How to Give to Childpeace
Childpeace is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization

Pledge Form
We hope you'll take a moment to fill out a pledge form to accompany any donation you make to Childpeace. This helps us know if you have any instructions for the donation and how you would like to be acknowledged. Pledge forms are available in the office or can be downloaded here.

Pledge Form for General or Designated Gifts

Gifts by Check
Writing a personal check is a simple way to make a gift. Checks should be made out to
Childpeace Montessori School and mailed to: 1516 NW Thurman Street, Portland, Oregon 97209

Gifts by Credit Card
Many parents, alumni and friends charge their gifts to a Visa, MasterCard or American Express account. To make a credit card donation, please go to the Donate page of the website and find the Donate Now button.

Gifts of Stock
Donating stock and other securities to Childpeace is an easy and mutually beneficial way for families and friends to donate because of the substantial tax advantages.

The school maintains a Charles Schwab account that allows for direct stock transfer.
Please give your broker the following information:
Account Name: Childpeace Montessori
Federal I.D. #: 93-0681409
Brokerage Account Number: 2280-7768
Transfer to: Schwab Charitable Donation Account
DTC #: 0164
Telephone: 1-800-435-4000
Mailing Address:
Charles Schwab and Company
Attn: Transfer of Account
PO Box 628291
Orlando, FL 32862-8291

Important: Please notify or have your broker notify the Development Coordinator, Cloie Cohen, cloie@childpeace.org or 503-222-1197, when you initiate an electronic transfer for donation of stock.


Receipts
Childpeace will send a receipt acknowledging your gift in a timely fashion. It is advisable to keep this receipt for tax purposes.

Matching Employer Gifts
Childpeace is eligible for most matching gifts from employers. Many companies will match donations made by their employees. In addition, some companies will make contributions based on time their employees volunteer at Childpeace.  Please ask your company for details on how to receive an employer match for the charitable
contributions you make to Childpeace.