The Oregon Cultural Trust was created to provide long-term support for culture in Oregon. The Trust provides grants to county and tribal planning groups, arts organizations and cultural agencies throughout the state. If you already give to a cultural nonprofit, you can make a matching gift to the Cultural Trust. In return, individuals will receive a 100% tax credit of up to $500 and corporations will receive a tax credit for contributions of up to $2,500.

In effect, you can direct that a portion of your tax bill be used to strengthen Oregon's culture.

You can also purchase a Cultural Trust license plate for your car. For picture and information about the plate and its design click here. Cultural Plates cost $35.00 per set ($15.00 per plate surcharge + $5.00 plate fee) and have a $30 additional fee again at renewal. Additional fees go to the Cultural Trust. For more information about registration and renewal visit www.oregondmv.com

NW/BCA has been sowing the seeds of an enhanced cultural life in Oregon with our early efforts to intiate the Cultural Trust and we encourage you to join in this landmark effort.

For more information about the Trust visit www.culturaltrust.org