Maupin Area Chamber Endowment
Funding projects and special causes that benefit our community.
Maupin Area Chamber Endowment is a 501c3 fund.
Deschutes River Athletic Complex
The Deschutes River Athletic Complex in Maupin, Oregon is on its way to being a world class facility in a unique environment. DRAC includes an 8-lane track, field event facilities, football field, and more which will accommodate many future community activities. As of 2024, the track is fully functional complete with lights for evening events.
Click below to donate online. Checks may be made out to The Maupin Area Chamber Endowment and mailed to: PO Box 220 in Maupin, Oregon, with DRAC in the memo line.
Greg O'Neal's
Bronze Eagle Project
Greg O’Neal has been commissioned by the City to create two life-sized golden eagles as part of the ongoing collection of art at the civic center. The long-term project is coming along beautifully, thanks to donations from several individuals and organizations. Once completed, the work of art will be displayed in front of the Maupin Civic Center.
The Chamber is spearheading the campaign through its 501c3 endowment fund. We are looking to raise a total of $100,000 to cover the cost of molds, casting and foundry fees. Greg is donating his time, effort and talent, which will be considerable. Click below to donate online. Checks may be made out to The Maupin Area Chamber Endowment and mailed to: PO Box 220 in Maupin, Oregon, with "Greg O'Neal Eagle Project" in the memo line.
Fund Raising for Special Causes and Events
Whether it's setting up a GoFundMe for our local fire departments, or raising funds to provide fun events for our community, the Maupin Area Chamber Endowment is a way for us to make sure that funds are collected and distributed in an organized and controlled manner - with all the checks and balances necessary!
REMEMBER: Donations to the Maupin Area Chamber Endowment are tax deductible, and qualifying individuals can contribute to any of these projects using their IRA. More info below:
A direct transfer of money from an IRA to a charity is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). QCDs are tax-free and can be used to meet required minimum distributions (RMDs).
Eligibility
- IRA owners must be at least 70.5 years old
- Married couples with separate IRAs can combine donations up to $210,000
How to make a QCD
- Contact the IRA trustee
- Provide the name and address of the charity, and the amount of the donation
- The trustee will make the direct transfer to the charity
Maupin
A friendly, small-town pace and unspoiled desert beauty await you in Maupin, Oregon on the wild and scenic Lower Deschutes River. Maupin is celebrated for superb whitewater rafting, world-class fishing, exceptional upland bird and big game hunting on public and private land, breathtaking cycling routes, hiking trails, waterfalls, and much more! Located just 45 minutes south of The Dalles on Hwy 197, and a short drive from the Portland or Bend areas, Maupin is the perfect getaway for year-round outdoor recreation in Central Oregon.
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This project has been funded in part by a grant from Travel Oregon.
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