Donations
Please give now and help us to make a difference in the lives of others. Your donation is tax-deductible.
Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
Questions about a donation? Please call Tod Thayer our Development Director at (503) 595-2289.
Checks
Please make your check payable to: St. Vincent de Paul and mail it to:
St. Vincent de Paul Society
P.O. Box 42157
Portland, OR 97242-0157
Thank you for supporting our assistance programs! We rely solely on donations such as yours.
Online Donations
By donating online you can choose from the following:
- One time donation
- Monthly donation
- Quarterly donation
- Annual donation
It’s easy to set up and automatic. Just choose what works best for you. If you have any questions and would like more information please email Brian Ferschweiler at brian.f@svdpportland.org.
Visit our secure payment page here.
Donate via PayPal
PayPal securely accepts credit cards and debit cards. You also have an option to select to give automatically on a monthly basis.
Planned Giving
By including St. Vincent de Paul in your estate plans we will be able to help many more people in need of assistance. We are able to do this because of the generosity of those who have supported us with a bequest.
There are many ways to leave a legacy to St. Vincent de Paul such as including SVdP in your will, including the creation of a charitable lead trust, or becoming a beneficiary of a retirement account or a life insurance policy.
For further information please contact Brian Ferschweiler at (503) 234-5287 or email brian.f@svdpportland.org.
Stocks and Securities
It is easy to donate stocks and securities! Please call Kimberly Cimmiyotti at (503)-225-9493 or email her at kim@byrdfinancial.com.
Kimberly Cimmiyotti
Byrd Financial Group
121 SW Morrison Street, Suite 810
Portland, OR 97204
Vehicle Donations
Do you have an unwanted automobile, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, boat or trailer? St. Vincent de Paul will turn your unwanted vehicle into family assistance program dollars.
To donate a vehicle, you can fill out this form or call Veronica at 503-595-2280 during our office hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00 PM). See below for frequently asked questions.
Frequently asked questions about vehicle donation.
• Do I get a receipt for my donation?
A temporary receipt will be left with you when the vehicle is picked up. This initial acknowledgement will indicate your name and the year, make and model of the vehicle you are donating. A final acknowledgement (including an IRS Form 1098-C) will be mailed to you. The amount of gross proceeds received from your vehicle will be listed on this receipt. This will be your receipt for your charitable contribution.
• What paperwork do I need?
A signed title if you have it. If you don’t have the title, then simply go to the state DMV office and ask for an Application for Replacement Title. The vehicle’s registration card, title or replacement title and keys should be given to the company that picks up your vehicle.
• Does my car have to be running to qualify for donating?
No, but the car must have an engine and be tow-able. However, cars that are in extremely poor condition or far from our tow range may cost more to tow than the value of the vehicle. If this is the case, St. Vincent de Paul might not receive any dollars from your vehicle.
• Do I have to be with vehicle when it’s picked-up?
No. You can make special arrangements when you talk with the tow company.
• What does SVdP do with the donated vehicles?
The vehicles are sold at auction. The funds from vehicle sales are used to provide assistance to clients with food, rent and utilities.
• How much money will SVdP receive?
After the car is sold, towing and administrative costs are deducted, and SVdP will receive the remainder of the proceeds.