Support Oregon Equestrian Trails
Oregon Equestrian Trails is the only nonprofit organization focused exclusively on ensuring trails and horse camps throughout Oregon remain accessible to equestrians. Your donations make it possible to fund projects in direct support of our mission.
These activities foster opportunities for every equestrian, build credible relationships with local, state, and federal forest partners, and provide lasting bonds with family, friends, and the outdoors.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, OET relies on memberships and generous donors to fund projects and programs. Contributions are tax-deductible ā consult your tax advisor for details.
🌲 Preserving the trails and horse camps we love to ride.
Donate Online via PayPal or Credit Card
Direct Credit Card / PayPal
Make a quick and secure donation directly using your credit card or PayPal account.
PayPal Giving Fund
PayPal waives all processing fees through this program, so 100% of your donation goes directly to OET. (Donations transfer on the 28th of each month.)
Tax-Smart Giving: Support OET Directly from Retirement Savings
Did you know there’s a way to support Oregon Equestrian Trails directly from your retirement savingsāwithout paying income tax on your donation?
If you’re 70Ā½ or older, you may be eligible for this special giving opportunity. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and it’s a great way to support the trails and horse camps we love while enjoying valuable tax benefits.
Here’s why it’s worth considering:
ā Avoid income tax on your gift
Money donated directly from your IRA to OET through a qualifying QCD is generally excluded from your federal taxable income.
ā Meet your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
If you’re required to take annual withdrawals from your IRA, your charitable gift can count toward that requirement.
ā Benefit even if you don’t itemize
You don’t need to itemize deductions on your federal tax return to enjoy the full tax advantages of a QCD.
ā Support Oregon’s equestrian trails
Your contribution helps OET protect, maintain, and improve trails and horse camps for future generations.
How do you get started?
Simply contact your IRA administrator or financial advisor and ask about making a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly to Oregon Equestrian Trails.
⚠️ Be sure the donation is sent directly from your IRA to OET, rather than withdrawing the money yourself.
Considering a year-end gift? Contact your IRA administrator soon to ensure your donation is completed by December 31, 2026.
Special Considerations
Have a 401(k) instead? While QCDs cannot be made directly from a 401(k), you may be able to roll eligible funds into an IRA and then make a qualifying charitable gift. Ask your financial advisor about your options.
Not eligible yet? Keep this opportunity in mind for the future, or share it with family and friends who may qualify.
Questions about OET or need our organizational details? Please contact one of our OET Officers.
Your donation to OET’s general fund allows us to direct resources where they’re most needed, supporting trail maintenance, horse camps, advocacy, and other important efforts throughout Oregon.
No gift is too small. Every contribution helps keep Oregon’s trails open and accessible to equestrians.
Thank you for supporting OET and helping preserve the places we love to ride!