Ways to Give
Come to the Rice to connect with the natural world. Let us fuel your passion for the Earth Sciences and STEM. Get the details you need here to make the most of your day at the Museum.
Giving Opportunities For Individuals
Donations of any amount are appreciated. If you are interested in sponsoring a specific program or exhibit please contact Joseph O’Neill.
For more info on our Adopt-a-Mineral program click here.
Giving is Easy and Tax Deductible
The Museum offers many different giving opportunities, providing both immediate and long-term impact that allows you to direct your support in a way that is most meaningful to you and your family. You have the power to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy and continue to learn from us!
Did you know? There is a new tax rule for deductibility of charitable donations. Effective for donations made in 2026 and thereafter, taxpayers who take the standard deduction (do not itemize) can make a donation to a qualifying non-profit organization and take an additional deduction above the standard deduction. This is referred to as an “above the line” deduction. Single tax filers can take up to an additional $1,000 and those filing jointly can take up to an additional $2,000. The Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals is a qualifying organization. Please donate today and allow us to be your “above the line” deduction in 2026!
Click the button above to make a one time donation, or even set up a recurring gift.
You can also mail a check to 26385 NW Groveland Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124, made out to the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals.
More Ways To Give
Planned Giving
Your planned gift can help grow the Museum’s endowment or can support a specific project or interest. The Museum offers many planned giving opportunities to meet your specific financial and estate–planning needs.
Bequests
Charitable Gift Annuities
Gifts of Real Estate
Endowments
Gifts of Stocks
Gifts of appreciated securities are excellent ways to support the Museum.
Tribute or Memorial Gifts
A tribute or memorial gift is a meaningful way to recognize or remember a friend, family, or special occasion.
Donor Advised Funds and IRA Distributions
You can also make a gift from your donor-advised fund or through a charitable IRA distribution. For more information call 503-647-2418 to choose the option that is best for you.
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A donor-advised fund can be a great tool to manage your philanthropy. Distributions from your DAF are made directly through the managing organization. We advise entering our employer identification number (EIN) 93-1217856 when searching a charity database to ensure that you are directing your gift to our museum. Our legal name is Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals and our address is 26385 NW Groveland Drive, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
There are some restrictions when giving through a DAF. Since the tax-deduction was made at the time the amount was given to the managing organization, your distribution to the Rice must be 100% tax-deductible and you cannot receive goods and/or services in exchange for your gift. This means that your DAF cannot be used to pay for membership or event tickets.
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Those who are 70½ years or older can give up to $100,000 directly to a qualified nonprofit organization from your IRA without counting the gift as taxable income.
Your IRA custodian must send the sum directly to the charity, rather than you giving the money to the non-profit organization yourself. No income tax will be due on this money if gifted as a transfer. You don’t have to itemize your tax deductions and it can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution from your IRA for the year or even reduce your adjusted gross income.
Like Shopping? Check out our Amazon Wish List!
Our Amazon Wish List features items that would make a big difference for our staff, volunteers, and visitors—but aren’t in our current budget. From technology essentials like a laptop and projector to everyday supplies such as command strips and crayons, your gifts help us inspire learning, spark curiosity, and keep our programs running smoothly. Every purchase supports our nonprofit’s mission and helps us deliver engaging earth science education to our community.
Additional Giving Details
Oregon Cultural Tax Credit: Donations to the Rice Museum may qualify you for Oregon’s Cultural Tax Credit. Learn more.
Donor Privacy Policy: The Rice Museum does not sell, share, or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity.
Giving Disclaimer: Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.
Don’t See What You Need?
We would be so happy to help! Please contact Joseph O’Neill, Development Manager via email joseph@ricenorthwestmuseum.org or phone 503-647-2418.