com
Donate Your Gift Card Balance
Have old gift cards rattling around your house? Donate the balance left on them to Forward Stride!
Donate Your Time
Research shows that volunteering leads to better health. If you are interested in giving of your time to support our organization, check out our Volunteer Program! Individuals can register to volunteer on a regular basis, or groups can contact our office to schedule one-time volunteer days for special projects.
Donate Tack & Apparel
We accept all kinds of tack and riding apparel. For safety reasons, we cannot accept helmets. Any tack we are unable to use will be sold at and proceeds will go to our general operations. All donations are appreciated! Please call or email to arrange a time to drop off donations. Due to the confidential nature of many of our sessions, we cannot accommodate drop-ins. Thank you for understanding!
Donate A Horse
Forward Stride accepts horse donations. If you have a horse you think would work well in one of our programs, please fill out the questionnaire below. Your answers will help us identify if your horse or pony would be a good fit for one or more of our programs.
Donate Your Bottle Deposit
Help the earth and help Forward Stride at the same time! Collect your recyclable bottles in a special blue bag and drop it off at a BottleDrop redemption center to donate your bottle deposit total to Forward Stride. Make sure all your bottles are acceptable or the whole deposit will be scrapped.
Email Heather to get blue bags!
heather.sutherland@forwardstride.org