Support the Master Gardener Program
Support the Master Gardener™ Program by Contributing to the OSU Master Gardener™ Program Endowment.
What?
In 2004, the Oregon Master Gardener Association (OMGA), the OSU Extension Service, and the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences launched the OSU Master Gardener™ Program Endowment, a fundraising initiative to ensure that the OSU Master Gardener™ program will continue to grow and serve Oregonians across the state.
OMGA, individual Master Gardeners, and other program supporters have donated over $100,000 in the first two years. Our goal is to raise over one million dollars in support of the statewide Master Gardener™ Program. The interest earnings from the endowment will provide on-going and sustainable program support for the statewide program, thus ensuring the continued success and impact of Oregon Master Gardeners™. Although we have a long way to go before we reach our goal of one million dollars, every little bit helps.
Why?
OSU Master Gardeners™ are volunteers who serve as gardening educators in Oregon communities. They offer research-based horticultural information to citizens across the state. They conduct educational programs that address critical issues such as safe pest management practices, water quality protection, yard waste management and composting, and the welfare of youth, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Your support of the OSU Master Gardener Program Endowment will ensure that these programs will continue to evolve and meet the needs of today's gardeners.
How?
You can contribute to the OSU Master Gardener™ Program Endowment in one of two ways:
- Print the MG Endowment contribution form and send it and your tax-deductible contribution to OSU Foundation, 850 SW 35th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333-4015.
- Contribute on-line by visiting the secure website at www.osufoundation.org. At the site, click on "Make a Gift Online". Fill in your contact information. Under "Giving Information - Other", fill in the "Designation Description" as Statewide Master Gardener Program Endowment.
All contributions to the OSU Master Gardener™ Program Endowment are tax-deductible.