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Blue donation box at the Meissner lodge | Photo by Meissner Nordic

Donate

Donating to Meissner Nordic means you are personally supporting the vibrant ski activities we organize at the Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. Keep those efforts strong and sustainable by becoming a supporter today. Meissner Nordic is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations are tax-deductible. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Click a blue button below to donate online using a credit or debit card
* The Sponsor donation levels include recognition on our website/newsletter
Family Supporter
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Individual Supporter
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Student

Other Supporter

Sponsor
Platinum
Diamond
Gold
Silver

Mail a check to: Meissner Nordic, PO Box 2032, Bend, OR 97709-2032
* If possible please download the Meissner Nordic Supporter Form, fill it out, and mail the form with your check

Or consider one of these other ways of donating to Meissner Nordic

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): DAF accounts allow donors to make a charitable contribution to a sponsoring organization like Schwab, Fidelity, or Vanguard, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits from the DAF account over time.  Donors can contribute to the DAF account as frequently as they like and then recommend grants to their favorite charitable organizations whenever it makes sense for them. For more information: https://www.vanguardcharitable.org/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD): QCDs allow individuals age 70½ and older to make tax-free donations directly from an IRA to a qualified charity, potentially satisfying all or part of their annual RMDs. Generally, you can make a QCD from any tax-deferred IRA account, such as a traditional IRA, inherited IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and SEP IRA, but not a 401(k). For more information: https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/reducing-rmds-with-qcds

Stock Donations: When you contribute long-term appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or ETFs) directly to charity, the receiving organization gains the full proceeds from the sale, and you potentially eliminate capital gains exposure. For more information: https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/…/donating-stock-to-charity.html

If you have any questions about DAF, QCD, or stock donations, feel free to reach out to us by email at info@meissnernordic.org


Double your donation

Employee match programs are a benefit that companies offer to encourage and reward giving among their staff. Think of this as free money you are empowered to employ on behalf of your community and the world. Most companies will match an employee’s gift to a charity one-to-one. This means that your gift to a charity can be worth twice as much as you donate. Not sure if your employer offers a charitable match? Use the search tool at this link and find out: https://www.charitynavigator.org/…/employee-match-programs/

What is the difference between a Gold, Silver, or Bronze level? Nothing! We realize that the economics for many families has been trying over the past several years, and with that in mind, we have set a three tiered support rate structure. Choose the option that makes sense for you and/or your family — based on monetary considerations and usage. (See the economics section for more detail.) Our goal at Meissner Nordic is to be inclusive, not exclusive. We would rather have you be a supporter at $1, than not a supporter at all. The above support levels are suggested amounts. If your condition warrants a different contribution amount, please contribute accordingly. Meissner Nordic — For the Community, By the Community.

Why Is It Important?

  • Collective Voice. Collective voice is community. This is very important to have when we are campaigning for additions and updates to the area (ie. Forest Service), applying for grants, or soliciting corporate donations. This may not be an immediate benefit to you directly, but it probably one of the best benefits long term.
  • Allows for long term financial planning and yearly budgeting. Again, very important!!!
  • Allows you to participate in setting the direction of Meissner Nordic (through on-line surveys, talking to board members, etc.)
  • Allows us to buy insurance at reasonable rates
  • Provides a cost-effective training area for community, middle school, and high school ski programs. Specifically, Meissner Sno-Park is the training area for:

Economics of Support

Industry wide, it costs around $25 a day to cross country ski at a resort. The break-even point at Meissner for a Bronze support level is:
  • 3 outings for an individual ($75/$25 = 3 skis)
  • 2 family outings ($125 / $25 = 5 per-person trips = 2 family trips)

What do we ask of our supporters?

  • Volunteer. Meissner is for the Community, by the Community. It is thanks to supporters lending a hand that we are able to keep our support fees where they are now. Please consider playing an active role in Meissner Nordic with trail maintenance, trail hosting, leadership, etc. See the Volunteer page for how you can help out.
  • That you be an Ambassador for Meissner Nordic. Become familiar with the mission, successes and vision of Meissner Nordic. Be a “supportive” skier – help those who need a bit of assistance; shovel the entrance to the Lodge when the door is snowed in; smile and say hello when you pass other skiers/snowshoers; it’s the little things that make a big difference.
  • and, have fun and ski!!!