Your gift to HPSO makes a difference!

A charitable gift to The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon helps the organization achieve its mission of nurturing the gardening community through many educational activities for members, as well as through grants to schools and other non-profit organizations and through scholarships to horticultural and landscape technology students.

Gifts to The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon, a tax-exempt, charitable organization recognized by the IRS under 501(c)(3) organization, may be tax deductible. Gifts received without any designation are directed to HPSO’s Lucy Hardiman Perennial Fund.

Some gifts like those through a qualified charitable distribution, a donor-advised fund, or your estate are a longer conversation. If any of these cases apply to you, please do get in touch. Our Executive Director, Amy Coulter, would love to answer any questions you may have. You can email her at  [email protected] or call (503) 224-5734. Thank you!

LUCY HARDIMAN PERENNIAL FUND
This fund ensures the long-term financial health and stability of The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon and the continuance of its activities from year to year. Named in honor of Lucy Hardiman, a past HPSO president (1996-2000) and longtime volunteer and supporter of the organization.

PARKER SANDERSON FUND
This fund makes it possible to bring renowned horticulturalists to the Portland area for educational activities including speaker programs. Named in honor of the late Parker Sanderson, co-founder of Cistus Design Nursery (located on Sauvie Island), which offers climate-adapted plants from around the world.

ELAINE JOINES MEMORIAL GRANTS FUND
This program supports non-profit organizations throughout Oregon and Clark County, Washington, whose projects are consistent with HPSO’s mission and vision values. Named in memory of Elaine Joines, designer and curator of the Martha Springer Botanical Garden at Willamette University.

BRUCE WAKEFIELD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund seeds scholarships to the Landscape Technology programs at Portland Community College (Rock Creek) and Clackamas Community College. Named in honor of Bruce Wakefield, a past HPSO president (2008-2010), office administrator, long-time volunteer, and the driving force behind HPSO community college scholarships.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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